Is there power in positive confession?
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:1-4, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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Good answer John. "Sex before marriage" wasn't part of the sexual immorality admonitions. I don't think there is such a thing in biblical terminology. I...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why does God allow spiritual deception to occur?
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The answer is simple. If you reject the absolute truth which is God's word and Jesus you open up the flood gates to Satan's lies and deception. This is my...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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There will be a lot of people in hell who believed they were chosen by God for salvation but never did the will of His Father in heaven. John 6:40 and John...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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John 14:6, Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." I agree Lawrence, there are false prophets on...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
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Unclean means common and refers to things prohibited by Jewish ceremonial law. Romans 14:14. Romans 14:23, He who doubts it is lawful, then it is unlawful to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Rev 3:15-16 an instance where a Christian or a believer can be unsaved?
I would say that the intent of the cited passage is spiritual discipline (even though it might be very severe), rather than outright rejection. The glorified...
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Zipporah in the Bible?
I’d like to comment on just this one event in the life of Zipporah (and her husband, Moses). Zipporah, as a woman of Midian, did not share the spiritual...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the principles of a Christian marriage?
Great question, Johnathan Bryant! Because words are so powerful in their effect on people (Proverbs 18:21), I’d like to say one thing here about good...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
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Mark 7:19 must be understood in the context of the entire 7th chapter as well as parallel texts (Matt 15:1-20). This is not about diet but handwashing laws...
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Parimi Sadhu Sundar Singh
Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?
God is Omniscient. There is no time behind him. Time begins before him. He knows everything of the future. Lucifer is only created being. He doesn't know his...
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Parimi Sadhu Sundar Singh
What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?
The staff in Moses' hand represents God's authority over human life and the nature. Moses' hand turned to leprosy and clean means man's heart is deceitful,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Agree Carl. I am not comfortable that day by day the story changes. The last vaccine I had, I had a reaction to it. I don't like that this isn't truly a...
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by Enoch Ilisia
Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
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Your reason for the "why?" question in your comments seems too short of the WHOLE reason given in verse 15. The objective of the verse is to remember God's...
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by Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
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If you look at Mark 7:19 you will see that Jesus has made ALL foods clean. "Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into...
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by Lawrence Valin
, Raised Lutheran MD former Family Physician
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Shirley H, Originally thought you were talking about me. There are probably "false prophets/profits" on both sides of all debates. I have been anti-vaccine...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does the Bible mention schizophrenia?
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Agree. How about Legion in Matthew 8:30. Or all three Herods. They all seemed a little sick to me.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
In my opinion, Jesus was speaking of a difference in eternal state -- favorable outcomes (those "taken") versus adverse outcomes (those left behind) -- with...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are Christians living in the Tribulation instructed to "be always on the watch"? (Luke 21:36)
I would say that the admonition to always be on the watch was being given in two senses -- first, for each individual to assure that he or she is continually...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do some Christians condemn when Jesus came to save?
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In what sense is the word "condemn" being used in the question? Is it referring to adverse criticism of others, or is it speaking of judicial measures such...
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by Yolanda Marshall
Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?
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Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the latter portion of your response. Merely because the later teachings don’t speak of casting out demons doesn’t...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is a woman's desire for her husband a curse?
Yes, it would seem that a woman's desire for her husband would be a good thing. This is the way that my wife understands this verse. But there is another...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do some Christians condemn when Jesus came to save?
Especially John 3:17
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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Good post Aurel. Ephesians 4:25 tells the church at Ephesus to "put away falsehood and speak the truth, for we are members one of another." Why would Paul,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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"Anything that breaks the skin might be considered prohibited, including vaccines." Would this include things like ear piercing, getting treatment through an...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Paul saying that unless you are persecuted you are not worthy of the kingdom of God?
To me, the focus in the cited passage is not the occurrence of the persecution or suffering, but the Christian's response to it when and if it does occur. It...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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I don't see anything "low" about a virus that kills over 600,000 people in a year and a half, in one country alone. Hospitals so full the parking decks were...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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A more relevant quote to use from Deuteronomy might be the following: "Deut 22:18: "When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
"If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them." James 4:17 Like many issues scripture does not directly address due...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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It seems to me that many people think of medicine as "god-like" in that you do everything you are told, and you will live forever. It's like, the endless...
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by Carl Buckalew
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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No mam. I am struggling with my church's decision to allow vaxed people to discard masks while requiring unvaxed people to wear masks indoors. I am not...
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Gary Eldridge
Is Paul saying that unless you are persecuted you are not worthy of the kingdom of God?
In John 15:20 Jesus said "...If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you..." (ESV). Everyone has afflictions in this world. In America there is v...
2 Thessalonians 1:4 - 5
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
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I have never learned so much about potatoes!!! Usually I just eat them!
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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I have spent the last 20 years as a healthcare professional, and presently work in clinical research. When a person gets infected with a highly contagious...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
Potatoes are root vegetables. In Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 are listed foods that God created clean and suitable for human consumption, as well as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can a pastor or clergy retire?
If the Old Testament can be used as an example, Numbers 8:24-26 indicated that Levites had to retire from active service at age fifty. (They could assist but...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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We trust skilled physicians with our lives for good reason. But even the best doctors wouldn’t demand unconditional faith. Anyone who’s ever had a serious...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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Jesus tells us plainly why most people are not saved. Matthew 7:21-23 They call Him Lord, Lord, and boast in all their good works. How they prophesied in His...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
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Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? By the law of works?...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
One truthful conclusion can be made about vaccines used now for many years: They have saved millions of lives from suffering diseases like polio, measles,...
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Do angels have wings?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will everyone in heaven be restored as children?
I can't necessarily cite a firm scriptural reference for my belief concerning this issue, but (in my opinion) the eternal state of the redeemed (regardless...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David kill the Philistines if God commands in the 10 commandments not to commit murder?
The Bible recognizes that killing in warfare causes death, which is why God did not permit David (as a man of war) to build the temple as David had wanted to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What indicates a wicked and evil heart?
I would say that only faith in Christ (with the subsequent forgiveness of sin by God and -- especially -- the indwelling and regeneration by the Holy Spirit...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will we carry any earthly memories into heaven & if not, why?
In my opinion, the redeemed in eternity will have "selective amnesia" about their earthly lives. They will recognize loved ones who are among those saved....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to give a sacrifice of praise?
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We Bring The Sacrifice Of Praise lyrics We bring the sacrifice of praise Into the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Into the house of the...
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Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some promises of God that would help me through this pandemic?
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You gave me and others a wonderful answer, Doctor! I love both of your references, but I think for the Isaiah reference you must mean: When you pass through...
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Doctor Gondwe
What are some promises of God that would help me through this pandemic?
In this pandemic there are several promises of God, but I will put in only two: 1. The entire chapter of Psalms 91: This one talks about those who take abode...