Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
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I love your comment here, Ocie, "God is more concerned with the makeup of your heart than he is with the makeup on your face."
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about household salvation?
A few different translations of Acts 16:31 help to shed light on this topic: Acts 16:31 And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal...
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by Vijay Laxmi
How can someone raise the dead?
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I read the scriptures, but I haven’t seen the dead raised like that.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
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June Williams and Kim Davenport, do not worry about the word trinity, as long as you believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is Jehovah God, the Almighty. Please...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
Intellect plays a very limited role in a relationship with the Lord Jesus. The relationship with the Father through His Son Jesus is way bigger than waiting...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God guide the Christian today?
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2 Corinthians 4:4, the minds of unbelievers have been blinded by the God of this world. They cannot see, we must pray that their blindness be lifted. Once...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Thank you Mr Matthews for your response and words of wisdom and encouragement. Your apology is a nice gesture, however misplaced it might be. If you're like...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
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It certainly clarifies, Singapore. And I appreciate your revealing your personal application of the passage!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?
I highly value my years at week-long Christian camps and weekend/holiday Christian retreats. I am talking about the Young Life Camps I attended while I was...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
Jack, interesting question indeed! Acts 1:8 is the general commission for all disciples of Jesus. However, Holy Spirit guides us in the mission to achieve...
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Anonymous
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
Acts 16:6 especially. My problem is this: Jesus commanded His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19) and to be witnesses to “the end...
Acts 16:6 - 10
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with an infirmity for about thirty and...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What happened at the Pool of Bethesda?
Significance of pool of Bethesda The folks lived in the Biblical times aware of angel of God coming down from Heavan to stir up the water and ministering...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is point of the story of the crippled man at the healing pool?
Why Jesus singled out this patient? Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
Greek: summorphoo (G5750), is used to refer "to be formed or fashioned like" and is translated as "conformable" in Phil. 3:10. Paul wanted to know Christ...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How can we recognize the Antichrist?
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How can we recognize the Antichrist?
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How does God guide the Christian today?
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Amen Shirley, Amen! Thanks for continuing to write. I have been following your answers privately too. They helps and edify. God bless you. May God open the...
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TJ Weaver
Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
First we should look at the context: Jesus is responding to people accusing him of casting out demons by demonic power. He uses a metaphor to demonstrate how...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God guide the Christian today?
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Singapore, I love your explanation. Like scripture, it is very easy to grasp, if you just take the time to see. Pray more people open their eyes! Love your...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
14:2 suffering from edema Refers to a condition in which fluid accumulation in connective tissues or bodily cavities causes swelling and inhibits...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
We get to know God fully through His word. Basically scripture reveals His love for us through: 1. The beauty of His creation. 2. His son Jesus Christ who is...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is man's sin passed down only via the male?
A little background information first. Adam was mankind's federal head, which means God made him the commander-in chief of planet earth. God told Adam "Fill...
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by Ralph Lucas
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
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Indeed there are numerous verses in the OT where Israel is to love the stranger and foreigner. Christ was coming against the traditions of men that were not...
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How does having sin in your life cause you to have sickness, disease?
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Chet Shaner
, Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
What is the power of the resurrection? Without the resurrection Jesus would be no more than a wandering preacher with "nice" ideas. For myself, when I...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
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I believe that what Jesus was speaking of is found in Psalm 139:19-22 "O God, if only you would destroy the wicked! Get out of my life, you murderers! They...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Christianity is the teaching that Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior of the souls of mankind. Christians believe in Him. Christians are sinners the same as...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
First things first. This is a loaded question, full stop! Here are a couple of examples of loaded questions: (1) are republicans racist? (2) do democrats lie...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are Christians homophobic?
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Thank you Danny. I am sorry for your experiences as a child and will ask forgiveness for those ball players on their behalf. They really do not know what...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Do dogs go to heaven?
The answer is NO - it is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures. Men and animals(beasts) are contrasted. Both Men and...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
The Greek: hudropikos (G5203) is referred as "dropsical", a disease of the body causing swelling due to excess water and this is rendered as "dropsy" in...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How does God guide the Christian today?
The gifts of revelation, namely Prophesying, Word of Wisdom and Word of Knowledge, has refreshingly reassured us that God does speak today. But one of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
"Dropsy" is a term formerly used for edema or swelling. It is actually a contraction of "hydropsy", referring to the accumulation of water in body tissues,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
Luke 14:2 "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." (KJV)
Luke 14:2
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is it so hard for some people to forgive, especially when we consider the forgiveness we have in Jesus?
At the heart of the inborn sin nature that all humans possess (including Christians, even after they are saved (Romans 7:14-25)) is the sin of pride, which...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
We believe the bible is the word of God. John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that whosoever believeth in Him,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Christ the only way of salvation? (Acts 4:12)
Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. We are all born sinners. Romans 3:9-10. There is none righteous,...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who were the Moabites?
In Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a son of Lot, who was a nephew of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Where did the name Moab come from?
In Old Testament accounts (e.g., Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Very well said Mr Matthews!! Questions like this one are LOADED. There's nothing to be gained from a general question about christians, anymore than if the...
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
Just making a decision to repent is not enough. One must truly repent--being genuine in acts, words, and deeds--to be honored of God or man. There is no...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Jack agree! I did mention they can run up to 50 mph in desert. As the world is getting older, I believe the animals lost its strength and vigor as they are...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is Heaven like?
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Heaven? This morning it was a mite cool...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Singapore, I didn't know this what you said, "Camels are very strong and can carry up to 900 pounds for 30 miles a day. Camels can travel at up to 50 miles...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)
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Singapore, you have a very thorough answer here! Were you comparing the woman at the well in John 4 to Laban? You said, "Jn 4:280." I take it you mean John...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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And a search of my Bible software, BibleMax.com, yielded 16 references to "Haran," including Isa. 37:12 which you mentioned.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Singapore, I appreciate your insightful answer, especially about Haran. "Here is where Isaac and Jacob got their wives and where the latter brought up most...