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Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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by Billy P Eldred
What is the sin unto death?
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James, no offense but your teaching reminds me of the verse in Timothy: “Having a form of Godliness but denying the Power thereof.” You sound as if Jesus is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who am I in Christ?
In Christ, I am chosen (which Michael mentioned), and I base this claim on Ephesians 1:4, 6 "He hath chosen us in him... to the praise of the glory of his...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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Read Romans 1:16. Then move the colon one place to the right. Romans 11:6 All grace, no works. If it was by works, it would no longer be grace. Where sin...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
I believe that God in His wisdom did not destroy Satan (but rather cast him out of haven) to demonstrate His infinite love, justice, and longsuffering. Since...
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by Connie Rosario
Was Junia/Junias a female apostle?
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Was she an apostle, yes! If you use the word apostle correctly. An apostle is not just the 12 who Christ chose. Obviously, since Paul became an apostle years...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (21:8)
Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (Revelation 21:8)
Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (21:8)
Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (Revelation 21:8)
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 He said...
Revelation 21:1 - 27
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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The secularists/naturalists want to promote the evolutionary story that with so many exoplanets in our universe that there are going to be more advanced life...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to truly follow Christ?
To follow Christ means we do not follow men. We listen to what He says, not to what men say. When Jesus said John 10-28-29, We believe what He said. That no...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What is the Logos?
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Lawrence, thank you for your answer. Very interesting! Was that info taken from any specific reference book or website? If so, would you mind sharing the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were babies dashed to pieces in Isaiah 13:16?
The cited verse is describing the treatment that would be visited upon the Babylonian empire when it would be conquered by the Medo-Persian empire. In...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life. After our physical death our...
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by Connie Rosario
How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?
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This is an interesting question. Scientists use carbon and other dating processes but overlook one detail. Because they are not believing God created the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from King Ahab’s letting surrender an unspeakably cruel king, Ben Hadad, who started 2 wars vs. God’s people (1 Kings 20, 22)?
As indicated in the chapters cited in the question, despite the wickedness of Ahab as king of the northern kingdom of Israel, God had indicated to Ahab...
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Anonymous
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to be an idolater?
An idolater in the broadest sense is an individual who accords to any object, person (including oneself), or concept a greater honor and priority than the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
I would say that God did not kill or otherwise eliminate Satan (as well as the angels who joined him) at the time of his rebellion, because he was created as...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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I'm not as curious as some are. I don't wonder about there being other beings. I don't wonder if there is, did they sin against God, and did Jesus die for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?
The writer of this Psalm 137 seems to be glad that babies would be injured. How could such a righteous writer rejoice over such a happening so tragic and...
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Kenneth Heck
Silver Teacher award!
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How is Satan god of this world?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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Well said! God knows what we need. He has provided all for us. We even have unending curiosity!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
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First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4. God is not willing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can God’s words be "unfolded"? (Psalm 119:130)
The word "entrance" (kjv) -- Strong's Concordance pethach: an opening, unfolding Original Word: פֵתַח (Hebrew is read from right to left) Part of Speech:...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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Whether there is, has ever been, or ever will be life on Mars has nothing to do with us. God is eternal. I'd be surprised if this existence is the only plan...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is New Testament theology?
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New Testament theology. Romans 4:5-8. And Romans 3:26-28. You can not boast in free. Romans 6:23 and Romans 11:6. Romans 1:16 For I am not shamed of the...
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Anonymous
Why were babies dashed to pieces in Isaiah 13:16?
Isaiah 13:16 gives a very brutal description of babies being dashed to pieces. Did God command this, and why did this happen?
Isaiah 13:16
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almeda nelson
Gold Evangelist award!
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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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Tony Railton
What does the Bible say about doubt?
Doubt is something that is advised against as being not of faith. James says that anyone who doubts or is double minded won’t receive anything from the Lord....
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Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
How is Satan god of this world?
To answer this question, we need to read Luke 4:5-7: "The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6. And...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Silver Teacher award!
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How should a Christian view climate change?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Can playing musical intruments and singing in choirs be regarded as a ministry?
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by Robert Butler
, I am a servant of the most high God
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
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Judas betrayed Jesus because he was prophesied upon to do it, just like Peter.
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by Ryan Simpkins
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
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His father John Osteen began his sermons with that confession. I realized this once I began watching him on YouTube. John Osteen has a powerful message. I...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do Christians mean when they say, "I will do such and such if the Lord tarries"?
"Tarry" means to delay or wait. These individuals are saying that they plan to do something, as long as Christ delays His return in glory at the end of the...
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Anonymous
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
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Thanks Tim! Your guess about Judas' motivation sounds very plausible - hating the criticism about money and then stealing money. Very insightful.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
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By my reading of the gospels, although Jesus had previously prophesied his betrayal, Judas actually went to the chief priests about betraying Jesus sometime...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
Although it was prophesied years earlier that Judas would betray Jesus, Judas may have truly loved Jesus until shortly before he decided to betray him. I'm...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should a Christian let himself be walked on?
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California will pay more than $2 million legal fee settlement to churches for significant restrictions. A federal judge approved the settlement for a San...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
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Amen. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We are all sinners. Jesus died for sinners. Romans 3:26-28....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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AMEN Ainsley, as for me, I choose to accept God's gift of salvation. I pray that those I know, have or will accept His abounding love. I praise Him and thank...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
Actions associated with Christ's betrayal had been foretold in the Old Testament in multiple passages such as Psalm 41:9, Psalm 55:12-14, Jeremiah 32:6-15,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
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Amen Mr Kraft. To repent is not simply being sorry for who you are and what you do. If that was it the process would never be finished or come to a close. We...