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...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
Faith is believing what Jesus said. John 6:47 Jesus said, if we believe on Him he will give us eternal life. Jesus said it, we believe it, and that settles...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus refuse to answer Herod according to Luke 23:9?
I think it has to do with Matthew 7:6, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?
Second period, 434 years, at which time the Messiah will be crucified (Daniel 9:26). See what Michael said about the 483 years and Palm Sunday. Since this is...
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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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You know, when you think about what is happening in our world, people are in a really sad predicament. There is information coming at us and it is so hard to...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
Genesis 1:11 God declares food from trees, herbs and seeds are all good for food. Genesis 9:3, declares every moving thing and everything green is food. One...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is meant by “discerning the body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 11:29?
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It seems sad to me that a good part of communion services are placed on the sins we commit, instead of on the grace, love and sacrifice of Dear Sweet Jesus.
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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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Could you explain further? I have thought of the medical system as being a form of "anti-Christ". Consider Isaiah 8:12: 12 “Do not call conspiracy everything...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is meant by “discerning the body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 11:29?
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Amen Shirley. It is in remembrance of what he did to save us sinners. We are saved by His life, death, and resurrection. We take communion in remembrance of...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is meant by “discerning the body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 11:29?
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Thank you Mr. Tim Maas for your answer. However, how does it compare with the explanation of the Lord in John 6 and Peter's response to the Lord? John 6: 63...
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
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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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
There is no longer any food or race of people that are unclean according to Acts 10:11 thru 15 "He [Peter] saw the sky open, and something like a large sheet...
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by Alan Hitchner
Is God's love conditional or unconditional?
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Answering the question depends upon the definition of what is meant by God's love. If God is defining the term and is the only one qualified to define His...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a Christian find the other gender attractive (without lusting)?
Finding someone attractive, and lust are two very different thought processes. Attractiveness is of the eyes. Lust is of the loins. Lust is sinful. Seeing...
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by Alan Hitchner
Is unconditional election biblical?
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The quandry and paradox of unconditional election we be better understood if we were to take into consideration God's timelessness. The foreknowledge of God...
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by Alan Hitchner
What is the significance of '40 days' in the Bible?
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In Biblical numerology we would recognize that 40 is composed of two factors: 2 and 5. 2 would present the number of The Father and The Son, The Son and Holy...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will there be sex in heaven?
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It is apparent that many of us don't read the bible, so we don't know what it says about a lot of things, so we depend on our own logic to try and figure out...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will there be sex in heaven?
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Ashtoreth, Chemosh, Milcom, etc., are figments of someone's imagination; they don't really exist. Someone thought them up. You make it sound as if they...
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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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Mark 13:22, "For false christs and false prophets shall rise, and shew signs and wonders to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect"
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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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The spread of the Corona virus is a serious problem and should be taken seriously, and should not be fodder for silly conservative punditry. Other than that,...
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Allen Miole
, Family Pastor
Why did Jesus refuse to answer Herod according to Luke 23:9?
The prophecy was fulfilled in this scene according to Isaiah 53:7 (AMP): "He was oppressed, [yet when] He was afflicted, He was submissive and opened not His...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is meant by “discerning the body of Christ” in 1 Corinthians 11:29?
Back to verse 25. "After the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, 'This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus refuse to answer Herod according to Luke 23:9?
Jesus was fulfilling scripture. See Isaiah 53:7, "He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about population control?
This is an interesting question which I have wondered about. But after studying it, I don't believe in population control of this "over-populated" earth....