What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
People do not come to Christ strictly on their own initiative; the Father draws them. We people just do not have the capacity. The Father Himself sovereignly...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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First John 2:2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4. Second Peter 3:9. Romans...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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There is no evidence of the Holy Spirit. All believes are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30. And grieve not the Holy...
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David Disciple
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
If your name is written in Heaven, just as the disciples were, you will be drawn as a net is drawn to the shore. The net cannot stop itself from being drawn...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?
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Gregory, so interesting! But what did you mean by these references? -- He reminds us we all have come short and need God’s grace and love to escape the...
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by charlene ashley
Are Sadhu Selvaraj and Vincent Selvakumar true or false prophets?
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We need to be Berean believers, especially in such a time as this. So many believers claiming so many things—especially relating to changes triggered by the...
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by
Alan Hitchner
Why does it seem God was so much more personally interactive with humans in the Old and New Testament than He is today?
Considering all the books that are online and in stores that carry personal testimonies of life experiences, there have been truckloads of personal and group...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
How should a Christian view climate change?
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Hhmmm....Was I being taught what seems to be a lesson on "stuff" I don't understand? I am pleased you are patriotic. So am I. The comment I made, was not so...
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Alan Hitchner
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
Yes, the messages of First and then the Second Covenant reveal God's love for and of humans and His creation. There is something I do not hear mentioned of...
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Daniel Donaldson
, Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants
Why does the Bible warn against witchcraft?
The Bible warns against witchcraft for the same reason parents should be warned against letting their children watch recent movies made for children that...
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Richard everly
What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
2 Timothy 3 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?
I would say that the main characteristic that would be present in the case of a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would be service or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
The increase of human sin, and an accompanying lack of sorrow or remorse for it, were indicated by Jesus in Matthew 24:12 as signs that would mark the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
Genesis 1:31 in my opinion means that everything God created was perfect. “Very good” in my mind means “perfect.” About the adjective, “very,” the best...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should a Christian view climate change?
The major greenhouse gas is water vapor contributing over 95%; carbon dioxide contributes only about 0.3%. Factors controlling climate are numerous, from sun...
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LOOI ENG SENG
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
The Greek word "convict" in John 16:8 is “elenxei” (Strong 1651) and the Greek word for "reproof" (RSV) in 2 Timothy 3:16 is “elegmon” (Strong 1651). Both...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view climate change?
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I fail to see what Mr. Boldon's comment has on climate change. The problem is that politicians have made climate change a political item rather than a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is a person set free from the law of sin and death?
God is holy -- that is, utterly without sin. Under the Old Testament Law that was given by God to Israel through Moses, human sin (that is, disobedience to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
For instance, my daughter doesn’t realize how blessed she is to live in this country. Even though it’s not a perfect nation, I think it’s important for her t...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
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Ephesians 1:4 "Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes." God chose [future king] David...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
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God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins and not for ours only, but for the...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
How should a Christian view climate change?
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Ms. Rothnie and Mr. Kraft, what intuitive comments, in 2016, on what is now in 2021 a reality. Your thoughts on the state of your current and the coming...
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Gregory Jones
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
I'm noticing an increase in celebrating sinful ideas of many kinds.
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Ben Wong
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
I have to agree with Suzy. Good and very good does not equate to perfect. Being perfect I believe is on another level, although God is both good and perfect....
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Everyone who was ever saved, all who are being saved and those who will be saved had their names written in The Book of Life before the foundation of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about angels?
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Galatians 1:7-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that we have preached unto you, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) Let them...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Bible?
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The bible is God’s word to us. That is why we can believe what it says. John 3:16-18. For God so loved the world, us born in sin, that He gave HIs only...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Only the 144,000 Jews, Revelation 7 will make it through the tribulation. All gentile believers will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of theology?
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We are all still sinners, First John 1:8 and First John 1:10. but our sin debt was paid in full by Jesus one blood sacrifice for all sin, so that any one who...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't God punish Moses when he unlawfully married an Ethiopian woman? Why were Aaron and Miriam punished when they pointed out the sin?
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God didn't threaten to kill Moses, the man He called to deliver His people out of bondage in Egypt. He threatened to kill Moses and Miriam's son, Gershom....
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is a friend of sinners?
First, see the big picture. Jesus the Sinner’s Friend ‘A friend loveth at all times' (Prov. 17:17): ‘ A friend that sticketh closer than a brother’...
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Jonathan Loflin
What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
I know this question is a bit old, but I’ve only just stumbled on it because my dad linked me to it, so obviously it still has some degree of relevancy and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view gun control?
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Danny, as usual, you are spot on. Thank you for your sane reasoning and insightful interpretations. When I read that there are more guns than people in this...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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About one of my best friends in grade school, Tim K.: Tim had committed suicide because he had thrown the rock that killed his little brother and he never...
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Al Mark
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
I think that the issue of abiding in Christ and being a believer are two separate issues. There is a good exposition of this passage in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
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Once we trust Jesus alone as the only way of salvation, He seals us with the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also trusted, after ye...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. Jesus was raised from...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Revelation 20:1-10
Isaiah 11:1 - 9
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
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Once we become a child of God by faith alone, we still reap what we sow. If we go off and live in sin, God does chasten His children. John 1:12, He will not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Romans 3:26-28 Since salvation, eternal life, is a free gift by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works, we have nothing to boast in. You can not boast...
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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As a matter of interest, in my exploration of the Bible, I have so far found 21 instances of the "I Am" as referenced to Jesus Christ, including " I AM The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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John 1:12 Our relationship never changes. Only our fellowship. Once we are a child of God, sealed by the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13, We are a child of God...
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
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If a parent spares discipline, are the children spoiled?