What is the difference between the baptism of John and the baptism of Jesus?
As explained by Paul in Acts 19, John's baptism was an external ritual denoting repentance of sin, as symbolized by the old, sinful self being "buried" under...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What makes this week holy?
What could be more holy than God walking on the earth, talking with his children, observing all He created, reaching out in His Love! The word holy/holiness...
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by Oun Kwon
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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Luke 23:43 Most translations have the comma placed wrongly before 'today'. Instead, it should read "Assuredly, I say to you today, [that] you will be with Me...
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by robert hough
What makes this week holy?
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In my opinion, this "holy week" is purely a "creation" of the Roman Catholic "church". Their (Roman Catholic) choice of dates (on the Gregorian calendar) and...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What do our sins "deserve"? (Psalm 103:10)
Ezra 9:13, "And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, since You our God have punished us less than our inequities...
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Mark Mobley
How could these stones be a monument of this work, when they were not seen, but generally covered with the waters of Jordan?
My understanding is that the 12 stones that were placed by Joshua into the Jordan (Joshua 4:9-10) was not commanded from God. It was from his own awe and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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When Jesus died He went to paradise under the earth. Hell on one side, and paradise on the other. Jesus did not ascend to heaven until He walked the earth...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Roman Catholicism?
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True believers believe our sin debt is paid in full and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18 Jesus paid it all and we paid 0. I asked a Catholic the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will Catholics go to heaven?
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Matthew 7:15-23 Lots of people believe they are going to heaven based on what they do and how good they are. They trust in their works, keeping the law and...
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John Morris
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
Scripture states; ‘Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise...
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Will Catholics go to heaven?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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Yes. God will judge His people. Saved sinners. God does chasten HIS children. John 1:12. Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
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Romans 3:26-28 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay, but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude a man is justified by faith...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism?
There are lots of ways to evangelism. Using biblical tracts with Romans 6:23 is a great way. Or John 3:16-18. That eternal life is a free gift from God by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
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It is the blood of Jesus that covers us from all sin. It is our faith in His blood that cleanses us from all sin. What the blood of animal sacrifices could...
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
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What is biblical theology?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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"Honor marriage, and guard the sacredness of sexual intimacy between wife and husband. God draws a firm line against casual and illicit sex." The Message...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Psalm 104 compare with Genesis 1?
Psalms 104:1 - 35
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Robert Pilgrim
What was the "fourth watch"? (Matthew 14:25)
I agree with all the answers. I myself have been waking up around three and four. Just yesterday I had asked my lord to awaken me if this is true. And I...
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Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
How can you be 100% sure you are going to heaven when you die?
Josh 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do our sins "deserve"? (Psalm 103:10)
The New Living Translation says, "9 He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. 10 He does not punish us for all our sins; he does...
Psalms 103:9 - 10
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by robert hough
What is the origin of religion?
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I try to avoid using the term "religion", when referencing salvation or Jesus Christ. To my way of thinking religion is simply doing something (ANYTHING)...
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Who were the Moabites?
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What is the Baptist Church, and what do Baptists believe?
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How can we learn to pray from Psalm 143?
Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we learn to pray from Psalm 143?
Psalm 143 by King David is an example of how much we need God. No one could ever be forgiven based on his own actions. The only way to be justified is God's...
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Elena Hellums
Will Catholics go to heaven?
I believe if a Catholic believes in repentence and faith in Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross, and how God raised Him back to life they will be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did Job know about a future redeemer?
Although Job's words could certainly be interpreted in a prophetic or messianic sense, I would say that, at the time that he made the statement in the cited...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I quit my addiction to smoking?
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Well, I have been a moderate smoker since I was 18. But I am only 80 now. Romans 14:4 Romans 14:22 Happy is the man that condemneth not that thing which he...
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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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We are all sinners. First John 1:8. If we live in sin we can lose our life, but not eternal life which is a free gift from God apart from works. Romans 4:5...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)
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Ephesians 1:13-14 Our guarantee of eternal life. Hebrews 13:5 For He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. Verse 12 says, if we deny Him He will...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we learn to pray from Psalm 143?
Reading Psalm 143 verse-by-verse, I see multiple elements with respect to our relationship with or to God that should either underlie or be reflected in...
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Does the Bible marginalize women?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean regarding the birth of Jesus: “And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased”?
Although humankind had been at enmity with God ever since the introduction of sin, God (as noted in John 3:16) still loved the entire world enough to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?
As indicated in Biblical passages such as 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 and Philippians 1:23, as well as by previous discussions of this issue on this website,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?
That depends, Peggy. If the person who passes is "in Christ," that is if s/he has heard Christ's word, i.e. as He said in John 5:24, (NLT) “I tell you the...
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What does it mean regarding the birth of Jesus: “And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased”?
Luke 2:14 tells us that the angels proclaimed "Glory to God in the highest And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” Was God pleased with all...
Luke 2:14
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God love everyone or just Christians?
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Repentance for salvation is a change of mind. We trust in Jesus apart from works for the free gift of eternal life. We go from trusting in what we do to save...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
We go to meet him in the clouds and He will bring His rewards with him. First Corinthians 3:11-21. We are saved by grace, the free gift of God by faith alone...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happens to those who have been cremated at the Resurrection of the dead?
Are we to asume by the tone of this question that some believe there's a difference in returning to dust naturally, as opposed to being dust again by...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)
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James, and yet you leave out 2:12. Yes Jesus is Faithful, but if you reject Him, 2:12 clearly says He will reject you.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to cleanse the temple?
1 Corinthians 3:16, "Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" 1 Corinthians 6:19, 20 - "Or do you not know...