Does God love everyone or just Christians?
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First Timothy 2:4 God is not willing that any should perish, but all should come to the knowledge of the truth. The truth is First Corinthians 15:3-4 That...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
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What does resurrection mean? It's the act of being returned to life. If you're not resurrected you remain dead. If the saved are to be resurrected to life,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to cleanse the temple?
The Law that God gave to Israel through Moses in the Old Testament commanded the offering of various types of animal sacrifices on multiple designated...
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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do these verses, Matthew 28:1-8, teach us about the Resurrection story?
Two Mary's, One Angel, and an Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-2 1. The arrival at the tomb (Mt. 28:1): Mary Magdalene and the other Mary come to the tomb. Matthew...
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Paul Gerardi
, Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written
Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed?
Jesus' parables in Matthew 13 contain an interesting set of three "seed" teachings on the kingdom of God as it will exist during the period between the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we learn to pray from Psalm 143?
Psalms 143:1 - 8
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
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This was beautifully written. I believe the bible uses "figure of speech" more than any other book. I think it's mostly figure of speech. When the Author...
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by Tom howard
, Contender of the Faith
Does Romans 11:22 mean we can lose our salvation (be cut off from God)?
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Seems to suggest that, yet other scriptures suggest never such a thing. As, "Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died, yes rather, that is risen...
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Rotimi Akinsheye
What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?
In considering the ways of God we must count ourselves as having not apprehended if we are to gain wisdom Philippians 3:13. The prism through which God...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
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If you were in such a place and "dying" of thirst, would you ask that someone dip their finger in water and come and touch your tongue, or would you ask that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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A believer can not lose their salvation for any reason because that is a free gift from God by a one time faith alone in Christ alone. But we can lose our...
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James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
How did Jesus interact with children?
Respect comes in many different views.Yes all that call themselves Christian, even those with little righteousness should understand that we are all to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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This understanding of when the rapture is, is not a salvation question. Whether you believe when the rapture is has nothing to do with salvation. We are...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
First Thessalonians 4:13-18 4-9 John 3:36. Second Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means, for that day shall not come except the falling away...
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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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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, HE abideth faithful, HE can not deny Himself. Ephesians 1:13. Hebrews 13:5 For He hath said, I will never leave you or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Zechariah 11:12-13 a Messianic prophecy?
Yes, because Jesus was sold for thirty pieces of silver, then the silver was thrown down in the temple, and the silver was used to buy a potter’s field....
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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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What does the Bible say about revenge?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
The story of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16) is a parable. According to Dictionary.com, a parable is "A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
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The examples listed in Hebrews 11 are here held as those who have forged the way ahead, and who are now wonderful examples of the Christian life. However,...
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by Zaldy Macalanda
Why was Jesus called the son of David?
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This question is reflected in the conflict-free Chapter of Revelation 22:16. It is written, “I am the root and the offspring of David,” says Jesus. This...
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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, 2 Timothy 2:12. If we reject Him, He will also reject him. Other translations say “deny Him” instead of “reject.” Both mean the same. Just because...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the life of Judah (Genesis 38)
Judah was the fourth of Jacob's sons, and was born of Jacob's less-favored wife Leah. On the positive side, Judah persuaded his brothers not to kill their...
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What does the Bible say about lawsuits / suing?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about misguided thoughts?
An interesting sidelight is that there are 2 parallel chapters here: Genesis chapters 6,7,8 and Romans chapters 1 to 8 Romans 1 Genesis 6:1-7,11-13 Man’s...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
It's key because Jesus rose from the dead just as he promised: Matthew 28:6 "He [Jesus] is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Were Sarah and Pharaoh husband and wife in the account in Genesis 12?
At least one translation (in fact, the King James Version) that I have seen of Genesis 12:19 seems to indicate that, although Pharaoh took Sarai into the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?
Jesus came down from heaven and went back to heaven. Abraham went to paradise when he died. Jesus went to paradise when He died. Paradise is under the earth....
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James Marstaller
, Pastor of Cornerstone Gospel Church
What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)
Hope always points to the future. Thus hopeful living is a non-verbal expression of faith. In trials we rejoice, not because they are pleasant, but because...
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by Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
Is empathy sinful?
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Peter 4:10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another Galatians 6:2-3 Share each other’s...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What is lifestyle evangelism?
My opinion in research is this. Lifestyle evangelism is the actual way to introduce the gospel. It was only the apostles and their helpers, the assistant...
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by Donna Williams
How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
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To Anonymous: I just wanted to encourage you, by way of a testimony. My daughter had to go through IVF to conceive her firstborn who will be turning six in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the life of Judah (Genesis 38)
Genesis 38:1-26; 43:8-9; 44:18-45:3; 49:8-12; Matt. 1:3.
Genesis 38:1 - 26
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sharon bracey
Were Sarah and Pharaoh husband and wife in the account in Genesis 12?
Genesis 12:17 - 20
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Does God predestine people to be saved?
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How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
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How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Ps 37:4:...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Matthew say there was only one angel at the tomb when John says there were two?
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Excellent opening alliteration.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Other translations are helpful here. J.B. Phillips says, "Under this divine system a man who has faith is now freely acquitted in the eyes of God by his...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
Jesus said, I am the door. I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but through me. Jesus is the bridge between us and God. John...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?
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Acts 16:31: Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. John 3:16-18. First John 5:13: These things have I written unto you that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?
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Thank you Andy. it is God’s word. If we could be saved by works, what we do, then Jesus died in vain. (Romans 3:26-28) Under grace we have nothing to boast...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is EMDR? Is it Biblical?
EMDR is not hypnosis. It relies on the mind's natural ability to heal a traumatic memory. It may be used with hypnosis or psychoanalysis or psychodynamic...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Matthew say there was only one angel at the tomb when John says there were two?
In my view, omission does not necessarily equal contradiction. The mention of one angel in Matthew's gospel does not preclude the possibility that there were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Earlier in the cited chapter, Paul was distinguishing between Jews and Gentiles with respect to God's plan of salvation from the standpoint of the Jews...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" --King James Version.
Romans 3:24
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the phrase "righteousness of God" mean?
This is an interesting question! How does God save people? The answer Paul gives relating to the how can be summarized as both negative and positive. First,...