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What is Socinianism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the psalmist "persecuted" (Psalm 119:86, NIV)?
"All your commands are trustworthy. Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause." (Ps 119:86, NLT). 86 All your commands are trustworthy; ...
Psalms 119:86
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
According to my Ryrie Study Bible, "like a bottle (wineskin) in the smoke” means black, shriveled, of no further use. The psalmist "felt like a dried-up...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?
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Reformed theology is not. It is still the Catholic doctrine of works salvation. The only difference is you do not confess your sins to a priest. But if you...
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by Mike Ettinger
What are the gates of hell?
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Gates of hell has different levels according to our present focus. Yes it can be a hole in the ground known as a grave, and the adversary may have power to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?
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Matt 5:8 ~ "Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God." This is a true allegorical statement. I don't think "see" is indicative of sight perception...
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by Summer Zorger
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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My Youth Pastor said nearly the same exact thing Anand Mishra. My Pastor said that we have demons and angels on our shoulders, a devil on one, and an angel...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?
As I understand it, even during the millennial reign of Christ, with Satan confined, his influence (through sin) will still not have been dealt with fully...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?
To answer your question, "Why will satan be released again for a short time?" Let me say this: according to Revelation 20:8, the purpose for the loosing of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
Conditioning a wineskin for use by exposing or subjecting it to smoke would cause it to shrink, dry up, and become hardened. The psalmist is comparing that...
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Henry Kizza
What does it mean that Christ is coming back for a church without a spot or wrinkle? Does that mean you miss Heaven if you have any sin in you?
Ephes. 5:17 is teaching us the purpose of God's love to cleanse the church through Christ. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that...
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Jamie Brown
When referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, does this event occur pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation, or not at all?
In my humble opinion and being somewhat direct, it will occur pre-tribulation or before the first 42 months of the 7 year cycle of the tribulation. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God’s Promises?
Right now during the pandemic, God's promise to protect is the most important one to me--His promise to protect His own: Psalm 121, as mentioned by Tim, says...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God’s Promises?
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Very comprehensive, unabridged, and interesting!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
83 "Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees." (NIV)
Psalms 119:83
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Paul Hooker
What (if any) are different sections of hell? Please provide scriptural references.
The Compartments of Hades: Sheol in the Hebrew is sometimes translated "hell" and sometimes "the grave." The parallel Greek word, Hades, is always translated...
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Tony Railton
Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?
I do not believe that we will be able to see the 3 persons of the trinity in heaven. This is is because God the Father, and Jesus the Son are now in heaven,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I control sinful impulses?
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The prize is not eternal life. That is a gift. The prize is rewards in heaven. First Corinthians 3:11-21. If we keep the faith we will have a reward in...
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Anonymous
What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?
Jesus will reign on earth for 1,000 years. Why will satan be released again for a short time?
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Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
Jesus would like people to understand spiritual dimensions, taking them closer to God. Jesus dissuaded those who were interested in material hankering.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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This is a concise rebuttal against Calvinistic doctrine of Irresistible Grace. It is well articulated with Scripture authority. I agree with every line of...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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God's foreknowledge does not imply that He foreordains everything that ever comes to pass as some claim. He does not manipulate His creatures robotically....
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Anna beneElohim
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
When the cloud appeared to the Israelites it represented god's PRESENCE. We now have god's presence within us. Lk 17:17-21.He has come in the clouds as the...
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by Anna beneElohim
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I and the Father are one' (John 10:30)?
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Excellent teaching! The Hebrews used merism and illism to explain the unexplainable. Illeism / ˈ ɪ l i. ɪ z əm / (from Latin ille meaning "he, that") is the...
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Anna beneElohim
Why did Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:15 call himself 'your father', when Jesus says to call no man father in Matthew 23:9?
Paul referred to himself as 'father' because the old covenant order was still in operation but was 'passing away.' Heb 8:13. There were spiritual authorities...
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by Anna beneElohim
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
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Well spoken. The Hebrews used merism and illism in everday speech. Even Shakespeare used it 'I love me some him.' Illeism / ˈ ɪ l i. ɪ z əm / (from Latin...
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by Anna beneElohim
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."
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In agreement with the above, John was of the old covenant high priesthood which was successional and of the earthly lineage of Aaron as opposed to the...
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by N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
What is the biblical view on genetically modified food?
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"Genetically modified organism"
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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I believe that all children to a certain age, which may be different for different children, will be in heaven. Jesus said, let the little children come unto...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What must I do to hear “well done My good and faithful servant?”
Habakkuk 2:4, "Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in Him; but the just shall live by faith." God looks for our faith and trust. This yields our good...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
My view is that the doctrine of Irresistible Grace is not consistent with the teaching of Scripture regarding God's calling of sinners through the gospel....
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Are Christians 'little gods'?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the problems with ultra-dispensationalism?
As I understand it, ultra-dispensationalism has the following flaws: 1) Ultra-dispensationalists do not believe that the Church started with the coming of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Psalm 119 say about delighting in God's Word?
By my count, there are ten references appearing throughout Psalm 119's 176 verses that speak of the psalmist's delight in connection with some aspect or...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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I respectfully disagree with the articulation of this doctrine. My view is that it is not consistent with the teaching of Scripture. God doesn't call sinners...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the biblical view on genetically modified food?
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N S, What is GMO and NonGMO?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."
Even though John the Baptist first appeared in what we today refer to as the New Testament, his mission as a precursor and proclaimer of Christ's coming...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about God’s Promises?
God has made more promises in His word (the Bible) of things that will (or will not) come to pass than can be fully detailed in response to this question....
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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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God's words are the same yesterday, today and forever. He has given us everything we need. He has told us all we need to know to live life on earth and to...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?
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One of the biggest issues with eschatology has to do with the conflicting rapture theories. When one is persuaded by one shade of opinion, they are likely to...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is a Christian?
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Thank you Brad for the above.
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George Fise
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Psalm 119 say about delighting in God's Word?
Just one example of delighting in God's Word is Psalm 119:16 I find delight 1 in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. 2 NET © Notes 1 ...
Psalms 119:14 - 99
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What version of the bible was this Filipino translation of the Prodigal Son based from?
As I understand it from the website https://etabetapi.com/cmp/KJV/tl1905/Luke/15, it appears to be a 1905 translation of the King James Version into Tagalog....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?
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That's an interesting assertion, but "tribulation" is term used throughout scripture specifically a time of trial for God's people - the Jews, Christians,...
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by FRANK BOBBERT
Does having a mental illness make you more vulnerable to attacks from Satan?
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Thank you.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?
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The tribulation is for unbelievers. John 3:36. Those that have not accepted His free gift of eternal life. Romans 6:23. Ephesians 2:8-9. Romans 3:26-28....
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?
My answer to your question is this: Since we know there are no tears or suffering or disease of any kind in heaven, they could not possibly look in on us....