What does it mean, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first”?
This statement conveys the idea that the criteria by which "greatness" is judged in this life and world do not necessarily coincide with how a person will be...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?
Being "bathed in the blood of Christ" might have been her way of saying, "You must be born again," (John 3:3) or if you are already a born again Christian,...
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John Tedesco
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?
God regards sin (that is, human disobedience to His commandments) so seriously that it requires the death of the offender (represented by the shedding of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?
God regards sin (that is, human disobedience to His commandments) so seriously that it requires the death of the offender (represented by the shedding of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible says all will eventually die, such as in Hebrews 9:27?
St. Paul said that “through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because all sinned” (Rom. 5:12). But Jesus...
John 11:26
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should you do if your spouse falls away from God?
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I like your optimism, Jim!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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Sometimes, I think when you are deeply communing with God in prayer, you are absent from your body. I've had it happen, that you come back yourself to find...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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Follow the procession. Man suppressed the truth, a truth that was evident to all. After suppressing it for such a long time, our hearts were darkened. The...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?
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Wow, Mary! A little child shall lead them! Too bad we lose the child in US as we become tainted by the world! AMEN!
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
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James, your statement is correct but that should not stop you from respecting them and showing them that your God is a loving God. Jesus dealt mostly with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Is man's sin passed down only via the male?
Absolutely, it is gender specific and is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures and prove scientifically why Adam's...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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"Men are without excuse," doesn't mean "you had your chance," or "the evidence was clear," or some other way of blaming the person who doesn't respond to God...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about household salvation?
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Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Once we know the GIFT of God is eternal life, the best news ever, then we...
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Nick Bishop
Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?
As I understood it, even the dogs felt sorry for this poor, homeless, down and out man. As you know, dog licking is something dogs do for many reasons. For...
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Anonymous
Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?
I found this to be so strange. Please explain.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?
In my opinion, Jesus added this detail involving dogs (which would have represented in that context an embodiment of uncleanness) to emphasize the utter...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about capitalism?
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Amen Danny. Paul was a tent maker and did not take money from the saints. The bible says, if we do not work we should not eat. It is not wrong to work for...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about household salvation?
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There's no way to miss out on eternal life. God chose the saved from the foundation of the world. Before God ever put people into existence He predestined a...
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Steven Draves
Gold Evangelist award!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
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God has a name for atheist. The fool has said in his heart, there is no God.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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The church would be so much more inviting if it told the message of the gospel the way the bible records it. All of the letters to the church in the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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 haven't found "make a decision" about whether you "accept Jesus" anywhere in the scriptures. No saved person "made a decision" about whether he/she wants...
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Ralph Lucas
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
I believe Christ was refuting added laws/ traditions of men. God is never changing. If he said something in the beginning he is still standing on that word...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How can we recognize the Antichrist?
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I believe there is a system error but I have already corrected it, Jack. Thanks for pointing it out. Appreciate it.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we recognize the Antichrist?
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You have what looks like a good sermon outline here, Singapore: The Pauline instruction in 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22 is conclusive: Analyze — all things! ...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
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Thanks Jack for your work. Keep it up. God bless you.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
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I love your comment here, Ocie, "God is more concerned with the makeup of your heart than he is with the makeup on your face."
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about household salvation?
A few different translations of Acts 16:31 help to shed light on this topic: Acts 16:31 And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal...
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by Vijay Laxmi
How can someone raise the dead?
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I read the scriptures, but I haven’t seen the dead raised like that.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
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June Williams and Kim Davenport, do not worry about the word trinity, as long as you believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is Jehovah God, the Almighty. Please...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
Intellect plays a very limited role in a relationship with the Lord Jesus. The relationship with the Father through His Son Jesus is way bigger than waiting...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God guide the Christian today?
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2 Corinthians 4:4, the minds of unbelievers have been blinded by the God of this world. They cannot see, we must pray that their blindness be lifted. Once...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Thank you Mr Matthews for your response and words of wisdom and encouragement. Your apology is a nice gesture, however misplaced it might be. If you're like...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
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It certainly clarifies, Singapore. And I appreciate your revealing your personal application of the passage!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?
I highly value my years at week-long Christian camps and weekend/holiday Christian retreats. I am talking about the Young Life Camps I attended while I was...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
Jack, interesting question indeed! Acts 1:8 is the general commission for all disciples of Jesus. However, Holy Spirit guides us in the mission to achieve...
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Anonymous
Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?
Acts 16:6 especially. My problem is this: Jesus commanded His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19) and to be witnesses to “the end...
Acts 16:6 - 10
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with an infirmity for about thirty and...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What happened at the Pool of Bethesda?
Significance of pool of Bethesda The folks lived in the Biblical times aware of angel of God coming down from Heavan to stir up the water and ministering...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is point of the story of the crippled man at the healing pool?
Why Jesus singled out this patient? Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
Greek: summorphoo (G5750), is used to refer "to be formed or fashioned like" and is translated as "conformable" in Phil. 3:10. Paul wanted to know Christ...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How can we recognize the Antichrist?
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How can we recognize the Antichrist?
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How does God guide the Christian today?
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Amen Shirley, Amen! Thanks for continuing to write. I have been following your answers privately too. They helps and edify. God bless you. May God open the...
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TJ Weaver
Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
First we should look at the context: Jesus is responding to people accusing him of casting out demons by demonic power. He uses a metaphor to demonstrate how...