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What does the phrase, "give them beauty for ashes" mean in Isaiah 61:3?
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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In my opinion, it’s this kind of talk (out of both sides of our mouths) that makes our faith sound fake to a lot of confused people. Yes, our old self was...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are these words from Jesus "Don't be afraid; just believe" (NIV) so important when we need something seemingly impossible from Jesus?
2 Corinthians 11:3, "But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your mind may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in...
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Jamie Brown
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
I was a faithful family man, deacon at my church, a community leader, and had a good name and reputation both professionally and publicly. I returned home fr...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians get vaccinated?
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Dr. Sherri Tenpenny an American osteopathic physician is making some disturbing claims about the dangers to human health from these new vaccines. Citing a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the sin unto death?
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Ephesians 2:8-9. Romans 3:26-28. If we had to do one thing to receive the free gift of eternal life, we would have something to boast in. Under grace, the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do Christians share in the sufferings of Christ? (2 Corinthians 1:5)
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I am so impressed, Grant, with your insight here!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
Our Spanish pastor within the last year (2020) taught some wonderful adult Sunday School lessons in Spanish to our Spanish speaking people, including me, in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
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Once we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise even if we never believe it again. Ephesians 1:13-14, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn about how Samuel prayed in 1 Samuel 12:23?
Samuel’s prayers, according to 1 Samuel 12:23 ("Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
When Peter writes that believers are to be baptized for the remission of sin, he doesn't mean "in order to obtain" remission of sin, he means because the...
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by Neikka Harlingten
What is 2 Corinthians 12:2 about?
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For me, the third heaven is that place I go to where I’m in perfect union with God, or at least that’s how it feels. Those times when I seriously don’t know...
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by Tom Gabrielsen
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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You are correct about His name being Yehoshua...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the fact that Jesus called the Father the "only true God" mean that He Himself is not God (John 17:3)?
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Yes, Grant, your opening statement is so true. Jesus is seen to have the same divine nature as the Father in John 10:30.
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Linda Davies
, Administrator
Silver Teacher award!
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Is it acceptable to 'lay out a fleece' before God in prayer?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Christ the only way of salvation? (Acts 4:12)
Jesus Christ, being the only way of salvation, may sound narrowly exclusive to some, including pagans and Buddhists. Buddhists pray, they worship. Will God...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What can we learn about how Samuel prayed in 1 Samuel 12:23?
The entire chapter of 1 Samuel 12 tells us what Samuel was praying about for the people, and I think Samuel was effectively praying the Lord's Prayer. Here...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do Christians share in the sufferings of Christ? (2 Corinthians 1:5)
Let's look at how Jesus suffered and draw some contemporary parallels. 1. Jesus was an illegitimate child The community thought Mary had been unfaithful and...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Silver Teacher award!
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What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Yes, Grant, the old self has been decisively dealt with on the Cross!
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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Tim, It’s so important to remember that God’s revelation was given to human beings whom he created to live in a close relationship with him on this beautiful...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does the fact that Jesus called the Father the "only true God" mean that He Himself is not God (John 17:3)?
There are many declarations in scripture that Jesus is God and equal with his Father in Heaven. Here are a few to think about. John 10:24-30 "The Jews who...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
Baptism is our public declaration of faith that Jesus has saved us from the penalty for our sins (the wrath of God for eternity) and given us a brand new...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
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."?
When the bible uses the word "know" it is referring to an intimate personal relationship. Jesus said "Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Jack, The bible says that when I came to faith in Jesus, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me" (Galatians 2:20)....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?
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Amen, Brother Michael!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?
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Michael, I'll add this to your paragraph beginning with "In addition..." 5 tn Heb “their right from their left.” Interpreters wonder exactly what deficiency...
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by
leslie coutinho
Why was only one widow healed, and only Naaman cured of leprosy?
Our Lord Jesus, having two distinct natures—both divine and human—and being born of men in flesh, was not accepted by his own people, for he could do no...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do Christians share in the sufferings of Christ? (2 Corinthians 1:5)
The passage that comes to my mind with regard to the question is Jesus' discussion with James and John when they (apparently with their mother also) came to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about "nagging"?
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; )
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do Christians share in the sufferings of Christ? (2 Corinthians 1:5)
5 For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ,(J) so also our comfort abounds through Christ. (NIV bible online on biblegateway.com)
2 Corinthians 1:3 - 7
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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I love your explanations, Grant, but there is one thing you said that I might disagree with, if I may. You said, "Our sinful human nature is gone and we...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God condemn idolatry in 1 Cor. 8:4 when idols are actually “nothing”?
In the ancient world, idolatry was the gold standard for religious experiences. Even Israel, chosen by God, who saw his sovereignty manifested in miracles,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God show us all the fine details so we can build the life he has planned for us?
The Old Testament Law that God gave to Israel through Moses was every bit as detailed with respect to human conduct as the plans that He specified for the...
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by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
God, of course, would know of the existence of life (in whatever form) that He created anywhere else in the universe, including whether that life was made by...
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by Donna Williams
Does God take the Holy Spirit out of us if we fall back into habitual sin?
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James I agree, thanks for sharing these truths from God's Word!
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by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are these words from Jesus "Don't be afraid; just believe" (NIV) so important when we need something seemingly impossible from Jesus?
I would say that it is because our "fears" translate into limiting our perspective on a particular situation, or on the number of ways in which God can...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some reasons for believing?
The whole bible is filled with many reasons for believing and here are some to think about. All we have to do is believe and the things listed below are ours...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
The answer is simple really, when we understand the nature of sin, and the tools [His Word and His Spirit] that God has given us to overcome it. NATURE AND...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
The cited verse speaks of "hiding" God's word in one's heart, which I interpret to mean lengthy and deep study of it to the point of being able to recall its...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does one meditate on God’s Word? (119:15)
Christian meditation is a life-long process of reading, listening, studying, applying and doing to fulfil the will of God in our lives. Christian meditation...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature and favor with God and people?
The bible reference for this question is Luke 2:52 "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." Luke, the writer of this gospel...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did Satan have a baby with Eve?
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Dear Aurel Georgescu, thank you for taking the time to comment. Although your view is very popular with some Evangelicals, I’m not aware of any Scripture...
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by Aurel Georgescu
Did Satan have a baby with Eve?
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The sons of God in Genesis 6: 1-4 are fallen angels. If they had been Seth's descendants, their offspring born of their union with Cain's descendants would...
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Parly Rayden
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Westley Neely
When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?
When Jesus was crucified they say that the nails were placed in the hands but in Rome the "hands" were anywhere below the elbow. They chose to place them in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is Christ the only way of salvation? (Acts 4:12)
My Bible says, "For there is one God and One Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due...