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 Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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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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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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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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...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why is Christ the only way of salvation? (Acts 4:12)
A very timely question in our age of emotional confusion and I humbly submit for consideration a few thoughts. Aside from the Lord saying HE is the narrow...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does one meditate on God’s Word? (119:15)
15 I meditate on your precepts(AB) and consider your ways. AB: Psalm 119:15; 97, 148; Ps 1:2 New International Version w/ footnotes
Psalms 119:15
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
Psalms 119:11
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will "evildoers … bow down" before good? (Proverbs 14:19)
I would say that the circumstances being referred to by the proverb are similar to the judgment that God pronounced in 1 Samuel 2 against the Levite priest...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is smoking marijuana a sin?
I would say that the primary determinant of the use of marijuana being a sin would be if it were being used in a setting where its possession or the purpose...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the sermon on the mount?
The Sermon on the Mount is the name given to an extended teaching by Jesus recorded in Matthew 5-7. It derives its name from Matthew 5:1-2, which says: "Now...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God condemn idolatry in 1 Cor. 8:4 when idols are actually “nothing”?
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Paul isn't denying that idols exist, but he is denying their ability to affect the true believer.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God take the Holy Spirit out of us if we fall back into habitual sin?
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us. Romans 4:5-8. The GIFT of God is eternal life by faith alone apart...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did satan have a kingdom to offer to Jesus?
I see two aspects of Satan's identity reflected in the temptation of Jesus referenced in the question. One would be the title of "father of lies" given to...
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When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
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Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about "nagging"?
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Just speculating! ; )
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why does God condemn idolatry in 1 Cor. 8:4 when idols are actually “nothing”?
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Yes, Jack - that's also my understanding. Jeremiah 10:1-5 and Isaiah 44:9-20 describes the same idolatry problem. Thanks for your comment.
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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?
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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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Tim, your last parenthetical statement seems to have been made with tongue in cheek!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God condemn idolatry in 1 Cor. 8:4 when idols are actually “nothing”?
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And I learned something from your reference to Jeremiah 3:9 "Because she took her whoredom lightly, she polluted the land, committing adultery with stone and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God condemn idolatry in 1 Cor. 8:4 when idols are actually “nothing”?
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Aurel, you're right about your reference to the Ten Commandments: the Bible repeatedly condemns idolatry (cf. Ex. 20:4).
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by Donna Williams
Is it a sin to help in the preparation of an offering in a Buddhist tradition?
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Alright Danny!
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Donna Williams
Does God take the Holy Spirit out of us if we fall back into habitual sin?
I do not believe that the Father will take His Holy Spirit from us; however, we can grieve Him by our sin. Ephesians 4:30 I believe that if a person has...