What do Christians mean when they say, "I will do such and such if the Lord tarries"?
"Tarry" means to delay or wait. These individuals are saying that they plan to do something, as long as Christ delays His return in glory at the end of the...
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by Janet Austin
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How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
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Thanks Tim! Your guess about Judas' motivation sounds very plausible - hating the criticism about money and then stealing money. Very insightful.
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by Tim Maas
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How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
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By my reading of the gospels, although Jesus had previously prophesied his betrayal, Judas actually went to the chief priests about betraying Jesus sometime...
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How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
Although it was prophesied years earlier that Judas would betray Jesus, Judas may have truly loved Jesus until shortly before he decided to betray him. I'm...
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by Emo Tenorio
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Should a Christian let himself be walked on?
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California will pay more than $2 million legal fee settlement to churches for significant restrictions. A federal judge approved the settlement for a San...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
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Amen. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We are all sinners. Jesus died for sinners. Romans 3:26-28....
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Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?
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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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AMEN Ainsley, as for me, I choose to accept God's gift of salvation. I pray that those I know, have or will accept His abounding love. I praise Him and thank...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
Actions associated with Christ's betrayal had been foretold in the Old Testament in multiple passages such as Psalm 41:9, Psalm 55:12-14, Jeremiah 32:6-15,...
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by 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?
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Amen Mr Kraft. To repent is not simply being sorry for who you are and what you do. If that was it the process would never be finished or come to a close. We...
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, I am a mom with an obsession for the Lord, Jesus Christ!:)
Is it wrong to plan ahead? (James 4:13–15)
I don't think there is a problem with planning ahead, although there are caveats in my answer. I heartedly believe that God wants us to use the gifts and...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
Repentance. The Jews had to change their mind from trusting in keeping the law to Jesus salvation by grace. What Jesus did for us, not what we do or do not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to humble yourself?
To humble ourselves is to realize we are all still sinners and if Jesus had not paid the penalty for all sin, no one would be saved. First John 1:8. If we...
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by Emo Tenorio
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Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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California in a more than $2 million attorney legal fees settlement to churches suffering significant restrictions. A federal judge approved the settlement...
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by Rumen Zapryanov
Who is the "we" in Daniel 2:36? Daniel + ?
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Who gave Daniel the knowledge about the dream? God! So Daniel said "we" means "God (who gave me that information) and I" - so "we".
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?
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That there may be life elsewhere in the universe on the many exoplanets in our universe is pure speculation or brainstorming. It certainly is not science...
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How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
How is Matthew 16: 24-26 applicable to Judas Iscariot, who was one of the disciples of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 16:24 - 26
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Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"
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What is cheap grace?
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How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible says all will eventually die, such as in Hebrews 9:27?
In the first place, even if taken literally, Christ wasn't negating that Christians die. In fact, He affirmed it in an earlier verse, "Although one dies, he...
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by David Quey
Can/should a believer enlist the help of a non-Christian life coach?
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A life coach's duties & influence means the life coach has the role of a "counselor" - - not infallible (since it takes a multitude of counselors to be...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should a child obey his parent if the parent is causing the child to sin?
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Hannah, great question! And I agree with Pastor Jeremiah in his telling of the story of the born who was Born Again. The same thing happened to me after I...
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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does marriage hinder your relationship with God?
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Our relationship never changes, John 1;12, Only our fellowship. Once we accept his free gift of eternal life, we are a child of God forever. Just as we got...
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Lisa Gilbert
, I am a mom with an obsession for the Lord, Jesus Christ!:)
What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? How does someone become "poor in spirit"?
“Poor in spirit” is found in the beatitudes. It means to be "spiritually bankrup, spiritually poor", recognizing an absolute dependence on God for help and...
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, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
Greek: pleroma (G4138) is used to refer "fullness", "abundance", completeness. All needs and lawful wants are promised by the gospel (2Cor. 1:20; Mt....
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What was a "triumphal procession"? (2 Corinthians 2:14)
TRIUMPH means complete mastery over satanic powers (Col. 2:14-17 Eph. 2:14-15). The triumphal procession here is like that of the Romans in which a public...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
In my opinion, the idea being expressed by the phrase "grace upon grace" is not that of specific items standing in a line (in a manner of speaking) so that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
John 1:16 especially (ESV). In other words, What Is the meaning of 'grace upon grace'? John 1:16 says, “Out of his fullness we have all received grace in...
John 1:1 - 18
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we rejoice always when Jesus said “blessed are those who mourn”?
Tim made a strong point here: MT 8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. MT...
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How can I take control of my thoughts?
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by Danny Hickman
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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?
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Jesus didn't hold classes on "how to live a life that will lead to living in heaven." Any time you're tempted to think He was teaching something about...
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by Danny Hickman
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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?
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"Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction." Now all we need to do is define destruction. I'll check to see if there is one synonym...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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 Luke 16:19-21...Let's see Jesus! Hebrews 2:10, 11, 17 - "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many...
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Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
No! Believing is not the only requirement for salvation. It's the first step towards salvation. You need to practice what you believe. If I say I believe in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? How does someone become "poor in spirit"?
I would say that the idea of being "poor in spirit" was what Jesus had in mind in the parable of the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18:9-14), in which He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Christ emptied Himself of deity while on earth, then how could He be God?
I would say that the idea of Christ "emptying Himself" does not preclude the retaining of His deity or divine nature, but is speaking of the contrast between...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we rejoice always when Jesus said “blessed are those who mourn”?
I would say that there are two types of mourning -- temporal and eternal. People (even Christians) may rightfully mourn in this temporal world over the sin,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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I agree with you Jennifer. Mr Houdmann actually listed two scriptures that tell what happens to people who die instead of live eternally. The wages of sin is...
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by Emo Tenorio
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Should Christians get vaccinated?
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Dr. Fauci with papered colleagues have presided over the creation of a MONSTROUS non elected governmental run clergy of LAB COATED PROPHETS. This behemoth...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible says all will eventually die, such as in Hebrews 9:27?
Hebrews 9:28, "So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for...
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by Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
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Thanks for your important question. The fact that the Scriptures give the criteria for ones qualifications as "the husband of one wife" indicates that there...
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is the difference between salvation and justification?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can we rejoice always when Jesus said “blessed are those who mourn”?
Philippians 4:4
Philippians 4:2 - 9
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are you allowed to have sex if you're engaged?
My opinion is that no, you are not allowed to have sex yet if you're only engaged. I believe you should wait until you are married to have sex. I base my...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If Christ emptied Himself of deity while on earth, then how could He be God?
See Philippians 2:5-7 especially. My problem is that Paul seems to say that Jesus “emptied Himself” of His deity or “equality with God” (Phil 2:6-7), becomi...
Philippians 2:1 - 11