What is the "Apostles' Doctrine" mentioned in Acts 2:42?
1 Peter 1:14-16 says, "As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?
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The question is should a Christian be a republican or a democrat? The problem is the Bible believing Christian to run for the presidency?
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Mr. Donald Woody, Thank you for your answer. You wrote, line 3 and 4: "... First if there is anyone currently in hell.” In line 20,"NO ONE IS THERE .." 1...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Thank you Mr. Bruce Lyon for the answer. In para.6 you wrote: "..that after they have died they know nothing, that they go down into silence, and will remain...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the origin of Christianity?
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First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 It is Gods will that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Psalm 119 say about revival?
There are other verses in Psalm 119 that refer to revival as well, I'm sure.
Psalms 119:153 - 160
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
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Thank you Ovie for the answer. Could you expand on : "Same pattern with David and his intention to build the temple, God also rejected him, again the promise...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
In the old testament law, Deuteronomy 22:28-29. if a man find a damsel who is a virgin, who is not betrothed, and lay hold on her and lie with her, and they...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the origin of Christianity?
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Some believers are chosen for special service. Some believers are elected to service. But no one is saved until they believe the gospel of their own free...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
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In context, Romans 10 is a testimony of how people get saved, not how they learn to memorize scripture. He says 'faith comes by hearing the word of God' (Rom...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
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This is exactly how we "recall" scripture and use them to minister with the word. Of course there are a few scriptures that are cited so much by so many...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?
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March 10th. is National Abortion Providers Appreciation Day. “It’s just remarkable legislation,” a boasting House speaker PELOSI gushed before criticizing...
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Veselin Tsonev
What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?
If you pay close attention, you will understand that after the second coming of Jesus, there will be a judgment for the wicked for 1,000 years, and all...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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?
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When I received the 1A draft status as an 18-year-old young man, fresh out of high school, I became afraid of going to war against Vietnam and getting...
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by Al Mark
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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Who you think Jesus is defines whether you you have the right view of salvation. If you think Jesus was just a man who became God, your view of God is...
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Simon Henson
What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
Jesus spoke to shame the prejudice of those disciples and fellow Jews with him. Jesus was close to his mother, and would have understood the fervent request...
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by 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?
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I have no one to help me, I have no network of support. I would really like that; believe me, I would, but it’s just not there. I can not make folks like me....
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by 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?
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As forgiving, I’ve forgiven every person who has ever caused me pain or harm. It’s forgiving myself that’s the issue. I consider myself to be of, at least,...
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by 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?
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Oh I will never give up, I’m a fighter. I never quit anything I start and I don’t like to lose. I guess playing college and pro football gave me those habits...
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by 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?
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I will. It’s hard knowing that I must spend my remaining years on this earth alone, but I am beginning to understand why God tells us very stringently that...
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by 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?
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You have my dear, you have indeed.
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
How should a Christian spouse handle an adulterous affair that has resulted in a child?
How should a Christian spouse handle an adulterous affair that has resulted in a child? This is simple to answer. Yehovah was married to Israel and Israel...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we appropriate God's blessings according to Psalm 34 when we really want to live?
We can appropriate God's blessings when we seek Him (Psalm 34:4, 10*), cry out to Him (Ps 34:6, 17), trust Him (Ps 34:8**), fear Him (Ps 34:7,9***), refrain...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Jonah?
At Dallas Theological Seminary we seminary students (all men at that time) had to translate the whole book of Jonah from Hebrew to English in our Hebrew...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we appropriate God's blessings according to Psalm 34 when we really want to live?
To me, the portion of the cited psalm that speaks most directly to the subject of how to appropriate God's blessing is Psalm 34:12-14, which advises avoiding...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I overcome fear of praying in church?
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Why do you feel like you're pretending to be thankful to the Father? That's what hypocrites do; pretend. When you pray over the offering are you not thankful...
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Paul Hall
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
Here is the simple proof that Jesus drank wine at the last supper. Grapes ripen in the middle east in August. The last supper was in April and there was no...
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Why did Jesus warn against saying the word raca in Matthew 5:22?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in 2 Corinthians 5:14 that "were all dead/all have died?"
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Good explanation of "all," Jennifer!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was the psalmist "persecuted" (Psalm 119:86, NIV)?
The Bible contains multiple examples in both the Old and New Testaments of men of piety and faith (including David and Daniel, who have both been suggested...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is abortion murder?
Yes, it is, and in my humble opinion everyone knows this simple TRUTH on some basic level. Of course they're free to choose their traveling path, not quite...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does mourn/wail mean when Jesus returns?
When Jesus comes for the church, the body of Christ, He comes in the clouds and we go to meet Him in the air. He does not come back to earth, and those on...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I be a good Christian?
Jesus said, without faith it is impossible to please Him. How do we please God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that All that seeth the...
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Jim Riddle
, Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy
How can I overcome fear of praying in church?
I used to fear prayer in church because of semantics and interpretations. Then a comic strip character quoted Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our...
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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...