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  5. Will my dad, who was saved when he was young, still go to heaven even if he denounces God now?
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  7. Who are the people in this "great multitude"? Revelation 7:9
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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are the different meanings or interpretations of mountainside in the Bible?

To me, mountains or mountainsides in the Bible have three symbolisms: as sources of strength (based on the rugged nature of their terrain); as places of...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?

Dr. Charles Ryrie says that Christ's deity is proved by His equality in the trinity and lists Matthew 28:19 as well as 2 Corinthians 13:14. Regarding the...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is the deity of Christ Biblical?

Dr. Charles Ryrie says that Christ's deity is proved by His equality in the trinity and lists Matthew 28:19 as well as 2 Corinthians 13:14. Regarding the...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

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Romans 4:5-8 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. We have to be as righteous...

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What sort of outreach ministries should a church have?

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What was the spirit of God hovering over?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the best New Testament book in the Bible to share with unbelievers?

Multiple sources that I have seen over the years have recommended the gospel of John for the purpose described because it is a narrative of events (rather...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why "rejoice and be glad" about persecution? (Matthew 5:11–12)

As Jesus said in the very passage cited in the question, believers who experience such persecution for His sake, or because of being His followers, in this...

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Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?

May 13 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How can our lips "nourish many" (Proverbs 10:21)?

I would say that the proverb is using the word "nourish" in a spiritual or intellectual sense, rather than referring to physical sustenance. Various...

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Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?

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Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Which prophets in the Old Testament spoke about the coming of Christ?

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Is the question referring to prophecies pertaining only to the birth/incarnation of Christ, or is it referring also to prophecies of events in His life and...

May 13 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why "rejoice and be glad" about persecution? (Matthew 5:11–12)

See especially Matthew 5:11-12 NIV -- 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(M) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because o...

Matthew 5:2 - 12

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can our lips "nourish many" (Proverbs 10:21)?

Proverbs 10:21 NIV: The lips of the righteous nourish many.

Proverbs 10:21

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?

While pastors may be commonly regarded as being "holier" than other individuals, all people (including even the most devout Christians, as well as those...

May 12 2021 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Bourque

Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?

This is a "VERY" confusing subject and one that I've been praying on for a while. I believe in Jesus Christ, he is my Lord and Savior. I trust in him to lead...

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Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?

May 11 2021

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is inductive Bible study?

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Question: Must precept be upon precept? See Answer: http://ebible.com/answers/21241?ori=167400

May 11 2021

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is inductive Bible study?

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I agree with Terry, here. This can be a great method to aid studies, but we have to be careful on observation/interpretation that we aren't removing it too...

May 11 2021

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is conditional election?

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Billy, that's a great point. "Election" in scripture can refer to many things, and one of the main ones is the election of Israel to be a) God's chosen...

May 11 2021

Comment 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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Okay, yeah, we do agree. I misunderstood, my bad. Peter's awkward statement in 1 Pet 3:21 is a reason for much of the confusion. "Corresponding to that,...

May 11 2021

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What are some ways COVID-19 could transform us for better or for worse?

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Mr Abbott this answer is a breath of fresh air. I read these questions and answers about the Corona virus, asked and answered by people who say they are...

May 11 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who is David Jeremiah?

Jeremiah succeeded Tim LaHaye as Shadow Mountain Community Church's senior pastor in 1981. Jeremiah's leadership of the church has led it to become...

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What is conditional election?

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about praying for wisdom?

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The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has a lovely song about praying for guidance based on Psalm 119:133 -- Order my steps in Your word dear Lord Lead me, guide me...

May 11 2021

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about praying for wisdom?

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The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has a lovely song about praying for guidance based on Psalm 119:133 -- Order my steps in Your word dear Lord Lead me, guide me...

May 11 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is conditional election?

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My view is that the conditional election doctrine as it relates to God's redemption of sinners in Christ is supported by the text of Scripture. It cannot be...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is conditional election?

The doctrine of conditional election teaches that salvation is available to the sinner based on his fulfillment of certain conditions set out by God in...

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does baptism erase all prior sins?

Someone says, "baptism saves," and attributes 1 Peter 3:21 as definitive proof of that belief. It's very unfortunate that it reads the way it does. Baptism...

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Comment by Yolanda Marshall

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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Maybe I miscommunicated, but I’m in 100% in agreement with you. When I say ordinance, I mean in such a way that it cannot be dismissed but by no means is it...

May 11 2021

Comment 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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Continuing, This actually directly refutes any notion that Jesus is promoting baptism here, because He's emphatically saying that man can't "DO" anything in...

May 11 2021

Comment 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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John 3:5 ~ Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. This doesn't confuse me. Why did Jesus...

May 11 2021

Comment by Summer Zorger

If a person doesn't have God what is good based on?

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Oh, ok thanks. I had to do an essay on the topic and I wanted to know what other people thought, thanks!

May 11 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does confession do (1 John 1:9)?

It frees Christians from self-delusion: "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful...

May 10 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Which prophets in the Old Testament spoke about the coming of Christ?

Besides Manny's answer about Isaiah 9:6, compare Isaiah 7:14 refers to a child who will be born of a virgin and will be called Immanuel, a name meaning "God...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

There are no signs of whether a person has believed and received the free gift of eternal life or not. Salvation is by faith alone. Romans 3:26-28. First...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about health?

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I do eat a balanced diet. For example, Saturday my wife fed me 5 healthy kinds of cheese: 1. parmesan. 2. fat free american. 3. fat free cream cheese. 4. low...

May 10 2021

Answer by Manny Bucad , Pastor of PPHC

Which prophets in the Old Testament spoke about the coming of Christ?

The prophet Isaiah mentioned in Chapter 9:6 about the birth of Jesus: Isa. 9:6 ISV: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will...

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?

Who is it that will judge all men? 2 Tim 4:1 "I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His...

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?

John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." So who is this Word? Jesus! John 1:14 "And the Word became flesh,...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is God opposed to pleasure?

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Indeed God is not opposed to pleasure! Think how you feel when you see someone you love smile! In Genesis 18:12, "Therefore Sarah laughed within herself,...

May 10 2021

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you' a biblical statement?

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In Jesus’ day, questions about the law had been debated for centuries. The law had 613 requirements. 248 were positive and 365 were negative. The leaders at...

May 10 2021

Comment 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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Thanks Yolonda for your response. My question is, what happens if a person, for whatever reason, doesn't get to carry out this baptism "assignment?" Is...

May 10 2021

Comment by Peter Leon

Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?

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Matthew 5:45 “That you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the...

May 10 2021

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Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"

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Is public prayer biblical? Is it okay to pray in public?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?

After knowing Christ for years (I was saved at age 16, and I’m now 73), I still struggle with this. When I was first saved, it still was a struggle. When I...

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