Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
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Thanks Jack. Now, I've heard so many people tell me about how I can control my mind. The question is, how?
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Jordan Richards
Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?
I'm not sure where the 12 stones are now. In chapter 4 of the book of Joshua, it says that Joshua, Son of Nun, piled them up at Gilgal. This passage also...
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What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?
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Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
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Aurel Thank you so much for taking your time to respond to this question. I pray God help me to apply this counsel. I really do need help so I can feel and...
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by Emem Efe
Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
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Thanks Dale. Please pray for me. It ain't easy.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?
When my wife and I were having extreme marital problems (mainly because of me) we counseled with our pastor for several weeks and he suggested a separation...
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Dennis Shasteen
Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?
Joshua: chapter 3. Described 12 people from each tribe picked up stones and carried them on their shoulders to be placed as a monument for future generations...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
Great question, Emem! To be honest, my past sexual experiences before marriage keep coming to mind, too. Usually when I'm tired physically. But I know I'm...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does mourn/wail mean when Jesus returns?
For those who have been redeemed by faith in Christ, His visible return at the close of the present age is something that they await with great joy and...
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Chasity Rosario
, Wife, mom, teacher, homemaker, & child of God!
What does mourn/wail mean when Jesus returns?
Revelation 1:7
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by Christina Forestieri
What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?
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I do agree that the question of "what if you get the mark" should not apply to those that already have been saved and know already that would not even be...
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by Christina Forestieri
What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?
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True. That will be me.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
1Corinthians 13:12,13, "For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I shall know just I am known." Deuteronomy...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from Ephesians 1 about ourselves and God that may help counteract grumbling?
Ephesians 1:1-7, 13, 17-23.
Ephesians 1:1 - 23
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?
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When Paul commanded Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:22, "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about overcoming lust?
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I see what you mean about 2 Timothy 2:22. When Paul commanded Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:22, "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the lust of the eyes?
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When Paul commanded Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:22, "Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and...
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How should a Christian view the civil rights movement?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the rock in Matthew 16:18?
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The foundation of the church is the gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4 All who believe that gospel will be sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the unforgivable sin?
John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. John 1:12...
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Keith Davis
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Whether Mark 16:16 should be in our Bible is immaterial, because we don't need it to establish that water baptism is indeed necessary for salvation. The...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
Drunkeness is sin, but our sin debt is paid in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18. We can however be chastened by the lord. Colossians 2:13...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Galatians 5:1 Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty in which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage. We are given a free...
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by Lee Bomgardner
Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?
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Totally agree with you, Danny. To say Democrats are evil invalidates many, many Christians. Clearly, there are good and evil people in both parties. We need...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay?
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Romans 10:9-10 is really for the Jewish converts during the tribulation. Jesus told the Jews, you will not see me again until you confess with your mouth...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Follow me"?
Jesus said, if you follow me I will make you fishers of men. In that statement he was saying to go into all the world and preach to unbelievers to bring them...
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gill goudsward
, Floral designer for wedding flowers
What is the city referred to in Rev. 17 and 18 as Babylon the Great?
This is a very different opinion of what Babylon the Great is referring to. It is the teaching of Rick Pearson Ministries and can be watched on Sunday...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some Scriptures pertaining to Advent that I could read with my family?
Since now there are 4 weeks left of the Advent season, Nov. 29th-Dec. 24th, why not try 4 weeks of reading with your family? Week 1: Old Testament Prophecies...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the unforgivable sin?
The only unforgivable sin is the failure of individuals during their earthly lives to place their faith entirely in Christ in order to obtain the forgiveness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s wrong with loving the world? (1 John 2:15) God loves the world (Jn 3:16). Why shouldn't we?
Although the same Greek word (anglicized as "kosmon") is used in both cited verses, the sense of the word is very different, as it also can be elsewhere in...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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"But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will." Philemon 1:14...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s wrong with loving the world? (1 John 2:15) God loves the world (Jn 3:16). Why shouldn't we?
The Bible says that God loves the world (Joh 3:16). He's our example (1 Peter 2:21). So why shouldn't we love the world? 15 Do not love the world or a...
1 John 2:15 - 17
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
We are not responsible for thoughts that enter our mind. But, we are accountable for how we entertain them. This is one of the reasons Paul instructs us to...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?
John MacArthur Study Bible says: Water and blood Constitute external, objective witness to who Jesus is. They refer to Jesus' baptism (water), and death...
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Carl Kendrick
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
A question arises. Did Jesus' death on the cross result in the forgiveness of all sins, past, present and future? What religion teaches is Christ's failure...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Can Satan injure God’s children or not? (1 John 5:18)
The Bible talks about Christians being handed over to Satan. 1 Cor. 5:5. Hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Does the Bible say anything about a black Pope in relation to the end times?
The pope isn't mentioned in it, nor is the Jesuit order from where the black pope comes from. That is a Catholic thing. It isn't biblical.
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are Christian saints according to the Bible?
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In no case in the Roman Catholic Church are saints to be worshipped on any level. Many Catholics pray through saints as an intercessor, especially to...
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Albert Ogier
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
If you look in a concordance or bible search engine you will find free will in the bible but it is only ever used in conjunction with offerings. When the...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?
Think of an airport. You have a lot of action going on in a relatively small area. So, some planes need to wait on other plains as they land and take off....
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by Denis Kim
Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?
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@Don Whitley Gift of the Holy Spirit are still active to this day because God still hasn't finished building his Church. Also, when you say that Paul could...
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Dale Casselman
, Christian/Circus Clown
When a child dies, is he also a child in the Kingdom of God? What about an elderly person?
Our time is not the same as it was for David. So, as he said "he would go to be with his lost child" that child would have been temporarily atoned for by the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Can Satan injure God’s children or not? (1 John 5:18)
I believe that 1 John 5:18 talks about God's protection against the devil's abuses in those situations when we resist his temptations. When Satan tempted...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
We should “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” Does this justify illegal attempts to “rescue” babies ...
Proverbs 24:11
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
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As the son of 2 alcoholic parents, I now point to a lovely song that can help us all avoid this vice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_FDC9fon18