Why is the sinlessness of Jesus so important?
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Yes, we had free will; and we blew it!! After we blew it, we became slaves of unrighteousnes (sin). We can no more "free will" ourselves to become righteous...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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What is the dispensation of Conscience?
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Why is the sinlessness of Jesus so important?
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to guard your heart?
Proverbs 4:23: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Lord Jesus, our redeemer, searches the heart, tries the reins, to...
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If Jesus is our atonement, why did He die at Passover instead of the Day of Atonement?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
Clearly, Peter is declaring that he is deity! Several things lead to this conclusion. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary. Matthew 1:18-20. In Matthew 1:23,...
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Donna Williams
What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
Dear Anonymous, I believe that the verse mentioned is very clear and needs no further interpretation! The Apostle Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is...
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Mark Wheeless
, Music Minister and Sunday school teacher
When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter had been traveling and ministering with Jesus, and certainly knew much about Him. He may have even known Jesus’ mother, Mary, who assuredly had a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
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Although I believe this is meant to be read by the nation of Israel, it can apply indirectly to everyone. "Make a joyful noise" means sing and shout loudly...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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Peter was definitely not the first Pope. Only Roman Catholics think he was. Nothing in Scripture links Peter to Roman Catholicism. The origin of the Roman...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?
Peter starts the chapter by introducing those who begin to question the promise of Christ's return. Their faith (if any) in Christ begins to waiver in time....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12) The answer lies in the verse at Numbers 20:12. Then said Yahweh unto Moses and unto Aaron, "Because ye...
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Anonymous
What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
2 Peter 3:10 ESV "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned u...
2 Peter 3:1 - 13
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God judge Edom so harshly in the book of Obadiah?
Why did God judge Edom so harshly in the book of Obadiah? The prophet Obadiah has the distinction of penning the shortest book of the Hebrew Scriptures—just...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who can be saved?
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Tony Flores, you said something very informative; it's also a little cloudy. Yes, Satan and his demons know who Jesus is. And no, they don't (as you put it)...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions? JW's will say the following in response to that question: What Does the Bible Say About Blood...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jesus go to Zacchaeus' home?
Why did Jesus go to Zacchaeus' home? Jesus went to Zacchaeus's house deliberately to seek and save the "lost," fulfilling his mission to find the outcasts....
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What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13 when it refers to the public reading of Scripture?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?
Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh? Nineveh was noted for its harsh treatment of those whom they captured; they sometimes placed them on...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?
2nd Peter 3:16: As also in all letters speaking in them concerning these things,—In which [letters] are some things hard to be understood, Which the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 1 Peter 2:24 mean?
What does 1 Peter 2:24 mean? Who our sins himself bare up in his body unto the tree, In order that we, from our sins getting away In righteousness might...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
2nd Peter 3: 9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; But is long-suffering about you, not being minded that any should...
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Leslie Coutinho
What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?
Leviticus 9:3: And unto the children of Israel thou shalt speak, saying, "Take ye a kid of the goats for a sin offering; and a calf and a lamb, both of the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Saul’s obsession with David in the Bible?
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Well-written, Tim!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that "everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God?"
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But how can we love others when sometimes it is so hard?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about art?
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Art is one of God’s beautiful ways of revealing His heart. Every brushstroke, melody, sculpture, or crafted work can whisper His truth and display His glory....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about idleness/being idle?
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11 Hard work means prosperity; only a fool idles away his time.[The Living Bible, Pr12.11] Hard work means prosperity, literally, “He who tills his ground...
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Anonymous
When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
Jesus said in Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues..." Acts...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Can a Christian lose salvation?
Depending on your faith tradition, your answer to this question will vary. [Can a Christian lose salvation?] Within Christianity, there is no single answer...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do Jews believe in heaven?
Do Jews believe in heaven? Mark 12:18: And there come Sadducees unto him, who indeed say—Resurrection there is none! --Rotherham Bible There is a great...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should a Christian view logic?
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Here's an example from the Bible (Luke 16) The dishonest steward makes me think about how I use what God has given me (1 Corinthians 15:10). He was...
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Anonymous
What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
NIRV But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar. Fire will destroy everything in them. God will judge the earth ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can man live without God?
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Hairy, good answer! Philippians 4:13 [MSG] says in this paraphrased version, "Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we know God is involved in our lives and not just responsible for creating us since terrible things still happen to Christians, despite prayers?
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Yes, Frederick! Philippians 4:13 [MSG] says, "Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am." You, brother,...
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the gates of hell?
Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” What a powerful promise. The “gates of hell” means...
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Can Satan heal people?
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Anonymous
Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
1 Cor. 14:22: "Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers." I don't und...
1 Corinthians 14:22
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the day of the Lord?
What is the day of the Lord? The "Day of the Lord" is a biblical phrase with two main interpretations: a future, final day of judgment and Christ's return,...
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Charles Crabtree
Can Satan heal people?
Yes, if the illness is caused from demonic spirits, as several of Jesus’s healings were. Satan, being the leader of the demons, could surely tell them to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the day of Pentecost?
What is the day of Pentecost? The day of Pentecost is a major Christian festival that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?
I had to read the Book of Mormon and attend one or more of their weekly services in order to play on their basketball team. I read the whole thing. I think I...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture?
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Thanks Jack!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?
The verse 2Samuel23:2 gives the divine source of Scripture: “The Spirit of theLORD spoke by me, and His word was in my tongue.” This verse supports and...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the Bible say about remarriage?
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Well said, Danny!
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How can man's disobedience break the covenant with God?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about remarriage?
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Amen Mark. We are not, and have never been kept by the Law of Moses. We're the Church; the Church was born free; free from the curse of the Law. All who rely...