What should we learn from the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
God does not promise to keep us free from trouble, but that He will be with us in trouble. How do you like the hymn, "The Blood Washed Pilgrim" by Russell...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What could Psalm 143 teach us about disappointment/depression/defeat?
To my knowledge, David wrote Psalm 143 at a time when he was fleeing from the rebellion of his son Absalom, who had been joined in his uprising against David...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How important is sleep in the Christian life?
Although sleep can have negative associations with laziness or inaction (as in passages such as Proverbs 19:15 or Proverbs 20:13), it is also a vital benefit...
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After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is it so important that "Jesus wept"?
Strictly speaking, there would have been no reason for Jesus to have wept, since He knew that He was going to raise Lazarus from the dead. But I believe that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can you be a Christian in a Catholic church?
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As Christians, we must believe and know our Holy Bible. We must commune with God. We must have faith and discern what the truth is, by what God has declared....
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I lose my salvation?
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Saying "Once saved, always saved," is not a true statement’ is a contradiction of John 10:28-29 (I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one...
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by Roy Thomas
Is it right to expel unmarried lady who has become pregnant from the church?
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An unmarried lady who becomes pregnant should NOT be expelled from church. Fornicators are sinners in need of God's forgiveness. We see evidence of the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
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(That was Key memory verses from each Bible Book in the Thompson Chain Reference Bible.)
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
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First Corinthians 1:18-21 God uses the preaching of His word, to save them that believe. John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
John 14:27 (ESV) Rev. 19:11 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) Romans 8:38-39 Ephesians 6:10-20 Peace – Isaiah 26:3 (ESV) Confidence – 2 Timothy 1:7 Joy – Psalm 94:19 Trust –...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Nero?
Although Nero is not mentioned by name in the Bible, he’s the emperor to whom Paul appealed for trial in the Roman Empire’s supreme court: as Michael said,...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?
I suspect this question will get a LOT of attention since many people have their personal pet projects, and there are many pastors and directors of various...
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D Ruffin
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it so important that "Jesus wept"?
Jesus wept.
John 11:35
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
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Emo, I liked your reference to 2 Samuel 10:11 in the ESV when I hovered my mouse over it. I had memorized this earlier in my life from my Thompson Chain...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is an example of reconciliation in the Bible?
I would say that the greatest example by far is the reconciliation of sinful humanity to a holy God that He Himself made possible through Jesus' sinless...
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Donna Williams
How can you be a Christian in a Catholic church?
I believe that if a person has truly been born again, the Holy Spirit will convince that person to come out of an idolatrous and religious church system. I...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What can I do to overcome delay in life that causes depression, self pity and anxiety?
In my humble opinion this life will bring many tribulations that we must endure and overcome in such a manner that brings glory to our Lord and builds the...
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by Kevin Ecker
Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?
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It is important to understand that the sin of judging discussed in scriptures has to do with judging whether or not someone we believe has sinned, is going...
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
What is the secret place of the most high as described in Psalm 91, verse 1?
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Thank you for this explanation.
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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Thank you, Mr. Hickman, for your comments of May 18, 2019. May God continue to bless the insights that you and others bring from the Bible.
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by Adelaide Panford
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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I wish to say that if the Man of God had left soon after delivering God's message to King Jeroboam, the old prophet would have missed his chance of meeting...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How can I lose my salvation?
There are two types of people who consider themselves Christians: One group, known as born again Christians, are those who were "chosen by God before the...
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean when he says, "No one who performs miracles in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me"?
To me, what Jesus was saying was that the ability of an individual to perform a supernatural act (such as a healing or other "miracle") by invoking His name...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
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I understand that the publican's justification would not have been sufficient or complete under the terms of the Old Testament Law without the additional...
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Anonymous
What can I do to overcome delay in life that causes depression, self pity and anxiety?
I'm currently facing delays in life
Proverbs 13:12
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can I lose my salvation?
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"Once saved, always saved," is not a true statement. The biblical quotes used above, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 and Ephesians 1:13-14 talk of a guarantee of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
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We are declared righteous before God by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works. Blessed is the...
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by Pete Van Zyl
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
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The Pharisee in question lived under the Law (Old Covenant). There was NO WAY he could have been declared righteous in God's sight as you state above. No...
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Ann Gehin
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venkatesan Iyer
If I intentionally sin, is it a sign that I am not saved?
Ephesians 4:26
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by Leon Vermeulen
Did Jesus have long hair?
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With reference to S Michael Houdmanns answer as to whether Jesus had long hair he mentioned inter alia that Jesus’ skin colour was was probably light brown...
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Joseph Doucet
How can I tell if God has given me the gift of interpreting tongues?
1 Corinthians 12:7 - 11
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by Padraic Gilbert
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
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Well said. Your take on this scripture is exactly how I've taken it.
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Gloria Gaxiola
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What Scriptures could we use to soothe our anxiety about Election Day?
I humbly submit these for approaching storms, threats or shenanigans. Remembering always to courageously give a good account of yourselves; for on this stage...
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
What is an example of anointing of the sick?
James 5:14 - 15
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
What is an example of mortal sin in the Bible?
Isaiah 59:2
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Hayden White
, I met my wife at ebible.com
What is an example of a venial sin in the Bible?
Isaiah 59:2
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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People don't "find forgiveness" in Christ or any other way. The saved, the redeemed, the elect, are chosen like Jacob was; He was chosen over Easu while in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
Every question asked here today can be answered with one verse. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast in the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and not under a yoke of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean in John 14:27 when He said, "not as the world giveth, give I unto you."?
The peace that the world gives is pleasure and treasure for the most part, (not genuine peace). And it is only temporary. Christ's peace--the peace Christ...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Literally nothing I wrote says we have to be sinless or be "good enough." Please read it again. My point is you can't emphasize grace at the expense of other...