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
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Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
In my opinion, what you are experiencing is not necessarily a sin. Remembering past sin could come from two sources: 1. The Holy Spirit is bringing this to...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?
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Very interesting! Thanks!
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by Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does it mean to have a sound mind?
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Amen Brother Tim ...self-control...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did angels have to do with Jesus' ministry?
Angels: Saw Jesus as God prior to His incarnation, since it was through Him that the angels were created (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16) Announced the coming of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can Satan injure God’s children or not? (1 John 5:18)
I would say that, despite the very real presence of Satan and his demonic forces in this fallen world, nothing can happen to Christians outside of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some Scriptures pertaining to Advent that I could read with my family?
Some suggestions (taken from the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 2020 worship service readings for the four Sundays in Advent): Old Testament:: Jeremiah...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the test of loving one another? (John13:34–35)
What is the test of loving one another (John 13:34-35)? The answer to this is if we really crave Obedience to God! 1 John 5:2 Weymouth New Testament "The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does 2 Samuel 12 support polygamy?
God’s giving of Saul’s wives to David meant that David actually took care of and protected those who normally would have been disposed of. There is never any...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does 2 Samuel 12 support polygamy?
I would say that God did not intend or command polygamy, but allowed it (as He did with divorce) as a concession to the hardness of the human heart (Matthew...
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Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does 2 Samuel 12 support polygamy?
NATHAN REBUKES DAVID 7 Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and ...
2 Samuel 12:8
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did angels have to do with Jesus' ministry?
See too Matthew 2:13, 19-20 for additional passages but I am sure there must be more.
Matthew 1:19 - 20
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about satire and/or sarcasm?
I once heard a sermon decades ago, I think, at Scottsdale Bible Church (AZ), about Elijah’s gibe directed at the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:27. 1 Kings...
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Anonymous
Can Satan injure God’s children or not? (1 John 5:18)
Indeed, even Jesus admitted to Peter, "Satan has requested you, that he may filter you as wheat" (Luke 22:31). Notwithstanding, John demands here that "he wh...
1 John 5:18
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by Coby Helton
What can I say to help another believer who wants speak in tongues?
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Good answers Arun Kumar. You are correct.
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What spiritually should I expect in a Lutheran church?
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Tim, thank you for the link to the LCMS website. I have gone to that sight and can report that my original assumption concerning the LCMS was correct. Only...
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Emem Efe
Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
When the thoughts flash, they greatly weigh me down spiritually and physically, making me doubt if I'm truly saved.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
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Believing is repentance. We go from trusting in what we do to save us, to what He did to save us. Metanoia, a change of mind. Law/works to grace. John 5:24
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Modecai not bow down to Haman?
Mordecai was the one in particular who wouldn't bow down to Haman. Why? The vast majority accept circumstances for what they are. They would prefer not to...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What spiritually should I expect in a Lutheran church?
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In the interest of wanting to avoid saying anything that would not be in complete conformance with current LCMS teaching or doctrine, I would refer you to...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Do we have freedom or responsibility to wear face masks during COVID-19?
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Republican Maryland governor: "You have no constitutional right to walk around without a mask." Such declarative statements are a line of defense by those...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What spiritually should I expect in a Lutheran church?
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Tim, is it a fact that the LCMS forbids non LCMS persons to partake of Holy Communion? I remember going to a wedding where communion was served and only...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
When a child dies, is he also a child in the Kingdom of God? What about an elderly person?
According to scripture, John 14:6 - No one comes to the Father except through me. That's pretty plain. An elderly person has had the chance to believe in the...
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How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?
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Can the deceased leave signs to let you know they are okay?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are we to bear other’s burdens or our own? (Galatians 6:5)
In my opinion, any seeming contradiction between the verses cited in the question can be addressed by considering the type of "load" of which each is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are we to bear other’s burdens or our own? (Galatians 6:5)
Gal 6:5 for each one should carry their own load.(H) Galatians 6:5 : ver 2; Jer 31:30 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill th...
Galatians 6:5
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should a Christian view wealth?
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An excellent image and text that goes along with your reference to riches, Michael, in Mt 13 is https://dailyverses.net/2020/11/27/kjv
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God forgive all of our sins? How?
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A good witness, Tim.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the gift of the Holy Spirit?
The gift of the Holy Spirit to which Peter was referring would not be the "gifts" of the Holy Spirit enumerated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12 (that is, the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the "sin that leads to death"? (1 John 5:16–17)
In my opinion, John is speaking of spiritual or eternal death, and the sin to which he is referring is thus an individual's final and unalterable rejection...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God forgive all of our sins? How?
God will never tire of forgiving our sins if we continue to seek forgiveness of them for Jesus' sake (just as Jesus instructed us to forgive each other an...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Colossians 2:13 God has forgiven us all trespasses. 2:14-17 Let no man there fore judge you in FOOD, OR IN DRINK. or in a feast day or of a new moon, or of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God forgive all of our sins? How?
God hates sin. That much we know. But doesn't God ever tire of forgiving our sins? Aren't there some sins that God won't forgive?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the test of loving one another? (John13:34–35)
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Great comparisons with Jesus, Tim!!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the "sin that leads to death"? (1 John 5:16–17)
16 If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does no...
1 John 5:1 - 21
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What would be some Thanksgiving verses to read at our Thanksgiving Table this year?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
The first lie in the early church that was made a public example was that of Ananias and Saphira. Ananias was a devotee at Jerusalem, spouse of Sapphira....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020?
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The latter.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020?
My opinion is there are at least 3 ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020. Share your time, treasures, and talents. 1. Share what you have “Do not...