How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
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I have always been a proponent of the day/age side of the issue. I have now become more 50/50 as time goes by. I just comment to say that I reject the yom...
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David Willbanks
, physician, church elder, former missionary to Camerooon
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
There is absolutely no question that man’s salvation comes from the grace and mercy of God and not from man’s works. Salvation is the work of God. John...
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by Raymond Wiggins
, A retired Engine Inspector at GM Trucks (2006)
What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
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I agree 100% with your interpretation of those texts Aurel. It is the same interpretation that "dawned" on me (2 Peter 1:19) back in the '80s that I included...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
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Jack, when I was speaking of knowledge, I was speaking of secular or academic knowledge, as it seemed to me that the cited verse from Psalm 119 was comparing...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
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But what about 1 John? 111 John 2:27 t the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
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But what about 1 John? 11 John 2:27 ut the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same...
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Ernie Carter
What did God mean when He created a vault between the waters to separate water from water?
The whole earth was covered with deep liquid water and that water was exposed to the vacuum of space. With no atmospheric pressure the water would rapidly...
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by Lisa Wagner
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
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Ephesians 6: 16-18 So that is what it means. The sword Jesus brings is His Word, The Bible. And again, Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and...
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by Lisa Wagner
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
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16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and...
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by Braden Mcdonald
What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
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The context makes it clear that Paul is speaking of men’s and women’s equality regardIng our common inheritance in Christ, not universally. Those who claim...
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Lisa Wagner
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
What Jesus actually said is, "... I come quickly...." He said it in Revelation 2:5, Revelation 2:16, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Had beer been invented in Jesus' day?
Yes. Shekar, שֵׁכָר is an intensely alcoholic, intoxicating liquor (Judges 13:4; Luke 1:15; Isaiah 5:11; Micah 2:11) distilled from corn, honey, or dates....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
The apostle Peter gives us an answer to this statement of Jesus in his second letter (2 Peter 3:3-18). "Above all, you must understand that in the last days...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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Yes, Shirley H, we are to be light. Light serves in darkness. If there's a light already on in my bedroom, to put another light on makes it even easier to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
Although this verse is commonly interpreted with an intended meaning of Jesus coming "soon", I believe that the Greek word used (anglicized as "tachys") can...
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by Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What does Jesus mean when he says it isn’t right to take food from children and throw it to dogs?
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Following Tim's response above... It doesn't appear that the woman would have taken it as an insult. The first thing to note is the Greek word for "dog" that...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why do people say we are sinners saved by grace after having been cleansed from sin?
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Christians are united in the death of Christ, though, and hence the law considers us "dead" as well (Rom 7:1-8.) The law is not binding on a dead person, so...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does Jesus mean when he says it isn’t right to take food from children and throw it to dogs?
When Jesus met this woman she said, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Matt 15:22) and Jesus thought she might be a child of Abraham (a believer) even...
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by Mary Case
Why did Jesus have 12 men as His disciples, but no women?
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Hi, I am sorry but this is a very sexist viewpoint. For a start go back and read Genesis 3 as both Adam and Eve were deceived. Adam was with Eve at the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
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The gift of God is eternal life to all who believe on His name. John 1:12 and Romans 1:sixteen. Our rewards in heaven are for our works after we have...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the significance of the sword mentioned by Jesus in Luke 22:36?
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Righteous anger results in righteous violence. Jesus acted violently when he overturned the tables of the money changers because the temple was supposed to...
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Scott Conaway
Why do people say we are sinners saved by grace after having been cleansed from sin?
Because I do not wish to steal the work of a fellow brother, I wish to refer you to a web page that thoroughly covers this discussion. I loved it....
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
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Check my profile, I’m a retired accountant. But I have a great teacher, the Holy Spirit. He gives me these answers. All glory to God.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
Jesus was not discussing the individuals who were truly dead, yet of the individuals who are profoundly SPIRITUALLY dead (cf. Eph. 2:1). Jesus mentioned that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
"The one who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! " It's been 2000 years since He said that.
Revelation 22:20
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What ever happened to Simon the sorcerer after offering money to receive the power of the Holy Spirit?
To my knowledge, there is no further reference to Simon Magus in the Bible following his confrontation with Peter in Acts 8 as noted in the question....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What ever happened to Simon the sorcerer after offering money to receive the power of the Holy Spirit?
This scene just shows how close an individual can come to salvation and still not be changed over. Simon heard the Good News, saw the wonders, claimed to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13?
The first beast is most probably the antichrist as Ryrie believes (Revelation 13:1) "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the...
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Why should I care if God exists?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean when he says it isn’t right to take food from children and throw it to dogs?
Jesus made this statement in response to a Syrophoenecian woman who (although she was a Gentile, rather than a Jew) had come to Jesus seeking His help in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
119:105 "a lamp to my feet" -- In Old Testament times the word ner (נֵר־) describes a small clay lamp with a single wick, or as one Bible Glossary had it: a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
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Super answer, Grant!! Are you a pastor?
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How do we confess to one another?
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What is the significance of the sword mentioned by Jesus in Luke 22:36?
Beloved, here is my understanding of the Scriptures as taught by the Lord and Saviour--Yeshua Ha Massiach, Jesus the Messiah (all Scriptures taken from King...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
Being a drug addict doesn’t disqualify us from heaven, only UNBELIEF in Jesus can do that. When we came to faith in Jesus all our sins were forgiven - past,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
I think what both Paul and Jesus are talking about by "agreement" is this: 1) Unity in our faith 2) Harmony in our religious practices 3) Peace in our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
This verse uses a metaphor to describe the Word of God (the bible) as a lamp or light. All human beings are born in spiritual darkness because of our sin. As...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
The Holy Spirit is the resident teacher of every Christian. "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How did Noah fit all the animals on the Ark?
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John Matthews, I agree. Some miracles simply can't be explained by science. God is our all-powerful, sovereign God; He created the universe that many...
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Anonymous
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
I have to take opiates every day. There are no treatments left for my medical issue. I don't want to die a drug addict, but I am unable to function without h...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How did Noah fit all the animals on the Ark?
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It is unfortunate that some try to justify, scientifically and physically, the "how's" of Noah and the ark. Trying to justify a miracle from God is futile...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we living in the end times?
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The thief on the cross did nothing but repent, he changed his mind, metanoia, and believed Jesus was the savior. He was saved the instant He believed. Romans...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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As grace-filled people we are to walk our faith. Whatever we can do, we should do. Each day we are to be a visible representative for God, even if no one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who/what is Edom?
Edom was where the descendants of Esau settled, south of the Dead Sea; thus it became known as Edom (“red”) because Esau had traded his privileged rights as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
From the various renderings of this verse (including the exposition of the original Greek wording) contained on the website http://www.biblehub.com, it...