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How does one humble himself/herself?
When a baby is sprinkled is that confirmation or is it considered to be baptism?
I would say that sprinkling a baby (sometimes referred to as paedobaptism) is regarded by denominations that practice it as being a baptism. There is...
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Danny, a friend of mine made a statement that is one of my favorite testimonies. He said: “I came to Christ in fear. I stayed in love”. I believe that the...
When a baby is sprinkled is that confirmation or is it considered to be baptism?
In my view, the bible clearly teaches that water baptism is our public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour and the Lord of our life....
What does it mean that, "Open rebuke is better than secret love"?
The writer of these Proverbs is using the literary technique of contrast and opposites to give us wisdom for our relationships. Open is the opposite of...
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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This is an insightful answer. Thanks.
How can we know who our friends are? (Proverbs 17:17
As Christians we only have one true friend, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ, who is forever loyal, faithful, devoted, loving, compassionate, caring, wise,...
Why did some of the disciples doubt Jesus even after they touched/handled his body in Matthew 28:17?
Faith is a gift from God, given in different measure to each Christian, but sufficient for each of us to accomplish God’s plan and purpose for our lives....
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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If God did not want us to know we are saved by faith alone, why would First John 5:13 be in there? These things have I written unto you that believe on the...
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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A July study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC made PUBLIC in September has been ignored by MEDIA. Also why is the so scientific Dr....
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
When a baby is sprinkled is that confirmation or is it considered to be baptism?
I cannot remember the exact scripture but it was concerning the proper age and mental ability to fully understand the meaning of communion. I therefore would...
Why did some of the disciples doubt Jesus even after they touched/handled his body in Matthew 28:17?
When you doubted, yet still obey to go and worship Jesus, isn't that more precious than just someone who did not even doubt at all? Some just didn't have the...
How can we know who our friends are? (Proverbs 17:17
I would say that, unfortunately, no matter how much you may like other people (or how much they may say they like you), or regardless of how well you may...
How can we know who our friends are? (Proverbs 17:17
Proverbs 17:17 New International Version (NIV) 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. or A friend i...
Proverbs 17:17
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If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Why did the Pharisees say it was illegal to carry the mat on the Sabbath?
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Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Romans 8:29 For whom He did foreknow, who would believe, He also did predestinate to become conformed to the image of His Son, the rapture of the church,...
What is Jesus saying when he says, "Whoever falls on this stone will be broken, but on whomever it falls it will grind him to powder"?
The real meaning of this Scripture is plainly stated IN CONTEXT in Luke 20:15-18, "And they threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the...
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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Only children are innocent. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. Romans 4:5-8...
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
As Dr. Charles Swindoll says, "If the normal sense makes good sense seek no other sense." What does the passage say? "According as he [God] hath chosen us...
What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?
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You are right, James. You cannot boast in free: Romans 3:26-28 26he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one...
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What are the "spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" mentioned in Ephesians 6?
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
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Lynn your words touched my heart. I've been tested in my faith lately. My home burned down and my beloved sister died two days later. But through it all I...
What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?
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No, I left out that I was six. Now I will be 80 in a few more weeks. And thank God for His GIFT to us is eternal life. If we could earn it, then Jesus died...
What does it mean that, "Open rebuke is better than secret love"?
I would say that the thought being expressed in this verse is that those who criticize you publicly or to your face (even if you do not perceive of them as...
Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
The terms nudity and naked are referenced about 104 times in the Bible. Today's world is culture conscious, much like it was in the time of the book of...
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Colossians 2:14-23. Romans 14:23. All of these things are for rewards in heaven, not for the free gift of God by faith alone apart from works. Ephesians...
What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?
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James, you said, "I was saved 71 years ago when I was only years old." Did you mean when you were 3 years old?
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
The lesson is clear: Bring people we know to Jesus and don’t let any obstacle get in the way. We bring them to Jesus to receive his salvation, because Jesus...
What does "Better is open rebuke than hidden love" mean?
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We find injustice all around us. In fact, it is so prevalent, that sometimes we do not even clearly see it is going on. Call out injustice if you see it. Do...
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What is the symbolism of water baptism?
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
The first thing that comes to my mind (based on the priority displayed by the words of Jesus Himself) is that, no matter how dire a person's physical...
What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
I'm thinking mainly of the 4 friends who carried the paralytic to Jesus. What lesson/lessons should we learn from this miracle of Christ?
Mark 2:1 - 12
Who is this Mark in Colossians 4? Is he the same Mark in Acts 15?
Yes, the Mark (whose first name was John) mentioned in Colossians was the same individual who had earlier caused the disagreement and separation between Paul...
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
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The bible isn't informing us that Mary was a "young woman," regardless of the Hebrew, Greek, Chinese, or Ebonic meaning of the word used to describe her. The...
Even though I’m mad, should I give?
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Grant, while I understand where you're coming from, I disagree. We only have so much time for relationships in our lives, so much energy for the same, and we...
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
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V T John, There's no way to have a baby pass through a woman's birth canal and the woman still be a virgin. When Jesus was born his mother had not known a...
Who is this Mark in Colossians 4? Is he the same Mark in Acts 15?
Was this the same Mark Paul did not want take with him in Acts?
Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
I believe the word doulos can mean one or the other, slave or bondservant. When used by Paul, James and others I believe it to mean bondservant. A willing...
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Romans 14 talks about "food" and "days." What food and what days are being talked about?
Could the Beatitudes be considered a promise even though the situation in each Beatitude is that of a sinner?
Jesus' introduction to his Sermon on the Mount (the so-called Beatitudes) are word pictures that describe the kingdom of God (the rule and reign of God)....
Even though I’m mad, should I give?
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Matthew 5:43-48
Even though I’m mad, should I give?
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Keeping a social distance from people who hurt us is worldly counselling. Jesus places people in our lives as friends to provide an open door for his gospel....
What does it mean to pray earnestly?
To pray earnestly means with sincere and intense conviction; seriously. Praying that GOD will and is willing to extend HIS hands to those who believe in HIM....