Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
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This is an awesome commentary! We are blessed to know that our Father still leads and guides us even when we don't perceive it (Job 33:14). I think you...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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Thomas Underwood
Why did God change the laws that man must obey from the Old to New Testament?
It is true that all ceremonial laws, to some extent were changed, but the laws of abominations and other sinful acts were not removed from the law. Paul...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?
The phrase “no condemnation,” i.e. “there is, therefore, no condemnation” has to do with the law. The law brings condemnation and death. Why? Because no one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some psalms of hope for when the holidays hurt?
My recent favorite is Psalm 34. Seeking always leads us to seeing. And what we see is what we get. If we choose to see the deliverance God offers, we will...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are we "sinners saved by grace"?
Great question, Robert! The grace of God is the quality of God's character by which he shows himself compassionate, accepting, and generous to sinful human...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some psalms of hope for when the holidays hurt?
Some suggestions (all based on the fact that God is always with us, and hears us whenever and wherever we call on Him or need Him): Psalm 3 (Key verse: “But...
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by Teresa McAllister
Should we relate the current COVID 19 crisis to the signs of the end times?
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In Luke 21, Jesus says, "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the...
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by Teresa McAllister
Should we relate the current COVID 19 crisis to the signs of the end times?
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It seems to me that the Church is waking. It has fallen asleep as did all ten of the virgins in Matthew 25. This state of slumber is what has contributed to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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We are all born with a sense of right and wrong. Before the fall Adam did not know sin. Then his eyes were opened. We are not so depraved that we can not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Clement?
His name means "kind" or "tolerant. "He was a Christian of Philippi who worked with Paul (Phil. 4:3). Conceivably the biblical dad with a similar name...
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What does it mean that all have sinned?
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
How long did it take God to create the world?
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Thank you Mr. Allen. A very concise answer to the conception of creation (evolution) over billions of years beginning with a "big bang". Thanks also to Mr....
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by Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Thank you for kind words NL. I will accept the blessings and may God bless you even more so especially this upcoming Christmas season. The verse in John is...
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How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the meaning of life? Why care?
One of the questions asked in our catechism booklet in primary school was this question "What is the meaning of life"? The basic answer which we learnt by...
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How long did it take God to create the world?
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by n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Thank you for your well explained answer; especially your reference to the end of John and re being ready in and out of season! AMEN! blessings...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
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The wages of sin is death, and we all sin and we all die, but now the GIFT of God is eternal life. Jesus paid our sin debt in full, and we can no longer be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is 'You shall not commit adultery' in the Ten Commandments?
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When we trust Jesus as the only way to be saved all our sin debt is paid in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18. But we can be chastened by...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
I assume by "speaking" you mean God speaking audibly (out loud). God used to do exactly that! We read in Exodus 20:18-22 the following "When the people heard...
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Aija Brauvere
Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans? Beloved ones! I can’t be silent on this subject and so I will try to express my thoughts very briefly....
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What is the best description of who God is?
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Why did God create us?
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What is the definition of theology?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "fullness of time" mean in Galatians 4:4-5?
In my opinion, I would say that "the fullness of time" in Galatians 4:4 meant two things mainly: 1 Rome had brought together a large part of the world under...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?
The English word "paraclete" derives directly from the Greek word (expressed in English characters) "parakletos", which, in turn, is composed of the prefix...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why does God hate divorce?
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Yes, God hates divorce, yet we find the prophet Ezra in chapter 10 ordering 110 descendants of the priests of Israel to divorce their wives. Ezra 10:2-3...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
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AMEN. The closeness we have is truly unexplainable. Once you know it, you understand it!
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the Day of the Dead?
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I agree that one shouldn't communicate with dead relatives or friends. However there is a big difference from this to asking God's blessings for departed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is sin?
Good question, Kessina! Romans 14:23: "Everything that does not come from faith is sin." For example, sin is unbelief. Sin and evil have an active and a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
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True, Shirley, something like that happened to me too when my wife was having a hysterectomy after our 2nd girl had been born. I was smiling in the waiting...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is the exception clause for divorce?
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1 Corinthians 7:10-11 forbids divorce when both people are born again Christians, but reading further, we find a situation where one of them is a born again...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Should I tell my mom my dad watches porn or should I let God deal with it?
Are you 100% sure he is watching porn? I ask because years ago a pastor friend of mine was accused of drinking alcohol. The accusation was leveled by a...
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Young Man
How tall are angels?
The Bible states in Revelation 27:17 that the height of an angel is 144 cubits or 216 feet. Either way angels are tall magnificent creatures designed by God....
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What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?
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What is the all-seeing eye?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What (if anything) does the Bible say about the possibility of redeeming robots who become Christians?
In my opinion, although such devices have reached, and may continue to reach, levels of sophistication that were once thought (or even today are commonly...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God close his ears to our misguided requests? (1 John 5:14)
I would say that the Bible indicates that there are indeed circumstances when God would refuse to hear the prayer even of a professed believer, as indicated...
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by lynn Sander
If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
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Gal 2:15-16 We who are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
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It is that peace that you have, when God has calmed you. You just know that it will be all right. Years ago, my daughter was a baby, I had to take my husband...
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venkatesan Iyer
What (if anything) does the Bible say about the possibility of redeeming robots who become Christians?
God is reconciling everything on earth, in heaven. How can this relate to robots (futuristic)?
Colossians 1:20
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
What is truth?
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Brother Michael, this is an absolutely amazing description/testimonial, of the Truth. It was so detailed, descriptive and powerful. I am always thankful for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is the word monarchy in the Bible?
I have never studied Greek, but online references indicate that neither the English word "monarchy", or the Greek word μοναρχία -- meaning "rule by one"...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)
I find it interesting that the accounts of this teaching in Matthew and Luke vary in a significant respect. In Matthew 7:9-12, Jesus says, "If you, then,...
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Donna Williams
Isn't it unloving to tell someone he/she is sinning?
In my opinion it is unloving not to tell a brother or a sister that they are sinning. The Bible clearly says in James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if anyone among you...