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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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...
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by Eileen Larson
, Mother, Grandmother, Love God
How should a Christian view ADD and ADHD?
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Look for the good qualities of the child or adult who has ADD or ADHD. Be patient. I agree that it should not be medicated. The meds can make a kid suicidal....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the rift theory and does it relate to the creation of the Suez Canal and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Is it possible to know the name of this book? It sounds very interesting?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Were Adam and Eve saved?
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Bruce, I agree with you 100%! But I believe you meant Genesis 3:21 21The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. New...
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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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Shirley, great answer! In this chapter, I find it remarkable that Paul has now become the leader. He is commanding the ship. He tells everyone to take some...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)
Luke 11:9-13 especially
Luke 11:9 - 13
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
When the 5 foolish virgins went to purchase oil who did they purchase it from? The oil represents the Holy Spirit, which you cannot purchase. Were they going to deceivers?
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The 10 virgins parable is found in Matt 25. It doesn't say anywhere in the parable that the 5 foolish virgins actually bought oil for their lamps. It only...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
I look at this chapter and I see that it is ALL about trusting God. If we flip back a few chapters (back to 22) we see that Paul is threatened on all sides....
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Donna Williams
How can someone turn straight if he or she is bi-sexual or homosexual?
According to the Word of God, repentance is necessary. First one must acknowledge that sexual immorality is a sin. In Matthew 3, we see that the people came...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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Romans 4:5-8 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Faith alone apart from...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What "truth" did the woman with the hemorrhage tell Jesus?
As mentioned in the detailed answers above - Emo Tenorio - the "truth" was that she had to tell Jesus it was her - someone considered 'unclean' that touched...
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by kel gens
What did Jesus mean when He said, "I saw satan fall from heaven"?
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Read vs 17 prior to understanding vs 18. The remarks of Jesus here refer to the fall of Satan’s kingdom when demons are driven out. Satan “fell” as the...
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Donna Williams
How might I advise someone for whom marriage is not a realistic option, deal with strong sexual desire?
I would like to say that there are deeper Issues that need to be dealt with before marriage can be considered. From what you have described about your...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some spiritual things to be thankful for this holiday season?
As noted in the question, there are a multitude of such spiritual blessings to be thankful for. Just some of them would be: Our election as redeemed saints...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the voyage described in Acts 27?
The voyage of life is like the voyage in Acts 27. One of the joys I had in growing up as a teenage boy was boating in the lake at my grandmother's resort in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Yom Kippur?
I would have to say that Yom Kippur should be known by all Christians as the most important Jewish holiday (to me, anyway). Once a year at the factory I used...
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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?
Peter’s shadow healing is like Paul’s handkerchiefs healing others (Ac 19:12) and the hem of Jesus’ garment doing the same (“the fringe of his cloak”) in Mt...
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by Charles Crabtree
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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Craig,I think I understand and agree with you. Peter's born again to a living hope and Paul's and John's born again are all in the flesh. We are still able...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus ask, "Who touched me?" when the woman with the hemorrhage was healed?
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Tim, I love that poem and prayer, actually, about this miracle: "She too, who touch’d Thee in the press, And healing virtue stole, Was answer’d, “Daughter,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some spiritual things to be thankful for this holiday season?
This is just one passage. I'm sure there are many more.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
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Don Fontana, I have made some modest revisions to my answer article. I hope it is now more palatable!
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Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?
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What are the beliefs and practices of Messianic Jews?
Messianic Jews maintain their Jewish identity and faith practice but see Jesus (Yeshua) as the Messiah. Everything about a Messianic congregation is the same...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the grace of God?
Jesus' one blood sacrifice paid our sin debt in full, past, present, and future sins we have not even done yet. Eternal life is a free gift from God for just...
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