How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are Bathsheba and Ahithophel related?
By my understanding, Bathsheba was Ahithophel's granddaughter through his son Eliam, as indicated by comparing 2 Samuel 11:3 with 2 Samuel 23:34.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What do we know about the rainbow's existence prior to the Great Flood?
A rainbow is a meteorological phenomenon that is caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"
Jesus was born of a woman to live among us as a human. His mission was to set an example of how we, as humans, should relate to God so that by following His...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
What is the significance of the two eyewitnesses in the book of Revelation?
Their deaths, laying in the street unburied, resurrection and destruction of the city.
John 11:14
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by Earnest Diji
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
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I find this succinct and detailed explanation really helpful. Thank you.
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Was Azusa Street a legitimate spiritual event?
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I agree with the above. In fact I had the same question about Azusa Street revival. I speak in tongues but I get confused sometimes when I hear some ecstatic...
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Was Azusa Street a legitimate spiritual event?
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Why did Moses put blood on Aaron's right ear lobe, thumb, and the big toe of his right foot?
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Ocie Taylor
Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
I don't think there are "more" tragedies among celebrities than there are non-celebs. I think their tragedies just get more attention because of who they...
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Ocie Taylor
Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
I think i would ask the question "why do you want to wear makeup and jewelry"? Do you do it for attention? Do you do it because it makes you feel pretty? Are...
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What are the keys of the kingdom?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
Curses are real and Christians are not exempt from them. In fact, God used curses in Deuteronomy 28:15-68 to warn his people (believers, like Christians...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Are we supposed to obey our pastors?
Our primary obedience as individual Christians is to our Lord Jesus Christ. We are commanded to obey his teachings and to follow his example. To the extent...
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Neil Parks
What does the Bible say about being a servant / servanthood?
Over 17 times in the New Testament alone the term "bondservant" is used to describe the writer of an epistle. The gist of this term in all cases refers to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?
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Mr Houdmann says Satan's lie was that they would know good and evil. He says they already knew good before they ate the fruit, and knew evil after the deed....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the glory of God?
I will try to answer this question by a simple definition and then some examples. Definition The Glory of God is everything that emanates (flows from) or...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
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Casper, "Her sin was the desire to have an independent conscience ...." If that's true then she sinned before she ate the fruit. First the desire, then the...
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by Maronicha Lyles
Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Thank you so much for saying this. I am having a hard time with someone that I really care about and love. I don't like this person because they are always...
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Donna Williams
How can a married man receive forgiveness from God after committing a sin of masturbation?
I will start by saying that the Scripture that has been referenced needs no interpretation. Mankind has been redeemed by the blood that Jesus shed on the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
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James, I'm voting you up and favoriting you. I believe that verse you were referring to is Colossians 3:6, "The wrath of God comes on the children of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is the answer?
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Tim, I couldn't have said it better.
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life but the wrath of God abideth on Him. God...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can a married man receive forgiveness from God after committing a sin of masturbation?
John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. Romans 4:6-8...
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Brad Johnston
, retired / oilfield welder superintendent
How can a married man receive forgiveness from God after committing a sin of masturbation?
My opinion is that the masturbation wouldn't be the sin as much as the lust that went along with it, if the lust was not with your spouse. As far as...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
David says he doesn’t concern himself with great matters or things too wonderful for him. It is completely natural for kings to exactly do these things...
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What does it mean to surrender to God?
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
I don't think the verses referred to in the question details necessarily indicate that David was proud. Context is always key, and if you read this entire...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the book of Colossians?
May I suggest a semi-alliterated outline that helps me learn practical lessons: Ruled by the Peace of God Colossians 3:14-15 14 And above all these things...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
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An answer par excellence, Mr. Maas!!
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it ever right to lie?
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When we decide there are some situations where it is ok to lie, for the greater good, we are playing God. It was this desire to play God that got the human...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What can we learn from the book of Colossians?
Colossians is such a practical book, full of good advice for daily living, and good resources to help others. How you ever wondered what to pray for your...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are those called according to his purpose?
The Bible makes clear in verses such as John 6:44, John 15:16, and Ephesians 2:8-9 that the entire "credit" for the fact that an individual has saving faith...
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Vick Ehis
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken in a group?
I believe Holy Communion should be taken only in Church with other believers. It should not be taken at home. The word "Communion" means fellowship....
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Anonymous
Who are those called according to his purpose?
Who are those called according to his purpose?
Romans 8:1 - 39
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James Kraft
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Is it ever right to lie?
The truth is, all men are liars. How many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? Just one. How many lies do you have to tell to be a liar? Just one....
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If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
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What is eternal life?
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If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
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Jay Saunders
Is it ever right to lie?
First of all the bible does not say, "Though shall not lie." It says, "Though shall not bear false witness." So if you went to court and lied or you lied...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
Since the Bible refers to David as a man after God's own heart, perhaps his statements such as the one noted in the question (which were apparently inspired...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that Jesus is the answer?
Although I can think of many potential areas or ways in which Jesus could serve as an answer, I would say that the way that addresses the most fundamental...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
"My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me." (NIV)
Psalms 131:1
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is the answer?
“Jesus is the answer” is a popular slogan. Missing is the question. Jesus is the answer to what? What are people trying to convey when they claim that Jesus ...
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by Anita Koch
Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
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Excellent response, Tom. The whole Bible from Genesis to Revelation is the story of Israel, and the nations. God chose Israel to be an example, both good and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where did Enoch and Elijah go?
I would say that Jesus was neither denying nor contradicting the Biblical accounts of Enoch and Elijah, nor saying anything with reference to the...
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Allen Anderson
, "donnelly star" reporter
Is it ever right to lie?
Yes, I think it is under certain circumstances. For many years I had to tell my mom a "lie." She suffered a stroke and was in a local nursing home for six...
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Joseph Trujillo
What is the symbolism of the Lamb and the 144,000 in Revelation 14:1?
What I have understood is that the lost tribes of Israel were lost during the war between Judah and Israel because Israel didn't want to follow the Torah but...