What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?
The people about whom Jude was speaking in the cited verses regarded the fact that forgiveness was available by God's grace through faith in Christ as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?
The people about whom Jude was speaking in the cited verses regarded the fact that forgiveness was available by God's grace through faith in Christ as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why have some churches stopped the altar call, ignoring those who would like assistance in the prayer of repentance and profession of faith in Jesus Christ?
The pastors of Lutheran and Methodist congregations to which I have belonged over the years have always been readily available to talk with members (or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the antichrist know he's the antichrist?
John (the writer of Revelation) had been one of Jesus' twelve apostles, who had heard Jesus (during His earthly life) refer to Himself as "the Son of Man" on...
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Jamie Brown
Who are those called according to his purpose?
In my humble opinion and definition to your very interesting question I can offer you this: Those who love God and are called according to His purpose are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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Jesus was God in the flesh. He said, if you have seen me, you have seen the Father. I and the Father are one. Being God he was not a human sacrifice but a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
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Romans 1:16 John 1:12 Acts 16:31. Once we believe on Jesus apart from any works. Romans 3:26-28, Ephesians 2:8-9 We are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise...
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Anonymous
Does the antichrist know he's the antichrist?
In Revelation 1:13-26, it says, "...LIKE the Son of Man" (emphasis mine), does the antichrist know he's the antichrist? Here, it says "LIKE" the Son of Man.
Revelation 1:13 - 16
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by Jamie Brown
How can I restore my soul?
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In answer to your query, as human beings of flesh and blood we are not actually capable of the restoration of our own souls. We can’t forgive ourselves--well...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How can we trust that Biblical prophecy can indeed predict the future?
The main reason we can trust biblical prophecy is that it, like the rest of Scripture, was written"literally "God-breathed""by the Creator of the universe....
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Are pagan objects within a person's home a sin if you are not bowing to them?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?
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A lost person DISAGREES with God. He / she doesn't want to die (the punishment ), and won't apply for the gift (eternal life). Judgment is the default mode....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God is so forgiving, and he forgives everyone of their sins, why is there a judgment day?
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Judgment day is supposed to be a good day for believers. It's the day we wait for to have sin done away with. We're to pray," maranatha," which means "come...
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by ALBERTO DAVILA
How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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Brother, This is very good advice. You have no idea how many times due to me being and introvert I do not share the gospel with a person. On many occasions I...
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by ALBERTO DAVILA
How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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Ben, I'm one of those who struggle with approaching a stranger and even known people to try to share the gospel. Your ideas and suggestions are very good. I...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
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Thank you, Danny!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did David seem so proud of his humility (Psalm 131:1)?
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Great exegesis Kelli!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
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You're welcome, Earnest!
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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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by Pamela C
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...