How do Christians know that the Word of God has power?
Paul made a similar point with reference to the gospel (which is part of the overall word of God as revealed in the Bible) when he said in Romans 1:16, "For...
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Is the coronavirus-Covid-19 demonized?
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Where does it say in the New Testament that we are going to heaven?
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Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
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You have by far the best explaination!
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Jack Gutknecht
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How do Christians know that the Word of God has power?
I know Hebrews 4:12 says that the Word of God is powerful, but are there more verses vouching for it? If so, what does/did it have the power to do?
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Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Bruce, the debate about Elijah’s whereabouts is not new. Elisha, Elijah's successor, while returning from witnessing Elijah's translation was met by 50...
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Does God promise to protect us?
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, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Ariel Elijah was taken up from where he was with Elisha by the spirit into the atmosphere and put down someplace. Where we are not told. We know he didn't go...
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Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?
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What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
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Let me propose a couple of questions, if I may: Do we as Christians need a building in order to have a relationship with the Lord God? If you feel...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords?
First, see the context of Revelation 19:11-21. Christ, the glorious Head of the church, is described as on a white horse, the emblem of justice and holiness....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when He said, "A man's enemies will be those of his own household”?
Immediately after Jesus spoke the words cited in the question (which were actually a quotation of Micah 7:6 in the Old Testament), He also stated (in Matthew...
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Finley Philipose
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
A reader should not separate it so much into chapters but rather a singular storyline when reading first Samuel. Chapters should be used as only reference...
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by Gary Wainwright
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Absent does not mean “to be unconscious or to be asleep” – instead it means “not being in a certain place at a given time; away, missing (as opposed to being...
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How can I control sinful impulses?
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Are there any black people mentioned in the Bible?
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Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?
God in his wisdom removed us from the equation of Salvation, requiring only that we believe in Jesus, who was sacrificed for our sins and is now risen and...
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How will we know that we are in the end times?
This verse Mark 13:14 is Jesus' response to the question of Mark 13:4. In response to your question, I would suggest these verses: See 1 Peter 1:2, "Grace to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about the unbelief of Jesus Christ's disciples?
"[Unbelief] lies in the moral aversion of human will and in the pride of independence, which says, “who is Lord over us? Why should we have to depend on...
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What is the significance of the refiner's fire and launderer's soap in Malachi 3:2?
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What is the Bible?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega?
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Good answer, Ronald! Did you mean "first people" or "first person"? You put "fist people."
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is a Christian?
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Thank you Mr. Rotimi for your response. I wish to come back to this: The only example of salvation by grace and grace alone that of the criminal who was...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How will we know that we are in the end times?
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Tim thanks for insights into this question re the timeless dimension of Heaven. There is however an earthly time line when the rapture will occur followed by...
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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Why did Jesus speak this parable about people brought and slain in front of the ruler if He was meek and gentle?
When Jesus was on earth he did not come to judge the people. He came to save the people from theirs sins. The only violent act he preformed was chasing the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does John 3:16 mean?
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Faith alone apart from actions. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for...
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Why is repentance so important?
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
I do not think that Christians are going to spend eternity in the clouds. In 1 Thessalonians 4, Paul is saying that the saved will be taken up to meet Jesus...
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
We will not remain in the clouds with our Lord Jesus as a permanent residing place. Actually, we will be caught up with him in the clouds (rapture) but we...
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Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
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Evangelist Kathleen Froode When God came into the world we have his grace. We are not all Jewish so if we do everything good in moderation God loves us and...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
My Father used to preach a lot of funerals for people he did not know. He always said we can not know whether a person has believed or not, because once a...
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Ryan Mencil
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
In Acts 3:21, Peter is speaking about how a restoration or restitution of all things will come to earth before the second coming. Quoting verse 21 (speaking...
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "comfort all that mourn" in Isaiah 61:2?
I would say that the mourning to which Isaiah was referring pertained to inhabitants of the southern kingdom of Judah (consisting of the Israelite tribes of...
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
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How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
You can comfort them by saying "I feel sorry for your loss." Show kindness by listening to them and taking cues from them about what to say. Always remember...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does this prophecy in Daniel 9:24-27 mean?
Daniel 9:24-27 24"Seventy 'sevens' are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to ...
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What does it mean that good works are the result of salvation?
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There are a lot of believers saved by grace whose life never changes. And a changed life is no sign a person has believed or not. Salvation is by faith alone...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can 1 John 4:15 be true about anyone acknowledging that Jesus is the Son of God would be indwelt by God when the demons did just that in Matthew 8:29?
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There must be a commitment of life to this truth. This is what the word confess means here. It is more than a mere acknowledgment or a profession that this...
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How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
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I love Gods word Andy. The gospel is good news. Once we believe it we are saved forever even if we never believe it again. First Timothy 2:13 If we believe...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that good works are the result of salvation?
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When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4 by faith alone we receive the free gift of eternal life. Romans 4:5-8 But to him that worketh not, but...
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Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?
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Eccl 9:5 wasn't written by Solomon to prove that people who have died are without a thought about anything. We all know that dead people don't think. That's...
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Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?
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How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
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, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
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Excellent! Simply an 'On-Point scripture accurate answer!' -ANDY-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can 1 John 4:15 be true about anyone acknowledging that Jesus is the Son of God would be indwelt by God when the demons did just that in Matthew 8:29?
I would say that the verses cited in the question are speaking of different types of acknowledgement. The demons in Matthew 8:29 were speaking in a factual...