What is the gospel?
Full understanding of the gospel (meaning "good news") requires first being aware of the "bad news", which is that humans were created by a holy God to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the gospel?
Mark 16:15 - 16
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Max Zaitlin
Does scripture mention anything about a world leader in the last days?
In the vision given to Daniel in chapter 11 of the text attributed to said prophet, the King James refers to "the king of the North" which interestingly in...
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by Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Does Mary, mother of Jesus have another brother or sister?
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For nearly 500 years, the church believed and taught that Mary and Joseph had a normal marriage, complete with more children, after the birth of Jesus....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is Hosea?
Hoses is a book in the Bible that follows the book of Daniel. He was a prophet, like other prophets whose work for God was hazardous. Hosea was the son of...
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Anonymous
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Is there power in positive confession?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the significance of the two eyewitnesses in the book of Revelation?
In Revelation 11 we find the prophecy of two witnesses – I believe they represent the Bible Old and New Testaments. The witnesses are pictured as prophesying...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Amos?
Amos 1:1 - 15
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of the two eyewitnesses in the book of Revelation?
God said, Isaiah 43:10, "You are My witnesses, says the Lord, and My servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
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Romans1:16. John 6:29, John 6:40 John 3:18, Acts 16:31. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of...
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Anthony-Awi Shittu
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?
As the question indicates, some churches still do make altar calls. Some churches that have stopped making altar calls may have done so out of expediency...
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by Gene Coleman
Does Mary, mother of Jesus have another brother or sister?
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Jennifer Henkel, do you think that Joseph might have been previously married and widowed with children before he and Mary married and they were raising and...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
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Do you think that if we studied a passage of scripture in the past (ie. bible study or commentaries) that we may think we have the meaning figured out, so we...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
There is no general rule for interpreting the bible. With any literature, there are a variety of tools we need to use for interpretation. The bible is God’s...
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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
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
, Got Questions Ministries
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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 Trujillo
, 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...