Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is a Person, not an "it." He has a mind as Michael said (1Co 2:11 HHe knows). He has intellect (1 Co 2:10-11). He has emotions (feelings--The...
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
How disconcerting I feel when someone commits suicide or even contemplates it! One young woman with whom I went to Arizona Bible College did it. How sad and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
The verse that comes most readily to my mind in response to the question is John 13:34, in which Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that "From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force."
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Great question, Winston! Yes, it makes one wonder, how can God’s sovereign and peaceful kingdom be entered by force? Paul declared that the kingdom (rule) of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
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Tim, I just had to ask after reading an answer to a recent eBible question. You have always answered all my questions and I do thank you. The question was...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Ben, as a pastor's wife, this is so grievous to read. I'm so grateful for how my husband leads people with love, grace, and what the Bible says, not what man...
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Anonymous
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
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by JD Abshire
Are the 'tribulation saints' in Rev. 7 part of the Bride of Christ, the Church? Or the same as the Old Testament believers? Or 'Friends of the Bridegroom' John 3:29?
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Murray, Yes, you are correct.Thanks for the clarification.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
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Okay... It became officially incest after God commanded against it. We know that God didn't change, He changed His allowance for us. Up until God said that...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
One week after I received Christ as Lord and Savior at a Baptist church that was a two hour drive I decided to attend a church closer to home. I found a COC...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God tempt us to sin?
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Evil is sin. Sin is evil. Paul said even when we do good evil is present with us. Pride. We are all sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans 3:10 We are born sinners....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
Great question, Adewale Ademola! Here's an overview of the miracle of giving sight to Bartimaeus: Blind Bartimaeus: 1 His Condition—Blind and Begging Mark...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
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Good 3 point sermon outline, here, Tim!
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Al Mark
Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?
This question is like the one raised to try to catch believers in a conundrum - can God make a rock so heavy that he can't lift it? Whether the answer is yes...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who were John's disciples in Mark 2, and is this John the Baptist?
Although the "John" mentioned in Mark 2:18 is not further specifically identified in that verse, the reference is indeed to John the Baptist. Prior to the...
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Kathy Akers
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
My opinion is that as long as God knows that you’re giving from your heart, what someone spends the money on is of no consequence on you. I feel that only...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. So, the question...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
In my opinion, Jesus was simply telling Peter what he wants every Christian to hear. If you Love Me, prove it. Prove it by taking care of the little lambs....
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Are the 'tribulation saints' in Rev. 7 part of the Bride of Christ, the Church? Or the same as the Old Testament believers? Or 'Friends of the Bridegroom' John 3:29?
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I think you might have meant that the word church doesn't appear after chapter 3 in Revelation? Please note, it does appear in Revelation 22:16. It would...
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by Joseph Trujillo
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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God already knows how it's going to end and He knows that He is Victorious. (Rev 20:10) The fallen angel that is the devil, is a beast and as Genesis...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
My opinion is that with faith the sinner must come to Christ, believing: 1. "It is according to the Scriptures that Christ suffered for our sins" (1 Cor...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate (John 14:16) because He pleads or intercedes with God the Father on behalf of believers (since the Holy Spirit...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
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Wow, this makes for a good gospel witness, Tim!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost...
John 14:16
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Recognition and acknowledgement of the individual's sinfulness. (Without that, the individual would not perceive a need for forgiveness of that sin.) (Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Also, see 1 Cor 15:3-4
John 3:14
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
I have not had any exposure to those specific terms with respect to whatever established meaning they may currently have from an academic or scientific...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God tempt us to sin?
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James, how can evil not be sin? Does sin only come into play when evil is acted upon?
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Kathy Akers
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
In my opinion, if you’re going to speak to someone about the Bible who doesn’t believe in it, I feel that we need to pray that God lead us to a conversation...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
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The second coming is at the end of the tribulation. At the rapture of the church, those who have trusted Jesus alone apart from works will be caught up to...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
Here is what you must do in grace through faith as taught by the Apostles. What must I do to be saved? Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
The evangelist, Luke, in the gospel of Luke said of Jesus Himself: “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he [Jesus] expounded unto them in all the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
God leaves His enemies as food for vultures or eagles (Eze 32:4-6; 39:17-20), which the Jews considered a horrible fate (Dt 28:26; I Sam 17:44; Ps 79:2) But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
Great question! I have run into this occasionally. So I would say, from experience, try quoting verses from the Bible without saying where it is from. The...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
In my opinion it depends on whether the offender is saved or not. If he or she is a born again Christian I would pray first then kindly and privately ask the...
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by Chris Hoggard
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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Nicely said, Mr. Rowlands.
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
Is limited atonement biblical?
The story of the bible is this in my condensed answer/opinion: God, because He is all-knowing, undertook to save all His creation because of His full...
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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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by Richard Jumper
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
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How do you make the person aware that what they did hurt you as to prevent further hurt in like manner in the future? If they know not you were hurt what...
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How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
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Boniface Okari
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
First of all you must prove that the bible is indeed the word of God. The best way to prove is to look at the bible and what it says about a particular group...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
If the person in question has never heard of the Bible, or has no familiarity with it, I would start from a very basic level, similar to the approach taken...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
In my opinion, even if the teachings of such an individual were to be accurate and biblically-based from a doctrinal standpoint, conspicuous displays of...
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Kathy Akers
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
When preachers are televising God’s Word, is it biblically okay with God that they become rich and live above those that are struggling financially who are f...
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by Randy Lavin
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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You, of all people, should understand the 1st amendment. You fought to protect it, and i thank you for that. That being said, it certainly does! Freedom of...
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by Donna Williams
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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Yes I do mean 2Timothy 1:7. Thanks