How relevant is the Old Testament today?
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a person who struggles with substance abuse and yet prays still go to heaven?
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Judges look at what a person does, but God sees a person's heart. God is the one who changes a person's heart. Without God's influence we would never pray,...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does one humble himself/herself?
In my experience true humility comes in acknowledging that every blessing we experience on earth comes from the mighty hand of God. This includes our...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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The apostasy is not a "falling away of basically so-called believers." The apostasy is a time of "religious" upheaval. It's not perpetrated by the church....
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
I am confused about what the sign of the Son of Man is. Is it the destruction of Israel?
Matthew 24:30
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by Brent Curtis
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Well said Shirley! I speculate that God knew what they would choose (?) because to have Perfect Saints they would have to know the difference between good...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
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Romans 3:9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no way; for we have before proved both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin. We are all...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
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Ezekiel, so glad you mentioned Hebrews 10:25 and Acts 20:40-45.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there anyone in the Holy Bible that God forgave without punishing them?
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The woman the Pharisees caught in adultery. Jesus forgave her and did not punish her. When Jesus was on the cross he asked God to forgive those who put Him...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?
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The Corinthian believers were not wise. Paul had to rebuke them time and time again. They were coming to communion drunk. He did not even get on them for...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?
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True believers who have received the free gift of God, eternal life, may still live in sin. First Corinthians 5:5 This was a born again believer, Ephesians...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about christening a child?
Christening is the old word for baptism - (the English word Christen most likely appeared in usage around late 12th – early 13th century as a reference to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we put on spiritual "armor"? (Ephesians 6:13–17)
To me, all the elements of spiritual armor mentioned by Paul are encompassed by the acquiring or exhibiting of the attributes of faith, ever-increasing...
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Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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What is the Great Commission?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the benefits of being in God’s Word according to Psalm 119?
Just going through the psalm verse-by-verse suggests the following benefits to me: preservation or lengthening of life (verses 25, 37, 40, 50, 92, 93, 107,...
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What happens at the final judgment?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How is the Trinity not tritheism?
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Persons doesn't mandate distinct beings, though that is a common misunderstanding. (You can even look at human multiples for an Earthly/imperfect example of...
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by Tricia Maria
How did sprinkling an unclean person with the ashes of an "heifer" provide sanctifying and purifying of the flesh?
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As far as I know to scripture, shedding of blood of animal and Christ had one purpose. For hebrews said, for without the shedding of blood there is no...
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by Tricia Maria
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
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What was the actual answer to this response?
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Joseph Trujillo
Did God create evil?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. And by the Word of God all things have come into being and apart from Him...
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by Ocie Taylor
How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?
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I think the result of the curse (which leads to death) was Adam and Eves doing alone. They made the choice to disobey God. Satan can only influence. The...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?
To love your neighbor as you love yourself means that your actions toward your neighbor (and your responses to your neighbor) need to be those that would...
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Ocie Taylor
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
Simple: you forgive them. If they have no clue that they've hurt you, then you can either let them know and forgive them or just forgive them. If you let...
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Ocie Taylor
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
I don't think anyone who has ever truly confessed Christ as Lord and Savior would turn away from him. If that person does, then I would call into question if...
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SAndra Hill
Can a person die before his appointed time to die?
The apostles and Jesus of course, notwithstanding, the Bible to me, is clear on how are appointed times are meant to be: "Old and full of days". Abraham -...
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Ocie Taylor
How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?
The bible says that we are enticed by "our own evil desires". We have to know how to distinguish demonic attacks from our own desires that stem from fallen...
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What and where is "the abyss"? (Revelation 9:2)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
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I agree wholeheartedly with you, Tim.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17)?
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“Salvation is a helmet, not a nightcap.” -- Vance Havner
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N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Is there anyone in the Holy Bible that God forgave without punishing them?
All of us who believe on Jesus Christ are forgiven, and Christ has taken our punishment on Himself in our place! Look at Paul for an example: He stated he...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
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The wording that you quote in your comment appears to agree with the opinion of the scholars that I mentioned in my response. I do not view this dispute as...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
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So you would go along with this that follows? "”RSV scholars say that this verse is an interpolation, a concoction, a fabrication.” Among the thousands of...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
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I was referring to the opinion of the scholars I mentioned in my response that the wording in the cited verse after the word "record" had not been part of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the benefits of being in God’s Word according to Psalm 119?
Psalms 119:1 - 176
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
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What do you mean by "interpolation," Tim?
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
How is Jesus different from other religious leaders?
In my view what sets Jesus apart from other religious leaders is by the way he defines his relationship with his followers. First he declares that while...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?
Converting to Christ in salvation and following Jesus as the Way as His disciple (follower) are 2 different things (Jn 5:24; 11:25; 12:46). Conversion...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
Various scholarly commentaries on this verse (as found on the website https://www.biblehub.com) are in consensus on the following points, which those...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about pornography?
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Amen, brother! I never thought of it that way! Good insight!
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Excellent analysis, simple and to the point.
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Amen. Excellent answer!
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Kingsley Wagbaranta
What are the laws of thermodynamics and how do they provide evidence for creationism?
Science can not prove God. Science is just an intellectual faculty toy bestowed upon man by God. Can the creation create the creator? Can a toy have a spirit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is this verse on the Trinity, 1 John 5:7, missing in many modern translations?
King James Version (KJV). 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about pornography?
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We have to be as righteous as God to go to heaven, and no one is. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly,...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving / Unmerciful Servant?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the problem of good?
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One of the definitions of good is to be of benefit, to be proficient or to be profitable. To me that describes the Good Book. Sadly it is not the influence...
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by
Curtis Elliott
, I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.
What does the Bible say about pornography?
Romans 12:1 -...."present your bodies (and mind and imaginations) as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which IS YOUR SPIRITUAL WORSHIP." Apart...