Why is sound doctrine so important?
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God never changes but His ways change in different time periods in the bible. We are in the day of grace where by guilty sinners are declared righteous by...
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Is it wrong for a Christian to speak and say whatever is on their mind?
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Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?
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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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What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
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What are the ingredients to a truly biblical worship service?
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What is biblical theology?
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What does it mean when last night I was crying uncontrollably while praying to God?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
Yes, God is sovereign, and nothing happens without His permissive will. God is also able to bring ultimate good out of even the worst circumstances. However,...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
Covid19 may somehow help many unsaved to come to Christ and therefore be a part of God's plan. Alternately, there may be other positive reasons for its prese...
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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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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
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Thank you Billy! I have experienced exactly what you say about scripture saying different things to different people at different times. I have read many...
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What does it mean when last night I was crying uncontrollably while praying to God?
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Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
Shortly after His baptism, Christ inaugurated His ministry by performing His first miracle. Prompted by His mother, Jesus turned water into wine. The gospel...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?
James 3:8 says, “But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” [emphasis, mine] The reason taming the tongue is so hard is...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the meaning of this verse: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment..."?
The author (most likely Paul) of Hebrews 9:27 is simply saying that everyone must die once (eventually), then face the Judgment. The wording may sound for...
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Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
How will we know that we are in the end times?
We'll understand we're in the end times when we see wickedness, lawlessness, immorality and deceit rising. We should rise up, face the trial of tribulations,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
I can't speak from personal knowledge of ceremonial cleansing practices at the time, but perhaps the wine vessels that had already been fully drained through...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Gary - there are no inconsistencies in the Bible and Paul doesn’t contradict himself - saying one thing in one place and another someplace else. At Second...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Bruce, the Greek word used in 2 Corinthians 5:6, 8 is ekdémeó which means “to emigrate, depart, vacate”. Being unconscious during surgery is not the same...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain?
127:1 Unless Yahweh builds a house Probably refers to a dynasty—the parallel reference to watching over a city creates a wider context than an individual who...
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Jomy Jacob
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
There would have been many empty jugs available. Why use the water pots that were used for washing when there were empty wine jugs all around?
John 2:6
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?
First of all there is no Virgin Mary. She was a virgin when the Holy Spirit foreshadowed her with a child. She was a virgin no longer after having a child,...
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How should a Christian view materialism?
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by James Kraft
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What is the true gospel?
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Amen. Why the fruit inspectors get it wrong. You can not tell by how a person lives if they have believed or not. Lots of people do good works and try to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of this verse: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment..."?
In the verse cited in the question, the writer of the epistle to the Hebrews is saying that humans undergo death (based on the universally fallen, sinful...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the true gospel?
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James, as long as highly respected people continue to induce people to SHOW a change in who they are, there will be people who focus on providing proof of...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Hi again Bruce - I do not recall making the argument that when we die we go straight to heaven or hell. I believe in what the Bible teaches and you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the best translation of Deuteronomy 32:8?
My understanding (from the website biblehub.com) is that the Hebrew word in the original text is "Israel" (with reference to the name -- meaning "he who...
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Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
The power of complete faith and devotion is such that even the lord is humbled to do that which the devotee has requested. It is said if you have even an...
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Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
What does "blood" symbolize in the Bible?
To understand blood one has to understand passover. The Lord through Moses spoke that every Israelite should sacrifice the lamb and put the blood of the lamb...
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Charles Crabtree
What is the best translation of Deuteronomy 32:8?
Some translations, such as NLV, NIV, LXX, Dead Sea Scrolls, say something like "angels of God," "host of heaven." Other translations, such as KJV, NASB say "...
Deuteronomy 32:8
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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My pleasure. I pray for His strength to help you bear your thorn. Bless you.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "blood" symbolize in the Bible?
When I was just a boy, if I had a good friend that I wanted as a blood brother I practiced this: “Blood brother can refer to one of two things: a...
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by Matthew Brown
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Thank you! This makes complete sense for me personally. It distinctly rings of truth. You completed a big picture for me concerning a thorn of my own. I...
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by Frank Smith
, Retired
Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
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I think using the Lord's name in vain is when an unsaved person uses, "Oh my God" and any spoken word that does not honor God. However the use of the phrase...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Aurel, you quote 2 Corinthians 5:8 ESV “…we would rather be away (ekdémeó) from the body and at home (endémeó) with the Lord.” In contrast, 2 Corinthians 5:6...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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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Mr Stapleton, I don't buy stock iin what "non-christians" think of what the church does. It is the gospel that we preach and teach that changes minds and...
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
She was probably not married due to her condition. She was probably very lonely even in her family due to her permanently “unclean” state. This would make...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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Hebrews 6:4-6 I proving it is impossible to fall away and be lost. They have already tasted of the Heavenly gift, Eternal life, and are sealed by the Holy...
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What does the Bible say about closed borders?
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IMMIGRATION LAW is the only law where the STATE and VICTIMS assist the LAW BREAKER and it's then called justice. 8 U.S.C. 1621: an illegal alien “is not...
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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What does "blood" symbolize in the Bible?
Blood symbolizes life, as indicated by multiple passages (such as Genesis 9:4-6, Leviticus 3:17, Leviticus 7:26-27, Leviticus 17:10-14, and Deuteronomy...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jesus immersed at his baptism?
Since the Bible says that, after Jesus was baptized, He came up out of the water (indicating to me that he had been completely in the Jordan River) --...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Bruce, I couldn’t agree more with you and Tyndale - upon death we do not immediately ascend to heaven - the dead rest in the grave until the resurrection -...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does an unconverted sinner know about committing blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Does it mean he/she can't be forgiven?
Mt 12 begins with Jesus' disciples breaking the local law by not observing the Pharisees' idea of the Sabbath. They were plucking and eating heads of grain....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean biblically to deny oneself?
The context of "Deny Yourself" here is this: “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever...