How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
I think the church should be the loudest voice when it comes to standing against things like racism and injustice. Sadly, many churches have been silent on...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?
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Mary was a virgin when she had Jesus. Jesus would have had an impossibly unusual birth in that manner since her hymen would have broken as her body prepped...
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Jennifer Rothnie
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How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Faith is a "work" because it is something we do and is a required condition. Note the man's question - "What must I do" to do the works that God requires....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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I love what God's word says about the sovereignty of God: "For I know that the LORD is great and that our Lord is above all gods. For whatsoever the LORD...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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One thing I would like to add here. No one goes to heaven or hell and back. When we die our Spirit leaves our body and never comes back. John 3:18 Believers...
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Guy Gifford
, Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
The key points to "who" is making this covenant which God makes with Abram/Abraham here is that it is ratified/witnessed by two witnesses... by a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?
In the context cited in the question, incontinency refers to the inability of an individual to exercise self-control over his or her actions. Paul is saying...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
It means that a pastor, elder, or deacon must not be divorced and remarried. But in answer to your excellent question, no, but if the cleric lost his wife to...
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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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What does it mean to be free from sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?
KJV Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Sata...
1 Corinthians 7:5
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that Jesus came by water and blood in 1 John 5:6?
To me, the reference to Jesus coming by water could refer to both the fact that he had experienced the normal process of birth (indicating that He was truly,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is it "work" to believe? (John 6:29)
Jesus spoke the words in the verse cited in the question in response to being asked by those who had followed Him across the Sea of Galilee from the place...
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How do I get over my married lover after he dumped me?
I was having an affair with a married leader at my church. I loved him more than my own husband, but he broke off our relationship. I still love him so much....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can demonic strongholds be overcome?
From a Christian theological perspective, a demonic stronghold is an evil and wicked place of influence, power and control in the life of a Christian or a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said that no one can come to Him unless the Father "draws him" (John 6:44)?
44 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.
John 6:44
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is it WORK to believe? (John 6:29)
29 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” Context: Jn 6:27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that...
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Joy Komu
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
Oman's sin does relate to masturbation and it is quite clear that it is a sin. People defend this sinful act because medical experts say it is healthy but...
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by lynn Sander
What does the Bible say about breastfeeding?
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Very well said Mr Houdmann and Mr Kraft!!
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by Ralston Heath
How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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Thanks, that is a very well written response. 1Cor 15:55 death, where is thy sting.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?
Jesus guarantees that whosoever puts stock in him has everlasting life. John 3:16 St. Peter declares that each and every individual who calls upon Jesus will...
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What does it mean to be a living sacrifice?
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Who was the first Jew?
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Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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by John Smith
Why do Sunday worshipers refer to "Acts 20:07" to support their choice to worship on Sunday, the 1st day of the week?
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Aurel Gheorghe explains what Paul was doing so well in "Acts 20:7). Christians were still following Jesus, worshiping Jesus on His Holy 7th day Sabbath. Paul...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are there prophets in the church today?
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If I was asleep and a fire got started in my room, and my dog Chico started barking and woke me up, I'd thank God, from whom all blessings flow. Then I'd...
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by Danny Hickman
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Are there prophets in the church today?
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Hi Terry, I'm not an authority on "normal," so I can't answer your question. The statement about Balaam's "donkey" coupled with prophesying gives prophesying...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
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Good insight, Grant, on the predictions being public; I hadn't made the connection but looked it up in my Logos Bible Software, FaithLife Study Bible: 27:63...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
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by Terry Gillard
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Are there prophets in the church today?
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Why pick on one minor comment? Prophecy is speaking the word of God into a situation: Not merely foretelling the future! As such Balaam's ass... 1. Stopped...
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by Danny Hickman
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Are there prophets in the church today?
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I wouldn't say that Baalam's donkey spoke a "word of God." God allowed the animal to speak but God didn't put a word from Him in the donkey's mouth. The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I not be scared of the rapture because only God knows the true date?
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John 3:16-18. John 6:40 John 6:47 John 5:24 John 10:28-29. Gods word, not mine. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, First John 1:8, but the GIFT of...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Kel, since Matthew 25:46 states that the unrighteous will go away into everlasting punishment means that both Matthew 10:28 and Luke 12:4-5 does not teach...
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Is religion opium for the masses?
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What does it mean in Matthew 23:8 by saying, "You must not be called teacher"?
Jesus is warning his disciples not to emulate the Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees (the religious leaders of their society), because they are...
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Grant Abbott
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How do I not be scared of the rapture because only God knows the true date?
Here is what Jesus says about making life in this world more important than life in his kingdom in Matthew 10:37-39: “Anyone who loves their father or mother...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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If we could keep that commandment, we would not need a savior, would we? Galatians 2:21 I do not void the grace of God, for if righteousness come by the law,...
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Grant Abbott
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What does Jesus' mind look like?
Jesus' mind was always focused on his Father in heaven. He only spoke the words his Father gave him to speak and he only did the things his Father told him...
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What is Christian Anthropology?
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What is the definition of idolatry?
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What is the conscience?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the five solas?
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Only one of those is salvation. Faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone. John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, unbelievers are condemned...
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by kel gens
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Tyrone- Are you trying to say sin has no effect on the soul but it does regarding the flesh? If so, you won’t find that anywhere in scripture. I’d only be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about fear?
In the New Testament one of the chief words for "fear" is deilias | δειλίας, "timidity," "fear," occurs in 2 Tim 1:7, "God hath not given us the spirit of...
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What does it mean in Matthew 23:8 by saying, "You must not be called teacher"?
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?