Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
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Your beginning was excellent in giving the 2 most important reasons! I heartily agree with you, Tim!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Good comment, James! I would vote you up! But James, by your reference to "Romans 8-9" and excellent comment on this about the Holy Spirit, didn't you mean...
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Kidane Kitabo
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
The beast that came out of the land represents the United states of America. I think others clearly described it. But the two horns do not represent the...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James Kraft when Paul said he would rather be absent from the body and present with the lord he was saying exactly what I told my brother when he asked me...
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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The way is narrow because there is only one way. Jesus alone apart from anything we do, but only what He did for us. Once a person accepts His free gift of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Paul said, absent from the body, present with the Lord. Where is the Lord? At the right hand of the Father. When a believer, John 3:18, dies, his soul/spirt...
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by Alex Carpio
Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
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Thank you. This is very helpful.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
When will the 144,000 Israelites be sealed according to Revelation 7:1-8?
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Gods word says 12,000 from each of the twelve tribes will be saved during the tribulation. 144,000. Israel as a nation rejected Jesus as there savior. When...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is feng shui? Should a Christian practice feng shui?
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Laura, couldn't Feng Shui set the tone for God's energy? Feng Shui is essentially, "There is a place for everything and everything in its place." If putting...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are the miraculous gifts of the Spirit for today?
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I'm pleased to hear that the Spirit visited those places when you were there. I don't have to go anywhere special to witness His presence. He makes Himself...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God sometimes cause human suffering just so at the end he can bring glory to Himself?
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John, I get your meaning, I read carefully your answers and comments about the questions. I think you caution us against "overspiritualizing" (wow)...
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Aurel Gheorghe
When will the 144,000 Israelites be sealed according to Revelation 7:1-8?
It should be noted that Revelation is a book of symbols and taking things literally can get confusing and counterproductive. First, the tribes mentioned in...
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by Glenn Filer
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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Universalists have created a false god they can feel comfortable with. They discount the holiness, justice and power of the true and living God. They are...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
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Best day ever!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God sometimes cause human suffering just so at the end he can bring glory to Himself?
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Mr Matthews, I don't believe those "natural disasters" you cite were always "natural." For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of...
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by Jay Saunders
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
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Yep! Like the anticipation of opening a gift at Christmas as a kid when we pass over from death to new life eternal. Wow!
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
In 1991 a Gallup poll showed that 78% of Americans expect to go to heaven when they die. However, many of them hardly ever pray, read the Bible, or attend...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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Since mostly blue state bureaucratic systems have exposed their true totalitarian core beliefs in sending their governed to their rooms, for their own good...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
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Absolutely! AMEN & AMEN! Won't it be wonderful! I believe that I will be 33 again, like Lord Jesus when He graduated to a better tomorrow!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. But, only those who believe it are saved....
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by Brian Snow
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
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I respect your scholarly approach and mastery of Hebraic linguistics. However, I must say that your presentation creates a clear understanding of what...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why does God sometimes cause human suffering just so at the end he can bring glory to Himself?
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Danny, I will differ with you - something I rarely do - on one thing. Man is not directly responsible for all suffering. Most, yes, but not all. Natural...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?
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Judas was called the son of perdition by Jesus. Perdition refers to destruction. He was the son of hell, of ruin. He's not living in eternity with God, and...
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
How do I respond to the problem of a mother-in-law who is overbearing, controlling, and meddling?
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I am a mother-in-law that has been told I am manipulative, narcissistic, intrusive, etc. I am christian, she is an atheist. I am not allowed to visit or see...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
Continuing in this chapter of Hebrews, notice verses 11&12. Sarah was well past the age of having a child, both she and her husband as good as dead! Yet,...
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kel gens
What is the key to effective prayer?
Effective prayer should consist of expressing your praises and concerns to God. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. My opinion is...
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Jay Saunders
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
When things are hopeless we must find the courage to go on. That courage can come from God or your own determination but we all at some point in life fail....
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Jay Saunders
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
If Jesus was just a man our religion is in vain but he was a God/Man. He was born into the world by a chosen vessel named Mary. She was not impregnated by a...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the value of pastoral counseling?
Pastoral counselling can only be beneficial if the pastor is trained to be a counselor; and few are trained properly. Taking a few courses in seminary does...
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by Ken Pitt
Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?
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I think the pigs could tell when they had been entered and ran down the embankment and downed themselves instead of allowing themselves to be possessed. We...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received"?
We deserve nothing from God because of our sin. Despite that, He, in His mercy, has taken the initiative to call us to be His children and to live in His...
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Bob Ebright
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
I would say that it was both because Abraham had already had his faith in God counted to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6), and also because Abraham's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
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And it is to every one that believeth, Romans 1:16. Not chosen. First John 2:2 and First Timothy 2:4 John 1:12 First John 5:13 John 3:18.Romans 6:23 The gift...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is a Christian?
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Thank you for the above Mr. Rotmi Ewdemi. Sad to say that I have met certain people who call themselves Jehovah's Witnesses (mind you, they do not identify...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
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The statement Jesus made in Luke, unless ye repent, ye shall likewise perish, was not repent of sin. It was repent, change your mind and believe on me for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God want to scatter people? (Genesis 11:9)
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If a disaster happens, what should the church do to minister to those who are affected?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the n...
Genesis 18:17 - 19
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What does the Bible say about overcoming grief?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Azusa Street a legitimate spiritual event?
I am not, and have never been, a member of any Pentecostal church (such as those that arose from the Azusa Street revival that occurred in Los Angeles in the...
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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?
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I can still remember back 50-60 years ago, L.S., that my Dad had a book on his bookshelf titled "None of These Diseases" (Exodus 15:26).
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
It is unlikely that Joseph used divination; rather, this statement (made to attach special significance to the cup) was part of the situation Joseph...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
My answer is that sin can be committed by anyone with any evil thought that is personally acted on that is either with our mind, or our verbal/or physical...
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?