How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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Of course we believe John 3:16ff. And 1st John 2:2 - Christ's love and dying for the whole world" simply does not mean everyone IN the world but is inclusive...
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by Bob Johnson
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Ben Jones
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Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?
I have a VERY good friend of mine that years ago was "swallowed by a "great fish" and two days later he was "vomited up" on the beach about 1000 miles away...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
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What is the Christian's hope?
The. CHRISTIAN hope is summarized by Jesus’ words in the following scriptures: “ In order that everyone who believes in Him [who cleaves to Him, trusts Him,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Also to both of you, there is no way to be out of the presence of an omnipresent God (Psalm 139:7). We can be forsaken by God but never out of His view of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Pastor Mitchell, God never had any intention of "destroying us and starting over." God told Moses He would destroy the people He had brought out of Egypt...
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Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
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Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
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What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
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Shirley, thank you for the info!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the "Book of the Law"?
My understanding of the consensus of opinion among modern Bible scholars is that the specific term "the Book of the Law" did not consist of the entirety of...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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The question should not be reduced to male versus female rights in the church. The Scriptures are plainly clear about who can teach or exercise spiritual...
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Dominic Janeczko
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
Jesus is saying that we must baptized in repentance (water) and the Holy Spirit to be saved. Matthew 3:11 NLT “I baptize with water those who repent of their...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
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Knowing right from wrong isn't the same as being given laws to be governed by. The Law of Moses was given to Israel. Following the Law of Moses goes far...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
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So, Jack...this is a topic of interest to you and perhaps others. I recently saw a docudrama called "Coming Convergence" - it is about this exact topic. I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Bill Berry, That sounds as if Jesus and Satan were brothers competing for first place in the Father's heart. They aren't. Satan wasn't jealous of Jesus apart...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Danny - a very thought-producing comment! Yes - of course, Water baptism becomes essential after salvation: However, if we are born again then we are His,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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"If heaven is perfect..." The Garden of Eden was perfect. Where did the thought to rebel come from? Both places are said to be without a "spot or blemish,"...
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Kevs Account
Does God forgive abominations?
I have to disagree with the answers posted thus far. I agree that the previous answers apply to sin. However, abominations are different from sin. No sin is...
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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Hi Thomas, Could you please quote chapters and verses which led you to your conclusion? I can quote many verses that say that the dead are in the grave and...
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Mary Warren
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?
I believe the fulfillment of Jesus' statement (prophecy), is found in Revelation 14:6 "And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the...
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Robert Ross
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? I voted up Shirleys answer. It is brilliant. Secular evidence in many sciences substantially...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
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Tim, my Brother-in-Christ!...A most excellent answer!!! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you! -Andy-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
Christians believe in the verbal plenary inspiration of the books in the Bible, meaning that every word found in the Bible is given to us by God (verbal),...
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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?
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Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
Ro 7:12 and 1Ti 1:8 Ps 19:7 also Ps 119:142; Jas 1:25 Ps 119:89 also Mt 5:18; Mt 24:35; 1Pe 1:24-25; Isa 40:6-8
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is creation, and what does it mean?
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Tim, the reason I changed my reference from Romans 8:19 to ones listed in this new question was that it fits in with what I was asking.
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What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?
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Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should believers be concerned if they are elected?
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What you are saying is if God chose who is going to believe or not believe based on whether they are chosen or not, then no one knows whether they are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should believers be concerned if they are elected?
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When do we get the seal of the Holy Spirit? Before we believe, or after. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel...
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by Richard Burroughs
What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?
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Here is my question for the evolutionists, "If we evolved from apes, then why are there still apes?"
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by Ann Gehin
What is the Alpha Course?
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I agree the Alpha course is only as good as the people who present. That being said, I was a die-hard atheist, Jesus-hating feminist until I attend Alpha. I...
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Kathleen M Brosius Brosius
What law is Paul talking about in Romans 9:31-32?
The Law (the Ten Commandments) was given to all mankind. Jesus did not intend for there to be two types of people. His plan was for all of us to believe in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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What you are saying is the Jesus died for the whole world, First John 2:2, but only gives grace to some and condemns the rest to hell because He did not...
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
The scriptures in Peter are teaching that Jesus the Christ (as a spirit) went to a spiritual world wherein the dead existed (in a spirit form) and gave them...
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Tiffani Lee
Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?
There’s no need to be negative and beat yourself up as that is exactly what Satan wants. Like some of the previous responses, pray to the Lord for repentance...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should believers be concerned if they are elected?
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After Jesus went to the cross, salvation is a free gift to all who believe on His name. John 1:12 Gods grace is available to every one who believeth, to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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It depends on whether you believe John 3:16-18. If you say Jesus only died for the elect or chosen, then you have to say He lied. First John 2:2 Says He died...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?
The very first thing we need to understand that Jesus our Lord did not curse the fig tree. It was Peter's conclusion that Jesus cursed it. Second thing we...
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by Vernon Justus
Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
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I have always heard that punctuation in the bible was added by translators. If that is correct then punctuation would correspond to the translators'...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is the point of living if a person like me is predestined to hell?
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Lucas, that’s the same question every atheist has to answer regarding their own life. The New Testament says that those who call on the name of the Lord will...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How does God see me in Christ?
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Ephesians 1:4, "Even before God created this world He loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes." WE are holy and without...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I take control of my thoughts?
First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the TRUTH is not in us. We are going to have sinful thoughts until we die. It is part of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
God in His sovereignty has given man a free will. If not, Adam and Eve could not have sinned. Since the fall, all men are sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans...