What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Paul himself acknowledges that the mystery of the Gospel was already revealed through the prophets: • Romans 16:25-26: “According to the revelation of the...
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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Continued: However, James does not teach that works “earn” salvation, but rather that true faith is lived out in love, just as Paul teaches in Ephesians...
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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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3. Peter, Paul, and the “Kingdom Gospel” The claim that Peter, James, and John preached a “future forgiveness” gospel based on works, while Paul alone...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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In my opinion, the claim that Paul preached a separate and unique gospel from Peter, James, and John—one meant for Gentiles, while the others preached a...
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What is the significance of Stephen's answer to the Sanhedrin prior to being martyred?
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How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
This verse is regarding the spiritual blessings we have through faith in Christ (vs. 35-39 below). How do these blessings "work together for good to them...
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How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (ESV) I would love to see...
Romans 8:28
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Philip Davies
Did they ever wash the blood off the altars in the OT?
It is recorded that they took the ashes away from the altars of the burnt offering, but I can't find any instruction to clean the blood off the altars. So...
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by Lisa Edwards
How do demons get into our lives?
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Thank you for educating us about this. I am going to share this information with my entire family who have been going through 13 years of terrible choices...
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by Mark Vestal
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How can I repent of sexual immorality (fornication) if I already have a child and I'm currently pregnant with my second one?
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Look to the cross. God forgave us all that day for all He knew we would do today. Use that Light (the Truth) to be the foundation of your guidance going...
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by Mark Vestal
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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Yes, the church, the body of Christ, is being filled today with both Jew and Gentile believers. This is on an individual (not national) basis of faith....
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by Paul Wood
, KC-135 Instructor Pilot; Engineer; Disciple Maker
What does the Bible say about agnostics?
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I'm not certain what I meant Jack! If I posted this again I would remove the first sentence of the second paragraph. I'm guessing it was a response to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I repent of sexual immorality (fornication) if I already have a child and I'm currently pregnant with my second one?
Good question. First of all, I want to acknowledge that you are in a difficult and complex situation. It is clear that you desire to repent and live in...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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The Catholic Church has always taught that salvation is through one Gospel and one Church, not separate plans for Jews and Gentiles. Jesus Himself prayed for...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Galatians 2:7-9, which distinguishes between the “Gospel of the uncircumcision” (Paul’s mission to the Gentiles) and the “Gospel of the circumcision” (Peter’...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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In Romans 1:16, Paul clearly states that the Gospel is the same for both Jews and Gentiles: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
Matthew 15:26: “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” Mark 7:27: “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I sing a new song when I'm experiencing grief?
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I find Hebrews 12 to be useful reading during such times.
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What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)?
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How can I repent of sexual immorality (fornication) if I already have a child and I'm currently pregnant with my second one?
I am in a relationship with the father of my children. He is almost divorced. How do I repent in this situation? I have asked him once for us to stop having ...
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Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
Except for the brief time living in Egypt as a child, Jesus lived all His life within the boundaries of Israel. Mark 7:24 seems to say Jesus went into the...
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What does the Bible say about art?
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Did King David ever feel prayer wouldn't help the situation he got himself into?
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by Mark Vestal
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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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The messages of Peter, James and John contrast Paul. Future forgiveness of sin for them (Israel), but current forgiveness of sin for everyone living today...
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by Wesley Smith
, Educator and Minister
My wife and I divorced 3 years ago, despite our Christian belief. We remained single, have realized our errors and desire to remarry. In that neither remarried, have we remained biblically married in the eyes of God?
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As I read scripture and understand it, yes you are stilled married. Genesis 2:24 states a man shall cleave to his wife and they shall become one flesh. In...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
My wife and I divorced 3 years ago, despite our Christian belief. We remained single, have realized our errors and desire to remarry. In that neither remarried, have we remained biblically married in the eyes of God?
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This is an interesting question, Richard. I feel for you. Once in my ministry at a small church near Milwaukee, WI, I was asked to remarry a precious...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about agnostics?
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An agnostic once challenged evangelist Harry Ironside to a debate. Ironside accepted, but with one condition. The agnostic must bring with him one man and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about agnostics?
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Paul, I liked your answer. But what did you mean by: "Then, the Bible supplies the detail of God's plan to save people. Rom 1:21 says 'they knew' God. Using...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
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"A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D. L. Moody
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does the Holy Spirit transform our lives as Christians?
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The transformation of a Christian’s life by the Holy Spirit is a supernatural process that conforms us to the image of Christ. This transformation is not...
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by Richard Holtzman Sr.
My wife and I divorced 3 years ago, despite our Christian belief. We remained single, have realized our errors and desire to remarry. In that neither remarried, have we remained biblically married in the eyes of God?
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I am the author of the question. Matthew 19:9 does not seem applicable in that neither my wife nor I remarried. We each agree the marriage should not have...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Some argue that Paul and the Twelve Apostles preached two different gospels—one for the Jews and another for the Gentiles. This idea is often based on...
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by Russell Smith
Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?
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In Genesis 1:28 they are commanded to be fruitful and multiply. That was before they ate the fruit. Also, why would God tell Eve that child birth will be...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Amyraldism?
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They are partially correct. Unfortunately, Unconditional Election cannot be isolated from Limited Atonement and Irresistible Grace doctrines. They are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does the Holy Spirit transform our lives as Christians?
Good question, Grant! The Holy Spirit transforms our lives as Christians by renewing our minds, reshaping our character, and empowering us to live according...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you"?
John 15:7: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. The Son of God the Father, as John the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
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As a technical footnote I include this footnote from bible.org: "Elsewhere the Hiphil of פָגַע (paga’) means “to intercede verbally” (Jer 15:11; 36:25) or “...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
That illustrates the universal sinfulness of humanity and the substitutionary suffering of the Messiah. Let's focus on the imagery of sheep and the phrase...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Mary Magdalene?
I am just finishing my second book on Mary Magdalene. It is good! Unveiling Mary Magdalene : discover the truth about a not-so-bad girl of the bible by Liz...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times?
My opinion is yes. In Matthew 24:21 Jesus describes the Great Tribulation as a time of unparalleled suffering, confirming the severity of the events in...
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by Silas Cheung
What is the Shepherd of Hermas and should it be in the Bible?
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I have reservations about this. I do not think Luke was seen by, spoken with or commissioned by Jesus.
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Anonymous
Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
Then compare Matthew 15:26 with Mark 7:27.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "God hate shrimp"?
Distinguish between ceremonial and moral laws (maintaining that prohibitions against homosexuality belong to the latter category and thus remain binding.)...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Paul's Gentile audience did not know God. He was commissioned with the gospel of God's grace. The twelve were commissioned with Israel's kingdom gospel. They...
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by Mark Vestal
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How can I sing a new song when I'm experiencing grief?
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It may assist to view how God operates today differently than how he operated in "times past" or in the "ages to come". Yes, God is always the same, but how...
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by John Stone
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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Ultimately, God can use any portion of Scripture to bring someone to salvation. Hebrews 4:12 states, “For the word of God is alive and active,” showing that...