How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)
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When Jesus took all sin upon Himself on the cross He was judged. He was found to be innocent, a scapegoat for the sins of another. He had suffered the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?
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My opinion is that if Christ had not ascended, would there have been "a place" at all? He has gone with a human body, which must be somewhere. And we may...
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Al Mark
Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
When considering the laws that were written in the Old Testament, one must pay attention to the type of law it is. There were moral laws, dietary laws and...
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How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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I don't think there is space to modify my answer much, but I realized recently that the foreknowledge section could use some clarity, since 'foreknew' is an...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean to pursue righteousness?
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So, we are declared righteous by faith in Jesus, but to "stay righteous" is by our own effort? He makes a down payment and we are granted "possession of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean to pursue righteousness?
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I don't think our "actions" are ever acceptable to God. Even when we don't "act" we sin against God. It's our "heart" that betrays our efforts to please God...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?
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Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. The second we believe we are...
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by Judith McKelvey
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
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I love my Heavenly Father with all my heart. I lost my earlhly father when I was 18 years old. I was already a believer when he died. My Heavenly Father is...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
Salvation is not something we do, not even by our giving our life to Jesus or making a commitment to Him, but is something Jesus did for us. The gospel....
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Cynthia White
What was the deadly wound that was healed on the beast in Revelation 13?
I am looking for a book my pastor did a series on. He has since passed away. Poland was offered as an explanation for "the fatal wound". 1) The country was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that "righteousness and peace kiss each other? What kind of kiss is this? (Psalm 85:10)
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I think righteousness and peace are always in agreement. Being right is being at peace even when there's a war going on and you're right there in the middle...
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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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What does the Bible say about cancer?
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Al Mark
Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?
It's fairly simple - God does not interfere in the choices that men make (as allowed by His sovereignty), and it would be consistent that He does not...
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Bryan Myers
, Minister of the Body of Christ
Is pork not good to eat for Christians?
The topic of dietary restrictions upon Christians is not a new one. Jesus, being an observant Jew adhered to Jewish Law so that He could be the perfect...
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Gene Mitchell
What does it mean that "righteousness and peace kiss each other? What kind of kiss is this? (Psalm 85:10)
In addition to everything that was said in answering your question, “kiss” is an expression of intimacy, and both righteousness and peace are intimately...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
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False assurance comes from trusting in what we do to save us instead of what He did to save us. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
How can I take control of my thoughts?
I believe the Word of God has an answer for all we ask of HIM. Two scriptures come to mind for controlling our thoughts: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 says "For...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does it matter when and where we pray?
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Great and appropriate quote, Pearce! I see where you found it: https://www.ttb.org/resources/poems-quotes
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by Pearce Elliott
Does it matter when and where we pray?
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I remembered a poem on prayer that I heard from J. Vernon McGee. I looked it up and this is it: The Proper Way "The proper way for a man to pray,” Said...
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by Kathleen Lauretano
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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I can't resist replying although you posted your query over a year ago. I read Gen. 3:15 and Genesis 26:19-26. At first I did not see any connection but then...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
Aside from the comments already made, the question reminded me of C. S. Lewis' perspective about what a Christian should do in regard to God's command to...
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Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
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What does it mean that God is transcendent?
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Donna Williams
Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?
I would like to share this scripture, 2Timothy 2:4: "No soldier in active service entangled himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of the words (Aleph, Beth, Gimel etc) listed in Psalm 119?
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I think it interesting to notice that in each section of the Psalm, the words, commandment, precepts, law, judgement, promise, or way appears. Also that each...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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My Sister, I agree 100 percent with everything you have said except the first paragraph. We are created in the image and likeness of God. Since He is...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
Rejoice and be glad. Let your face not be abashed for you are surely saved! Do not allow the devil to sow the seeds of doubt in your mind for he is very...
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?
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Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?
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by Eddie Rape
Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
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Assurance of salvation is never about a feeling. It is always about God's Word. One cannot do enough good deeds to obtain righteousness nor can we do enough...
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
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Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?
All of the answers are wonderful. I would like to add that in Genesis 1:26,"Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;..." Who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about hating your brother but loving Jesus?
Although the verse cited in the question uses the word "God" (rather than "Jesus") in describing the object of the person's professed love, I would say that,...
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Alyson Neff
How did Noah and his family take care of all the animals on the ark?
I wondered this for quite some time too. Then two years ago I took a class trip with my my then 8th grade son. The Ark Encounter was on of the places we...
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Tommie B
How can I quit my addiction to smoking?
I smoked for 47 years. Didn't want to quit. AT ALL. I enjoyed it. One morning I went out to have a smoke and it tasted awful. It was as if God said, "You're...
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by Serge Gratton
Who is God?
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In my opinion, no one, can with certainty, confirm who and what God is. Just like no one can with 100% certainty, explain the bible aside God Himself....
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by Kevin Mcgill
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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The word apostasia or falling away means departure. This is speaking of the rapture or departure of the church. This is evident in vs 6 of the same chapter....
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What should we learn from the life of James, the brother of Jesus?
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by Pamela Davis
What is praying in the Spirit?
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Many years ago, after l had received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, l attended a Christian service at the end of which anyone who wished to receive the “...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?
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We are living under the day of grace. When we trust Jesus as our savior our sin debt, past, present, and future sins are all paid. First Corinthians 15:1-4....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the universe eternal?
Great question in the light of 2 Peter 3:4 and https://ebible.com/questions/21040-will-the-earth-abide-forever-or-will-it-be-destroyed-psalm-104-5! -- see...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
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James I didn't mean that God chooses whom He sent Jesus to die for. He died for "whosoever will." I meant He chose US we didn't, and don't choose Him to be...
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by Sandra Deleon
Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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Awesome! I am a believer and I think it's kind of funny the responses I see on this topic. It reminds me of the doctrine/legalism I grew up with in church....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
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He also wrote the book of Solomon. A great book for husbands and wives to read together.
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Donna Williams
How do I pray for a girl about to have an abortion?
I believe the most important thing is to share the word of God with her, if you have not done so. I believe that conviction comes by way of the Holy Spirit....