What is the spiritual formation movement?
At our church, we had an influx of Christians who left another church because they were practicing such things as "soaking prayer", sitting in dark rooms,...
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Tim Maas
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Does following God guarantee a comfortable life? (Proverbs 1:33)
I would say, first, that, although Solomon's words in the book of Proverbs were divinely inspired, the speaker of the words quoted in the question was not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God command Moses to have a turban and golden plate put on Aaron?
These items (which God had originally commanded in Exodus 28 to be made for Moses' brother Aaron, who was to be the first individual in the hereditary line...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does, "their angels in heaven" mean in Matt 18:10?
There are references even in the Old Testament, in verses such as Psalm 34:7 and Psalm 91:11 (a verse that Satan even quoted to Jesus in tempting Him to cast...
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Ken Brown
What does, "their angels in heaven" mean in Matt 18:10?
Matthew 18:10
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
Idolatry is believing in anything else but Jesus work on the cross can save us. It is Jesus plus something else. What ever that else is can not save us....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the cross?
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Eternal life is a free gift from God by faith alone plus nothing. John 6:47. Man can do nothing to save himself. In effect, those who have trusted Jesus as...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
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God does chose some, like Saul the Pharisee to become Paul the Apostle to the gentiles. But, Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, First John 2:2, and...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean, "And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death." (Revelation 20:14 KJV)
To better understand Revelation 20:14, a little context might be useful. The saved who died in Christ will be raised in the first resurrection, during Jesus'...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does following God guarantee a comfortable life? (Proverbs 1:33)
Proverbs 1:33 33but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." New International Version , Copyright 2011-2019 Biblica
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some bases for trusting in God?
Bases for trust in God We can trust His power and strength (2Timothy 1:12. Compare Psalm 9:9f). We can trust in His lovingkindness (His unbreakable or...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
One modern form of particularly abominable idolatry can be found in dictatorships, especially in Third World countries. This form involves idolizing a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some bases for trusting in God?
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Magnificent and well-thought through.
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Laura Yasko
How do I pray for a girl about to have an abortion?
Ephesians 6:18
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should pastors make millions and live in houses worth millions of dollars?
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So by this "logic" a pastor should be destitute. A preacher who writes one best seller after another should give the proceeds to widows and orphans? He or...
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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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I don't see anywhere in the bible where God tells us to not work "80 hr weeks." New York City wasn't built in a day. Most business owners never "clock out."...
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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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It's just as hard for a poor person as it is for a wealthy person to get born again. It's just as easy for a wealthy person to get born again as it is for a...
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Why should we bless our enemies as instructed in 1 Peter 3:9?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some bases for trusting in God?
Trust in anything is based on either the authority of it, or its record of reliability. God is worthy of our trust for both of those reasons. First, He is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
One interpretation that I have seen regarding the significance of the three specific temptations that were recorded as being presented to Jesus is that each...
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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some bases for trusting in God?
Proverbs 3:5
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does John 3:16 mean?
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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. If we have everlasting life today, we will still have everlasting...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?
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Michael, great article! It was interesting to me that you said, "Experiments have shown that both ways do work and either way could have been used in the...
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by Tim Ranck
How does the Cambrian Explosion fit within the framework of young-earth creationism?
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Sea level would have been lower and land bridges would connect all land masses for a few hundred years. There is both science and bible to back this up. In...
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How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
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What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
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Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. James is for us, but not to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did the resurrected Jesus ask Mary to tell his disciples that He would meet them in Galilee, when He first saw them in Judea?
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I'm not sure I understand the reason for this question. Is it to call into question the veracity of the bible, or is this being asked to cast doubt on Jesus...
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by Gary Pattillo
How does the Cambrian Explosion fit within the framework of young-earth creationism?
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Just a couple of logic points: Fossils record the deaths of animals/plants, not the births or creations, so the Day 5 situation mentioned wouldn't hold....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What determines a person’s eternal destination?
Only a fool drifts with the wind and tide. A wise man marks out his course, sets his sails, and guides the rudder until he reaches his destination. Sin has...
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How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
"Philippians 2:13" You are able to do these things, since God himself causes you to desire to do what he wants you to do, and he also enables you to do what...
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by Donna Williams
Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?
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What determines a person’s eternal destination?
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Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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What does it mean to walk with God?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is pork not good to eat for Christians?
The Bible clearly states that pigs are unclean animals that should not be consumed (Deut 14:8; Lev 11:7; Isaiah 66:17). I could not find one single Scripture...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why Is the Garden of Gethsemane Important?
To me, the importance of the Garden of Gethsemane (and, specifically, of the Bible's account of Jesus' experience there immediately prior to His arrest,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why Is the Garden of Gethsemane Important?
Mark 14:32
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What is the difference between praise and worship?
Praise is a state of thankfulness and is a much more conscious mind and flesh-driven act and more public, whereas worship is more intimate and more...
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What determines a person’s eternal destination?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What determines a person’s eternal destination?
If a person's desired eternal destination is the attainment of everlasting life in God's presence, reaching that destination is determined by what the person...
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What is Trinity Sunday?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?
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I'll need to write a full answer for this eventually, but the idea that abortion is ever needed - even in extreme medical cases - is mostly myth. The cases...
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Jay Saunders
Who am I supposed to choose when put in a situation between my own child or my husband, who is not my son's biological father?
"Ruled by emotion" is always a concern especially concerning our children. But when it becomes to a in road to division between a husband and a wife, it can...