What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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AMEN and AMEN! James! Faith not works!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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AMEN Rick! It is all Grace. We receive Faith by hearing the Word. God's Grace gave us The Word. Believing we receive salvation.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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Jennifer, Do you know how when polls say what you want them to say you recite the poll results, and when they say what you don't want them to say you say the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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Planned Parenthood itself considers Margaret Sanger their founder. "Our founder, Margaret Sanger, was a woman of heroic accomplishments, and like all heroes,...
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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Jennifer, Margaret Sanger did not start Planned Parenthood. To say so is incorrect. She started the American Birth Control League which evolved into Planned...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What unfulfilled prophecies did Jesus make about the end times, the future resurrection, future rewards, and the Great White Throne judgment?
Luke 17:26-30 Luke 23:28-31; John 5 Matthew 19; Mark 10; Luke 18 Matthew 7; Matt. 12; Luke 11; Luke 12
Matthew 24:1 - 42
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why wait for the Amorites’ sin to increase? (Genesis 15:16)
The Amorites (as descendants of Noah's son Ham (Genesis 10:6-15) had been subject to God's curse ever since the time after the Flood, when Noah had cursed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why wait for the Amorites’ sin to increase? (Genesis 15:16)
12 As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and a thick and dreadful darkness came over him. 13 Then the Lord said to him, “Know for certain tha...
Genesis 15:12 - 16
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about abortion?
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So Bob, Are you preaching that getting pregnant and then, for whatever reason, abruptly ending the life of the baby being formed in the mother's womb, is a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are Biblical grounds for divorce?
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I believe in "0" grounds for divorce. My wife and I have been married for 34 happy years, too!
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the difference between humility and self-judgment?
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I wonder whether the following verse has any connection with the above subject: 1 Corinthians 11:31 King James Version (KJV) 31 For if we would judge...
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by James Visentine
How was the woman who wiped Jesus' feet with her hair and tears forgiven without asking for it?
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Each of us has different reasons in asking for forgiveness. Some people ask for forgiveness of their sins because they fear going to purgatory. Other people...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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And don't forget, "If you've ever NOT done something you tell others TO DO, then you're a hypocrite," then you're a hypocrite as well.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What will be the basis for separation of people of the nations into sheep and goats?
First, I would say that although Jesus speaks of the nations of the earth being gathered before Him, the separation of those people into the sheep and the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If I was the one who committed adultery should I divorce my spouse?
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Good advice except for the part, "If your spouse does not know I would not suggest telling them at this time." Be transparent.
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What does the Bible say about setting goals?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?
I speak from personal experience. My mom and dad were getting a divorce, and it was not finalized yet. But then my dad starting dating another woman whom I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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The keys to marital happiness are the same for everybody whether you know the Lord or not. They aren't different for "christians." Love, committment, honor,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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Andy, My heart goes out to you. When I heard this a while back all I could do was weep. I have lost one son, and three grandchildren, and that was hard, but...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
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Turning the other cheek does imply pacifism. You won't find anywhere in the bible where Jesus tells us we are to fight anybody for any reason. Before God...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?
In my view our attention is drawn away from the real issues that this story seeks to bring. This story is so pregnant with meaning but unfortunately we so...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?
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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, hath everlasting life. Faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone plus nothing. Not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is commanded of believers?
I would just like to add a few commands from the Epistle to the Hebrews: 1. Have confidence in God (Hebrews 10:35) 2. Come boldly to the throne of grace...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?
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Clarity at its best!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
To be “born of water” is to be born physically (“enter a 2nd time into his mother’s womb”) but to be born again means to be born of the Spirit. Just as there...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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I, too, would like to put a big Favorite star on Shirley's answer but I don't know how to do it. Can someone help me, please?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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So true what You state in your excellent answer! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?
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James, my brother...simply, one of your best answers! A vote up and a favorite star I give you! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
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I could not have answered any better, my Brother! A hearty Vote up and also a Favorite Star I give you! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
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Excellent, excellent....excellent!!! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you. -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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Shirley, my sister...Very Simply, Excellent answer!!! A vote up and...a Big 'Favorite Star'!!! -Andy--
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Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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James, a vote up and a favorite star I give you! And, Kudos on you and your wife's 'beautiful and faithful' marriage testimony! On October 12, 2019, my wife...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
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Shirley, a vote up and a favorite Star I give you! The last sentence of "they choose darkness over light and they think they can control their own destiny...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean in Isa 11:1-3 that "He will delight in the fear of the Lord?"
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Totally outstanding answer Jennifer! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Who are the elect of God?
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I totally, totally agree with Jennifer Rothnie. Man was given the Free Will choice to make their individual choice to either accept or reject to HIS calling....
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What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?
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A wonderful and 'Bible-Strong' answer!!! A vote up and a favorite star I give you! -ANDY-
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
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Douglass Bucher, I'll say it outright that Mr Houdmann is not right in his exegesis that Jesus gave nations and concerned families a pass when they decide...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
Salvation is a free gift from God that no man can earn. But, our rewards in heaven are based on what we do with what we have been given. Young married...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?
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After 60 years of marriage to my best friend, all of those things listed are important, but love over rides all of them. Commitments are easily broken, but...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
We are only condemned for one reason. We have not believed on the name of the Son of God. Romans 3:18 We have not trusted in Him alone as the only way of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?
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Wow! Great expository. You covered a lot. I read often on this site that we are not shining our light bright enough, that if we did as we were COMMANDED in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?
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Kevin, I'll be as blunt about who can and can't be saved as you were. You can't be saved and believe that you must be baptized to be saved. You either...
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Timothy Bowman
Is the movie Star of Bethlehem biblical?
The Star Of Bethlehem presentation is accurate in every way. A powerful topical summary, verse by verse, the Bible is its own best interpreter. Physical...
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Meshack Gachago
What was/is the importance of the gates of Jerusalem?
"Gates" is a picture of the leadership God has placed in his spiritual building the Church. Metaphor and allegorical pictures and symbolism mark all...