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
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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...
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N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Does the Bible support the need to have a marriage officially solemnized or officiated?
As Jesus and the Pharisees discussed (Matthew 5:31 and Matthew 19:7), Moses said to give a woman a "WRITING" OF DIVORCE when a divorce was going to take...
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What does the Bible say about arrogance?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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Yes, everyone will eventually confess that Jesus is Lord, but the unsaved will not do so until there is no alternative or choice involved (that is, when...
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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, great answer, especially, your reference to the Fall of man. I changed my references now from Romans 8:19 to Genesis 1:1-2 and Jeremiah 10:10-11.
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by Johann Myburgh
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
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Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
From Exodus 32:14 it appears that God sometimes, upon request, change His mind. Twice more, Moses pleaded with God on Israel's behalf (Num 14:1-16; 16:1-50)...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Bro Ezekiel, I tend to agree with Aurel. If the broken horn refers to Germany it would mean Germany would have to assert herself, "appear out if nowhere." I...
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by don SAGE
Can restoration occur after a pastor has been caught in a scandal?
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I see yours as the most meaningful answer possible. However, we must forgive and forgive, etc. etc..
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by don SAGE
Did Constantine decide what books belonged in the Bible?
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Always wondered how Constantine could have ever had anything to do with the formation of the New Testament. Thanks Michael.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the keys to Christian communication?
The art of Christian communication covers many aspects of the relationship between born-again believers and our relationships with the world at large. There...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
As indicated in the verse cited in the question, we are justified (reconciled to God, or declared righteous by Him) by faith -- not faith in ourselves, or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is creation, and what does it mean?
The anglicized version of the Greek word translated as "creation" in the verse cited in the question is "ktisis". From the New Testament verses in which this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
Romans 5:1
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is creation, and what does it mean?
How is creation defined, and what does it mean? See also Colossians 1:16-17; Jeremiah 10:11-12
Genesis 1:1 - 2
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about shunning?
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I never knew what shunning was until I watched the DVD: Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, DVD Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, DVD
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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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Exactly James, 1 Timothy 1:15-17. AMEN.
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by Megan Muthiani
Why did Jacob tell his sons, that avenged the rape of their sister while Jacob did nothing, "You make me stink?"
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I totally agree with this, I felt it in all my heart instantly. I totally resonated with this.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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"Doing can't save us, but we can't be saved without good works," is what you state Mr Whitley. Do you recognize the impossibility of both statements being...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
I would say that the fasting being referred to in the verse cited in the question was not viewed as a required part of the regular religious practices of the...
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David Dietz
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
According to Paul, we have direct access through the Holy Spirit. Is this not what he is to do for us?
Acts 13:2
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Krista, Many people ask 'If we don't have to get baptized, then why did Jesus get baptized?' They answer themselves without even knowing it. We don't have to...
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GodsChild Forever
, Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
No, not at all. Mormons have nothing to do with Christianity. They are one of the cults who call themselves Christians, but do not believe in the very basic...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Terry, The (b) part of your first sentence is correct, not because I agree, but because it's biblical. "No action is essential" for salvation. Then this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about friends?
‘A friend loveth at all times’ (Prov. 17:17): When I was in Bible college, one of our choices (in an Old Testament class which covered the Book of Proverbs)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Simeon?
To my knowledge, there are a total of four men named Simeon mentioned in the Bible (two in the Old Testament in the books of Genesis and Ezra, and two in the...
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What is bloodguilt?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
The Israelites were required by the Law that God gave to them through Moses to give a tithe (that is, one-tenth) of their income to God -- not just with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the law of liberty?
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Yes Faith, I think the Apostles phrased it the "law of liberty" to contrast the gospel, the grace of God, with the law of sin and death, the law that Jesus...
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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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Some thoughtful comments here, and its an important issue. Truth: We are saved by FAITH, through GRACE (Eph) No action of any kind is essential. BUT at the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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An example is the thief on the cross. He just believed Jesus was the savior and was saved in the instant he believed. And most of us are not chosen by God...
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cindy simons
What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
Leviticus 27:31
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?
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Wow! The Bible is so amazing!! It is the Book of books! There is always something new to learn. Always a new thing to see. It is totally inexhaustible! To...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What happens at the final judgment?
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Many unbelievers believe they are saved by works. But no one can be saved by works, only by grace. Romans 11:6 Eternal life is a free gift from God by just...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the importance of edification?
The translation of the verse cited in the question uses the word "upbuilding" instead of "edification", although the two words are related in meaning, as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
I agree with Shirley about the Hittites when she said, "This bible makes more than 40 references to the Hittite Empire. In 1906, Hugo Winckler found 10,000...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?
Revelation 7:2-8 says God will elect and seal 144,000 Jewish evangelists who will take the kingdom message to the ends of the earth (cf. The "harvest" in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the basis of our salvation, the salvation of believers?
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Good illustrations, Jennifer!