What is the doctrine of substitution?
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What happens when we believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from works? Romans 4:5-8 But to him that worketh not, but BELEIVE on Him who...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "a table" that the Lord prepares a symbol of something else in Psalm 23:5? If so, what?
Psalm 23:5 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” May I propose an alternate...
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What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?
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by Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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It has not appeared in the discussions here but I saw on email that you also quoted a Bible-recorded incident of a demon's activities or pronouncement...
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Why did Elijah have to repair the altar at Mount Carmel?
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by Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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Oh thank you so much Aurel. That's excellent. It gives me a clear picture of 1 Samuel Chapter 28. : )
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
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Mr. EWEDEMI, In response to Jennifer's comment, you gave many examples of how the Lord Jesus (who was God-John 1:1), became flesh (John 1:14) , made himself...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
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Would the miracle have been more exciting if Jesus had used the discarded "wine jugs"? I don't see the reason it matters what He used to turn water to wine....
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Is the Holy Spirit a person?
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Mr. EWEDEMI you wrote: "Does the Holy Spirit have a personal name?" "I too have never heard of a personal name for the Holy Spirit. The Bible has apparently...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do I know that Christianity is the true religion?
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I need to finish; Society accepts many things that are written in "the record." People don't question whether Christopher Columbus lit out from Spain in...
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by Jim Stapleton
Is street preaching an effective evangelism method?
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This only my opinion. It doesn't matter much where the proclamation of the saving grace of Jesus Christ is spoken if it brings only one soul to the belief...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do I know that Christianity is the true religion?
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Michael Dunne, Christianity is a religion. Jesus didn't endorse Christianity, He is the foundation and builder, as well as the head of the Church, His body....
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Were the 9 lepers who did not return to give thanks to God no longer healed? Luke 17:19
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is Elijah in the Bible?
As indicated in the verse cited in the question, Elijah was a man from Tishbe (sometimes spelled Thisbe), which was located in the region of Gilead, east of...
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by Gene Coleman
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
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Chris Helier, although I believe it is unlikely, isn’t it just possible that Joseph was widowed and may have had Jesus’s step-sibling before he married Mary...
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Myrna Stovel
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by Ann Gehin
When did the separation of humanity into Jews and Gentiles occur?
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I know this answer doesn't have the deep debate of previous answers, but it makes sense to me! Thank you .
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do Christians know that the Word of God has power?
These scriptures might offer some help, but only if they are believed. 1) For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are...
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by Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
What is the meaning of this verse: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment..."?
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This verse clearly tells anyone with eyes to see and ears to hear that there is no re-incarnation as is touted so frequently. God tells us through scripture...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is agnosticism?
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Jennifer, I disagree with your analogy of a cancer diagnosis and treatment hesitation. Agnostics recognize and accept facts of reality, as do Christians and...
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Why are Christians always arguing?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?
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The white horse in Revelation 6:2 is Satan. The antichrist. Chapter 6 is the beginning of the tribulation period.
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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The demon at Endor did not speak the truth. It said that Saul would be given into the hands of the Philistines, which I interpret as meaning that Saul would...
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Aurel Gheorghe
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
'Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice....
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
In addition to Tim’s excellent response, I would add three important facts to note in the Witch of Endor story: 1. God exposes all spiritualism as the work...
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Is the Bible a fairy tale?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Must we give up everything we own for the "kingdom"? (Matthew 13:44–46)
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The pearl of great price is the church, the body of believers that Jesus bought and paid for with His own blood sacrifice to save and give eternal life as a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of this verse: "And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment..."?
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Amen. John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believe on Him that sent me, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE, and shall not COME INTO...
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by Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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Thanks Tim. So it was not something from God. God did not endorse deception. That clarifies my confusion. Notwithstanding, something else popped up in my...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Bruce, man is not just matter and energy – instead Genesis 2:7 says Adam became a living soul “after” God had breathed into the body he had prepared for him....
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Melissa Nock
Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?
Because we are human. It reminds us that we have to totally depend on the Lord for our salvation. Jesus makes it very clear about calling someone a fool. He...
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John Kelvin
What does this verse mean: "There is one who scatters, yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right, but it leads to poverty"?
This verse from Proverbs was written so the agrarian people of the time could relate. Just as a farmer who scatters seed generously yields a great crop of...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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One must use caution in this matter. I know of a man, after turning to Christ, confessed of his adultery to his christian wife and spent he next 15 years...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
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Jesus came to establish a new covenant, based on 2 important facts. He lived the perfect life that we could never live. He died to pay the penalty for the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who can give a person the mantle of a prophet?
In my opinion, although the Old Testament recounts instances where the mantle was a literal, physical garment worn by a prophet that could be passed on as a...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
Purely from a physical standpoint, and especially since the spiritual aspect has already been covered, the recently emptied wine casks would have had a...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
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Thanks for your wise answer to my question. Physical death as horrid as it is, is incomparable to spiritual death with its eternal consequences. We live and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can we enter into God's rest?
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Those who have believed His gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4, have eternal life because our sin debt is paid in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John...
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Anand Mishra
, trying to be humane
Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?
As it is clearly stated, this is because we are human beings. We are guided by the senses, ego, selfish motives, desires, lust, greed, anger and jealousy. It...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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Karol Wiser, you wrote: Dan, you are right on. I was a JW for 22 years. That is how it is done. March 10 2016 • Would you mind sharing your testimony?
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by Gene Coleman
What is the JEDP Theory?
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Is it not possible that Moses used different scribes to record various books of the Bible which would obviously help naturally explain some of differences or...
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Tom Huntford
What is Old Earth Creationism?
Old Earth Creationism is the view that the days of Genesis are long periods of time, rather than literal days. Before I came to Christ, I was an...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, (once we have believed John 3:16-18) He abideth faithful, he can not deny himself. Ephesians 1:13-14. John 3:18...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is sound doctrine so important?
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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves, and the TRUTH is not in us. Romans 5:20-21 Legalizers always leave out those verses. Where...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is "a table" that the Lord prepares a symbol of something else in Psalm 23:5? If so, what?
The Hebrew word in the verse (anglicized as "shulchan") occurs 79 times in Scripture, and most commonly refers to a literal table (that is, an article of...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?
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Jay earlier I said: The more we fill our minds with meditation on the revelation our God has given to us and strive to keep what He has revealed for us to...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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GARY you said to Aurel, Paul is consistent with the teaching of the Old Testament in that when the body dies, the soul departs/emigrates from the body...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "a table" that the Lord prepares a symbol of something else in Psalm 23:5? If so, what?
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Psalms 23:5