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 Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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....
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Al Mark
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
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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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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?