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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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by Kenneth Heck
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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Everything found in the bible is included because it has great spiritual importance, both for when it occurred, and also for the long-term future. Noah was a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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"The Canaanites were almost completely wiped out.... fulfilling Noah's curse to a large degree." Noah never said Canaan would be "wiped out," according to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God use unusual circumstances to convert Paul but never such a miracle in modern times?
I would say, first, that only God in His omniscience would definitively know whether there have been other such events that have occurred anywhere in the...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean to be free from sin?
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James, simply one of your best answers!!! -ANDY-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do these verses seem to indicate that men hold more value in the eyes of God than women?
I agree that multiple passages in the Bible express the type of attitude indicated by the verses cited in the question. However, I interpret these passages...
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by MARK GAMBER
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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The question was not meant to challenge God's word. It was asked of me by a serious Bible student and I had no answer. I appreciate your defense of the...
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Anonymous
Why do these verses seem to indicate that men hold more value in the eyes of God than women?
In both of these verses women were offered up like cattle in place of the man. Judges 19.2 Genesis 19:8
Genesis 19:8
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be free from sin?
We are only free from the penalty of sin, not our sin nature. Sin has no more power over us to send us to hell. Christ died for our sins. He paid the penalty...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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Mr Heck, I count myself as African American, not African. African Americans originated with the mixture of Africans with surrounding tribes of other ethnic...
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Tom Huntford
What does the Bible say about hair length? Do men have to have short hair, and do women have to have long hair?
The answer is very simple. God wants men to wear their hair short, and women to wear their hair long. This is shown us in 1st Corinthians 11.: Doth not even...
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Russell Leggore
Why did God use unusual circumstances to convert Paul but never such a miracle in modern times?
Paul did not repent of his persecution/deaths of early believers. Scripture plainly says to repent of our sin before proceeding into salvation through Christ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Elijah have to repair the altar at Mount Carmel?
First, see the big picture outline and then the explanation: The Triumph of Faith Elijah on Mount Carmel. Carmel—the fruitful place: certainly fruitful for...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" in Psalm 122:6?
Because I believe that God commands praying for Jerusalem's peace, I do so every day. I pray that the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) would come quickly...
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almeda nelson
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What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?
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by Kenneth Heck
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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Only Canaan was proclaimed to become a "servant of servants" (Gen 9:25) by Noah. The Canaanites (and their Hamitic religions) were almost completely wiped...
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How can I stop being nervous about praying publicly?
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What is the Shepherd of Hermas and should it be in the Bible?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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I know nothing about "Hamitic" religions. My point is that even though Noah didn't bless Ham (you now add that he didn't bless Japheth also), God blessed...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
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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James, The works in Ephesians and Romans that Paul is discussing the jews coming in and telling them they had to be circumcised under the law of Moses,...
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by Marshall Hiepler
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Aurel, Perhaps we should simply agree to disagree. With each subsequent comment, the matter seems to gain complexity. Christianity is anything but complex....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Elijah have to repair the altar at Mount Carmel?
Elijah was commissioned by God as a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel beginning in 1 Kings 17. At the time that he was commissioned, Israel had had a...
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Jennifer Rothnie
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What is fatalism? What is determinism?
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bill naegeli
Why did Elijah have to repair the altar at Mount Carmel?
1 Kings 18:30
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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We only need to do one thing for salvation. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me hath everlasting life. Romans 11:6 All grace,...
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by Lynn Holzinger
What is theophostic counseling, and is it biblical?
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I met with two ladies once a week for six months and they led me through theophostic praying, inviting God into our time. For me, it was difficult, and it...
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by Kenneth Heck
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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All the sons of Noah were originally blessed by God (Gen 9:1). The blessing of Noah referred only to Shem (Gen 9:26), not Ham or Japheth. Egypt since Psalm...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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(Part 2 of 2) And instead of grain; he presented beer that had been made from grain. In each case, the delayed tithe meal consisted of things chosen to...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Jennifer, the Hebrew “shekar” – translated “strong drink” cannot be distilled liquor (as some believe) as distilling alcohol was unknown during the OT - it...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" in Psalm 122:6?
Earlier in the psalm in which the verse cited in the question is found, David spoke of Jerusalem in Psalm 122:3-4 as a unifying force for the twelve tribes...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Marshall - thank you for your comment. I agree - we should not get sidetracked by doubtful disputations - however, the use of alcohol is not doubtful at all....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?
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Mr Heck, There are many cases of a son not receiving any heritage, teaching, raising, or anything that can be considered "a blessing," from a biological...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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God tells the people planning to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles but live too far away to bring their stuff to sell their goods, get money, then buy what...
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by Marshall Hiepler
Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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Great care must be exercised, when using phrases such as "before assuming too much" ; lest one could become ensnared by one's own statement. When we consult...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view homeopathic medicine?
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True homeopathic remedies do not have any spiritual connotations. It is the practitioner who involves some sort of spiritual properties. I will agree that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What's the Bible say about exercise?
I read one comment online, "Only one time is physical exercise mentioned in the Bible and it is in I Timothy 4:8” – which reads: “For physical training is of...
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Donna Williams
What does the Bible say about hating your brother but loving Jesus?
I would like to say that the Scripture that has been referenced needs no interpretation. To me it is very clear, that if we confess to love God, we must love...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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I'm assuming EL Mohel Castorena is referencing the common Jewish and Christian thought that all humans are sons of God via creation (e.g. Lk 3:28.) But just...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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Fact: We are not all God's children. John 8:44 "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" in Psalm 122:6?
What Does Psalms 122:6 Mean? "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem."? Psalm 122:6 (NAS) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.
Psalms 122:6
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some Old Testament places as types?
I agree with Tim Maas with all his listings including Babylon as a type: Babylon, a type of enmity to Jesus Christ. I would also add the reference,...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
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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James, go see what the Ephesians did to be saved in Acts 19, Acts 19 King James Version (KJV) 19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth,...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?
What must I do to be saved? Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone they must do to be saved, Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What are some Old Testament places as types?
The Bible provides examples of “type” and “antitype.” Type is symbol representing an antitype, or fulfillment of the symbol. The antitype is always greater...
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Gangavarapu Deva Raju
Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
Genesis 1: 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In the Bible what are some symbols of divine judgment?
Symbols can be objects, actions or creatures that have a deeper significance and are so understood by those who see them or use them. Symbolic objects...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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The Bible does not say “We are all Gods children” but it does say that believers (those who have been born again) are, through adoption, the children of God....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?
God listens to the sinners who confess that they are sinners and accept His pardon. (Rom. 10:13) Did not Christ give that promise in John 6:37? I am a...
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