What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)
In the parable of the sower Jesus used the word of God as the seed that was sown. The first one heard the word but the devil snatched away the seed before he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?
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Yes, thanks, James for sharing. You did the right thing; I did what you did, too, after having 2 children, and then my wife wanted no more. The reason I had...
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Robert Ross
What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)
1 Peter 1: 22-24 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)
The Word of God is the imperishable seed that gives birth to those who repent and obey the Gospel. The perishable seed is human sperm that can only give...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
How can I be a good Christian?
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The best way is to first make sure that you have obeyed the Gospel and have become an actual Christian, the way the Bible teaches. What must I do to be...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What sin came into the world through one man?
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Disobedience (Genesis 3:6)
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by Christopher Kuah
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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I see it as salvation by faith alone. Baptism is a declaration of our faith after salvation. Works are expected after salvation but not before. All part of a...
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What sin came into the world through one man?
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What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?
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What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?
Yes, to 6 children at least, 4 boys and at least 2 girls, so Jesus had 6 or more siblings, depending on how many sisters He had. Mary, His mother, then, had...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?
This word, salvation, is used for the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians (Ex. 14:13), and of deliverance generally from evil or danger. In the...
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What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does John 3:16 mean?
For God (the greatest Giver) It is God “who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” – 1 Timothy 2:4 so loved (the...
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What should we learn from the tribe of Ephraim?
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What does the Bible say about demons?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the benefits of seeking God?
According to various verses: If you seek Him, He will be found by you. (1 Chronicles 28:9) Those who seek the LORD will lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10)...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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HALLALUJAH, Michael, thank you for your very informative answer!
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If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?
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In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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Allen Dicker
Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?
One of my complaints about ccr is that many of the songs have a generic sound.In addition, many spirit-filled artists, such as Keith Green are not even...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
In my considered opinion, based on my study of the scriptures, “The Lord’s day” is a definite period of time during which the Lord Jesus Christ brings...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What does it mean that 'the Lord said to my Lord'?
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Thank you so much MR Houdmann for your explanation. I fully support your answer, because I consider it very scriptural and according to the scriptures. I...
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Andrew Reed
When is suffering the will of God?
Suffering can be used to build you up. Look at Romans 5:3-4. Suffering produces perseverance, which in turn builds you up in other key areas. Suffering is...
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Andrew Reed
Is Isaiah 53 'The Suffering Servant' a prophecy about Jesus?
Yes. Isaiah 53 is one of the most well-known prophecies about Jesus. One of the biggest prices of evidence is in verse 11. It says He bore our iniquities and...
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norman Phillips
When is suffering the will of God?
Is suffering really part of God’s will for our lives?
1 Peter 4:19
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What is the glory of God?
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What does it mean that 'the Lord said to my Lord'?
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How to convert a Muslim to Christianity?
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Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "filthy language"?
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Interesting, Tim; the reason I ask is that I can tell that you sure do an excellent job of research on all the questions which I have seen you answer!
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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?
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What does the Bible say about dance in worship?
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Who are the three men that appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18?
I feel like all three were angels, and God simply took the form of an angel, or they could have possibly been three normal men, just filled with the Holy...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the place of a skull mean?
One other possible interpretation of the origin of the name that I have seen is that it was where the head (skull) of Goliath was buried after David brought...
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Andrew Reed
What is the difference between a true disciple's righteousness and the type of righteousness Jesus ascribes to the Pharisees and the teachers of the law in Matthew 5:20?
The Pharisees, as Jesus says, wash the outside of the cup, but the inside is filthy. When Jesus says that unless our righteousness surpasses that of the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why did the Lord and savior of Christians Jesus Christ, Lord of the "Sabbath,", get together with his Apostles in honor to His Father on Saturday the 7th day, Known as the "Sabbath"?
From John 1:1-3 we learn that God the Son, our Lord Jesus (the Word) made everything – “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made...
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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Nathan, yes, Paul was baptized as you say in Acts 9:18 above, but Acts 9 reveals Paul's conversion took place 3 days before he was baptized. This presents a...
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Gbemisola Femi Ayeni
How can I cultivate thankfulness when I don't feel very thankful?
Gbemisola Femi-Ayeni The Bible expressly commands us to give thanks to God in everything -1 Thessalonians 5:18. This means we are to give thanks to God...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
How can I control sinful impulses?
The is question is very important, especially for me who has struggled with impulses, sometimes even in inappropriate places. I have devised an effective way...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?
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Mr Houdmann's answer creates more questions and doesn't give a credible answer to the question that was asked. He says that one reasonable answer to why God...
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by Robert Martin
How do you know if someone might be demon possessed but doesn't show any signs?
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I have been told to read Psalms to a loved one possessed. What else can you do?
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What kind of wind could blow a sea dry? Exodus 14:21
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of wind could blow a sea dry? Exodus 14:21
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Good follow-up comment, Jennifer. It's always nice to hear what you believe personally.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Delilah?
As indicated in the verse cited in the question, Delilah (whose name (according to various sources) means "languishing", "lovelorn", "delicate" or...