How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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I don't know what question you were answering, but what was asked is whether "christians" should rejoice when evil people die. You seem to be "opining" about...
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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We are not regenerated by the Holy Spirit until we believe. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the GOSPEL of your...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Continuing, Then "logic" raises its head and says, "Then why should anyone try to live right? It doesn't matter how a person lives if it's already decided...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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"Predestination" was specifically dictated to the writers of scripture, by God, to inform us of just how THANKFUL the children of God should be. The children...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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I had a birthday last weekend. I have celebrated decades of life. I can give advice to most anyone from 14 yrs military, 31 years teaching and countless...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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You're right, there is plenty of misinterpretation of the scriptures. To redefine predestination as "predestined foretold future events" is to regard...
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What are the ways that God reveals Himself, e.g. Psalm 19:1, but I'm sure there are other ways? I.e. what are the means by which God reveals Himself?
From my youth through my teenage years I was taught to look for God in the creation (Psalm 19:1; Acts 14:17) as I grew up spending every summer in northern...
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What are alms? What is almsgiving?
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What does the Bible say about a Christian taking vengeance?
First of all, I extend my sympathy with regard to your situation. I understand (as I would say Solomon also did) your desire for personal vengeance (as...
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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?
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How do we discern if the voice we heard is God's voice and not the devil?
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Matthew Miller
What does the Bible say about a Christian taking vengeance?
While reading proverbs chapter six the verses 27 through 35 shocked me! Does this mean a man is allowed to take vengeance on the man who had the adulterous a...
Proverbs 6:27 - 35
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by lynn Sander
What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?
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I agree, context is of utmost importance! However, Malachi 1:1 says: “An oracle: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.” Malachi contains an...
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by Danny Hickman
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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The delay in His coming is due to God showing His mercy. That Day is described as a day of terror. At the same time it's a day of promise. The depravity of...
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by Danny Hickman
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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The "signs" Mr Houdmann names, earthquakes, false teachings, wars, etc, have always been constant. I believe every generation have people who believe the...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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Evil people and Hell. 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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I've heard preachers and teachers accuse the improperly dressed man of "sneaking" into this party for years... That's not what's being told to us. HE WAS...
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Why did the the heavens open right after Jesus' baptism?
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
I would say that Jesus made this statement as a preventive against the development of pride on the part of the apostles. Such pride would hinder the degree...
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Is a prophet the same as a teacher?
Teachers have a gift of being able to explain things (Luke 24:27) in a way that opens them up for understanding (Luke 24:31-31). Those who sit under a...
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Jennifer I agree with you. I don't think Jesus was telling His disciples that the gospel had to be preached to every single person to ever draw breath after...
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What is Abraham's bosom?
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
Of course, Christians should celebrate their birthdays, even more than anyone else because it is the day that God determined that we should enter this world!...
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What are the ways that God reveals Himself, e.g. Psalm 19:1, but I'm sure there are other ways? I.e. what are the means by which God reveals Himself?
Some ways that occur to me: His inspired written word (the Bible) Direct discussion with individuals (as with Abraham and Moses)(Genesis 18 and Exodus 3)...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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There is "calling" and there is "presidation," which speaks of an eternal settlement. The parable of the wedding feast (Mt 22) addresses the two in an...
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Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
God, in his great wisdom understood from the beginning that Man would need a way to remember our creator, and to keep track of time. So he created a memorial...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Can a person believe they are chosen or predestined to be saved but never believe the gospel and be saved? Yes. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the...
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by Scott Lippert
What are the sacrifices of righteousness?
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Sacrifices in the O.T. were God's demand to atone for sin. People would do the duty of a required sacrifice, and I surmise that if God didn't honor it (like...
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What are the ways that God reveals Himself, e.g. Psalm 19:1, but I'm sure there are other ways? I.e. what are the means by which God reveals Himself?
I think theologians differentiate between general and special revelation.
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What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?
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What does the Bible say about watchfulness? Why be watchful?
The Bible says that we are to be watchful for dangers in 1 Peter 5:8. Compare Proverbs 4:23. Scripture delineates 4 dangers we must be aware of: 1. The...
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Ben Jones, allow me to respond to your latest comment. Assuming that the Greek word "nekros" as used in Col 2:13 (and in presumably in Ephesians 2:5) agrees...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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JD I think and hope that you're right. Jennifer, as usual, has a logical and well researched answer, but I think she oversimplifies what God is trying to...
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by Eddie Rape
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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There is only one person in God's entire creation who had a complete free will. His name was Adam. He took that free will and choose against God. (Is 53:6)...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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I guess you didn't see this in my post above Jennifer. This is a definition of the Greek word "nekros" (dead in English) which is the word used in the...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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I agree with Jennifer. It is difficult to reconcile the total depravity doctrine with Scripture without making some unqualified assumptions. Free will choice...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is a prophet the same as a teacher?
Although a prophet is commonly thought of as one who predicts future events, the word "prophet" derives from Greek, meaning literally "one who speaks for, or...
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by Ben Jones
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Perseverance of the Saints. John 10:28-29 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand." My Father, who...