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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Which hills are the psalmist referring to in Psalm 121:1?
BDB (where I looked for and found Psalm 121:1 referring to "HILL") has "Hill" or "Mountain" is probably built upon the Hebrew radical (usually 3 letters),...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
Religion is living by a set of rules whereby man can make himself acceptable to a God. Christianity is God sending His own son to be the propitiation for our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about watchfulness? Why be watchful?
What are the dangers if we are not watchful?
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Melissa Murphy
Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
I suppose the answer would lie in the reason you are burning incense in the first place? Are you burning white sage, a proven anti air born bacterial remedy....
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by Timmy Keil
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?
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In Jesus day on earth, Messiahs were like Santa Clauses- there was one on every corner! The Jews were an educated people and not unaware of the meaning of...
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Timmy Keil
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
All music belongs to God and I've no reservations about the authenticity of the Faith of Bart Millard. All music belongs to God, the Father of music, even...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Sovereignty means power/authority/domain, not meticulous control or meticulous providence or that the Sovereign must decree everything that occurs. In...
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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 Anthony Clinton. There's evidence from Scripture that God has granted every living soul an opportunity for redemption. John 3:16 is explicit....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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In Gods sovereignty He gave man a free will. First Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved and come unto the knowledge of the TRUTH. First Corinthians...
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Andy Mangus
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What does the Bible say about political correctness? Should a Christian be politically correct?
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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God is sovereign even when He gave us the gift of free will choice and He can change His mind when someone such as Eli or Saul forfeits their election and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should I do if I cannot decide who I should be dating?
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And why does "submission" head the lineup whenever the relationship between a man and a woman is deliberated? Is submission the most important measure of the...
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by Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Specifically, whom does or will God judge? If God is "the Judge of all the earth," then who will be the recipients of His judgment?
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Thanks for the comment, James. I sense that we are using the word "judgment" differently. That is certainly possible since there are numerous types of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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What does the Bible say about sadness?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can we rely on the power of God?
This is a great question. There are a few ways to interpret this question. "CAN we rely on God's power?" A simple "yes we can," can be proven on almost every...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Specifically, whom does or will God judge? If God is "the Judge of all the earth," then who will be the recipients of His judgment?
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We are restored to God the second we believe on His Son as the only way of salvation by grace. It is a free gift. Our sin debt has been paid in full, and we...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should I do if I cannot decide who I should be dating?
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This was a good reminder of what the bible describes as a man and a woman who is pleasing to God. "Who a person should date" has nothing to do with the...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
Either God is sovereign over all, or He is not sovereign at all. You can't have it both ways. You cannot surprise God because He knows exactly what you are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, (what Jesus did for us) through faith, (when we believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation by grace) and that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian play video games?
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Does God change His mind?
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Evan Doan
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
The difference between biblical Christianity and other religions/belief systems is very simple: the reconciliation of the concepts of perfect justice and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does a prostitute reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
The loaf of bread (or the price of that loaf) of which the proverb is speaking is the cost of hiring a prostitute for sex. The proverb is comparing that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would anyone offer a "bribe" to a man for his wife’s favors (Proverbs 6:32–35)?
The bribe of which the passage is speaking is not being offered to the woman's husband before the commission of adultery, but afterward. Solomon is advising...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would anyone offer a "bribe" to a man for his wife’s favors (Proverbs 6:32–35)?
NIV He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse a bribe, however great it is.
Proverbs 6:35
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does a prostitute reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
26 for the price of a prostitute is only a loaf of bread, but a married woman hunts down a precious life. (ESV) For the context, see Proverbs 6:20-...
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Cathy kelso
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
In my perception of this is, God has a reason for all. We as parents, even before we have children, subconsciously we know that it will be difficult to raise...
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Davida Rosenberg
What did Jesus mean by "strain out a gnat and swallow a camel?"
In my opinion, the characteristics of the Pharisees of the past has morphed into today's Democratic Party. These pseudo-democrats starting with former Pres....
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
We are born into sin, imperfect. But through Jesus Christ we are made perfect and seen as perfect in the eyes of the Father! As it states in Hebrews 10:14...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which church is the true church?
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, BELIEVETH in Him, should not perish, but have EVERLASTING...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the results of redemption given to us in Paul's writings?
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My favorite verses of redemption through His one blood sacrifice for all sin forever for the believer are in Romans 4:4-8 But to him that worketh is the...
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Michael Davenport
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
The problem is the opposite. There is no evidence for an old earth. The assumptions built into the various "scientific calculations" fall apart when actually...
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Ken Egan
Specifically, whom does or will God judge? If God is "the Judge of all the earth," then who will be the recipients of His judgment?
Let the Word of God guide us in our understanding. 2 For 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
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James is not to us Gentile believers. There are things in there for us, but not to us. James 1:1 To the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad. It is true...
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Jay Saunders
What is meant by the power of the Lord? (Luke 5:17)
The power of the Lord is written about in examples of many healings but if you have ever felt the power of the Lord, you will never forget it. I have...
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Tony Flores
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Who were the authors of the books of the Bible?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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Impressive.
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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I was already familiar with the passage that I cited. It came to my mind or recollection as I was writing my answer.
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Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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Interesting parallel with Luke 5:4-5. Did you think of this yourself, Tim, or use a commentary?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What happens at the final judgment?
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James, My "Brother-IN-CHRIST...You have definitely stated GOD'S ETERNAL TRUTH as written in The New Testament so "Spot-On" correctly and eternally explains...
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What are the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Who is authorized to oversee the Lord's Supper?
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I agree with Michael. My view is the pastorate and the elders should be responsible for serving the Lord's Table in the same way that they proclaim Christ to...
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by Linda Kowatsch
Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
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I see what you mean, so am I to understand that goes for Satan, or can he send evil spirits to curse us?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
I would say that humans are expected to employ reason and judgment (which are, after all, abilities originally given to them by God) in making decisions....
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why are the cloven-footed animals are considered clean?
God’s laws always serve a purpose - in the case of the dietary laws, the purpose is His children's well-being (Deut 5:29). The "clean" animals mentioned in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
5 Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding. 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success....
Proverbs 3:5 - 6
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
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As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
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by Billy P Eldred
If the fear of man is on all beasts, why do some animals not fear humans? Proverbs 30:30
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Good answer Jennifer as always. I would add that just because any animal or person for that matter does not act afraid does not mean that they are not....