Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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JD there was a good reason described in the Bible as to why Abraham was chosen even though he was an idol maker and sinfully depraved. God saw something in...
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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by Larry Burks
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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Lev 15:16-17 - regarding this scripture, how do we know it is specifically speaking of masterbation? it never clarifies. could it be that the man did not...
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Peter Leon
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
The Word of God is Jesus and is energy. John 1 spells it out clearly when God spoke all things into existence. That which points to Jesus is NOT sin. By...
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by ● Arqeph
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
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I would like to mention that, even though I agree, it is easier to disseminate information much more rapidly when using proper media, I also noticed that...
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by David Furman
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
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Without getting into a deep theological reasoning, ask yourself, if it is in anyway essential to use a hard copy printed Bible in preference to other forms,...
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Michael Olson
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
I would like say I agree with Tim and Aurel they both make good points here. I would like to add to this (as a electronic Bible user) I find that when I need...
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Chee Seng Kit
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
Yes. God is sovereign. He reigns supreme and He does in accordance as He please (2 Chronicles 20:6 - And said O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
If using technology to study or preach the Bible was sinful, then all the radio and TV programs employed by various preachers of different denominations to...
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by Santanu Ghose
What became of Pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses?
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This is so interesting. The pivotal person in Moses' survival and the subsequent development of the entire Biblical narrative was thus honoured by God. She...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation"?
God is holy (without sin). When God originally created humans, they also were without sin, and could thus have fellowship with Him. When humans fell into...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Did the Lord's curse on Cain go to his children?
To add to Tim’s answer above, it doesn’t appear so: The Hebrew “And now, you [are] cursed from the earth (min-haadamah)” would indicate a loss of blessings...
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by Charles Crabtree
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
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Rotimi,I think that the 10 men could be representing the 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom scattered throughout all the nations of the earth grabbing hold of...
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Noli Posecion
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Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
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Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the types and illustrations of the Holy Spirit?
I would say that the following metaphors or symbols are used in Scripture with respect to the Holy Spirit and His roles: 1. An earnest, deposit, or "down...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?
I see the Holy Spirit's ministries as twelvefold: 1. Creation (Genesis 1:2) 2. Revelation and inspiration of Scripture (2 Samuel 23:2-3; John 14:26; John...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did the Lord's curse on Cain go to his children?
In my opinion, the curse placed on Cain applied only to him (since it was specifically aimed at what the Bible indicates was Cain's individual profession, as...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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A well thought out work; however, I agree with Ezekiel. When I finished reading it I was still wanting to find your position on the question of whether or...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why was there so little concern for the 99 sheep left "in the open country"? (Luke 15:3–7)
One thing to note, since it is a parable, is that all of the details of the story are controlled by Jesus and, since the story is made up to illustrate a...
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Charles Crabtree
Did the Lord's curse on Cain go to his children?
Why give the ancestry of Cain especially the women and the skills of the men?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where were Gibeah, Ramah, and Beth Aven (Hosea 5:8)?
These cities lay on a straight line due north of Jerusalem; GIBEAH was the most famous, King Saul’s birthplace and capital, a few miles north of Jerusalem....
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jacques morreale
Is the NIV Bible authentic and reliable?
I do not believe that our God the Lord of all creation would allow the Bible to become an abomination. We must trust in the Lord God that he guides the...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should ministers talk about politics or endorse a specific political party or view from the pulpit?
In my humble opinion while in agreement with brother Tim Maas' basic thoughts on this important matter, I then consider the realty of this world and truth be...
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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
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JESTEEN Y ALEN KUMAR
, Sunday School Teacher at Baptist Church
Why did Saul take the strong men for himself?
King Saul strongly believed in human strength & power to win the battle instead of depending completely on LORD God of Israel. In the Law it is clearly...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What became of Pharaoh's daughter who rescued Moses?
To my knowledge, there are no later mentions of Pharaoh's daughter in the book of Exodus itself subsequent to the account of her finding and adopting Moses...
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by Donna Williams
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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I understand both perspectives. I believe what Matthew was sharing was that Adam and Eve became slaves to sin as a result of their disobedience. Paul wrote...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
When should a spouse intervene in an inappropriate opposite sex friendship?
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Dear Brother Torres, something you may not have considered is reaching out to this Brother in Christ and developing a Christian relationship with them. I...
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by Emo Tenorio
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What is the significance of the woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment when Jesus felt the power run out of him to heal her?
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Jack: By golly I've got it now and it must have been a BC (before coffee) moment on my part, simple typos. And yes your correct it was another typo on...
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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What does it mean to fear the Lord in Psalms 147:11?
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by Tom Coupland
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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Michael, it is a wide spread acceptance, as you have stated, baptism is a works. But i wonder, since one cannot Baptise themselves, and it is something done...
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by J. Mateo Benedetti
What is the theological concept of prevenient grace/preceding grace? Does it have support in the Bible?
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Thanks for your explanation using the mercy of God, leaving that out of the equation creates a vacuum that can't be filled by more explanations of grace. I...
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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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"Thirdly, if our salvation is dependant upon our choice to believe in Jesus Christ or not, then salvation completely depends on our ability, and our works ,...
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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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God does not "dictate everything that comes to pass." "Because they have forsaken Me and...have burned sacrifices in it to other gods...and because they have...
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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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Adam and Eve did not "lose free will." Rather, they gained the knowledge of Good and Evil, and with that knowledge came temptation. It's like Paul explains:...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it wrong to want to die?
Samson, who was definitely a flawed man, but who was still included in the list of the heroes of faith mentioned in the epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews...
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Where were Gibeah, Ramah, and Beth Aven (Hosea 5:8)?
Gibeah and Ramah were cities in the land allotment of the Israelite tribe of Benjamin, in the southern region of the land of Israel (the portion that became...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where were Gibeah, Ramah, and Beth Aven (Hosea 5:8)?
Hosea 5:8 New International Version (NIV) 8 “Sound the trumpet in Gibeah, the horn in Ramah. Raise the battle cry in Beth Aven[a]; lead on, Benja...
Hosea 5:8
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by Donna Williams
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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Excellent point about our free will being lost because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve.
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by Rick Torres
When should a spouse intervene in an inappropriate opposite sex friendship?
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Thank you Lena for your thorough response. Much appreciated! I should have specified what I classified as being inappropriate. My issue with this friend is...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
How should we understand the letter to Laodicea in Revelation?
One way of understanding the lukewarm - not hot or cold - message of Laodicea is to understand the geographical context of the letter. John, when writing...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should ministers talk about politics or endorse a specific political party or view from the pulpit?
In my opinion, the primary task and focus of the preaching ministry is (or should be) spreading the gospel message, and bringing people to faith in Christ,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God ever hide from us? (Hosea 5:6)
God cannot accommodate the abiding existence of sin or evil in His presence. I am reminded of the expulsion of Satan from heaven (Luke 10:18), as well as of...