Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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There are a load of out of context proof-texts, here, so let's unpack them: #1 Prov 16:33 - "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the...
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There are a load of out of context proof-texts, here, so let's unpack them: #1 Prov 16:33 - "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the...
Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? What does the OT say about man's "free will?' Prov 16:33 "We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they...
By my understanding, the event being referred to in the question is the Rapture, which is then followed by the Great Tribulation.
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First Corinthians 1:21 For after that, in the wisdom of God, the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them...
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Most Christians in the UK are appaled at Trump's antics, attitude, lack of diplomacy, manipulation of voters (especially Christians), not to mention his...
My first reaction is to judge them and call them false Christians... however, I know this is not the righteous way. I'm seeking grace from the Lord to pray...
Like the other answers, I believe God can use flawed men to accomplish what His will is at various times in history. America is still the strongest economy...
"First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men, for kings and all those in authority,...
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If the theory of soul sleep was correct, then Paul would consciously go immediately from death to Resurrection. No waiting for 2,000 years, and no hanging...
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Why do we pray before eating meals?
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? My view is that God is Sovereign but His sovereignty does not reduce a man to a mechanical robot. God has granted...
In my opinion, in the passage cited in the question, the psalmist was using God's care of those who make their living in boats (such as merchants or...
I would say that, by characterizing the people as "harassed and helpless", the evangelist was saying that they were without firm or correct spiritual...
I would say that Jesus was not telling those potential followers that He didn't want them to follow Him, but He wanted them (as He said elsewhere, as in Luke...
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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! KJV, ASV, DARBY, AM, WEB, BBE, WBS, KJ2000, MSTC, ...
Psalms 107:31
The Workers Are Few 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing e...
Matthew 9:35 - 38
Context: The Cost of Following Jesus 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and sa...
Matthew 8:20
Dear beloved in Christ, In my opinion, as apostle Paul says in Col 3:18-20, a good family needs to follow this; as quoted, Colossians 3:18-20 [18]Wives,...
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When Paul says absent from the body and present with the Lord, for me to live is Christ and to die gain, a desire to be with Christ, which is far better, how...
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When I first became a Christian, I started feeling guilty for some of the crimes I committed. A friend of mine and I shot out windows and sliding glass doors...
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Thank you for the response. You wrote : " The idea of a disembodied immortal spirit or soul spending eternity in either haven or hell is not Biblical." What...
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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What is the origin of Christianity?
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Jennifer, I do not know you but may I say that as a 74 year old and a believer for over 50 years my understanding and practice of certain challenging...
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What is the occult?
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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?
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I am a Christian and have only spoken in tongues one time in my life and that was the night I was saved and received the fire of the holy spirit. I did not...
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Wow! Emo, excellent answer! We must stand strong, and fight the good fight! Blessings.
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WWJD means live by the beatitudes. We should all give it our best effort.
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Contrary to popular belief, sin is a result of "being," and not of "doing." We who confess our sins are confessing who we are, not what we do. Saved or not,...
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The narrow way is Jesus plus nothing. The broad way is Jesus finished work on the cross plus something else which can not save us. Romans 6:23 For the wages...
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I’m very curious on how this answer pertains to whether or not the Bible speaks about curing mental illness. Can you please explain further?
(Below definitions were taken from Merriam-Webster) A. Definition of dictate (Entry 1 of 2)Intransitive verb 1: to utter words to be transcribed: to give...
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Yes I know that only God knows when. I just wanted to be sure that I am understanding it right. No one knows but the father only. I truly agree.
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EXACTLY...that's what I was trying to figure it out...so Sarah did sleep with pharaoh but not Abimelech...it looks like Abram was used to this.
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What does the Bible say about selfishness?
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What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture?
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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?
I make no claim to be an "end-times" expert, but as I understand prophecies of the millennium (such as the passage cited in the question), it will involve...
In 2 Peter 1:20, Peter was not prohibiting the private study of the Bible. Some religious groups have taught that only the “spiritual leaders” may interpret...
Jesus spoke (in passages such as Matthew 24:7, Mark 13:8, and Luke 21:11) of the occurrence of earthquakes as being one of the signs of the close of the age,...
I humbly submit a few thoughts for your consideration in response to a anonymous inquisitor. With all the gossip one hears or reads these days from various...
I would say that no individual or group of individuals has a monopoly on either virtue or vice. Peter advised his readers to honor the emperor (1 Peter...
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