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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?

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And don't forget, "If you've ever NOT done something you tell others TO DO, then you're a hypocrite," then you're a hypocrite as well.

December 28 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What will be the basis for separation of people of the nations into sheep and goats?

First, I would say that although Jesus speaks of the nations of the earth being gathered before Him, the separation of those people into the sheep and the...

December 28 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

If I was the one who committed adultery should I divorce my spouse?

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Good advice except for the part, "If your spouse does not know I would not suggest telling them at this time." Be transparent.

December 28 2019

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What does the Bible say about setting goals?

December 28 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Can I start dating (I am in the process of getting a divorce), or do I have to wait until the divorce is final?

I speak from personal experience. My mom and dad were getting a divorce, and it was not finalized yet. But then my dad starting dating another woman whom I...

December 28 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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The keys to marital happiness are the same for everybody whether you know the Lord or not. They aren't different for "christians." Love, committment, honor,...

December 28 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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Andy, My heart goes out to you. When I heard this a while back all I could do was weep. I have lost one son, and three grandchildren, and that was hard, but...

December 28 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Turning the other cheek does imply pacifism. You won't find anywhere in the bible where Jesus tells us we are to fight anybody for any reason. Before God...

December 28 2019

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?

In my view our attention is drawn away from the real issues that this story seeks to bring. This story is so pregnant with meaning but unfortunately we so...

December 28 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, hath everlasting life. Faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone plus nothing. Not...

December 27 2019

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is commanded of believers?

I would just like to add a few commands from the Epistle to the Hebrews: 1. Have confidence in God (Hebrews 10:35) 2. Come boldly to the throne of grace...

December 27 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

To be “born of water” is to be born physically (“enter a 2nd time into his mother’s womb”) but to be born again means to be born of the Spirit. Just as there...

December 27 2019 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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I, too, would like to put a big Favorite star on Shirley's answer but I don't know how to do it. Can someone help me, please?

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?

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So true what You state in your excellent answer! -Andy-

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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James, my brother...simply, one of your best answers! A vote up and a favorite star I give you! -Andy-

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?

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I could not have answered any better, my Brother! A hearty Vote up and also a Favorite Star I give you! -Andy-

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

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Excellent, excellent....excellent!!! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you. -Andy-

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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Shirley, my sister...Very Simply, Excellent answer!!! A vote up and...a Big 'Favorite Star'!!! -Andy--

December 27 2019

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Where did the demons go after they went into the pigs and caused them to jump to their death?

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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James, a vote up and a favorite star I give you! And, Kudos on you and your wife's 'beautiful and faithful' marriage testimony! On October 12, 2019, my wife...

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?

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Shirley, a vote up and a favorite Star I give you! The last sentence of "they choose darkness over light and they think they can control their own destiny...

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean in Isa 11:1-3 that "He will delight in the fear of the Lord?"

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Totally outstanding answer Jennifer! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you! -Andy-

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Who are the elect of God?

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I totally, totally agree with Jennifer Rothnie. Man was given the Free Will choice to make their individual choice to either accept or reject to HIS calling....

December 27 2019

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What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

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A wonderful and 'Bible-Strong' answer!!! A vote up and a favorite star I give you! -ANDY-

December 27 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Douglass Bucher, I'll say it outright that Mr Houdmann is not right in his exegesis that Jesus gave nations and concerned families a pass when they decide...

December 27 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

Salvation is a free gift from God that no man can earn. But, our rewards in heaven are based on what we do with what we have been given. Young married...

December 27 2019 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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After 60 years of marriage to my best friend, all of those things listed are important, but love over rides all of them. Commitments are easily broken, but...

December 27 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

We are only condemned for one reason. We have not believed on the name of the Son of God. Romans 3:18 We have not trusted in Him alone as the only way of...

December 27 2019 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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Wow! Great expository. You covered a lot. I read often on this site that we are not shining our light bright enough, that if we did as we were COMMANDED in...

December 27 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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Kevin, I'll be as blunt about who can and can't be saved as you were. You can't be saved and believe that you must be baptized to be saved. You either...

December 27 2019

Answer by Timothy Bowman

Is the movie Star of Bethlehem biblical?

The Star Of Bethlehem presentation is accurate in every way. A powerful topical summary, verse by verse, the Bible is its own best interpreter. Physical...

December 27 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meshack Gachago

What was/is the importance of the gates of Jerusalem?

"Gates" is a picture of the leadership God has placed in his spiritual building the Church. Metaphor and allegorical pictures and symbolism mark all...

December 27 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gavin Stone

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

With 32 years of married life experience, my advice is such: Trust is one of the main foundational support structure in any relationship. - Be TOTALLY open...

December 27 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Should communion be open or closed?

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There are at least 5,000 people in attendance at the morning service I attend on holy communion Sunday. The deacons and elders pass the sacraments down the...

December 27 2019

Comment by Ralston Heath

Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?

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Mister Houdmann; that is the best answer I have ever read! If there is a "Best Answer Ever" this would be it. May the GOD of the Universe bless you, and keep...

December 27 2019

Comment by Edward Peters

Why did Joseph shave before standing before Pharaoh when it was Jewish practice to keep a beard?

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Lena, I recently read the passage on Joseph's preparation before meeting pharoah, (it was a reading suggestion from a Messianic Synagogue I attend, along...

December 27 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

We can consider why that thief on the cross was saved. He repented, he changed his mind, and believed Jesus was the savior of the world. He was saved the...

December 27 2019 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about abortion?

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Continuing, Deut 19, "eye for eye," is the main reason the death penalty carries so much clout. If God's word on "child sacrifice" was spelled out as clearly...

December 27 2019

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?

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We also see when Jesus died that the rocks rent in mourning, if you will, at the sight of their Creator on the cross. The earth also quaked Matt 27:51. If an...

December 27 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about abortion?

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Hi Frank, No solution has been uncovered in any of these posts, Mr Houdmann's included. Simply "commenting" and quoting scriptures don't settle anything....

December 27 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?

By my reading of Genesis 3:22-23, Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden to remove them from access to the Tree of Life (not only so that there...

December 27 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

December 26 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is commanded of believers?

First, I would say that commands given to Christians are not meant as part of a works-based system to earn God's favor through obedience. We are saved...

December 26 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

December 26 2019