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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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Cherie Mitchell
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does the Bible instruct us to have childlike faith?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Ezekiel, As a parent, I give my children limited amounts of freedom according to their ages. I also give them rules and parameters. But, toddlers don't...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Technically, God could give us free will and then put a limit on our freedom, just as a parent could allow a teenager to go out in the evening but later...
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Al Mark
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
Having a Bible app and using electronic Bibles and tools can be very helpful - it is easier to search, link, and copy text than to do it with a hardcopy. You...
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Niamien Aka
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
New technologies can be used by both non-Christians and Christians. We Christians should use them to support the spreading of the good gospel of Jesus...
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Jay Saunders
Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?
I wore out three very expensive Dakes study bibles in my life time since being born again in the mid 1980s. Now all I use is my smart phone as a bible. At my...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?
Revelation and inspiration of Scripture (2 Samuel 23:2-3; John 14:26; John 16:13-14; Acts 4:25-26; 2 Peter 1:21) Yes, Mr. Maas had an excellent answer here....
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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 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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by
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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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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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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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Silver Apostle award!
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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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by
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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Mike Joshua
, Sinner saved by grace to serve and witness wherever I can
Silver Teacher award!
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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
, Shomer
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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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Silver Teacher award!
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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almeda nelson
Gold Evangelist award!
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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...