Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)
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...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
I would say that, by characterizing the people as "harassed and helpless", the evangelist was saying that they were without firm or correct spiritual...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
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?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)
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
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
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
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Jeswin John Philip
What (if anything) does the Bible say about role play between husband and wife?
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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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of recompense?
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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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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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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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by Larry Stephens
, Uncle Larry
What does it mean that a woman should not teach or take authority over a man?
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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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by Barbara Smith
What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?
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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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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
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Wow! Emo, excellent answer! We must stand strong, and fight the good fight! Blessings.
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by Thomas Perkins
Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?
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WWJD means live by the beatitudes. We should all give it our best effort.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
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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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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I detect a false conversion?
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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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by Clayton Mazuch
Does the Bible mention anything about curing mental health issues?
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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?
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Allen Miole
, Family Pastor
What does the Holy Bible say about the dictatorships?
(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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by Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
Are earthquakes a sign for the return of Jesus and the rapture?
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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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by Kelvin Felix
Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?
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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?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are we living in the millennial kingdom at the present time?
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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture?
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...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are earthquakes a sign for the return of Jesus and the rapture?
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,...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
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...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will the resurrection described in Daniel 12:2 be partial or universal?
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I see what you mean and like what you said. But James Bradshaw, President local chapter at Lions Clubs International on Sep 8, 2014, said, "Daniel 12:2 NKJV...
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What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?
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by Mary McDonald
Does God change His mind?
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I can't give you how God sees us, I can only answer as a Mother to my children. I allowed my children to let their rooms get to a certain point, then tell...
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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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These verses reinforce the fact that Jesus did not limit atonement but came to save everyone including those who refused to obey Him. This means that the...
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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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The concepts of “limited atonement, irresistible grace, total depravity (Calvinistic style) fall in a heap when placed next to these two Scriptures “ “I am...
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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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The concepts of “limited atonement, irresistible grace, total depravity (Calvinistic style) fall in a heap when placed next to these two Scriptures “ “I am...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will the resurrection described in Daniel 12:2 be partial or universal?
There are 2 resurrections—the resurrection of the “just” and then later the resurrection of the.“unjust” (Acts 24:15). First, “those who have done good” will...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can a Christian motivate himself to memorize Scripture?
Bible memorization helps believers to resist temptation. When Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), all three of His responses...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why choose such odd names for children? (Hosea 1:4, 6, 9)
I would say that, just as God had commanded Hosea to marry a harlot (as a visible representation of God's faithfulness to Judah and Israel, despite their...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
Are we living in the millennial kingdom at the present time?
Revelation 20:2 - 7
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?
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I hate being late to anything but my wife made me aware yesterday of a recent study: People Who Are Always Late Are Healthier and Happier Posted on October...