What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
We know when Christ died it wasn’t until 3 days later he rose from the Grave in glory. He told Mary not to touch him. John 20: 16: Jesus saith unto her,...
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Dwight Brown
Is baptism is symbolic or an outward sign of an inward faith, or is it required?
Peter called baptism a figure, which means it's symbolic - i.e. it's a ceremony. 1 Peter 3:21. When being baptized, are we literally being buried with...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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John Matthews, thanks for catching up with me after 8 years! My position remains unrevised. I firmly stand by my comment of 20 June 2016 on the OP question....
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Alpha Omega
What Bible is free of Roman and Roman Catholic influences?
I've been doing bible research for long now. When we look at the history of bibles, especially the King James Bible (kjv), we need to ask why he created...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Elijah cover his face with his robe when God was talking to him?
Good question, Tracey! Keep them coming! "...Yahweh declared that viewing His face would result in death (Exod 33:20–23 20 But,” he said, 'you cannot see my...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Danny, what a great comment. I had not thought about the preacher to preacher angle. Still, the evangelicals tend to take all scripture so literally, that...
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Grant Brown
, Retired pastor, Hospice chaplain
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What's wrong with adultery (Proverbs 5:3-10)?
God and God's word are the ultimate standard of right and wrong. Adultery is shown to be wrong in the Bible for a number of reasons. Adultery, is defined...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Danny, I am struggling to come to terms with the implications of your comment on the authority of God's word. I respectfully disagree with your approach to...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Can women serve as elders in the church?
As Peter stated in 2 Peter 3:15-16, Paul has always been badly misunderstood in some of what he wrote. I and others have written books on the topic of women...
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What does it mean that the foolishness and weakness of God are wiser and stronger than men?
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Did Elisha tell Hazael to lie?
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What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
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What does it mean that Jesus was cursed by being on the cross?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
When is the right time to build a new church building?
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I agree, Daniel. Acts 17:24 "God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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The difference with us Ezekiel is that you call the early church order of worship and Paul's leadership ideas for the church, "God's order," as if the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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When is the right time to build a new church building?
The bottom line is that only God can clarify what a church should do in all its spending and planning. However, there are a few important things that can be...
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Daniel Veler
When is the right time to build a new church building?
The word church is a body of believers. The early Christians did not build buildings. They met in homes of other believers. It wasn’t until later we see...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Why did Elijah cover his face with his robe when God was talking to him?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Danny, my understanding of Scripture is not founded on "a different human logic" but on the reading of the relevant texts of Scripture which I quoted in the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Daniel, what a wonderful answer. Ezekiel, in the past 8 years have you changed your mind? Women in the Bible did not have the power and respect that they...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Mr Matthews, the overriding theological opinion of the people who opine about this issue isn't whether or not they have the Spirit to guide them; it seems to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Ezekiel, I think I understand your point of view; I think your understanding of the scriptures is founded on a different "human logic." It seems to me you...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is polytheism?
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Michael is spot on here: Polytheism [NAVE] or Nave's Topical Bible, has these cross-references. Gen. 31:19; 35:2, 4; Josh. 24:2, 23; Judg. 2:13; 3:7; 10:16;...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can I return to God after sinning willfully?
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Falling from grace has nothing to do with sin. Falling from grace means that someone has forgotten what God's grace means. They have placed the burden of...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say I can do when I am worried about money?
The last two words of this question inflames the question: "About money." Without it, the question is very general: 'What does the Bible say I can I do when...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
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A call to worship of the kind that Lakewood uses, softens the hearts of the congregation; it loosens the soil, gets it prepared for the seed of God's word....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
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Jeremiah 29:11 is a copy of the letter written to God's people who were captives in Babylon. How is that different from the whole Bible? The commandments...
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Daniel Veler
Can women serve as elders in the church?
Here are two passages you can read: 1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they...
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by John Mac
How can I return to God after sinning willfully?
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How are you now brother?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I not go to hell?
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These are, to me, sad commentaries; they are so normal, however. "How can I not go to hell?" Not, 'How can I enter into a relationship RIGHT NOW with the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should a church allow its resources to be used for Prestin Sprinkle to put on his two-day "Exiles in Babylon" conference where pro-gay & trans speakers (among others) have a voice to present their agenda?
Good question, Stuart. My opinion is no. A church should not allow this. I was a pastor for over a decade, and I was jealous for my pulpit. You don't want...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
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The Lord's prayer is recited in most mainline congregations' services every Sunday. It has been memorized by most Christians and is a prayer many go to in...
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by Marge Pillott
If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?
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There are instances when a lifelong Christian has so many physical problems, surgical mishaps, and now is on a plethora of medication for pain, and the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Jesus said he came to fulfill the purpose of the law. What is that purpose?
Good question, Nancie! The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.”That is the purpose of the law! The law's...
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Is there a time when the Lord will not be near?
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, Got Questions Ministries
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What is polytheism?
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Should a church allow its resources to be used for Prestin Sprinkle to put on his two-day "Exiles in Babylon" conference where pro-gay & trans speakers (among others) have a voice to present their agenda?
I'm not familiar with Prestin Sprinkle, but if he does give a voice to those who promote depravity, churches should not permit this. 1 Cor. 5 is a good case...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Jesus said he came to fulfill the purpose of the law. What is that purpose?
God had given the Law as a standard of perfect righteousness to show what He required of humans in order to abide eternally in His presence, but, at the same...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can I become more motivated for soul winning?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of tearing one's clothes in the Bible?
Good question, Ruffa! "Mordecai tore his garments (Es 4:1) when there was a conspiracy to exterminate the Jews. His love and devotion to the welfare of his...
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Nancie Clementi
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Matthew S
Do humans have intrinsic worth?
You are precious in God’s sight. The book of Isaiah reminds us that we are precious and honored in God’s eyes. He loves us deeply and willingly exchanged...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
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When we speak of abortion as an immoral practice, then okay, it is. If we speak of homosexuality as an immoral practice, then okay, it is. When we say,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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How can I become more motivated for soul winning?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view contraception?
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Sexual sin is the only sin in which we sin against our own body. Any other sin a man commits does not affect his body; but the man who is guilty of sexual...