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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?

July 25 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Matthew 7: He is not only speaking to the ones who do or count on works (the works he speaks of is the Law that has now been abolished by Christ). Those He...

July 25 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to...

July 25 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Romans 11 is speaking to the remanent of Israel. If you read further in John 6 you have further understanding: “Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I...

July 25 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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I never said that it isn’t a free gift. It seems you’re missing my point. Do you think that someone who believes in Jesus and claims it and then does totally...

July 25 2019

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What is the Ark of the Covenant?

July 25 2019

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Who is the 'all creation' referred to in Romans 8:19 - 22?

July 25 2019

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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

July 25 2019

Comment by John Smith

How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?

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Tim: Jesus and 11 of his deciples were submitted to Government authorities and were tortured to death. Government authorities, judges, lawyers, witness, can...

July 25 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Matthew 7:21-23 is talking about those who believe they are saved by works. Verse 21, They never did the will of His Father. What is the will of His Father?...

July 25 2019

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

Is this the same Jonah who was swallowed by the fish? (2 Kings 14:25)

Yes, and this verse, 2 Kings 14:25, gives us some clues about the period of Jonah's ministry--prior to or during the reign of Jeroboam II (793-753 B.C.)

July 25 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Smith

Why is 'You shall not murder' in the Ten Commandments?

Simply put, the 6th Commandment forbids the taking of human life. Jesus himself and all but one of His disciples (John) were found guilty by government...

July 25 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

July 24 2019

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What is Trinity Sunday?

July 24 2019

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What is The Living Bible (TLB)?

July 24 2019

Award for Almeda Nelson

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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

July 24 2019

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How can I please God?

July 24 2019

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

What is the Contemporary English Version (CEV)?

I am listening to the CEV audiobook (Contemporary English Version) through this year and like it a lot. Uncompromising simplicity marked the American Bible...

July 24 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about anger?

July 24 2019

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

What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?

A pastor said, “You can’t obtain your reward twice!” and he was right (see Matt. 6:1-18). On the day of judgment, many who today are first in the eyes of men...

July 24 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Trish Riddell

Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

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Well put, Jae. And this is precisely the fact that got me thinking and delving deeper - the fact that only God cam breathe on a cell and create a child....

July 24 2019

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Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)

July 24 2019

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What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?

July 24 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Danny... Bless you! If you are a believer, you will bear fruit! By allowing the Holy Spirit to work in you, he will produce that fruit! “But the fruit of the...

July 24 2019

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

Is this the same Jonah who was swallowed by the fish? (2 Kings 14:25)

Yes, it is the same prophet Jonah who is spoken of in the book of the Bible bearing his name, although that book contains no mention of the prophecy referred...

July 24 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)

The creation was subjected to "frustration" (also translated as "curse", "futility" or "vanity") as a consequence of humanity's fall into sin. God spoke of...

July 24 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

When was the the first mention of the savior in the Bible?

I would say that it was in Genesis 3:15, when God cursed the serpent (which, acting as an agent possessed by Satan, had deceived Eve, ultimately resulting in...

July 24 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Continued “for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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““When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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So let’s look then at what else Jesus says in Matthew 7: ““Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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I've heard "the tree is known by it's fruit" misquoted and misapplied almost all of my life. The tree Jesus is referring to is Himself. It's understood...

July 23 2019

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

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Hi Julie, I agree with much of what you say because it's biblical. Fruit is produced in us by the Holy Spirit. But every time fruit is mentioned it's not...

July 23 2019

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

How do Christians know what is sinful?

This question is asked about "christians" but I don't think christians have any special powers to detect sin that muslims, hindus, buddhists, atheists or...

July 23 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who is the 'all creation' referred to in Romans 8:19 - 22?

My opinion is that "all creation" could be human beings or all of life. Personally, I tend to agree with one of the translations listed below: "...the whole...

July 23 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is this the same Jonah who was swallowed by the fish? (2 Kings 14:25)

25 Jeroboam II recovered the territories of Israel between Lebo-hamath and the Dead Sea,*just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had promised through Jonah son ...

July 23 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)

20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself wil...

July 23 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

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In the old testament the Spirit could leave a person. David prayed that His Holy Spirit would not leave him after he committed adultery and murder. In the...

July 23 2019

Comment by Baamir Mukuta

How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?

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Hello mr. Seth, regarding the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22, you forgot one of the key fruits which is patience/long suffering.

July 23 2019

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

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

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Very good! And yes, I see that you changed it. Your two references to Proverbs (Pro 16:1 and Pro 4:3) also will show up better if you will just change them...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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Your quote: “"The things you have heard from me among many witnesses, (seed) commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others (fruit) also."...

July 23 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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I agree with some of what you say, however, I am not here argue. I never said works is what saves. I said faith produces work and vise versa. On your point...

July 23 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?

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The fruit Jesus is talking about is the true gospel. Matthew 7:15-23. Do grapes grow on thistles? There is only one gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That...

July 23 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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As for why it gained some controversy over time, that has everything to do with its contents, not controversy in the early church or unknown origins. And...

July 23 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the original source of the modern Bible?

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It was outstanding in the early church, perhaps even more so than any other book of the New Testament, as the article I linked to details. But on Eusubius:...

July 23 2019

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?

Ahab had sold himself to work evil in the sight of God, though being spared a couple of times. Instead of repenting and doing what is right in sight of God...

July 23 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?

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Matthew 25 is three parables. If the parable of the ten virgins is about the kingdom of heaven rewarding the people who keep their lamps trimmed with eternal...

July 23 2019