What is the Episcopal Church, and what do Episcopalians believe?
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I agree with Jennifer's comment. Although Mr Houdmann spoke clearly of some of the error practiced by the Episcopalian Church, when he added scripture to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is God guilty of lying in 1 Kings 22:20–22?
20 And the Lord said, ‘Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?’ “One suggested this, and another that. 21 Finally,...
1 Kings 22:20 - 22
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the significance of Elisha retrieving the iron axhead from the waters?
All of scripture is the story of Jesus. I think maybe that the stick, is symbolic of the cross of Jesus. He can and does rescue us. Most axe heads were not...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are Christians guilty of hate speech?
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Nathan, I hear hate speech almost every day from Christians. I know where you are coming from. A true follower of Jesus Christ will not participate in hate...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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The Mormons claim to have in the USA 14,000 meetinghouses and 4.4 million adherents to their religion. That means each meetinghouse averages 381 members. I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?
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First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doeth not commit sin, for His Seed (the Holy Spirit ) remaineth in him, and HE, the( Holy Spirit) can not sin,...
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Al Swilling
, Sola Scriptura
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
The stone tablets (Ten Commandments) were written by the Creator Himself with His own finger. The Ten Commandments represent God's character. Also, the first...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should you do if you believe you're saved, but someone else says you're not and wants to pray the sinner's prayer with you?
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Are there people-who tell people-who say they are saved-that they are not saved? Are there people-who tell people-who say they are pretty-that they are not...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?
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There is no scripture in the bible that intimates in any way, shape or form, that we should in any way, shape or form, limit our prayers. The scripture...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?
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Romans 14:23 is not about having faith in or doubting your prayers. From verse one to the last verse of the chapter the word prayer doesn't appear. He says...
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What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?
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Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?
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How can we know that the Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are Christians guilty of hate speech?
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Good answer. You do not ask a drowning man to dry off before taking the life preserver. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the balance in prayer between praying persistently for something (Luke 11:8) and praying with such faith (lack of doubt) that you don't even feel you need to keep praying about a certain matter (Romans 14:23)?
I see this question being asked on this site in a few different ways, but it's the same question: 'Should we continue to pray for God to intervene in our...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
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I think you're spot on. I think focusing on asking God for things is the worst you can do. Also praying, like you said, as if you're reporting to God...
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by Terry Thompson
Did fallen angels inter-marry with humans?
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Son's of God in OT is always the spiritual (angels)as well as the NT...In the NT it refers to born again believers that God looks at us spiritually, not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the other sheep in John 10:16?
The “fold” is Judaism (John 10:1), but there is another fold—the Gentiles who are outside the pacts of Israel (Eph. 2:11ff.). In our Lord’s first years of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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"This does not mean that they are not called by God to accomplish His will." I don't recall ever seeing a mention of a "calling" on someone's life to be a...
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What is the meaning of "many rooms" in John 14:2?
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Who is the son of perdition?
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Why does God desire mercy and acknowledgement of Him instead of sacrifice?
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What should a husband do when his wife doesn't love him?
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by Danny Hickman
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Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?
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Thanks Kelli, for your encouragement. Be blessed!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the significance of Elisha retrieving the iron axhead from the waters?
I would say that the significance of this account from a Christian standpoint would be its indication that God can and does miraculously intervene in human...
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Why did God let King Ahab defeat Ben-hadad when King Ahab had done so much evil?
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?
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Great answer, Danny! This really encouraged me today. Thanks for taking the time to write this.
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Vylken Hemmings
What does it mean to "despise not prophesyings"?
It is speaking of prophetic utterance, not preaching. I have moved Prophetically for 38 years and there is a marked difference. I have studied this intently...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean by saying He is going "to prepare a place" for us in Jn 14:3?
John 14:3 is a clear promise of our Lord’s return for His people. Some will go to heaven through the valley of the shadow of death, but those who are alive...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask for the same thing from the Father?
Does it show a lack of faith when you persistently ask the same thing in prayer? No... I think it shows the exact opposite. If my prayer hasn't been...
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by marie sanson
Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?
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Facts are all we should look at when reading anything in the bible, not someone's wild speculations.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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And by the way, Simon the sorcerer practiced magic which is done by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, illusions. Simon had no real power. That's why he...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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Satan's power is deception, the art of lying. Jesus told us of Satan's pedigree. He said 'he was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the...
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Steve Kubenga
Must Elijah return before the end times?
When it comes to the holy scriptures, we need to watch how Jesus Christ refers to the scriptures himself. If we take Isaiah 61:1-2, the Lord Jesus did not...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?
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This story gets me thinking. How long had the bush been burning before Moses noticed it? Had God tried any other way of getting Moses' attention prior to the...
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How can the book of Jeremiah be inspired if the original manuscript of Jeremiah perished? (Jeremiah 36:28)
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Who are the other sheep in John 10:16?
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What is the difference between fornication and adultery?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the son of perdition?
John 17:12 Grk “the son of destruction” (a Semitic idiom for one appointed for destruction; here it is a reference to Judas). The one destined to destruction...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "many rooms" in John 14:2?
Good question, Tom! First, see the big picture: Christ’s Legacies to His Disciples 1 His Example of lowly love John 13:15 2 His Promise of a Home above John...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)
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N S, Thanks for your response. I don't think the Lord would ever tell one gender to arbitrarily obey the other gender. I do believe one gender will try to...
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by James Gardner
Why is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1?
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It would be too hard to judge every day by sunup and sundown today, but we all agree the day is when it's light and night is when it's dark. I'll tell you...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
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I think Mr Houdmann was trying to show that God didn't target the Caananites or treat them any differently because they were in the land He promised to give...