What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?
First, see the big picture: What Christ Is—The True God 1 John 5:20 1 He is ‘the Truth’ John 14:6—Let us believe Him 2 He is ‘the true God’ 1 John 5:20—Let...
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by Robert Larkin
, Novice Bible scholar
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Falling away from the knowledge of God 2 Peter 2:20-21 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who are those that God brings with Him, who have fallen asleep in Jesus, as referred to in 1 Thess. 4:14?
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The vision of the souls under the throne is a bit trickier. It's important to remember that the vision of the martyrs under the throne is part of a...
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What is the difference between salvation and justification?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who are those that God brings with Him, who have fallen asleep in Jesus, as referred to in 1 Thess. 4:14?
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Hi Mary Anne, that is a common mis-interpretation of Luke 23:43. Commas and other punctuation was not in the original Greek, and in the case of Luke 23:43...
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by Mary Ann Carrasquillo
Who are those that God brings with Him, who have fallen asleep in Jesus, as referred to in 1 Thess. 4:14?
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concerning the resurrection of the dead in Christ and the person that answered said that those who die in Christ are asleep and know nothing until they are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?
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We live in a fallen world. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Even though we have a new nature when we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are the writings of the Apostle Paul inspired?
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At one point Paul even had to rebuke Peter for being two faced so to speak. He was siding with the saved gentiles until the saved Jews came in, and then he...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight?
Games in the NAVE’s Topical Bible has this: GAMES Foot races, 1 Cor. 9:24, 26; Gal. 2:2; Phil. 2:16; Heb. 12:1. Gladiatorial, 1 Cor. 4:9; 9:26; 15:32; 2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about bestiality?
Sodomy (/ˈsɒdəmi/) or buggery (British English) is generally anal or oral sex between people or sexual activity between a person and a non-human animal...
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Harvey Wills
What is Easter Sunday?
Easter Sunday is a pagan holiday picked up by the Papacy and past on to Protestantism, and the rest of Christianity. Jesus died and Resurrected over the...
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Christine Dancy
If we ask God a question about a particular situation, how will we recognize His answer?
In the past, we assumed God's answer was "yes" because everything concerning the situation opened up to allow it to happen, but we now know this is not true....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
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John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE, and shall not come into...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Thanks Andy. Peace and blessings to you.
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Peter Wek
Will heaven be boring?
Would be very boring for the unbelievers because the system would be completely strange. But to the redeemed of the Lord who are already practicing heaven...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be appealing about the metaphors used in Song of Solomon?
I see what some of the symbols could represent. I believe they are metaphors in Song of Solomon 7:2-9. A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?
This in my view is a question that a lot of us ask, one way or the other especially when we are faced with problems. We expect God to manipulate issues on...
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What is the most important piece of the Armor of God?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Danny, well stated and a vote up for a great answer that puts excellent emphasis of God's simple instructions to become a Child of GOD! A vote up I give you!...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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We have 2 sides to our mouths. We can speak out of both. YET is how we do it. "As obedient children of the Father" can cover almost any controversy. The...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Zahari. Your answer is the best I've read here. "John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." Nothing could be more clear. The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?
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Eternal life is a gift. Paul was working for rewards in heaven, not salvation. Romans 6:23 and Ephesians 2:8-9 John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?
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I don't know what the cause is but I don't think it's because "pastors are guilty of the same thing. " The priests who are pedophiles should be in prisons...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 is all about clean/unclean food, and part of the health law given by God for His people - touching dead or a diseased bodies...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Nathan in the Bible?
Nathan (Hebrew: נָתַן Nāṯan; Syriac: ܢܬܢ fl. C. 1000 BC) is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. His actions are described in the Books of Samuel, Kings, and...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Well stated James, my Brother-in-CHRIST!!! BELIEF is the central and essential point of God's WORD to become a "Saved-by-The Eternal Grace of GOD that Flows...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
We are baptized when we believe. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?
NET I have competed well; 1 I have finished the race; I have kept the faith! NET Notes 1 The expression I have competed well (Grk “I have competed the good...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
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Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone they must do to be saved, and be Rapture Ready! Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John...
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?
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The Universal Syriac Orthodox Church under the Holy See of Antioch believes that the name of the twin brother of Thomas is Aday or Adday. My parish-church is...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why was it wrong to build a tower? (Genesis 11:4)
I think they would have been fine building a tower for the Lord's glory, but they said they were making a name for themselves. Many today start ministries to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we living in the end times?
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Matthew 7:21-23 They boasted in all their good works, but never did the will of His Father. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him that sent me, that all that...
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by Al Mark
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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I think you have been taught a different way of interpreting scripture than I. The whole concept of clean vs unclean is not about food, but about what is...
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What is "the letter" in 2 Corinthians 3:6 and what does it kill?
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Why did God offer a new covenant?
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by Shavel Gordon
Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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That sentence only applies to faith healers who performed many miracles in God’s name but never had a relationship with him or repented of their sins. There...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What would be appealing about the metaphors used in Song of Solomon?
Metaphors will vary a lot by culture based on what is valued or prominent in that society. The traits which society finds desirable on average will also vary...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why is faith without works dead?
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God giving us 'faith to believe' makes little sense. Faith as a noun *is* belief. Faith as a verb *is* believing. Why would God need to give us belief to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is faith without works dead?
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I do not believe as you have said that God gives us the faith to believe. The one requirement for salvation is to believe. John 3:18' Eternal life is the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we living in the end times?
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But salvation is a free gift. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
There are many Christians who believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be in two phases. FIRST, He will come for believers, both living and dead,...
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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?
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Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Will there be shadows in heaven?
In heaven, there will be no darkness. This would include the shadows behind us. God’s light will be all around us so there is nowhere for darkness to go, cor...
1 John 1:5
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andrew kameya
How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?
Both answers before this are very good. Neither addresses "my will." This question is a trap by beginning with "my will." If you have died to yourself, you...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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Crystal, thank you much for your kind comment. Regarding 1 Corinthians 10:25-33, reading the entire passage we can see that Paul here is talking about the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is faith without works dead?
Here's an illustration expressing the relationship of faith and works: Watch a short video about Blondin's amazing feats here:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the object of our faith?
James has introduced us to two kinds of faith that can never save the sinner: dead faith (the intellect alone), and demonic faith (the intellect and the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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To say that consuming unclean food is optional, one must disregard God's Word (Isaiah 66:17). Noah knew the distinction between clean/unclean animals (Gen...