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Comment by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

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you are most welcome! - the Word of God is so awesome and truly, i believe, the "knowledge above college" blessings. . .

March 30 2019

Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?

God never does anything by halves. When scripture says "By His stripes we are healed" I believe that it means healed physically, psychologically, emotionally...

March 30 2019 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is freedom of speech a biblical concept?

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I don't know if "backing down" is the problem with "christians" exercising free speech. It's more of knowing when to speak up. I bet the people who were...

March 30 2019

Answer by George Hanson

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

I received a great deal of faith when I was baptized in the name of Jesus and received the Holy Spirit. I quit smoking on the spot, I was so amazed! God did...

March 30 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If I believe in the trinity and that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again is that enough to get into heaven?

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I agree with you James. And the "outward witness to others of salvation..." will only convince them until you stumble in word or deed in a way that they...

March 30 2019

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

If I believe in the trinity and that Jesus was crucified, buried and rose again is that enough to get into heaven?

Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone the must do to be saved, Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John 5:24, Mark 16:16, Acts...

March 30 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Marstaller , Pastor of Cornerstone Gospel Church

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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Kilian, Your use of the verse in Romans is key. There are two words in Greek for 'word': logos and rhema. Logos is Gen 1 through Rev 22 the written Word....

March 30 2019

Question by Ethan Richardson

Is it wrong to allow myself to doubt?

Recently I prayed and asked God to deepen my shallow faith. Soon after, I began experiencing waves of doubt. I've heard that doubts are kind of growing pains...

March 30 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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Ok Tim, I don't know Hebrew, so I take wife to mean a spouse. Do you see what I mean about the way the comments about a contentious "wife" being dropped in...

March 30 2019

Comment by Thaddeus Irvine

What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism Biblical?

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"At the same time, we recognize that there are some genuine believers in Christ who do not hold to full Trinitarianism. While we reject modalism, we do not...

March 30 2019

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Who do the four servants represent in the parable of the servants in Luke 12?

March 29 2019

Answer by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

The entire humanity can be grouped into two sets viz (1) those lived in the BC Era and (2) those who have seen and heard Jesus Christ and those who have the...

March 29 2019 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I overcome my fear of the end of days?

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It depends on where you are. I am 78 years old, and the old age thing brings on more aches and pains. I am ready for that new sinless body that we will get...

March 29 2019

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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My understanding is that the Hebrew word used in the verse could be translated as either "wife" or "woman". (Of the various translations of the verse on the...

March 29 2019

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How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

March 29 2019

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What are the times of the Gentiles?

March 29 2019

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

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Hi Tim, Remember, Delilah was nobody's WIFE. She was no more than a prostitute by biblical standards, so I don't think she should be used as an example of...

March 29 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

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Spiritual gifts are given by the Holy Spirit. When the gifts were being first poured out on the church, they often were accompanied by signs or by the laying...

March 28 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the gift of speaking in tongues?

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Yes, the "perfect" being spoken of is the Second Coming of Christ (so tongues do not "pass away" before that, although they certainly can be misused or...

March 28 2019

Comment by Julie Favazza

How do I identify my spiritual gift?

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I totally disagree. It clearly states in the book of Acts. We are given these gifts today just as they were given by the Apostles. They had the same ability...

March 28 2019

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What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

March 28 2019

Answer by Glenn Oldham

Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important?

The discovery of Noah’s Ark would most likely not have an impact on more people becoming Christians. In fact, the “Ark” has been verified on Mt. Arrat and it...

March 28 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

Solomon isn't 'picking on wives' in general. In Prov 12:4 he even distinguishes the "wife of noble character" vs. The "disgraceful wife." The same word as...

March 28 2019 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Philip Davies

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

Proverbs has a lot of negative things to say about wives but also a lot of positive things to say as well. Have a look at how it describes a good wife Prov...

March 28 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can/should Christians do to reverse humanism in their respective nations? (1 Chronicles 12:32, Isaiah 59:19)?

1 Chronicles 12:32 from Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do-200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command; Is...

1 Chronicles 12:32

March 28 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?

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A lady I know recently retired and was given a retirement party. She confesses to being a born again believer. There was no "sex and drugs" at her retirement...

March 28 2019

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

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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I haven't danced in years, and I've never danced "in praise to God" as Mr Houdmann stated. I've never felt sinful while dancing either... "There are ways to...

March 28 2019

Comment by lynn Sander

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?

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Mr Davis, Brother, we will have to agree to disagree. It appears you believe man can elevate men and their writings to the same divinely appointed apostalic...

March 28 2019

Comment by Rick Daley

What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?

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Well just by the fact that God said, "Be ye holy for I am holy," then gave them law should tell everybody that the law is holy and God also is holy. God is...

March 28 2019

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

King Solomon is the writer and I don't think he's "picking on wives." He's a man so he uses women to make his point. But, everything he says about a...

March 28 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is there more than one heaven?

March 28 2019

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Is there more than one heaven?

March 28 2019

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Were humans in spiritual form walking the earth before God created them in fleshly form on Earth?

My Bible tells me that God created the heavens and the earth. Then in a specific sequence all else was created. The God said let us make man in our image. So...

March 28 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

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The reason Mr Houdmann gave for the rules and rituals of what isn't "true" christianity is a good one. He says salvation caused the misunderstanding to...

March 28 2019

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What is the key to truly knowing God?

March 28 2019

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Since Christians are under Grace and not the law, what commands was John referring to in this passage?

March 27 2019

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What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?

March 27 2019

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

Were humans in spiritual form walking the earth before God created them in fleshly form on Earth?

I would be equally interested in knowing what biblical reference (if any) the teacher mentioned in the question can cite for the stated teaching. Paul (for...

March 27 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

I would say that it was not necessarily because men cannot be equally aggravating to women, but because Solomon was drawing upon his own experience as a man...

March 27 2019 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)

9 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. 19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nag...

Proverbs 21:9

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

What is a sluggard? What does Proverbs teach about sluggards?

I love this Scripture outline which I found online: The Marks of a Lazy Person 1 Love of Ease—a little more sleep Proverbs 6:9-10; Proverbs 26:14 2 Lame...

March 27 2019 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by andrew kameya

What does the Bible say about women leaders in government? Should a woman be President?

I (a male) have been praying that all nations would have a woman leader someday. I believe that there would be less suffering in the world. There is likely...

March 27 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Solomon talking to in Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." When iron blades are rubbed together, each becomes sharper and thus more effective....

March 27 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

Were humans in spiritual form walking the earth before God created them in fleshly form on Earth?

I was listening to a teacher and he said that humans were in spiritual form walking the Earth before they were in fleshly form walking the Earth. Is this tru...

March 27 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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No matter who the founder of the Roman Catholic Church may have been, this religion is an apostate Christian sect whose doctrines and traditions are grossly...

March 27 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

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After we are saved we ought to live right for rewards in heaven. If we go off and live in sin, God does chasten His children. But our salvation is complete...

March 27 2019