What is the origin of baptism?
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I don't think baptism symbolizes cleansing from sin. If it does, then Jesus would have skipped it. If the priest washing himself before performing his duties...
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by Danny Hickman
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What is the Sermon on the Mount?
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What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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Many who hold to conditional immortality or to annihilationism hold to varying degrees of torment, yes. That is, punishment is proportional to the crime, in...
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about Egypt?
Is there history here? Would it be worth visiting Egypt today to see what God did there / will do there?
Genesis 12:10
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by Danny Hickman
What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?
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When Jesus said these things to the woman at the well there was no Bible in circulation, so he didn't mean that God must be worshipped according to what is...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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Daniel 12:2 is from the perspective of the saved re: raised to shame and everlasting contempt. Shame, and everlasting contempt. The former is something the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is God's Word?
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Good answer, A.I. Especially when you said, Our response to God's Word should be to "Study and Meditation: We should diligently study and meditate on the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Mary Magdalene?
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The best books about Mary Magdalene are novels, I think. They are two, both of which I am now reading: Mary Magdalene by Diana Wallis Taylor and Unveiling...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why didn't the nakedness of Adam and Eve embarrass them before the fall (Genesis 2:25)?
According to the Bible, Adam and Eve felt no shame about their nakedness before the fall because they were innocent and had no sin, meaning they lacked the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we prove that the Bible is the truth?
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And don't forget fulfilled prophecy and science!!
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by Rose Schlesselman
Why were 22,000 cattle and 120,000 sheep and goats sacrificed at the dedication of the temple?
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I wonder if the 144,000 animal sacrifices had something to do with the 144,000 Israelis who are 12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel who are sealed as...
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by Truth Finder
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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The fiery judgment of GOD on the wicked is never quenched. They will be tormented eternally with humiliation and regret. The idea of eternal torment is more...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When exactly will the tears be wiped away?
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Revelation 21, with its vivid description of the new heaven, new earth, and the promise that God will dwell with His people, beautifully aligns with the...
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by Donna Williams
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
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Thank you my dear sister, to God be the glory!!!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
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AMEN, well said Miss Donna!
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Why didn't the nakedness of Adam and Eve embarrass them before the fall (Genesis 2:25)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain?
Good question, Candace! It's all about the fleeting nature of external qualities like charm and beauty, which can be superficial or temporary. Instead, it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we prove that the Bible is the truth?
Good question. The Bible explicitly claims divine origin in passages like 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which states, "16 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful...
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Donna Williams
What does the Bible say about Christians who sin even while trying to be righteous?
Hi Anonymous, I would like to share that the Scripture that you referenced is under the Old Covenant and is speaking about the children of Israel who...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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John Vazquez, baptism is not conditional to the execution of the salvation of the believer. It is evidence of the believer's faith in Christ. Baptism is...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
When will the tribulation begin?
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You have held that Jesus confirmed the Covenant in Dan 9:27, but he did not, and all the things I listed are ways we know he did not. The first 69 weeks...
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Leslie Coutinho
What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?
Matthew 14:25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. Lord Jesus constrained His disciples to get into a ship and go...
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Donna Williams
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
Dear Anonymous, allow me to say that these two passages are not contradicting one another. In Romans 7, the Apostle Paul is teaching about the struggle...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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In Rom 1:26, the women exchange the natural relations for those "close beside" the natural. (Some translations say "contrary" but it's more like "next...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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I found it. Hebrews 13:4
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
When will the tribulation begin?
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No one has claimed Christ has already returned. Not myself, not Elicott, not Barne's, etc. We are talking about Daniel 9, which does not specifically address...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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Carol, doesn't it say somewhere, "Let nothing in the marriage bed be defiled?" I would think that applies here.
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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Dorcas, the question was, in essence, "Is it forbidden in the Bible to have anal sex with your wife?" Not with someone other than a spouse. I thought...
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Donna Williams
How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
My answer is short, and based on personal experience. Whenever I have to share the Word of God, I usually start to feel anxiety. That's because I am focusing...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Jack, what you quoted from Psalm 148 is allegory. Fire, hail, snow and ice as well as tsunamis, earthquakes and natural disasters of every kind cannot praise...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
This is all choice. Every minute of every day, we choose who we follow. A believer who abides in Christ will sin because he is human. However, the choice is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Bible prophesy anywhere that Israel will become a nation again?
Genesis 12:2-3 is foundational to understanding God's covenant with Abraham. This promise not only points to the formation of the nation of Israel but also...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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Jennifer, grateful to see your contributions here. Truth Finder, 1 Cor 15:53 is part of a larger passage which starts at verse 35ff. There, you’ll see Paul...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When exactly will the tears be wiped away?
Revelation 21:3-4 states, 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: "Look! The residence of God is among human beings. He will live among them, and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
I would say that John was speaking specifically of sin that is willful, habitual, AND unrepentant. It is repentance (even after repeated sin) that is the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about Christians who sin even while trying to be righteous?
In this present life and world, Christians should be continually aware (as Paul was after his conversion) of the presence of sin in their lives (despite...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When is the culmination of the ages (Hebrews 9:26)?
In my view, the writer of Hebrews is saying that Christ's sinless life, atoning death, and resurrection were not intended by God to be part of a continuing,...
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Anonymous
When is the culmination of the ages (Hebrews 9:26)?
Hebrews 9:26 New International Version 26 Otherwise Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But he has appeared once fo...
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Philip Davies
Am I my brother's keeper?
The word "keeper" is found just a few verses earlier when Abel is described as "a keeper of sheep". In other words he looked after them and was responsible...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we prepare for heaven?
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Believe on Christ. Live for Christ. Then, speak for Christ. Matthew 28:19-20 and 1 Peter 3:15. Here's a breakdown of these verses and how they guide...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
When will the tribulation begin?
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Once again, Jesus did not make any time-stated covenant, no 'seven' of any kind. Daniel clearly states that there are 70 'sevens' , not 69. There is no...
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by Truth Finder
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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In Matthew 25:31-46, JESUS exclusively states in verse 41 about separation from GOD eternally. Verses denying annihilation and resurrection of the evil are...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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Jesus does not mention separation but destruction of the soul in Gehenna in Matt 10:28. The separation in Matt 25:31-46 is about the righteous and...
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by Jerone Whitaker
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
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Archeologists have found that an under water stream runs underneath the pool and when the under water stream bubbles it causes the water on top to move. So...
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Tracy Warren
Why did Joab kill Amasa? (2 Samuel 20:10)
Gibeon is six miles north and slightly west of Jerusalem, well inside of Benjamin territory. Was Amasa on a force march from Jerusalem to catch up to...
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Anonymous
What is the meaning of 1 John 3:6?
As Christians we struggle with our remaining sins and need the Holy Spirit’s help in overcoming our struggles, (Romans 7:15-26) 1 John 3:6 seems to say Chris...
1 John 3:6
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by Truth Finder
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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The people who die without Christ will still be eternal. 1st Corinthians 15:53 speaks of the resurrection of the righteous but the resurrection of the non...
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Anonymous
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in Psalms 148:4 where it says, "All you waters above the heavens"?
"The 'water' mentioned here corresponds to the 'waters above' mentioned in Gen 1:7. See also Ps 104:3." --bible.org "The waters above and below take us back...