Is christening in the Bible?
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Look at the root word here which is the Greek christus. This is anointing meaning this IS a baptism ritual. That means it is discussed in some way in the...
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What was the little book in Revelation? In other words, is the book a real book with pages like our books on earth, or something different?
I would say that this little book or scroll is none other than a new prophetic word from the Lord God Almighty to his servant, the prophet John. The text...
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by Rich Hazeltine
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
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I agree with Mr. Houdmann's answer and would suggest as well that cultural context is every bit as important as the original language nuance. What was...
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angelo cusimano
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
Taking your own life, like any other sin that man commits, is accompanied by many variables that cannot readily be measured by people, only God. Is the...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration that they were directed to be ready for either a surprise ambush or battle by their enemies in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we seek God?
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Wow! Good job, guys! I would add just one thing: Zephaniah 2:3 3Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
As Christians we need to be careful that we don’t spiritualize everything that happens in our lives. That includes dreams. Most people have very bizarre...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What should we learn from the woman at the well?
I think one of the most important lessons and principles is this: the best evangelists in the kingdom of God are people who have just come to faith in Jesus...
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What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
I'd say that the passage cited in the question indicates that they were very vulnerable, as illustrated by the following considerations: Half of them had to...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
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John, the question was if a non-Christian who commits suicide is lost or not. If by a non-Christian the question refers to someone who didn’t accepted Christ...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do we seek God?
If you are a believer, saved by grace, then there are times we do not know what to do in every situation. We are to seek God and pray to discern His will...
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John Mulvihill
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
1 Cor. 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Satan is an enemy outside the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do we seek God?
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Mark 1:15 Says, Repent, and believe the gospel. Repent, change your mind, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for all our sin. No where in the new...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23) 16 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the ...
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What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
Obedience. God hears the prayers of the righteous, otherwise called, the faithful. Jas 5:15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall...
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by Daniel Mutavi
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
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All non-Christians irregardless of how they die will be condemned to hell because they have rejected the Savior. They have not washed their robes clean so...
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Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?
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The respect and attachment of Catholics to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ is unquestionable. Not a single day passes in the year without...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?
Maybe Nehemiah noted Shallum's daughters helping to show their commitment and unity in the project. And maybe Shallum had no sons and so asked his daughters...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the Shakers?
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And you might want to look at http://www.takeheed.info/pdf/August-2014/Shakers.pdf
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the Shakers?
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I like your research, and to emphasize a point I found that a Shaker is: "One of a religious sect who does not marry, popularly so called from the movements...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)
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I can see what you mean, Tim, especially by your opening statement, " the sins were so widespread and flagrant (including the leaders and officials of the...
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by Susan Jeavons
Is public confession necessary for salvation?
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Roy Latkowski, you said, "Secondly the reason we today want to make a public confession like in Romans 10:9 is that we now have witnesses: the people who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15?
I would say that Paul was referring, as he did elsewhere in his epistles (including the passages cited in the question itself, such as Romans 12:4-5 or 1...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?
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I would say that, as Paul elaborates in the next verse (Romans 8:29), God's purpose did not pertain to the call itself (which is extended to all), but...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15?
What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15? Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one bo...
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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?
Because of the unique mention of "daughters" in this passage, some commentators have suggested that the word did not refer to women assisting with the work...
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When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?
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When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?
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Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?
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I don't really understand. Does it mean that there are people that are not called according to his purpose? And if yes, why?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?
Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)? 12 Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, ...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
Some interpretations of Genesis 1 would lead one to believe that yes, these are six 24 hour periods, but there would be much, both internally in Genesis 1...
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When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?
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by Lena Wms
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Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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Thank you Sister Anna, may you always remember Jesus is our fortress and our strength! We need only to call upon His name. Be blessed, Lena
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
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Well said Danny. If Christmas and Easter bring anyone closer to Jesus Christ then let me lead the parade! Celebrating those holidays doesn't hurt anyone's...
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How can I detect a false conversion?
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What does the Bible say about faith?
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Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)
I would say that, despite the fact that Ezra himself may not have personally participated in the sins of the people, he spoke as if he had because the sins...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the 'these' Jesus referred to when asking Peter if he loved Him more than 'these'?
I'd say that, by the use of the word "these", Jesus was referring to the other apostles who were present, and that He was asking Peter if he (Peter) loved...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)
Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6) 9 After these things had been done, the leaders came to me and said, “The people of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I resist the temptation of cheating on my boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse?
My opinion is that the one facing the temptation to cheat should memorize and then meditate on the following pertinent scriptures: Romans 13:13 NASB Let us...
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Will there be sex in heaven?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is limited atonement biblical?
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We have a free will to ether accept Jesus free offer of salvation by grace, by just believing on His name, John 1:12, or not. If limited atonement were true,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is limited atonement biblical?
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First John 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. First Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men...