Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Exactly! We love because He FIRST loved us!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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Sid Bikor
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
In the scriptures names are usually definitions of a person's destiny. People act or live up their names and therefore when a person encounters God, if his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
In my opinion, Jesus is saying in this passage that, just as a gathering in the air or on the ground of birds that feed on carrion indicates that a carcass...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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Good answer!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?
Jesus' emphasis in these verses is on the speed that will be required to escape, if possible, the devastation that He is indicating will occur in the days to...
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Jay Saunders
When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?
This has been debated, but most of the crucifixes and paintings have Jesus' nail in the palms of the hands. Thus the belief has taken place by false...
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Jay Saunders
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
Words always have root meaning even in our own names. So God occasionally changed a person's name because they had excelled to a higher spiritual level of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view climate change?
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In the "GotQuestions.org" answer above, it is stated that there have been climate changes over the course of the earth's history - i.e. ice ages, etc. - not...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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James, do you do good works because you are saved? Do you even think about doing good for others or do you just do it because of the saving grace of Jesus...
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Gregory Jones
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Hi Lena, Jesus message to the church in Pergamum concluded in Revelation 2:16. In verse 17, he is speaking to all his churches, which includes us. How will...
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Randy Weaver
, Business Owner
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
Consider this from Daniel 4:17: 17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living...
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Al Mark
When Psalm 24 says, "He who has clean hands and a pure heart.. "then what does "dirty hands" mean?
The one who has "clean hands and a pure heart" is spoken of in Psalm 24 as one who is able to ascend the mountain of the Lord and enter into his holy place....
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Gregory Jones
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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We cannot add anything to that old precious rugged cross. It is all about Jesus. Nothing can compare!! HE IS A WONDERFUL SAVIOR. We either choose Him or...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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Amen, amen...God can use whatever situation, illness or tragedy for His Glory. We must never doubt. All praise belongs to Him Alone! We 're Righteous in Him...
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?
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Excellent "Spot-On" answer Tim! Let me be the first to give you a vote up and a hearty Kudos! --ANDY--
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What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to limbs. When a person develops PAD, the...
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Do human beings truly have a free will?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Matthew 7:21-23 shows us we can not be saved by works. Jesus said there will be many who trust in their works for salvation. But, they have never done the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?
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In Biblical society, even from the outset, the woman's role has always been subservient to the male. Even in Jesus' time, women were property. I speak from a...
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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?
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How should a Christian view politics?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does James mean that we should be "the firstfruits of his creatures" in James 1:18?
The first fruits offering in the Old Testament was first mentioned in Exodus 23:19. When the annual harvest was gathered, the best of the very first of the...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
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I agree with you, but what is peripheral vascular disease? The online dictionary did not know either! Thanks.
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Denise Dignam
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view gun control?
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According to the Office for National Statistics. UK violent crime increased with massive surges 22 % in KNIFE and 11 % in Gun crime last year. . The Home...
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Jay Saunders
Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
The bible clearly states we as Christian are not to commit or practice any appearance of evildoing, so having a best friend of the opposite sex looks evil in...
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Jay Saunders
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
Fashion trends and styles come and go so we come to Christ as we are. The Holy Spirit indwelling us changes us more on the inside than the outside....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
Memorizing scripture builds a solid foundation for anyone’s faith, but especially a child. Children naturally trust their parents, but that trust only...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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Also this: the believer who concentrates on his old nature is preoccupied with the past, and we are told to forget what lies behind (our old sin nature life)...
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Jack Croach
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
Teaching a child is the same way you can create memorization. Start with shortened verses, John 3:16, Psalms 23, or 24. Start with loving, kind passages. I...
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by Tyrone Helm
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Continued 2Co 5:9Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him. Paul is speaking in the present tense. So the next...
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by Tyrone Helm
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Kel, I suggest you reread Math. 10:28. According to the Bible and not me, the scripture reads as follows, Mat 10:28 “Don’t be afraid of those who kill the...
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How should a Christian view politics?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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First this: I don't smoke. Smoking is bad for your health. Salt is not good for your health. Sugar is not good for your health. Neither of these three are...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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1Peter 1:3-9, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His Abundant mercy has begotten US again to a living hope through the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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1 Cor 6 refers to those living an unrepentant lifestyle of those various sins - adultery, homosexuality, gluttony, etc. These things become idols in people's...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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Shirley H and James Kraft, well spoken. Jesus died on the cross to purchase our redemption. His sinless blood was poured for our cleansing from sinful...
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by Andrew Rodriguez
What happened during Jesus' last hours before His death?
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I believe what had him crying out in the garden was not only the anticipation of carrying the weight of sin but for the first time in all eternity to be...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What will we be doing in heaven?
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Those who are "deemed worthy?" Sounds like a works-based reward to me. Also, are you aware that Jesus spoke more about hell than about heaven? That's because...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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We grieve the Holy Spirit when we become prideful and self righteous. Our righteousness comes from God, not from us. We are to show grace to others as God...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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Lena, No - none of those verses are telling us that, by your efforts and by "how much you love Christ," you will attain a different abode. We are saved by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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We all grieve the Holy Spirit at times because we still live in the flesh. But those who have the Holy Spirit are born of God. Hebrews 13:5 He will never...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
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John 3:16-18. First John 5:13. Romans 4:5 and 11:6. John 3:36. John 10:28-29. Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23. Firs Corinthians 15:3-4.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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John 3:18 We can no longer be condemned. We have eternal life because He took the punishment we deserve. We all deserve to go to hell. But Jesus loved us so...