How can we know that the Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant?
Hebrews 4:12
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the meaning of the parable of the friend in need (persistent neighbor)?
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I think you miss the point, respectfully. The point of the story is "persistence." Not that the loving Father has to be "bugged" or nagged to get his...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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How come no one in the New Testament is told what you are saying is required for salvation? Even demons fear and tremble, James 2:19 KJV "Thou believest that...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
The human soul is the mind, will, emotions and conscience created in each human being at the moment of conception. This soul is what makes each human being a...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why is following Christ so difficult?
I will make the bold statement that the Christian Life doesn’t have to be difficult at all. When we choose to do life God’s way, using all of God’s...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
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Thank you for your kind comment. I would say that the two things that have helped me the most as far as the Bible is concerned have been taking the time to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why wasn't the entire life of Jesus recorded in the Bible?
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I agree with you Kenneth. I know as much about Jesus as I need to know. I don't view Him the way I do a rock star that I admire, wondering when he started...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
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Your research is right on, and your example in Judges 2 is very explicit! You are concise. I learn from you. So, what are your research techniques?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?
The Bible can certainly be read on a surface level (as any book can) for the story that it tells. But the Bible also contains an entire framework of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
The book of Acts is a transition book. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be...
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Steve Friesen
What does it mean that God will give them over to a debased mind?
I know you asked this a while ago, but I don’t think you’ve received an answer to this part of your question: “If God allows this to happen in a persons life...
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What is the New Jerusalem?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
As Moses indicated in Deuteronomy 7:1-5, and again in Deuteronomy 20:16-18, God commanded the Israelites to destroy the nations living in Canaan (the...
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Jay Saunders
Who are the other sheep in John 10:16?
We have to remember Jesus was a prophet as well as our redeemer, our God, Lord, King, the Price of Life, the Prince of Peace, the first begotten of the dead...
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by Gabrielle Haynes
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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I appreciate the thoughtfulness of your answer but believe, in many of the references you gave, verses were not interpreted in light of their textual and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Heaven like?
I would answer by saying that we don't know too much from what the Bible says (Dt 29:29; 1 Co 2:9). I once heard that Jesus spoke more about hell than He did...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56) 50 While they were camped near the Jordan River on the plains of M...
Numbers 33:50 - 56
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
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What did you mean when you said, "where [God] chooses to be WOOLY"? Did you mean "vague?"
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by Bobbie Moody
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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James 2:17-18 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'blessed are the meek' mean?
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Many may wish the meek would hurry up and inherit the earth. The un-meek are making such a mess of it!
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by Robert Brennan
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
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The second, two horned beast is the United States, who will modifty/abolish 1st Amendment. The powerful, 2 horned US will help the first beast (Roman Church)...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
This verse, Matthew 5:48, comes from Deuteronomy 18:13. "You shall be blameless before the Lord your God." Genesis 17:1, "When Abram was ninety-nine years...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways (Psalms 119:15).
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
What is premillennialism?
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The appearance of Christ will be so powerful that it will destroy every living thing on earth leaving it desolate with only Satan and his angels there. I...
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
What is premillennialism?
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I fully agree with Michael that scripture has to be interpreted with scripture and his detailed explanation how to do that. I do however differ from his...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What does it mean to guard your heart?
Proverbs 4:23-27 (Bible Note) Solomon tells us: Guard our hearts above all else, making sure we concentrate on those desires that will keep us on the right...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
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What is the spiritual gift of helps?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does God love Satan?
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Can I Vote Up Bro. Houdmann's amazing, 'Bible-Truth' answer about "70 times 7"??? Scripture reveals GOD's inconceivable degree of hatred of Sin! Hatred began...
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Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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What are the doctrines of grace?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?
"Thy Word have I hidden im my heart, that I might not sin against Thee."
Psalms 119:11
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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Tony, no one can stop anyone from praying. What we feel in our hearts does not have to be spoken to be heard by God. The problem arises when someone or...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
I can only speak from a personal perspective on this question. When I was lost, if you had told me I was commanded to be perfect, or that being perfect was...
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What are the 95 theses of Martin Luther?
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Aurel Gheorghe
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
First, I would like to address Matthew 5:48 which is a great source of debate for many. In the NT KJV, the word "perfect" (Greek Teleios) appears 42 times...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (Psalm 36:9)
I would say that this is done today by figuratively walking out of the spiritual darkness of sin or unbelief, and into the light of life, by appropriating...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
My opinion is that yes, Matthew 5:48 can be used to tell an unbeliever that God is holy and we are not. "Be perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God hide his face from David? (30:7)
In my opinion, the reference in this psalm is to David having incurred God's anger by pridefully ordering a census to be taken of Israel, against the advice...
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Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (Psalm 36:9)
For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God hide his face from David? (30:7)
Why did God hide his face from David? (Psalm 30:7) Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, ...
Psalms 30:7
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by kel gens
Who are the dead in Christ?
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Spot on Brother Greg..couldn't agree with you more!
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Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?