Is God male or female?
Perhaps the best answer is that God is both male and female. God created us in His image. Also, "... male and female He created them." I don't need to tell...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?
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It could theoretically have a future fulfillment, but it seems doubtful. The main reason being that Christ is generally the second/true fulfillment of double...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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AMEN, AMEN!!! HALLELUJAH! So refreshing when you know the truth!!
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by Billy P Eldred
What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?
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You may be correct, fits perfectly. However that does not preclude the prophecy also being a foreshadow of a future week as well. The similarities of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?
It seems to me that the individuals described in the question are the ones mentioned in Revelation 20, who are raised in the first resurrection at the time...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did the Spirit of the Lord begin to stir Samson? (13:25)
In my opinion, this verse is merely indicating that, although Samson was appointed by God as a Nazirite even before his conception (as described in Judges...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did the Spirit of the Lord begin to stir Samson? (13:25)
How did the Spirit of the Lord begin to stir Samson? (13:24-25)-- 24 The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He grew and the Lord blessed him,...
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by Billy P Eldred
What is Old Earth Creationism?
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Could not agree more Michael. With all points.
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?
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Chronologicaly Job is the 1st book in Scripture. Even so, Satan had fallen or been cast out prior to Adam & Eve's sin. His envy greed & lies were...
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
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But in some ways Roman Catholics & Orthodox Christians do not agree with Scripture. Jesus had brothers, sons of Joseph. She was not a virgin always. She...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?
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That is a great answer Tim. We can all look back on the sins in our own lives, and that keeps us from pride and self righteousness. We are not so quick to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?
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Also in John 3:14-15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whosoever believeth in Him, should...
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valu vaetolo
What was the significance of John's clothes?
The camel can endure days in scorching hot deserts while transporting precious cargo... John the baptist wearing this camel hair symbolizes John's purpose:...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?
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I would say that another reason that Jesus did not protect Peter from Satan's testing was that Peter's pride and overconfidence in his own strength and...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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You're welcome!
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by Kingdom Bound
, Semi-Retired Home-school Educator/Advisor
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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Yes indeed! Your sharing is like chicken soup for the soul it heals! :) Thank you for sharing!
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Daniel Coleman
Why did the angel tell Joseph to name his son Jesus if Isaiah said He would be called Immanuel?
I was doing a search for, "Did the angel really tell Joseph you are to name the child Jesus?", when I came across this posting. My thoughts are: if his name...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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Ruth - tithing, or any of the law given to the Israelites, is not a requirement upon the church. "If I rebuild what I have already torn down, I prove myself...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus say to the young man, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me"?
In my opinion, when Jesus spoke of the young man becoming "perfect", He was not meaning it in the sense of "sinless" (since no one, including Christ's...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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Another good question! When I speak in tongues, I do make a conscious effort when I open my mouth to begin. Just as you would make a conscious effort to...
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by Kingdom Bound
, Semi-Retired Home-school Educator/Advisor
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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Thank you so much for your response Kelli! I noticed you shared that when you prayed in tongues you would open your mouth and the words would begin to flow....
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
What is the origin of Christianity?
I think that the answer is in the question. The name Christianity contains the element Christ. The word Christianity only came into being around 1300AD. The...
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by Rich Hazeltine
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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Paul had many opportunities to teach tithing to new testament believers. He didn't. The old is gone the new is come. Tithing was reintroduced when churches...
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by Kingdom Bound
, Semi-Retired Home-school Educator/Advisor
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as this can be a very sensitive subject. I agree that the gift of tongues is given at the Father's discretion and...
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Gregory Jones
Why did Jesus say to the young man, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me"?
How would selling all his possessions and giving them to the poor make him "perfect"?
Matthew 19:21
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Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit happens as soon as you believe and stays with you forever. You can quench or grieve Him (Eph 4:30, 1 Thes 5:19) by turning...
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by Doreen McCaugherty
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
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I believe who He says He is. That's my experience.
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Are the writings of the Apostle Paul inspired?
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No, for the same reason as stated above. Jesus didn't cover every single thing we need to do/not do. But Paul's writings were inspired and either you believe...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
This is a great question! As someone who speaks in tongues daily, I have some ideas, but I'll start with what Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 14: 14 For if I...
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by Bobby Daniel
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
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Thank you Marion for your response and blessing. May God always be in our hearts, and I also extend my blessings to you. When you call out His name, He will...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
I would say that, since the ability to speak in tongues is a specific gift of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:10), the bestowing of it on an individual is...
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Kingdom Bound
, Semi-Retired Home-school Educator/Advisor
Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
Does the Holy Spirit take over a persons tongue until speaking in tongues is over, or does the person speaking in tongues actually have some control over it?
Acts 2:1 - 47
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by Kingdom Bound
, Semi-Retired Home-school Educator/Advisor
Did Jesus speak in tongues?
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Thank you for giving a precise explanation in layman's terms!
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to want to be famous?
Joseph, because he did the right thing, and did not commit adultery with Potiphar's wife, ended up in prison. But God promoted him to head over all Egypt as...
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
What did it mean to draw out water and pour it out to the Lord in 1 Sam. 7:6?
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Thanks Tim. God bless you.
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penny frazier
Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?
To rebuke literally means to reprimand sharply. How did Jesus rebuke satan in Matt:4 when tempted? He spoke the word of God saying, "It is written." We as...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:15 call himself 'your father', when Jesus says to call no man father in Matthew 23:9?
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It would seem that the Pharisees of that day, relished the respect that came with being recognized as Rabbi/priest. Today we might say father. However, they...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?
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John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit from God while he was yet unborn. He did not preach repent of sins to be saved, but repent, Believe on the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the all-seeing eye?
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The new order of the ages is the new world order or the one world order that the anti Christ will be the head. Many of the founders of our country were...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
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If you believe what you just wrote, why do you confess your sins to a priest who can not forgive sin?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?
The book of Lamentations in the Old Testament tells us. Lamentations 2:19, "Arise, cry out in the night, at the beginning of the watches; pour out your heart...
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
Why did Jesus teach in parables?
When I started preaching many years ago, I remember my mentor told me, "People remember two things, what the laugh at and what shocks them." If we look at...
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What does Isaiah 58:7 mean by "not to hide yourself from your own flesh?"
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What is "the letter" in 2 Corinthians 3:6 and what does it kill?
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What is the law of Christ?
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What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
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What is spiritual blindness?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?
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John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the children of God, even to them that BELIEVE on his name. First John 5:13 These...