What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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Our faith for salvation does not come from God. God gives everyone a measure of faith. Atheist's have faith that there is no God. Muslims believe in their...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, (the Holy Spirit) the Lord knoweth them that are His. Romans 8:9 Without...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
I believe both the statements in this question are true but not for the reasons given above. I think they are part of a continuum of eternal life in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children by the time Joshua took over as a leader? (Joshua 5:5–7)
Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children? (Joshua 5:5–7) 5 All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born...
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by kel gens
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Mr Lyon, your spot on! I always have enjoy your comments...If Jesus were to return today, all men, at minimum, have a 1000 yrs to wait prior to any of us...
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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It is s a bit sad that we visit empty graves, often tending the stones, trimming the grass. Our loved ones are no longer there we pray, Praise God! They are...
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by Richard Wilkinson
What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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I will admit upfront that I am a pastor that has tattoos, which most I have gotten after accepting Jesus Christ. While there is an Old Testament passage in...
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Joyce Swanson
Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?
If both the man and woman are of legal age and the man is considerably older than the woman, can they be married?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
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I have seen Christian bike groups with some having religious tattoos. Mostly crosses and Bible verses. Most of those I have observed used their jackets and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?
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In Genesis 7:1-3 God does not tell Noah to eat the animals, just that they were clean and unclean. The distinction between clean and unclean were not...
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
THE most asked questions by unbelievers, as a way of saying, "There is no God," and a question that every believer should know the answer to. What those...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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The bible gives us several lists of things that people do that tell us we can not enter the kingdom for doing those things. Fornication, liars, drunkards,...
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greg am
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
Romans 6:23 tells us that "the wages of sin is death". The ten commandments spell out what sin is. Jesus built on this with his sermon on the mount (Matthew...
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What is saving grace?
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will stand before God and give account of his life?
Heaven is not a reward for good works or keeping the law. Heaven is a free gift to all that believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 6:23 and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is saving grace?
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It is not our faith that is given to us. It is the seal of the Holy Spirit when we believe the gospel. Romans 1:16 IT is to every one that believeth, to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is saving grace?
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We are given the Holy Spirit and eternal life, the minute we trust Jesus as our savior. John 6:37 All that the father giveth me, will come to me, and ALL...
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by Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
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The answer is simple: God outlined his THRONE and the items around it which match the 10 Commandments exactly in the same order. No question the 10...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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Amen. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, (everybody) that He gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus) that WHOSOEVER, (anybody) believeth in Him, should not...
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How did Lazarus come out of the grave? The Bible states he was bound hand and foot.
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How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why would God call himself "jealous"? (Exodus 34:14)
There are two sides of the jealousy coin. On one side there's an appropriate, normal jealousy from love - and this is what God means He is a jealous God. The...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
We are intrigued by the fact that Rahab told a lie and God blessed her, but we overlook the fact that she was a prostitute (Joshua 2:1). Rahab lived in...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What is glossolalia?
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A good explanation here. It's the first time I've heard of Xenoglossa. If the difference described above is correct, then there is a clear biblical precedent...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
The theory of irresistible grace can be summarized as God, determined to save some people who He has chosen as His elect, overcomes their resistance to...
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Aurel Gheorghe
When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?
There is no mention of flesh eating prior to the Flood and it make sense to believe that meat entered human diet only after the Flood. When the floodwaters...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5) -- 4 But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. She said, “Yes, the men came to me,...
Joshua 2:4 - 5
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by Brian David
What did Jacob mean when he said to Joseph, "I have given you one portion above your brothers, which I took from the hand of the Amorites with my sword"?
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Awesome answer Jean. Maybe in addition to all you have expressed here, is in the ancient eastern culture the concept of the "firstborn" was important as it...
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?
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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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What is the New Covenant?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does a person live in humility?
Humility does not prohibit love of self, or pursuing one's self-interest. To me, it means having a proper appreciation of one's own position in relation to...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is Jesus referring to when he says, "Has it not been written in your law, 'I said you are gods?'"
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Hi Shelton! I feel your answer completely undermines Jesus’ argument. He has no point in your understanding as he is saying ‘I am a god just like you’ Back...
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michael ATKINS
How does a person live in humility?
Let's not take this to the extreme by saying this is a constant state. I suggest it is only to be applied to a confrontation with another. Humble - being...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there anything God cannot do?
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Since God can not lie, we can believe all that He said. Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me hath eternal life. Heaven is a free gift just...
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
What does the Bible say about the holy grail (sangreal)?
Most all legends have a basis in truth, and I don't think this Grail legend is any different. My wife and I are fortunate to live in Cornwall, England and...
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by Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
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I don't think it is essential to 'know' either Greek, Hebrew or Aramaic, I certainly don't know the languages as such. As long as you have a few reference...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?
God said to Adam in Genesis 2 that he could freely eat of every tree in the Garden of Eden except for the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. As far as I...
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What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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What is the Anglican Church, and what do Anglicans believe?
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What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?
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Hollye Portier
Why does God allow some innocent children to suffer horrific deaths if Jesus already suffered for our sins in a horrific way?
Why doesn’t God intervene before the actual physical aspect of these sins if all that is needed to sin is the actual thought/planning of hurting children in ...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the biblical Creation story?
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own image). 5. In other words Genesis 1: 2 on is a description of the earth being made a suitable habitation for Man after its utter destruction by Satan who...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the biblical Creation story?
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In addition there are 16 Numerical features of 4; 14 Features of 37 and 7 features of 73’s. He concludes that an elaborate design of 7’s , 4’s , 37, and 73’s...