Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Faith...
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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 it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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First Thessalonians 5:2-4 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say piece and safety,...
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by Dorothy Mathieson
When were Joseph and Mary considered married?
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I too agree with Michael's post. An angel was sent to both people, Mary and Joseph, so they personally, knew to marry. Marriage laws have certainly changed...
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by Donald Abrahams
How can I take control of my thoughts?
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I don't think that this is a fair response, Unhealthy thoughts come from the enemy and he uses them to attack us in an attempt to bring us down. The truth is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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We should not be living in sexual immorality, but not living in it does not save us. If we were saved by what we do and how we live, we would be our own...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?
In my opinion, the reference here in the statement of the risen, ascended, and glorified Christ to the church at Philadelphia is similar to the statement...
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Salvador Silva
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Billye Miles Seale
Should Christians be tolerant of other people's religious beliefs?
1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV: ”But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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“The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power. Do...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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I do agree that baptizing babies is not scriptural and babies who died before the age of accountability probably are saved. (I'm saying 'probably' because I...
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by michael ATKINS
What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?
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Satan had eaten from the tree before man, that's how God knew what the tree would do, so he forbade man to eat from it .
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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We are not made perfect in the flesh but only in the Spirit. Baptizing babies is not scriptural. Babies are saved until the age of accountability. But...
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by michael ATKINS
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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The sin was gaining the knowledge of good and evil not disobedience Gen 3:22
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?
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That is what we should do if we walk in the Sprit. But not every one does. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a over to Satan to kill the flesh so that His...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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"You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matt 5:48). Dead to Sin, Alive to God "What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin...
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Is 'idle hands are the devil's workshop' a biblical statement?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Miriam and Aaron become opposed to Moses’ Cushite wife? (Numbers 12:1)
My understanding is that the verse cited in the question is the only place in the Bible where Moses' Cushite wife is mentioned. She is apparently not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who / what were the Nephilim?
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Since angels can come in human form, when they came to get Lot out of the city, I believe the fallen angels can also come in human form. I do believe these...
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by Rob Kearbey
What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?
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I’d like to suggest the following dealing with context and the Greek. 1 John 3:9 (SDABC7): Doth not commit sin. That is, he does not continue to sin, or he...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
Yes. We are all born with a sinful nature from Adam. Jesus said ye must be born again to enter the kingdom of Heaven. How do we get born again? When we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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If we could have lived without sin, then Jesus died for no reason. We all sin and come short of the glory of God. We are born sinners. John 3:18 He that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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Amen Linda; We are given a new nature through the Spirit when we believe the gospel of our salvation. Jesus blood sacrifice for all sin. But we still have...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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Stephen, where does the New Testament teach we were commanded by Jesus or the Apostles to turn bread into Christ’s body and wine into His blood before...
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What is the intermediate state?
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What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I forgive myself?
The issue of forgiveness begins with God. You see, he defined what sin was when he gave us the Ten Commandments. Then he told the Israelites how they could...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When Jesus said, "But you say 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God,"'" was He talking about monetary gain or spiritual gain?
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Great answer. I would add that the Mosaic law was quite clear that God expected to receive the tithe from the Israelites to fulfil their financial commitment...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I discover my purpose in life?
God says in the Bible that he created human beings (Gen 1:26-27). It also says that God has plans for our lives (Jer 29:11), that his will for us is “good...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
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All we have to do to be saved is believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again on the third day...
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What is the gospel of inclusion?
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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
John 14:6 is the reference place the Holy Spirit in me tells me to send and reference any/everyone who would ask this question. It is clearly stated, JESUS...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the Urantia book?
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The Urantia Book is not meant or proposed to be a religious document. In fact, the book states that it is not intended to be used for such purposes. It does...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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Meghan, Jesus said in Matthew 16:18 ‘I will build my church’ therefore Peter did not build it. Jesus is the founder of the church and no one else (Ephesians...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is evidence of the Holy Spirit?
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Notice the difference between the KJV of First John 3:9 and the version that comes up when you put your cursor on it. It has a whole different meaning. That...
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Dorothy Mathieson
Do Christians believe in three gods?
At Sunday School, I learned in the Bible, how we humans were formed. “In the beginning....”Genesis 1:1-31. But the most important part being Genesis 1:26-28....
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Olusegun Afolabi
What does it mean to dress modestly?
Dressing is the act of wearing clothes, especially for public appearance. Therefore it is important to dress appropriately for dignity. Hebrews 13:7,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is biblical theology?
We need to remember there are different dispensations in the bible. God deals with different people differently. We who are in the church age, the age grace...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
Moses did have a problem with his temper. Earlier in his life he lost his temper and killed an Egyptian (Ex 2:12). Now Moses, because of his temper, he lost...
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Aurel Gheorghe
When Jesus said, "But you say 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God,"'" was He talking about monetary gain or spiritual gain?
Jesus was talking here about financial affairs. During this encounter (Matt. 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-13), the Pharisees questioned Jesus about a man-made tradition...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When Jesus said, "But you say 'Whoever says to his father or mother, "Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God,"'" was He talking about monetary gain or spiritual gain?
In my opinion, Jesus was speaking of material wealth or possessions that could (and should, according to the commandment to honor one's father and mother)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
Even though Moses was spoken of very favorably as someone with whom God spoke face to face (as one would with a friend) (Exodus 33:11), there remained a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was the Lord so angry about the people’s complaints? (Numbers 11:1)
The Bible describes God as merciful and slow to anger (Psalm 103:8), which are both true. When He became angry with His own chosen people in the wilderness,...
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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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As a follower of Christ you need to believe ALL the scripture. Christ said 'This is my body' not a symbol of my body. He told us to eat his body and drink...
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What is Euthyphro's Dilemma?
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by David P. Larsen
Should Christians celebrate Passover?
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Ariel, You are correct in much of what you say. There is no question whatsoever that the early church celebrated 'passover' as you say, and the verse you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is biblical theology?
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Galatians 1:7-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you, than that which we have preached unto you let them be accused. As we...