Who was the famous brother sent with Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18?
My understanding is that there is no clear consensus among Bible commentators as to whom Paul was referring in this verse, since arguments can be made both...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16)
In my opinion, the representatives from the tribe of Joseph mentioned the chariots fitted with iron (which I interpret to be chariots with sharpened metal...
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Scott Paine
Who was the famous brother sent with Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18?
2 Corinthians 8:18
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
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Well, there's some evidence that John, the Apostle, was the son of Mary's sister, Salome. See Mark 15:40 where Salome is identified as one of the women at...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the lord, how He said, John indeed baptized by water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13...
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
Many people ask me, "What difference does it make, whether God used evolution or special creation, what matters is accepting Jesus as Saviour?" My answer is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16)
Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16) -- 16 But the children of Joseph said, “The mountain country is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?
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If salvation is a process, then it is by works and not faith. Matthew 7:21-23 No one can be saved by works. What we do. We can only be justified by faith. A...
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Tom Coupland
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
In 1Peter 3:20-22, I read the following: 20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?
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Some say faith is the gift, but faith is not the gift. Faith is the one requirement for salvation by grace. Faith is not a work, Faith is when we believe....
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What is the "mark of God" on the forehead in Revelations 9:4?
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Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?
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Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?
The retirement issue, especially among Christians, has been a rather bizarre controversy. Some have argued that lifespan since Bible times has dramatically...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?
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The one requirement is faith. God does not give us the faith, We have to believe to be saved. it is faith, without works. If faith was a work, then it would...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Was Noah's flood global or local?
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Thanks Andy. The evidence of a worldwide flood is overwhelming but the world would rather believe a lie and not the truth. As a top Harvard professor in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does my personal, private sin affect others?
In 1 John 3:6 says, "No one who lives in him (is a born again believer) keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him". 1...
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What does the Bible say about abortion?
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by Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
What does the Bible say about foot-washing?
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I would like to talk here about ''Why did Jesus wash His disciples' feet?" The incident is reported in Jn. 13:1-21. We need to observe in what context did...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Kingdom Now teaching?
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This is profound. I like Michael's boldness on matters heresy.
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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?
I would first say that, in my view, the principle of retirement is, in fact, found in the Bible. Numbers 8:24-26 indicates that members of the priestly tribe...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)
In my opinion, this action was fulfilling the intention that God Himself had expressed in Numbers 14:24, after Caleb (as a representative of the tribe of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?
Joshua 14:10 - 12
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
How can I please God?
We please, or bless, God, by obeying His commands and law. We will fail, some more than others, but one fail or a thousand, places us all in the same place,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)
Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (Joshua 14:12) 12 Now give me this hill country that the Lord promised me tha...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life?
God always answers prayer for His children. It may not be the answer we want, but we should not want anything that is not the best for us. He said, if we ask...
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What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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In the New Testament, Paul condemns homosexuality as a sin, not Jesus. Jesus never mentioned homosexuality specifically. Jesus made a very clear stand on...
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
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John the Apostle was not a cousin of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist was the cousin of Jesus who happened to have been beheaded by Herod before the...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Was Noah's flood global or local?
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Simple Truth; simply God's Word as revealed in the Bible. GOD tells us our planet's history and all things important but Satan has deceived So, So many...
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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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What does it mean to worship the Lord in spirit and truth?
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What should we learn from the life of Noah?
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household. He does this through His Son, iEsou christou (Mt 1:1 Greek) who shed His blood to save individuals and their household (Mt 27:45-54. The Holy...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What should we learn from the life of Noah?
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violence that YHWH ALHYM (Ge 2:4 Hebrew) decided to begin with a clean sheet, and kill off Mankind. However, He discovered one righteouss man, Noah, and his...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What should we learn from the life of Noah?
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Michael has identified that Noah was a righteous man, who worshipped, obeyed and put his faith in YHWH ALHYM (Ge 2:4 Hebrew) and escaped judgement on sin in...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is Confucianism?
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Confucian way of thinking helped kept despotic Emperors in power. The Emperors were seen to be the Son of the Dragon and sat on his dragon throne a symbol of...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is Confucianism?
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the self. The self is to be preserved, but must be controlled by moral living (defined within the social framework in maintaining the moral order). Such is...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
I would disagree with the message that repentance is not needed. As Tim points out quite well we must have an attitude of humbleness, a contrite spirit,...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is Confucianism?
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Confucianism is a Satanic philosophical control system in China, and in nations who are affected by Chinese culture (e.g. Japan, North and South Korea, S.E....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does the Bible really say that parents should have their rebellious children stoned?
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Mr. Houdmann's answer goes into great lengths to specify reasons for stoning a disobedient child but begins by saying that Christians are no longer under the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why didn’t the Israelites defeat all the nations? (Joshua 13:13)
The failure of Israel to drive out all the nations living in Canaan was apparently a conscious, willful, and disobedient decision on their part. This is...
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by A. Wall
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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Simply put those who comes to Christ, are those who are convicted under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit . For God is Spirit and shall be worshipped in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why didn’t the Israelites defeat all the nations? (Joshua 13:13)
13 But the Israelites did not drive out the people of Geshur and Maakah, so they continue to live among the Israelites to this day.
Joshua 13:13
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What should be the order of priorities in our family?
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the New Atheism?
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Here's the thing, though. Creation alone speaks to the existence of a Creator. You don't look at a painting and wonder if there was a painter, a building and...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Why did Jesus blind Saul?
Looking directly into a bright light can damage the human eye; staring into the sun or a powerful light like a laser can burn a hole in it, or cause...
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Thank you Jean for sharing a very heartfelt struggle...Rejoice, rejoice in the Lord always. our experience was similar, Praise God, He will never forsake us....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the elect of God?
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God offers salvation as a free gift of God. To everyone that believes. But we have to believe it to receive the free gift. How do you know you are saved?...