Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?
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My first thought when I read the question was: there is no mention of electricity in the Bible, there is no mention of the Internet, there is no mention of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is creationism scientific?
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Faith in God is the basis of creationism, which, in turn, explains the beginning of the universe, etc. I accept that God created the universe. I also accept...
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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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Thanks Cindy. I agree with you completely after reading articles on the five Jameses in the N.T and the six Maryes of the N.T. I have never imagined that...
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Nneka Ugwu
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?
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There are certain jobs that require physical abilities that we run out of at a certain age. It is different for different people. Air line pilots have to be...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
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Since we are washed in the blood of the lamb, we can never be condemned. God has forgiven us all trespasses. So we do not ask for forgiveness of sin. We...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
First John 1:9 says, we are to confess our sins to stay in fellowship with our heavenly Father. Since all of our sins are paid for, we can no longer be...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
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An atheistic professor recently once stated words to the effect: Now biology has shown there was no Adam and Eve which means there was no original sin and...
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by Mark Labriola
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
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Yes, if all sin was paid for on the cross thanksgivings for our forgiveness is all we need to offer up when we fall. Our flesh falls not our new man. 1John...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
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Jesus did not die to make us perfect; far from it. Jesus sacrificed Himself so that we could have grace and forgiveness for the sins we commit. He died for...
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What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?
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Can an atheist be a good moral person?
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What was the leviathan?
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What is the meaning of "set our banner in the Name of our Lord"?
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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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What is the greatest sin?
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Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?
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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
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What is Old Earth Creationism?
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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?
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What does the Bible say about Christian confirmation?
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, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
For the non-Christian confession of sins is required to receive God’s salvation. A person hears the gospel message and believes it is true. That person...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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...