What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
It simply means we are born of God. When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:1-4 we are sealed with the Holy Spirit and are given eternal life....
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How can I discover my purpose in life?
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What happened on each of the days of Creation?
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Janet, Thanks for your confidence. I checked my Youtube account and found my Abraham and Isaac site at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fL4DQcVhRk&t=43s...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
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In addition to Tim’s excellent response, I would add that God already rejected Saul and 1 Samuel 28:6 say that God stopped communicating with him – why would...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David order the death of the Amalekite who had come to him with news of Saul's death?
I agree that the Amalekite had (falsely) reported that he had killed Saul (undoubtedly hoping to ingratiate himself with David). I also realize that God had...
2 Samuel 1:1 - 16
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What is the Rose of Sharon?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
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I understand your reasoning, but why would God refuse to answer Saul through any of the established means of determining His will, and then choose to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was wrong with shaving? (Deuteronomy 14:1)
My understanding is that the practices described in the verse cited in the question were observed at the time among multiple idolatrous peoples of the...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
It is difficult for me to assume that the medium in 1 Samuel 28 was bringing up demonic or satanic visions. Saul recognized the vision as Samuel and was told...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Why did God make sex before marriage a sin if he blesses those who are not married with children?
The verse that you have cited is actually speaking in illustrative language about the children of Israel worshipping the god of the Moabites or Baal. All...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
God, being God, makes the rules of the Universe. Also, being God, anything He speaks has to happen. In the Bible, The Word of God, God said: "the wages of...
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by Mark Deduke
What is Kwanzaa? Should a Christian celebrate Kwanzaa?
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Very well written, Ryan.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was wrong with shaving? (Deuteronomy 14:1)
14 You are the children of the Lord your God. Do not cut yourselves or shave the front of your heads for the dead,
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by Jerry Tate
What is cheap grace?
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This article reminds me somewhat of the which came first, “the chicken or the egg” question. Although thought provoking, I would remind the author that you...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What happened on each of the days of Creation?
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Nils, Thanks for sharing your answer and website. You've written a lot of very interesting material. On a side note, regarding your bio on eBible, you...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?
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Some people speak glossolalia when they see cute babies. Particularly their own. Or some even dogs, etc. My point is, I could see the infinitely more worthy...
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Anonymous
How to avoid being used by others while maintaining love?
Jesus said He came to serve and not be served. As a follower of Christ, I am confused sometimes. Should I help my colleague? It’s her job but she passed it o...
John 15:13
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
It will be the kingdom of God on earth. The lion will lie down with the lamb, and children will put there hands in cobras dens and not be bit. Some of us...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Pauline Christianity?
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The kingdom of God is not the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of God is the 1,000 year reign of Christ on the earth. Those believers living in those sins will...
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Robert Martin
How do I quit addiction to alcohol?
I quit by praying constantly, and with a little help from my friends. A good person you can talk to honestly about why you drink. I am counting my blessings,...
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
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I'm glad you asked. In answer to your question, grape juice should be used for communion, in the true churches, that teach against wine (alcohol).
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What is the meaning when Jesus said He gives His own new name to those who endure?
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Salvador, Revelation 3:12 is very similar with Revelation 2:17 – in both texts the redeemed are given new names. Furthermore, the 144,000 will have their...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God make sex before marriage a sin if he blesses those who are not married with children?
I would agree that children are a blessing, but they are also a consequence and a responsibility. In my opinion, among the reasons that God made premarital...
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Why does God allow sickness?
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What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?
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What was the practice of casting lots?
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Why is Biblical Creationism so important?
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Anna Thornton
Why did God make sex before marriage a sin if he blesses those who are not married with children?
Doesn't make sense to me that children, the product of sex, would be produced by people who aren't married if it's a sin for them to have sex.
Numbers 25:1
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Why kill the women and children in the battle against King Og of Bashan (Deuteronomy 3:6)?
I think that the primary considerations involved in God commanding the total destruction of various peoples (including non-combatant women and children) were...
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What does it mean that God will pour out His Spirit on all people?
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What should we learn from the life of Peter?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why didn’t God accept the people’s repentance after the Amorites overcame them in battle? (1:45)
I would say because God, being omniscient, knows when repentance is sincere and genuine, as opposed to when people are behaving from other motives (such as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is referred to in this passage by "the deep things" that the Spirit searches?
In my opinion, this verse is saying that, since the Holy Spirit (as one of the three Persons of the Godhead) is fully and truly God, He possesses the full...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)
I would say that Aaron chose a calf for the idol that he made (Exodus 32:4) due to its established association in the people's minds (from their time in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God have to warn his people about sacrificing their own children? (Deut. 12:31)
As implied in the question, it would seem so intuitively obvious that people should not sacrifice their own children that God should not have even had to...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
The Bible say absolutely nothing about the departed visiting us here on Earth. Actually, the Bible doesn’t say anywhere that upon death we go to heaven....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God have to warn his people about sacrificing their own children? (Deut. 12:31)
Why did God have to warn his people about sacrificing their own children? (12:31)--” 31 You must not worship the Lord your God in their way, because in worsh...
Deuteronomy 12:31
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by ruth sauls
What did Jesus mean by "My hour has not yet come"?
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Jesus made old wine at the wedding; his time to pour out 'new wine' hadn't come yet. He said "NO MAN" having drunk old wine immediately desires new. The...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does this passage referring to Adam and Eve talk about leaving a father and mother if Adam and Eve were the first people on earth?
It is important when we read the bible to understand who the author of the book was, when did they live and what audience they were writing for. The book of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)
Why worship a calf? (Deuteronomy 9:16)--"When I looked, I saw that you had sinned against the Lord your God; you had made for yourselves an idol cast in the ...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Returning to the bondage of sin does not make you unborn, just sin-stained, in need of repentance, and redoing the first works of faith over which is turning...
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Billy P Eldred
Is it wrong to feel someone is disturbing me by praying out loudly, for example at 4am?
The Bible states that the two greatest commandments are: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength." "And love your neighbor as...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
How do I quit addiction to alcohol?
I'm glad you asked. We see in Ephesians 5:18 (Matthew Henry Commentary): Drunkenness is a sin that never goes alone, but carries men into other evils. It is...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
How do I quit addiction to alcohol?
Christ cast demons out of people. Any addiction is a condition where the person has lost control of their own ability to manage the problem. If you believe...
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