Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
Romans 3:28 is stating that our works cannot justify us before God - even what God's Spirit does in us. You see we either are perfect "in Christ" or we are...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations of the Bible? I am not sure how important it is to find the “true” answer to this question. The...
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by Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Thank You for your answer here, I hope you don't mind I printed it out so if i get prideful, I can refer back and remember it's not about me, It's all about...
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Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Louis Cooper
, Engineering Supt. Retired
What does the earthquake in Mathew 28:2 mean?
My opinion is: 'Rom 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now'. The Earth, He created, responded to His...
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by Ian Fraser
What is a 'vessel of honor'?
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This is an interesting question. Could someone please share some light on how I can cleanse myself so I can be useful?
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What is the curse of the law?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
I believe Jesus' suffering occurred at 2 levels. 1. Jesus suffered mental, emotional and physical agony as the Son of Man - a human being. This suffering had...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Robert, while reconciling Romans 3:28 with James 2:24, let’s be mindful of context. Paul and James were writing about same thing but to two different...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
It seems to me your question is really asking, "Is it wrong for me to tell other people that I know the will of God - that my family member will be healed?"...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Are there prophets in the church today?
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The people who discuss whether there are prophets today are clearly those not used to a word coming in this way. There is no question: There is not a...
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What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord in Psalm 37:4?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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The presumption and expectation of a miracle by God is not rooted in Scripture. Where does it say that God performs miracles for the asking? It doesn't. We...
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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It has been overwhelmingly established that Gentiles were made fellow heirs, members of the same body and partakers of the promise in Christ through the...
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Curtis Elliott
, I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.
How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
I believe the level of distress felt by Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane was so great that it led to agony and blood. Someone can be under such distress...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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Ara I'm on your side. Please read both my responses. I'm no prude. Christianty isn't based on what anyone wears. My last response was a weak attempt at...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Robert, I’m not sure Jesus told only in jest to the RYR to keep the Commandments if he wanted assurance of eternal life. This is not only one-off statement...
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by frances Keene
How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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In short, I think he felt that the weight of the entire world was on His shoulders.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Charis, this is an absolutely "Bible-Strong answer with your excellent analysis type response. People need to simply realize that GOD IS!!! --Andy--
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, you stated the following: "I fail to understand how I'm confused about works of the law and works of faith." Actually I deleted that part of my reply....
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by Ara Nelson
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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I disagree. Women are not responsible for men's thoughts or actions, they can wear whatever they want, afterall it's called freedom, something many people...
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, You stated that, "People who have faith keep the Commandments (Rev 14:12)." What does it mean to "keep the commandments" within the context of 1 John...
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, The Rich Young Ruler (RYR) was definitely trying to gain heaven by his law performance. This is apparent by his question: "Good Teacher, what good...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Hi Robert - I do not disagree with with your comment - however, I fail to understand how I'm confused about works of the law and works of faith. People who...
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How did Moses write Deuteronomy if it records his death?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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We can not put old wine into new wine skins. The Holy Sprit was not given until the book of Acts. Those who believe they were chosen by God to be saved have...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Yes, we can agree to disagree. The timing of when angels were created is not an issue that makes you a Christian. Of course, God doesn't list every star or...
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by Fred Bamulutira
What consequences (positive or negative) had Constantine's reforms on an early Church? What is the significance (if any) of Constantine's reforms for the contemporary Church?
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By giving in to Constantine, and allowing a pagan Emperor to be its patron, the church became greatly compromised. The message of the church now had to get...
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Read Romans 11 where Paul reminds us of the dialogue between The Lord and Elijah in 1 Kings 19. "Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine...
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by Julia Fisher
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Cindy, I'm sorry, but I think we're just going to disagree on this particular subject. God did not need to dwell anywhere in eternity past. He is outside of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I lead someone to Christ?
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And some "christians" seem to believe that showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God makes you a believer in the Christ. The Scribes and Pharisees showed...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I lead someone to Christ?
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You are right on. Believers can't "lead" anyone to believe in the ressurection of the dead. Or in a man being born of a virgin woman who didn't have intimacy...
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Charis Eschweiler
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
Our answer can be the same as Jesus in Matt 26:39. It says He was exceedingly sorrowful- so we know He identifies with our desperate plea. But He says ‘...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How can I best reach my non-Christian family members with the gospel?
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration a simple; yet sometimes very hard to execute game plan. As a known Christian your duty and...
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What does the Bible say about patience?
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What does the Bible say about managing/controlling emotions?
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Does the Bible support the Catholic practice of a marriage annulment?
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by Robert Broyles
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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James, you stated that "we have to do nothing to be saved" and then you said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved." Isn't that a bit of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to question God?
I have questioned the Lord many times. I usually get the same answer after a long time. Just trust me. OK Lord. What other options do I have? NONE. God owes...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Julia, When I read Gen 1:1, I read it as God creating the universe as we know it. However, God dwelt somewhere in eternity past, did He not? He always was,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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If salvation is by God's choice apart from faith, then God's grace and revealed plan is not true and John 3:16 is not true. John 3:17 says, Jesus did not...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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David, Those verses do not prove what you claim. I Cor 1:30 shows *why* we are in Christ 'because of God' in the verse itself: "who became to us wisdom from...
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Anonymous
How can I best reach my non-Christian family members with the gospel?
How can I share the gospel when I get eye rolls or the subject gets changed when I try, and my family calls me a Bible thumper?
Mark 16:15
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by Stephen Baker
Is street preaching an effective evangelism method?
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Thanks for the reply. It is so important to get ‘the word’ out to the general public. As one brother said, we need to use all ‘the public squares’ we can...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Hello Julia. 1. I am merely pointing out that a proper translation needs to incorporate the proper translation (and interpretation of Genesis 1-3) of the...
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Once we believe we are sealed with the Holy Spirit which no one can break. Ephesians 1:13, and 4:30 We are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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God wants everyone to be saved Frist Timothy 2:4.. Satan wants no one to be saved. So Satan makes up false religion to keep people from believing the simple...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it really mean by "God chose us before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Darell, the word proginosko is not in Eph 1:4. Perhaps you are referring to Rom 8:28-30? "And we know that God works all things together for the good of...
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by Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
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"I don't think so," that's the key: It's what you think. I am not saying anything about works. God says everyone is known before the womb, from the...