Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
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Very well said, Jennifer.
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by Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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No one "re-crucifies" Jesus. Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead. From this one death and resurrection Jesus pours Himself out to every generation,...
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by ken egan
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Cindy: "All the instances you cite are specific instructions given by God to the Israelites and had a specific purpose." Yes that is true but the fact...
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by Mike Thompson
, Saved by Grace
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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Gary, is that what the scriptures say baptism is? An act of obedience following salvation? Can you point me to the scripture that says that? Here are some...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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Anonymous, I understand that you are stating the RCC's position on salvation. However, as Gary said, salvation is a gift from God through Jesus Christ. It...
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by Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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Even if Jesus commanded Baptism and said to make disiples by baptizing people? Even if Baptism is not a work of myself but a gift and grace of the Holy...
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by Christopher MacDonald
, Seminarian and CEO of humanmeaning.org
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Jennifer...this is a superb comment/ary on the subject that goes beyond the usual doctrinal sparring by getting behind the translation. Outstanding - well...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
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I agree about the dangers of eisegesis, but doesn't your example actually disprove 'the main things are the plain things' - not support it? A non-believer...
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Edwin Danny Reaid
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
We often hear the phrase “the main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things”. The Bible is God’s Word and there are many Cults...
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by Derek Bullen
, Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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The reason that there are different doctrines is that some doctrines are false and need correction. I refer you to my answer (given above in response to Tom...
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What is spiritual blindness?
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?
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Recently revealed to have been a major cover up in the Jehovah Witness camp in this same area. The Australian Royal Commission has uncovered thousands of...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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To believe baptism must be added to Jesus’ sacrifice is to say His sacrifice was insufficient to save us. To add anything to faith in Jesus Christ for...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I understand God's calling in my life?
When I was a child and wanted to know what my chores were for a Saturday before I was allowed to go outside, if my parents were slow telling me, I stepped up...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
The short answer to your question is no, predestined in the context of Eph 1:5 CAN'T mean predestined but not unto salvation. The scripture says we were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What (if any) examples can we find in the Bible of people who struggled with discerning the voice of God?
If the type of struggle described in the question is indicated by apparent doubt or uncertainty that causes a person to ask for or to be given a sign from...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Satan have a baby with Eve?
I find no indication in the passage cited in the question (or elsewhere in Genesis) that Eve herself had children with spirit beings (either angels, or...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?
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James, excellent answer and good commentary that reemphasized your points well stated! Kudos and a vote up! --Andy--
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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I would say that salvation is by God's choice - but that the 'choice' is not picking who will be drawn to faith or given faith or not. Rather, His 'choice'...
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What does it mean to glorify God?
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What gift was the leper supposed to offer to the priest?
Leviticus 14:1-32 specified the offerings that were to be made by people who had been cleansed of leprosy. Depending on what they were able to afford, they...
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by Derek Bullen
, Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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I would go even further that Tom's excellent comment to state that, during the Roman Catholic Mass, the "body" of our Saviour (in the form of the bread and...
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by Stuart Williams
Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
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I personally do not believe in aliens. I believe the bible paints a picture of an earth very different to that which is presented to us. Being completely...
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by Richard Acevedo
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Nice answer, thank you!
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by Mike Thompson
, Saved by Grace
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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i just don't understand why so many are quick to dismiss verses that mention baptism. It's as if those verses trump the ones that do mention it. It seems odd...
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by Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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It is also full of verses that say "He who believes and is baptised will be saved". "He who endures to the end will be saved" "You must work out your...
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by Robert Bills
, High Pursuit Ministries
Should Christians celebrate Father's Day?
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Honoring our parents should be a daily lifestyle not a once a year thing. Father’s Day, yes, is pagan; it goes back to what was called, "great sky father...
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by Robert Bills
, High Pursuit Ministries
Should Christians celebrate Father's Day?
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Yes but God does. Read the last third of Deuteronomy chapter 12.
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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Once we become a child of God by faith in Christ alone, all of our sins have been paid for, because we all sin because we are not perfect. Only God is Holy....
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by Ursula S Monroe
What is soaking prayer and is it biblical?
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I agree Duane! I pray [talk] with Jesus without His will in mind because I’m not always asking for something just working through an issue. I feel the...
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Paul Stewart
Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
In regards to this topic I always like to look at whether the belief or discussion brings people closer to, or to a stronger or lesser belief/relationship...
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by Wes Watson
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
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That was a great response, Michael, I always was taught that 1 John 1:9 was for both believers and non believers until I learned John was only referring to...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Who was Judas Iscariot?
Judas Iscariot as already stated was one of the twelve inner circle disciples of Jesus, not an Apostle for he did not see the risen Christ, he hung himself...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?
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I found Scripture that gives added meaning to keeping our eyes on the Lord: Psalm 123:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Ken, God cannot be any more clear about how He feels about idols and statutes. See Deut 4:15-19. All the instances you cite are specific instructions given...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
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If our salvation depended on our performance, then it would be by works instead of grace. Romans 11:6 says it is all grace, not works, if it was by works,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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If salvation were purely by Gods choice, then Ephesians 2:8-9 grace through faith would not be true. Romans 4:5 would not be true, nor would most of the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?
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The entire NT is full of salvation by believing that Jesus is the Son of God and that through Him we have eternal life. John 5:24 Romans 5:21 Heb 9:12 1 John...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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There is a topic dealing specifically with predestination in Eph 1. https://ebible.com/questions/3697-are-we-predestined-to-know-christ Eph 1 is not saying...
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by Robert Bills
, High Pursuit Ministries
What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?
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The Roman Catholics accepted this spring festival to convert pagans and modified it to honor the resurrection of Jesus who raised from the dead on the feast...
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by Robert Bills
, High Pursuit Ministries
What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?
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Easter is the English pronunciation of 'ishtar' who is the pagan goddess of fertility. She is also known as Diana in Ephesus, ashtoreth in other Bible...
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by Jesus Bravo
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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WARPED- vent or twisted; DEBAUCHED-indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasure to a degree perceived to be morally harmful, dissolute. ABERRANT-...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
If baptism would save us, then Jesus died in vain. It is Jesus work on the cross that saves us, not baptism. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the...