What is progressive sanctification?
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You are absolutely right John. When we trust Jesus as our only savior, we are sanctified. But as we grow in grace we grow in progressive sanctification. The...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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Zhijun Chao
What should we learn from the life of Job?
I think that the main topic of Job is not suffering. The reason why job suffered is clarified at the beginning of the book. The question can be asked in the...
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Zhijun Chao
What should we learn from the life of Job?
I think that the main topic of Job is not suffering. The reason why job suffered is clarified at the beginning of the book. The question can be asked in the...
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Why did Paul sometimes need to work as a tent-maker to support himself?
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Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
I believe the spiritual gift of discerning spirits would make this possible for some with that gift. That is not to say that everyone with the gift uses it...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
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Yes, it was. I am not sure why S. Michael Houdmann only places the taking of the vow as an Old Testament thing. In Acts 21:20-26, Paul also pays for and...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
I humbly submit for your consideration that within what is generally called Christendom there are many varying degrees of believers, as an example like those...
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by Kevin Connelly
What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
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A follow on to this question... In Acts 18:18 it states "Paul, having remained many days longer, took leave of the brethren and put out to sea for Syria, and...
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Vinod Rasaily
Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
In short, basically you are asking: is it possible to judge whether a person is Christian or not by mere appearance? Okay let me quote Jesus on judging:...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I know if I truly believe and the Holy Spirit is in me?
Do you believe that Jesus paid for all your sins and that he was buried and rose again on the third day, and you believe He did it all for you because He...
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by Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
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So what does it mean Jesus is the door? What is the "way" in John 14? I know what I believe about this but don't exactly understand what you understand. I...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?
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There are a number of terms in Scripture that are sometimes translated 'hell'. Hades (NT) and Sheol (OT) are the most common. They both mean the grave, or...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is Christianity a white man's religion?
Jesus was a Jew, born and raised in Israel. He was most likely brown. God called Abraham to start the nation of Israel as God's own people. Abraham was...
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by Renee Doyle
What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?
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Where in the Bible does it say Jesus went to hell?
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by Edith St-Hilaire
Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?
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Show me a man who is dead to the point of stinking come alive and I will believe. Why does this remind me of doubting Thomas or others with limited faith? We...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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I hope the question raised by Jennifer above will be addressed. We certainly need our opinions to be based on scripture hence the need to quote scripture at...
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
Why does Adam get blamed for the original sin and not Eve?
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I'm glad you asked. We see in Genesis 3:11-13 (Life Application Bible Notes) when God asked Adam about his sin, Adam blamed Eve. Then Eve blamed the serpent....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is progressive sanctification?
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James, how can we reap what we sow? The criminal on the cross reaped a bitter harvest indeed, but was instantly saved. It is hard to imagine one not being...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
The Bible repeatedly says that appearances can be deceiving to human eyes (1 Samuel 16:7), and also that a person is known by his deeds, rather than by his...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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I agree with Jennifer's view. I will go with what Christ taught. He distinguished the body and soul, which is traditionally consistent with Jewish theology...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the International House of Prayer (IHOP)?
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Very informative article. I had never heard of the group. If these claims are true, then I agree with Michael that their practices are largely unbiblical.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Salvation is totally apart from works. Romans 11:6 If it was by works, it would not be grace, and if grace, it would not be works. Salvation is a free gift...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Amen Tamara, How hard is it to believe John 3:16. God made it simple so the simple could be saved. I have seen children who were very slow in learning hear...
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by mark albright
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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One further clarification, Jesus preached to 20000 when he fed them. Peter led 5000 to the Lord in one day. NP is not great because they are big. They are...
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Ebony Blackwell
, Bus driver charter and speacial needs school students.
Is God making his people not turn to him in Isaiah 6:9-10?
No, I don't think that God is making his people not turn to him in Isaiah 6:9-10. I think that in Isaiah 6 9-10 God is warning his people of what's to come...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Rosemary, An excellent message and it holds the Truth. We are saved by grace through faith period., Ephesians 2:8-9,'for it is by grace you have been saved,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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Amen brother, I will see you in heaven. If our sins were not all paid for no one could be saved because we are all sinners. Praise the Lord He saved us by...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is Jacob's Ladder?
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Yes, one nuance I believe though, that while the dream is highly symbolic, it is also very literal. Jesus is the Word of God, who became flesh and dwelt...
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by Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Since we are here to worship and glorify the Lord, I don't think God would think it to be "precious" if we were unable to do that for thousands of years....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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I think the hostility toward religion(as you call it) is brought on in large part by over zealous religious folk trying to force feed society a belief system...
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Aurel Gheorghe
How did Joseph know that to sleep with Potiphar's wife was a sin?
The answer is simple: because Joseph knew adultery was a sin and did not wanted to sin against God's holy Law. Abraham also was fully aware of God's Law...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are there levels of rewards in heaven flowing from the way we as Christians lived our lives?
This is such an important question. Salvation is a free gif of God for all that have trusted Jesus as their only savior. Those that have become a child of...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Gen 35:18 With her last breath, for she was now dying, she named him Ben-oni (Son-of-My-Pain), but his father named him Ben-jamin (Son-of-Good-Fortune)....
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
, Registered Nurse
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Vincent, after reading the responses to your post, I believe the truth of salvation & it being by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ has...
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by mark albright
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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Jesus in Luke 18 2men went up to the temple to pray one a Pharisee the other a sinner.The Pharisee stood and prayed God I thank you that I am not like others...
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Anonymous
Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
An individual I know believes he can tell if a person is a Christian just by simply looking at them, what are your opinions on this?
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by Barbara Wilson
, Retired Nurse
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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When I read the Bible, I see that Adam and Eve were given a choice to walk with God by not eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They, of...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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I have no problem with churches trying out different styles, or just being big, etc. I do think it is a problem when a Pastor or other church leader...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Can you point to a specific verse in the Old Testament where believers go to a place of comfort/rest called Paradise that is in Sheol? I am unware of any...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Meluleki, we agree the Bible is silent about what Lazarus did and said after his resurrection, however it is not silent about where the Old Testament saints...
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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Are there levels of rewards in heaven flowing from the way we as Christians lived our lives?
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Yes, Jesus told us to lay up treasure in heaven. Salvation is a free gift and every one who has trusted Jesus as the only way to be saved, will go to heaven....
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Again, Gen 35:18 makes it undeniably clear that the soul leaves the physical body at the time of death. Psm 116:15 - "Precious in the sight of the Lord is...