How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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John 12:19 Again, with 'every part that applies' it is restricted by context to the people flocking to see Jesus in prior, Jn 12:18. 1 John 5:19: By 'every...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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Predestination (as per the Biblical definition) means to set boundaries/limits/horizons upon something before hand. [http://biblehub.com/greek/4309.htm] The...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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It is good to see such a doctrine laid out - it helps me understand. However, it also clearly does not fit with scripture. Throughout the New Testament, its...
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by Mary McDonald
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Michael, I agree with your perspective that God wanted Paul's 'thorn' to be unnamed. As those following the path of Christ will endure many 'thorns'. At some...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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The Sabbath Saturday was done away with. Jesus is our Sabbath rest. Those that keep the Sabbath day as a requirement are under the law works and not under...
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by JD Abshire
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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As Michael clearly stated, a truly born again individual, one who is born from above will persevere. Why? Because it is God who does the saving, not man. He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?
My opinion (based on my best understanding of relevant portions of the Bible) is that, although angels were created as perfect beings, Lucifer/Satan and the...
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How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?
(Revelation 21:4). The sinful are not in heaven, but in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). Nothing impure will ever enter heaven (Revelation 21:27). Outside...
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by Dorcas Sitali
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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
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giving to God is not for His benefit but for ours. The cattle on a thousand hills belong to him. its us who He wants to empower and bless through our...
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by John Anderson
How should a Christian view socialism?
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There are some good churches out there, Kelvin. Often the rich and influential, as you call them, hold positions in a church due to their education level...
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What should I be looking for in a husband?
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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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by Norleen Zhuwarara
Is it sin for a wife to not submit to her husband if there has been a breach of vows, such as adultery, without reconciliation?
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The bible clearly states in Mathew about a cheating spouse. So I believe respect is always there but if you can't find peace Matthew 5:32 But I say to you...
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Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
Time to challenge that thought! I have accepted the idea that a christian can not be demon possessed, because pastors said so. But like with a lot of what...
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How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?
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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
The word sin is used in Scripture over 400 times. In all cases whether in Hebrew or Geek the word carries a meaning of an offense against what God has...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
For God so loved the world, (all of us) that He gave His only Son, (Jesus) that whosoever, (you and me) believeth on Him, should not perish, but have...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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Jennifer, I agree, God wants us to keep His Law out of love and not out of fear or as a chore. If we have love in our hearts, loving God and loving our...
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by Kene Bryant
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
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Hope this helps Matthew 12:43-45 43 "When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. 44...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Gary, please read the entire Romans 6, (especially Rom 6:12-17; 3:31; 7:12; 7:7). Paul cannot be any clearer how much sin a Christian living under grace...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
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Sorry - do you mean what you say in your answer, "We must obey the 10 commandments"? If so, then it cannot be grace. If any of us have to achieve any...
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Ethan Connelly
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
There is a disease called CIPA where you can't feel any pain. If you step on a nail, you wouldn't know feel it, pain is a response that something is wrong....
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? The short answer is, Yes, God is sovereign and Yes we do have Free Will. The terms are not mutually exclusive....
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by Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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I would like to ask for clarification of the sentence: "Not some things but, ALL things." What "things" are you talking about?
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by Tim Holder
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
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But the Bible DOES say they will be there. ALL creation will be there. Romans 8 very clearly, without a lack of clarity says "all of creation waits in...
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by louie desagun
Does Mary the mother of Jesus inherit Omnipresence?
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Hi Vincent, Most of my family are Catholic. It would help me tremendously if you can explain to me the reasoning/teaching of the Catholic church pertaining...
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If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
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What is the Pentateuch?
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What does an evil spirit from The Lord mean according to I Samuel 16?
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Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
Corinthians 2:14 tells us the natural man can not receive the things of the spirit, for they are foolishness to them because they are spiritually discerned....
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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is obedience to God important?
Obedience is important because it is a reward in this life and in the life to come. We are saved by faith alone in what Jesus did for us on the cross, that...
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?
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Jonah's speech was simply "Yet forty days and Nineveh shall be overthrown" He was sure without a shadow of doubt that the people of Nineveh will repent and...
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What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?
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What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
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Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?
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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the men mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5 considered holy since they had been kept from women?
Leviticus 15:18 had specified that consummated sexual relations (even within marriage) caused ceremonial uncleanness for both the man and the woman until the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you forgive a family member for a wrong done to you when they don't acknowledge it?
In the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15), Jesus instructed Christians to ask God to forgive them their sins in the same manner or to the same extent that they...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?
First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?
First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'
We could go to Matthew 13:38, John 6:70, John 8:44, Acts 13:10, and 1 John 3:10 to see N.T. speaking in one way or another of Satan's Protege or Children,...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
Luke 23:40-43, is one of the best statements of what every human must decide in life. In the face of facts about life and death, existence now and existence...
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JD Abshire
Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'
The first people God commanded the Israelites destroy upon crossing the Jordan River was the inhabitants of Jerico and Ai. A little research shows these to...