What does "fullness of time" mean in Galatians 4:4-5?
I would say that it refers to the exact, unique point in history when, in God's omniscience, circumstances were such that all the specific prophecies related...
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by Christopher Tucker
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
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James Kraft, I appreciate all of your hard work and effort, but you never answered my question. That's ok, because I will. No, there is no specific scripture...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What evidence is there to back the inclusion of Revelation in the canon of scripture?
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- We should be very careful when trying to predict 'when' a specific prophecy will come to pass, especially ones relating to the return of Christ. - The...
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by Arthur Carpenter
, Husband, father, USNA '53, Naval Aviator, Real Estate Broker
How should we as Christians deal with the homosexual situations and issues taking over the media today?
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I agree, however, I would like to suggest that the uproar about homosexuality was brought on due to their militancy. I most definitely feel our churches...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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Ephesians 1:13 says we are sealed by the promised holy spirit. It goes along with First John 5:13. That when we have trusted Jesus as the only way of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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In the old testament, under law works, a person could loose the spirit through disobedience as Saul did. Under the new testament of grace, once we have...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is godly sorrow?
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Ephesians 4:30 says we are not to grieve the spirit of God in whom we are sealed unto the day of redemption. When we sin it grieves our fathers heart. It...
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by JD Abshire
When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?
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"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope." (Romans...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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The ten commandments are more than just 'nice concepts'. However, our keeping them will be far better done by walking by the Spirit than by checking off the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
Even Christians can be unequally yoked together. If one comes from a very wealthy family, and the other comes from a poor family, it can cause problems. Not...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Aurel, Christians were never commanded to keep the law because they are not under the law (Romans 6:14 “…for you are not under law but under grace”)....
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by JD Abshire
Why doesn't God save everyone?
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I agree with free will to a point, the point being that unregenerate mankind's will is limited to his natural, fleshly and sinful nature. He, in and of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
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We do those things because Jesus saved us by grace. We always look to the cross to know that we have eternal life, because Jesus said if we put our faith and...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
Faith comes from hearing the word of God (Rom 10:17) because the Bible tells us much about God by pointing out that all good things, like love, hope, joy,...
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What is the Torah?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?
I would say that it would depend (from a biblical point of view) on whether the grounds for the man's divorce had been adultery by his wife or (for a...
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Casey Leonardo
If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?
This is not a straightforward question. There are definitely some who will have nuanced and different opinions based on their views on sacramental theology...
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Why doesn't God save everyone?
God wants his creation to love Him. God is not a dictator, he has given us free will to choose to love him. Forced love is not love. As such, to force...
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Ryan Attard
Why read the Old Testament if the laws no longer apply to us?
The simple answer comes from St Augustine: "The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed." Without...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What evidence is there to back the inclusion of Revelation in the canon of scripture?
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I believe we are about to see all the prophesies of the book of Revelation come to pass. Revelation 12 is going to happen this year with the woman clothed...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Gary, I have no disagreement with what your wrote - we are saved through faith in Christ - not keeping the Law. However, I’m confused when I hear people...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?
The apostle here is clearly talking about the faithful of Israel that had continued in His divine purpose, the Church which He began to build from the start...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?
The apostle here is clearly talking about the faithful of Israel that had continued in His divine purpose, the Church which He began to build from the start...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?
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Thank you bro Andy; How do we know we are going to heaven when we die. Because Jesus said if we trust in what He did for us on the cross He would give us...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?
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James, this is one of your best answers to any that I've read! And, it seems to seemlessly align with Bro. Michael Tinsley's really good answer as well in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some distinguishing differences between philosophy and theology?
Although the two terms can intersect or overlap, I regard philosophy (from the Greek words for "love of wisdom") as a broader field of study or inquiry than...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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We are saved not by keeping the Law, only by faith. But, if the Ten Commandments are just nice concepts to ponder upon when not busy lying, stealing,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?
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JD, an atheist acquaintance occasionally emails me with news stories involving Christians in trouble with the law or guilty of some immoral activities. And...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
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If Jesus is coming down from heaven to rule with us on this earth and if God is going to come down to this earth the dwell with us, why in the world would...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
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Well, you tell me. Did He come down off the cross and get baptized? No, He was baptized by the Holy Spirit when He believed that Jesus was who he said He...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
When Paul said Jesus first descended to the lower parts of the earth, where was this?
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Wow! Where did you obtain the dimensions?
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why doesn't God save everyone?
The Bible says that God wants everyone to be saved, but, at the same time, God gives humans free will that allows them to reject that salvation. God respects...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
We cannot precisely know the day or hour of Christ's coming but we can definitely tell the signs of the season of His coming. In Matthew 24, Jesus gave an...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why read the Old Testament if the laws no longer apply to us?
The Old Testament is about far more than laws (as important as those laws nevertheless are in learning God's requirements and standards for human behavior)....
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Mary McDonald
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
In Ezekiel 41, why does the cherubim in the temple have the face of a lion and a man? What does this represent?
The face of man and lion is symbolic of the redemption and restoration of man by the coming Jesus the perfect man and the lion of the tribe of Judah. The...
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by B H Bell
How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful response. I was wrestling with some Old Testament genealogies today and this has helped me...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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There is only one way to be saved, and it is by simple faith that Christ died for all our sin, according to the scripture, that He rose again on the third...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
What is the revolving sword of fire east of the garden of Eden?
The sword is a picture of the word and it's purifying ability (fire), that will be used to bring man back to God in restoration. John said Jesus would...
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by Christopher Tucker
What is the importance of Christian baptism?
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James Kraft, one question: Where did you ascertain that the thief upon the cross was not baptized? Do you have specific scripture that says that? If so,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
Faith comes from hearing, hearing, by the word of God. The bible says that Jesus took the punishment for all our sin on the cross so that we do not have to...
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by kel gens
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
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Bruce Lyon: I endorse your understanding and would also like to comment further: The entire Bible is a story of Gods plan to be reunited with his people....
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Rick Fiedler
If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
I have researched the tithing issue very deeply, noted world renowned bible scholar John Macarthur believes very strongly that we are NOT required to tithe....