Is the personal prophecy concept biblical?
See Acts 2:16-21 These verses speak of prophesy "in the last days..." "But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ‘And it shall come to pass in the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
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I must say that my eternal security in heaven is worth more than all the silver and gold in the world that will pass away. But Christ's love for His children...
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by Kelly Yochum
What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
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S. Michael, That was truly a well written and Blessed Explanation. Thank-you, our Brother!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
When we ask for forgiveness do we have to name our specific sins, or can we just ask for forgiveness in a more general sense?
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Thank you June and you be blessed also.
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Who is speaking in Acts 1?
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Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Will there be pain or suffering of any kind in Heaven?
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Lena, I have to tell you...That is a wonderful and 'special' answer! "No man has seen nor ear has heard the joys unspeakable that God has prepared for His...
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James Reid
Where is the serpent that deceived Eve at the Garden of Eden now?
I have looked at this for some time. What I have seen in scripture is that Satan does not take on the form of a snake nor did he trick one into doing his...
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What does it mean when God said the people would not enter into His rest?
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by Ni Jay
, Researcher into human reasoning
Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?
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Bruce, Sue and Deborah, it is not clear from the above part of the quote that Peter was not what Jesus was referring to. However, Matthew 16:18 continues...
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by JD Abshire
What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
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Granted, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 does not describe where the redeemed will spend eternity, only the meeting place which is "in the air". Thereafter, "and so...
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What does it mean that God is holy, holy, holy?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
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The passage is pretty clear that they were seeking the Lord on the matter. "They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the...
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Ed Besselman
Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
I don't see the Holy Spirit leading impetuous Peter to appoint Matthias to replace Judas. Scripture does not say that Peter prayed nor sought the LORD's...
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Michael Kouroupis
Is psychoanalysis valid or effective if not rooted in the Scripture?
Psychoanalysis has something to do with delving into a person's subconscious and dredging up suppressed memories or dealing with free-floating fear. The...
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by Ni Jay
, Researcher into human reasoning
Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?
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Thanks for this update Lawrence.
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by Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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The thought that once one is saved, they will always be saved is very comforting to those who struggle on a daily basis with sin and temptation and are...
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by Anonymous Person
, Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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When He said that He said it in the context of facing persecution for our faith, not in the context of the end times. Many people today ender through the...
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Albert Ogier
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
There is nothing wrong with the doctrine of the trinity, but sometimes there is something wrong with the understanding of it, such as when parts of the...
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Did the people in the Bible have last names?
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Why does God allow birth defects?
When my wife and I married she was not a Christian. Seventeen months after we married, we had our first child. He was born with two internal defects that...
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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
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Is God male or female?
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What do the seven thunders in mean?
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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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If you doubt your salvation, does that mean you are not truly saved?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
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We do reap what we sow, in this life, But Christ has covered us from all sin so that we have eternal life by grace. We may lose or gain rewards here and in...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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The thief on the cross was never told the Gospel or knew that Jesus died and rose from the grave and therefore was under the other side of the Gospel and...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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The thief on the cross was never taught the New Testament Gospel that Christ died and rose from the grave. The thief was on the other side of the cross when...
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by June Williams
, Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!
When we ask for forgiveness do we have to name our specific sins, or can we just ask for forgiveness in a more general sense?
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Very good explanation! Right to the heart of the matter. Thank you Danny! May God continue to bless you!
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What does the Bible say about insecurity?
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What does the Bible say about astrology or the zodiac? Is astrology something a Christian should study?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?
Although the text from Acts cited in the question does not specifically state it, I would speculate that, in the case of the prophet (Agabus) mentioned in...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should a Christian view genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering like everything in life can be used either for good or bad. For example, good things would include 1. incorporating into microbes gene...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
While involved in sin, should a christian be involved in a Bible Study?
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I would assume that in such an instance, the person would either a) be open with the group about the struggle with the sin, and leaning on the group for...
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by Jennifer Alphonso
While involved in sin, should a christian be involved in a Bible Study?
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I would shun such a person and would stop attending whatever Bible study he or she is attending as I would see it as the other members of the study being...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean when it says "many became Jews" in Esther 8? Is that like becoming a Christian?
Looking at the various ways in which this verse is translated, it seems that multiple translations and commentators regard these "conversions" as having been...
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Is limited atonement biblical?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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Kel, your 1st and 2nd comments: believers are saved by grace alone (Ephesians 2:8-9), therefore they are in the presence of the Lord when they are absent...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
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Paul said that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and Jesus is in heaven right now at the right hand of the father. So yes, we go...
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Ursula Monroe
Is psychoanalysis valid or effective if not rooted in the Scripture?
I've been counseling for years due to some very traumatic experiences over the years and I have found that only a Christian counselor works healing. As a...
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While involved in sin, should a christian be involved in a Bible Study?
First, I'd like to say that Tim gave excellent advice. I was saved, born again at a young age. I did a lot of wrong things (SIN/SINFUL LIFESTYLE) from my...
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JD Abshire
We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?
"We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?" Yes, repentance is necessary and a pre-requisite to salvation. According...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Which church is the true church?
We read "The Lord added to the Church daily those who were being saved" in the 1st century. (Acts 2:47). New believers are usually advised in follow-up talks...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
While involved in sin, should a christian be involved in a Bible Study?
I don't mean to suggest that a person (especially a professing Christian) should engage in behavior that he knows is hypocritical, but, if it is put in terms...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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The gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. If we are not in Jesus Christ, we do not hold eternal life - whether or not we once were in Jesus....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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When Jesus was talking about those that endure to the end he was talking about the tribulation saints that will have to endure to the end and not take the...