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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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....
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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?
Legalism is the idea that we can be saved by keeping Gods laws. Galatians 2:21 refutes the whole idea. The Pharisees were the legalists of their day, and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can God lie?
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First Thessalonians 4:13-18 tells us about the rapture of the church at the end of the church age. We should be looking forward to His coming for His bride...
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by sandra allen
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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The priest is not a representative, this is not needed at all. Jesus is the mediator.
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by sandra allen
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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Well said, most Catholics direct their own path.
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by sandra allen
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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Jesus said Repent and be baptized. Rependence is different that confession. When you repent the sin is forgiven and you don't repeat it again because the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
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I believe it was because they refused to keep the knowledge of God. We are born with a sense of right and wrong. But we have all done wrong. Romans 1 says...
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Does the Old Testament speak of the resurrection at the last day?
Martha tells Jesus that she knows her brother will rise in the resurrection at the last day. Where in the OT does it teach this?
John 11:24
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
Joseph is not the only Bible character that went into obscurity. Nothing is mentioned about Mary the mother of Jesus after Acts 1. Some suggest that Joseph...
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Heather Furby
Should a non-Catholic Christian participate in a Catholic Mass?
I think here it is useful to remember that the Catholic church is not one giant moral hegemony - being Catholic is like belonging to a family, and I might...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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Now, compare what Edwards says about the state of the creature, after having attained God’s glory, to that of Philippians 1:9. The HCSB renders the best...
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When someone asks what star sign are you, how do you respond as a Christian?
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How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?
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What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I am the Light of the World'?
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What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
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What is the Torah?
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What should we learn from Psalm 119?
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do the thorns symbolize in Isaiah 27:4?
In my opinion, God is saying that, at a future time (that is, after the time of Isaiah) when God has completed the punishment of His people (His figurative...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What is the spiritual gift of interpreting tongues?
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Note: The whole chapter is "by the Spirit". Using our poor intellects to determine the glorious way of our Father is pointless at best. In the same way the...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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Additionally, we know that God’s agape love is poured out in our hearts when we believe and are sealed by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. This is stated...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
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We are to protect our selves and our families. If some one breaks in to your home you have a right to shoot them. That is why we should all have guns. Every...
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garry umphress
What does the "ascending and descending of angels" refer to in John 1:51?
It is also the initial physical entry for Nathaniel(read disciples) to see and therefore receive that Jesus has placed them and is confirming them as...
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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 show what is good, yes. Binding? No. We are not under the condemnation of the law, but are under the law of liberty. Jesus showed that...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
First, we should notice the distinction between the Moral Law of God – the Ten Commandments (TC), and Law of Moses, the Ceremonial Law (CL). On Mount Sinai,...
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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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Only faith in Christ (as Lord and Saviour) alone is what saves a believer and nothing else. Good works is produced after one has been born again and indwelt...