What makes a born again Christian lie?
Christians are still trapped in their carnal sinful bodies even after belief, but God's grace gives us the strength needed to overcome! We will always be...
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Mark Vestal
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Will lying prevent a Christian from entering into Heaven?
No, but it is God's grace that we find the strength needed to overcome our sinful acts. We will always be 'sinners', but our position with God changes when...
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Mark Vestal
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Does simply accepting Jesus as your Savior prevent you from sinning?
Not necessarily, but God's grace gives us the strength needed to overcome! We will always be 'sinners', but our position with God changes when we believe...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior?
What does it mean to have faith alone in Christ alone for salvation? Let's say we're back in school and are presented with one final exam for graduation. It...
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Richard Grenier
Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?
I believe that for a pastor to wear a robe is an act of pride that exhalts himself above the congregation, and does not glorify Christ. The Bible is very...
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How is a person who lacks self-control like a city whose walls are broken through? (Proverbs 25:28)
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Mark Vestal
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Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
The despair of this present evil world (Galatians 1:4), that you and our apostle Paul speak of, is exactly what Satan desires (2 Corinthians 4:4). The more...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
In this verse, Jesus quotes or alludes to multiple passages from the Old Testament. The passages from the OT are of God speaking to his people. These are...
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Mark Vestal
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What does the scripture mean by "Every man's work shall be revealed by fire" in 1 Corinthians 3:13-15?
Paul really explains it in verses 6-8. Someone plants the seed "foundation" and another can add to that foundation "watering", but it is God who gives the...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
Paul really explains it in verses 6-8. Someone plants the seed "foundation" and another can add to that foundation "watering", but it is God who gives the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
In my opinion, the "fire" that will test each individual's works will be the degree (known to an omniscient God) to which the individual's actions were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
I can understand how an individual in unremitting physical pain or suffering (for example) might desire to be relieved of it through death, but, in my...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If the oil is your spiritual preparation, how is it brought/sold?
In my opinion, the buying of the oil represents living a life that is consistent with, or bears a visible witness to, one's professed faith. By the time the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
Verse 13 says, "Each one's work will become manifest, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort o...
1 Corinthians 3:1 - 23
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Tobi Ling
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today? I see how horrible the world has become and I am sickened by it. It seems to grow worse each day. Sa...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
You only have to give up on yourself being righteous enough, or otherwise, for God. You will find peace when you realize what it means to have a savior in...
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Mark Vestal
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How does one follow the Bible when it seems to contain impossibilities and some similarities to previous religions?
The confusion comes form those who believe and teach that the entire Bible was written to them, failing to understand that they are not a part of God's...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean in Romans 10:3 to take on God's righteousness?
Paul is referring to those who are religious, having a zeal for God, but counting on their own efforts and works of righteousness for salvation in addition...
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Erik Crots
How does one follow the Bible when it seems to contain impossibilities and some similarities to previous religions?
I'm genuinely curious, as I was brought up as a Christian. I have many friends, some believers and some very scientific minded. I'm finding it harder and har...
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Jeremy Volland
Who are the 'fearful' in Revelation 21:8?
According to Strong's, the Greek word translated here as “fearful” or “cowardly” is “deilos”, which means “timid”. It is only used here and in two other...
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What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
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John Appelt
What is Calvinism vs. Arminianism?
Calvinism and Arminianism are two basic approaches to answering how people are saved. In a nutshell, Calvinism says God saves people by His sovereign will,...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
I have been to both of those locations, and proponents of each site have their own arguments as to why "their" site is the exact location. In my opinion, the...
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If the oil is your spiritual preparation, how is it brought/sold?
Parable of the Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:9
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How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
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How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
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What is Inerrancy of Scripture?
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What is Inerrancy of Scripture?
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What do we have to give up to inherit eternal life? (Luke 18:18–30)
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What is Inerrancy of Scripture?
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What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?
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How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, li...
Romans 12:9 - 21
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
"Every human being has inherited a sin nature from Adam. There are 3 aspects of sin - Inherited Sin (Sin Nature, Sinful Nature, original sin), Imputed Sin,...
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What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)?
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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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Leslie Coutinho
Why did Paul say he had to give the Corinthians 'milk' instead of solid food?
1 Corinthians 3:1-3: And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as babes in Christ. The church of Corinth, despite...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is a person who lacks self-control like a city whose walls are broken through? (Proverbs 25:28)
This person has no natural defenses but reveals his true nature all the time. The proverb is stating that without self-control a person is vulnerable, like a...
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Justin Hale
What does Romans 7: 8 mean when it says, "For apart from the law sin was dead"?
GOD enjoys using a 'universal language' in His holy word that makes it equally accessible and understandable to people from every tribe, culture, tradition...
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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
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Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
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How could a loving God kill the first born children of Egypt?
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Justin Hale
What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
My personal experience with this follows the analogy of scripture that we begin as 'infants in Christ' drinking only 'milk' and continue to develop into...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does the Bible define success?
In the sense of prospering, "success" is the translation of sakhal, שָׂכַל "to be wise," "to prosper" (Josh 1:8, "Thou shalt have good success," the King...
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How does the Bible define success?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does the Bible define success?
The first passage that came to my mind when I read this question was Jeremiah 9:23-24: "This is what the LORD says: 'Let not the wise man boast in his...