How does Christ’s blood "cleanse our consciences"? (Hebrews 9:14)
I would say that the reference is to the fact of the God-given conscience existing to allow people to recognize things that they should or should not do --...
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Eldon MavBeth
Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
God does not control everything that happens. He gave us a will, and the power of choice, therefore many things that happen are the result of our choices....
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Eldon MavBeth
Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
God does not control everything that happens. He gave us a will, and the power of choice, therefore many things that happen are the result of our choices....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does Christ’s blood "cleanse our consciences"? (Hebrews 9:14)
Hebrews 9:14 (NIV) says Hebrews 9:14 New International Version 14 How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered...
Hebrews 9:11 - 28
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Fran Joa
, Interested in God and hopeful
Why is leprosy talked about so much in the Bible?
Could it be that the Bible talks a lot about leprosy because it represents something important? Let me explain what I mean by sharing what I think is the...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
No. We do not have to do works to go to gain eternal life. One obtains eternal life by recognizing one is a sinner, repents of their sinful ways, and accepts...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could there have been light before God created the sun and the moon? (Genesis 1:14–16)
The Bible says that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5). I would therefore say that God exists (and had existed since eternity past)...
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Brian Olson
, Disciple of Jesus Christ
What do you do to resist temptation when girls are trying to seduce you?
I think you have to look at that kind of a situation as a test. We know what Joseph did when Potiphar's wife propositioned him, he said, "So how could I do...
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Greg T
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?
Take up the cross and deny yourself... There is only one cross that matters, the cross of Jesus is our cross; thus seeing ourselves co-crucified and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could there have been light before God created the sun and the moon? (Genesis 1:14–16)
The sun was not created until the fourth day, yet there was light on the first day (Genesis 1:3). What's up?
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How do I pray for the health of a non-believer?
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How do I teach my children to pray?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism?
I often wondered why I love the Lord Jesus yet many I come into contact with do not or don't see the blessings which flow from following our Lord. Like I was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do I pray?
This is a great question, Kathy! As a guide, we can use the acronym for praying effectively, ACTS (Mt 6:9-13) A = Adoration (“Hallowed be Thy name”) C =...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)
2 Corinthians 9:11 in the NIV says, "You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will res...
2 Corinthians 9:6 - 15
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
If doing good would save us, then Jesus died in vain. All the good works in the world can not save a sinner. Jesus paid our sin debt in full so we can never...
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Saju samuel
Is it true that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God?
Is it true that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God? Yes! I faced this question many times, even sometimes pointing to the case of an infant...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from the life of Samson?
Samson’s life was a life of contrasts: 1 A Life of Remarkable Promise Judges 13:5 -- He was separated as a Nazarite (Judg. 13:5), yet tampered with evil...
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Should a Christian take a vacation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
No, there will be no 2nd chance to be saved then. It will be too late! In the 3rd angel’s message to the Apostle John on the island of Patmos, the angel...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
I think that “born of water” refers to the “washing of water by the word” (Eph. 5:26). Note that Peter refers to being “born again... through the word of God...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God call King Nebuchadnezzar His Servant?
God is in a class by Himself. He is the one and only "One And Only." Nothing and no one else can honestly make that claim of itself. God is... God always has...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
Judas was indwelt by Satan. Even Jesus other disciples’ did not know Judas was not one of them. When Jesus was with them in the upper room, and Jesus told of...
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Should Catholic tradition have equal or greater authority than the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?
Romans 1:20 says, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
Romans 2:7 "To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life." (NIV)
Romans 2:1 - 11
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Saju samuel
During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
There will not be any Beast (Anti-Christ) or His followers during the time of 1000 years of rule. The Anti-Christ and His followers (who got the Mark) will...
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Dieter Haas
How should a Christian view climate change?
The bible tells us to be good stewards of his creation. Unfortunately we are not. We pollute and destroy our environment (God's creation) to make our lives...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about praying for wisdom?
Probably the greatest wisdom book in the Bible is the book of Job. When we ask God for wisdom He gives the wisdom we seek. He gives us understanding to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?
The thing is we see it around us from a child and believe it is just normal. But if you look at a tree you know it had to be designed and created. Since God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What good does the Bible do me?
The Word of God performs many wonderful ministries in the life of the devoted believer. It keeps us clean (Ps 119:9--“Young people can live a clean life by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How much do we know about Matthew the disciple?
Matthew's original name was Levi (the same name as the son of Jacob who was the founder of the priestly tribe of Israel). He was given the name Matthew --...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Paul say he was not sent to baptize people but to preach gospel? Doesn’t preaching the gospel include baptism, too?
I would say that Paul was referring to the fact that, even though he (by his own account) had indeed baptized some individuals, his PRIMARY calling from God...
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, Semi-retired business strategist
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
I think the basic meaning of Peter's script is being missed by a whole lot of us. He says to 'make certain or sure of your calling, or election.' To some...
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Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from the life of Esther?
From Esther’s character, we learn to seek divine guidance in times of difficulty (Esther 4:15-17). Herbert Lockyer God is not mentioned in the Book of Esther...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How many books of the Bible did Paul write?
13, not 14. They are Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will be on earth during the 1000-year millennium period?
The rapture of the church happens before the 7 year tribulation. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus comes down and we meet Him...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
Not all believers are called to special service like Paul was. God calls some to be preachers, some to be elders, some to be evangelist. God uses dedicated...
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, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
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What is your personal testimony of salvation?
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Miley Covey
How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?
Yes, your child could be affected, according to Derek Prince, a very godly minister who has helped deliver thousands of people from demons. In his book,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it true that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God?
Let’s face it, friends, all men are sinners. 1. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All of us had wandered off like sheep; each of us had strayed off on his own path, but the...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
I humbly submit that in LEFTIST incivility where everything not on their political side is either evil, wicked, mean, or nasty. They have been adjudicated...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is Epoch Times, and are they a cult?
The Epoch Times is a weekly newspaper. It is published by The Epoch Media Group, 9550 Flair Dr, Suite 411, El Monte, California 91731-2922. Their New York...