If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
When Paul speaks of being “in Christ” (i.e., being saved), (Col 1:2: “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse..."), he does not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do we pray effectually and fervently as in James 5:16?
If you like me follow the King James Version (I do in most instances), then compare these 3 examples as to the effectual or effective praying: "The effectual...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
First, as an introductory side note, I would say that my faith in God includes a belief that (based on His omniscience) He will judge all humans who have...
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Örnen Elyon
Is Reuel the same as Jethro (Moses' father-in-law)?
Ruel is the same person as Jethro. Jethro means excellence; may have been a title back then. Shalom
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Örnen Elyon
Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26?
The answer to your question will be in the book of Jasher (~72-80). Moses was king of Cush for a certain period (when he had run away from Egypt). Then the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
Titus 2:11-14, "You see God's grace has been revealed to save the whole human race; it has taught us that we should give up everything contrary to true...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do I get breakthrough?
2 Chronicles 24:19, "Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord, and they testified against them, but they would not listen." A spiritual...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through Faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the Felix mentioned in the Bible?
Marcus Antonius Felix (born between AD 5-10) was the Roman procurator of Judea (the position previously held by Pontius Pilate during Jesus' ministry) from...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was the Felix mentioned in the Bible?
Acts 23:23 - 35
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Cherry Cherian
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
The smoking oven represents Jesus Christ and the burning torch is the Holy Spirit. Both parties taking part n the covenant had to walk between the cut...
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Zeleke Banjetea
Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
In my opinion the scripture is very clear with out a doubt that Abraham physically performed to get Issac because that is exactly what God promised Abraham....
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Alan Hitchner
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
We are to trust God that in response to satan's actions God recognized a much better purpose, mission and plan than simply executing satan and satan's...
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John Anderson
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
Imagine you are an angel with free will and Satan does what he did. If God destroyed him, it might make the other angels fear what might happen to them if...
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Zeleke Banjetea
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
In my opinion God didn't kill Jesus. Jesus came to die for us and God was willing to give up his Son.
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Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Ctseth Negn
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
Even if Satan is still our adversary, the main problem for us was/is sin. Sin can only be removed with the perfect man’s sacrifice and that man is Jesus.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
Even among humans on earth, reconciliation is not a one-sided process. It implies the willing participation of all parties. It also makes demands of all...
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James Hixson
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
Since there doesn't appear to be a consensus as to what day of the week is actually the 7th day Sabbath, Sunday versus Saturday, maybe with people having to...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God hide his face from David? (30:7)
Why did God hide His face from David? (Psalm 30:7) Did God really hide His face from David, or is it that David only felt that way? Maybe David felt that way...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did David name his son Solomon when God said his name was to be Jedidiah?
My understanding is that God didn't necessarily direct Nathan to "name" the child "Beloved of God," Nathan did it of his own accord. Yes, God sent Nathan...
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Should Christians get vaccinated?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
Colossians 1:15 - 23
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What does the Old Testament say about baptism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
Romans 1:20 says," For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his et...
Romans 1:18 - 32
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Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we lay aside every weight to follow God more fervently? (Heb. 12:1)
Considering that the epistle in which this verse appears was addressed to a Jewish audience (rather than to Gentiles), I would say that (in addition to not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?
This rejoicing means that God Himself will join them in their happy singing (see Zephaniah 3:14-18). This will be after their regathering (Zp 3:10, 19-20a),...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?
Mark 5:39 She was dead (Luke 8:53) but Jesus “used the image of sleep [the figure of sleep,] to indicate that her condition was temporary and that she would...
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Arnold Nevels
Did Moses die or was he resurrected?
Although Moses died the Bible implies he may have been resurrected when it talks about how Satan disputed with the Archangel Michael about the body of Moses...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the correct posture for praying?
I would say that the primary consideration regarding prayer is not the physical position of the body, but the "posture" (that is, the attitude) of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the correct posture for praying?
Kneeling, standing, lying prostrate? Sitting?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When someone dies and has accepted Jesus as their savior but has not had the chance to be baptized, will they still go to heaven?
Yes, Peggy, that person will go to heaven, in my opinion. An example of this is the thief on the cross who accepted Christ as his Savior but did not have the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
"Therefore, although God has overlooked 1 such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent," NET Notes 1 tn Or “has deliberately paid...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When someone dies and has accepted Jesus as their savior but has not had the chance to be baptized, will they still go to heaven?
Baptism is a public statement of a believer's faith in Christ, and represents the believer's identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection,...
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What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?
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Lisa Clayton
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
I’m my opinion I’m not sure he overlooks it or tolerates it. We are to be humble. Jesus is our only way.
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Chitungwiza Church of Christ
Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"
Part of the reason the disciples where not to go into Samaritan places was because of tensions between the Jews, and the Samaritans. In as much as Jesus had...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean when he said beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod?
Yeast, NAVE says, is used in the making of bread, Ex. 12:34, 39; --See "Leaven" in Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Heb. Seor -- שְׂאֹר (Ex. 12:15, 19; 13:7;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is general revelation and special revelation?
To put it in nutshell, general revelation is this: God communicates with people through his creation Psalm 19:1-4 See also Romans 1:20 (verses Michael...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
Being born again is not at all related to reincarnation. The Bible says that everyone physically lives and dies only once (Hebrews 9:27-28). Also, the...
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What is lifestyle evangelism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was the 'image of Artemis' that fell down from heaven in Acts 19?
Murray, agreeing with Cindy, the fifth temple of Artemis was about a mile from Ephesus, had a center of devotion that was an image of Artemis which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
I’ve heard people quote Jesus here in John 3:3 to claim that Jesus taught that it was necessary to be reincarnated. Some people also quote Matthew 11:14, to...
John 3:1 - 15
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the uniqueness of the scriptures as compared with other writings?
Other books, magazines, and online articles are good for me; this is a fact! I’ve experienced it. You should see my long paper list of books I have checked...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God overlook our ignorance? (Acts 17:30)
I would say that God overlooked the ignorance to which Paul was referring during the period prior to Christ's incarnation (when He dealt specifically with...
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Paul Briggs
Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?
I submit that the quote Jesus cites in Luke 24:46-47 is too highly specific in its wording to be a re-arrangement of Hosea 6:2. It lacks for instance the...