What is the "cause" for weakness and illness referred to in 1 Corinthians 11:30?
I would say that the cause of the illnesses and deaths referred to by Paul in the verse cited in the question was the fact that the members of the Corinthian...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Balaam in the Bible?
Balaam was a Gentile soothsayer from the Euphrates who was hired by King Balak to curse the Hebrew people. 4 times he tried to curse the Jews, and each time...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is belief in God the only requirement for eternal life?
According to the bible it is the only way. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Romans 4:5 But to him that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is there “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1-2)?
I think Romans 8:2 in one of the more modern translations answers this question: NIRV "Because of what Christ Jesus has done, you are free. You are now...
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What is the "cause" for weakness and illness referred to in 1 Corinthians 11:30?
1 Corinthians 11:30: For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
1 Corinthians 11:17 - 34
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
Judgement. Not necessarily eternal judgement, at least immediately, but judgement by death. We see several clues to this in the text: "Just as it was in the...
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What does the Bible mean when it says we have a sinful nature? What is a sinful nature?
Despite the common term "sin nature" used, it isn't actually a phrase found in scripture. (Some translations use "sin nature" to translate "flesh" in certain...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
We are more than conquerors; not only over sin and Satan, but the world, the reproaches, afflictions, and persecutions of it; which they cheerfully and...
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Michael Durairaj S
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
This passage is a good example of Eph 5:6-7: “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
Was Jesus referring to the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37? At first, I thought this was the rapture (one being "taken" and the other being "left"). But...
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Billy P Eldred
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
To me, the answer to your question is no, believing is not enough. But, BELIEVING is! In your example, did the person really believe? If you really believe...
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Billy P Eldred
What makes Christianity unique?
The thing that makes Christianity unique? It is the no ONLY way to get eternal life! You next question would be “Can’t any religion make that same claim?” My...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible mean when it says we have a sinful nature? What is a sinful nature?
Sin is disobedience to God and His commandments. When God (as a holy Being -- that is, a Being without sin) created humans in His image (Genesis 1:26), He...
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Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
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Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
The question: "Is belief the only requirement for salvation?" To 'believe' means to accept something by faith, (in this case, Jesus Christ) as being true....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but...
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Robert Gipson
Is Rev 3:15-16 an instance where a Christian or a believer can be unsaved?
It is clear that Christ is not only the head but the judge of the church. In the book of the revelation, we are giving examples of Christ doing this very...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who's the "us" in the following vs: On the last day of creation, God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness," (Genesis 1:26)?
God, while declared as one Being (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29) exists in three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). (For example, as indicated in Matthew...
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Why do some Christians condemn when Jesus came to save?
I'll take a stab at this. Some people who call themselves christian do sometimes spend a lot of time condemning others. It's as if they don't understand John...
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What does the Bible say about friends?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is Rev 3:15-16 an instance where a Christian or a believer can be unsaved?
The Laodecians were "neither cold nor hot" in their deeds, but were rather "lukewarm." The figurative language shows that their major sin was apathy. They...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Rev 3:15-16 an instance where a Christian or a believer can be unsaved?
Just because we accept Jesus as Savior and Lord of our life, does not mean we do not sin anymore. It is the nature that we are born with. And we live in a...
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James Kraft
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Is there power in positive confession?
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:1-4, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Rev 3:15-16 an instance where a Christian or a believer can be unsaved?
I would say that the intent of the cited passage is spiritual discipline (even though it might be very severe), rather than outright rejection. The glorified...
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Zipporah in the Bible?
I’d like to comment on just this one event in the life of Zipporah (and her husband, Moses). Zipporah, as a woman of Midian, did not share the spiritual...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the principles of a Christian marriage?
Great question, Johnathan Bryant! Because words are so powerful in their effect on people (Proverbs 18:21), I’d like to say one thing here about good...
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Parimi Sadhu Sundar Singh
Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?
God is Omniscient. There is no time behind him. Time begins before him. He knows everything of the future. Lucifer is only created being. He doesn't know his...
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Parimi Sadhu Sundar Singh
What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?
The staff in Moses' hand represents God's authority over human life and the nature. Moses' hand turned to leprosy and clean means man's heart is deceitful,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jesus talking about the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37?
In my opinion, Jesus was speaking of a difference in eternal state -- favorable outcomes (those "taken") versus adverse outcomes (those left behind) -- with...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are Christians living in the Tribulation instructed to "be always on the watch"? (Luke 21:36)
I would say that the admonition to always be on the watch was being given in two senses -- first, for each individual to assure that he or she is continually...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is a woman's desire for her husband a curse?
Yes, it would seem that a woman's desire for her husband would be a good thing. This is the way that my wife understands this verse. But there is another...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do some Christians condemn when Jesus came to save?
Especially John 3:17
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Paul saying that unless you are persecuted you are not worthy of the kingdom of God?
To me, the focus in the cited passage is not the occurrence of the persecution or suffering, but the Christian's response to it when and if it does occur. It...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
"If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them." James 4:17 Like many issues scripture does not directly address due...
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Gary Eldridge
Is Paul saying that unless you are persecuted you are not worthy of the kingdom of God?
In John 15:20 Jesus said "...If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you..." (ESV). Everyone has afflictions in this world. In America there is v...
2 Thessalonians 1:4 - 5
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Aurel Gheorghe
Potatoes are not a seed bearing plant, are they biblically unclean?
Potatoes are root vegetables. In Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 are listed foods that God created clean and suitable for human consumption, as well as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can a pastor or clergy retire?
If the Old Testament can be used as an example, Numbers 8:24-26 indicated that Levites had to retire from active service at age fifty. (They could assist but...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
One truthful conclusion can be made about vaccines used now for many years: They have saved millions of lives from suffering diseases like polio, measles,...
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Do angels have wings?
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Tim Maas
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Will everyone in heaven be restored as children?
I can't necessarily cite a firm scriptural reference for my belief concerning this issue, but (in my opinion) the eternal state of the redeemed (regardless...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David kill the Philistines if God commands in the 10 commandments not to commit murder?
The Bible recognizes that killing in warfare causes death, which is why God did not permit David (as a man of war) to build the temple as David had wanted to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What indicates a wicked and evil heart?
I would say that only faith in Christ (with the subsequent forgiveness of sin by God and -- especially -- the indwelling and regeneration by the Holy Spirit...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will we carry any earthly memories into heaven & if not, why?
In my opinion, the redeemed in eternity will have "selective amnesia" about their earthly lives. They will recognize loved ones who are among those saved....
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Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
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What are some promises of God that would help me through this pandemic?
In this pandemic there are several promises of God, but I will put in only two: 1. The entire chapter of Psalms 91: This one talks about those who take abode...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of faith?
Faith is believing what Jesus said. John 6:47 Jesus said, if we believe on Him he will give us eternal life. Jesus said it, we believe it, and that settles...