Why do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith?
Since I am a PK, I can maybe shed a little light. My Father was baptist preacher of the gospel of all grace for the free gift of eternal life. Romans 11:six....
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What would be considered Baal worship today?
In the Hebrew language, Baal as a noun means "lord or possessor." As a verb, it means "to have dominion over or be lord over." Additionally, the local deity...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?
I will suggest 3 ways that God tells us we matter to him: 1) God loves us, 2) God listens and responds, 3) God blesses us. God loves us passionately,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
If we trust in God, are we guaranteed safety? (Psalm 37:3–25)
When we believe in Jesus, surrender to his Lordship in our lives, and walk with his Holy Spirit, we are guaranteed safety; the safety defined by God’s will...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Was Jesus referring to himself as God in Luke 17:18?
No, I don’t believe so. In verse 15, the one healed leper who came back was praising God (not Jesus) for his healing. In verse 13, all 10 lepers plead “...
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How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?
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How can I give up something to God when it becomes an addiction, such as playing video games?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was the Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10?
This Joshua was the son of Josedech and high priest at the time of the rebuilding of the Temple (Hag. 1:1; 2:4; Zech. 3; 6:11). I have loved and have...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?
In my opinion, the first way would unquestionably be through the sacrifice of His own Son to allow me (as if I were the only person who had ever lived) to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jesus referring to himself as God in Luke 17:18?
I would say that the verse in question would not necessarily imply that Jesus was calling Himself God, even though the prior verses record the healed leper...
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Ang C.
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
Scripture reminds us that only God truly knows what is in a man’s (or woman’s) heart. We can take comfort that God will ultimately be the judge in the end of...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If we trust in God, are we guaranteed safety? (Psalm 37:3–25)
I would say that, for Christians, the ultimate concern and goal should be for eternal safety, which faith in Christ guarantees, and which incomparably...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
Since the cited passage was from a psalm of David, I would say that (in addition to other examples that could be noted from the Bible as a whole), the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens if I die an alcoholic? Will I go to hell, even if I don't think it's bad that I drink because it brings me joy?
The Bible recognizes the ability of alcohol consumption to impart joy or gladness (Ecclesiastes 9:7; Psalm 104:15), and even beneficial physical effects (1...
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Robin Pendleton
Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?
The Word and Christ are simply saying that those who follow and believe in Him will never die. They will go on living in the spirit with Him in heaven......
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James Mills
What is the meaning of the "covenant of circumcision"?
While Yashua came to fulfill the Law, He in no way ENDED the requirements of the Law. Covenant came through Abraham, not the Jewish nation. I have to wonder...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
God is gracious to us because He loves us. Before the world was completed He planned our salvation. Think of Adam and Eve and the fall. God did not reject...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?
To me, the accounts in the two chapters cited in the question are not redundant or in conflict, but are complementary. I would say that Genesis 1 is meant to...
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Jamie Brown
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
In response to your question the best answer I can provide for you is that they aren’t born gay or homosexual. Being a Christian and a doctor of psychology I...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What would be considered Baal worship today?
I humbly submit for your consideration the annual Baal worship service held around labor day annually in Nevada within the Black Rock Desert. The mainstream...
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Peter H
Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?
Peace be with you all... The appearance of Jabez's prayer right out of the blue (as it were) in the middle of a structured genealogy makes it a very curious...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who wrote Ephesians?
In Ephesians 1:1, the Apostle Paul declares that he is the author of Ephesians. In Ephesians 3:1-7, "For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus,...
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Kevin Ecker
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
Seventy times seven is an indirect reference to the Lament of Lamech in Genesis 4:24: "If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold". In this...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
The Hebrew word (rendered as "kabowd" in English characters) that is translated as "glory" in the verse and translation of the Bible cited in the question...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
Trials and temptations are common to all people everywhere. In God’s eyes they can serve the same purpose, if we remain faithful and allow God to complete...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
What would be considered Baal worship today?
Worshiping anything other than God could be considered Baal worship. It doesn't have to be specifically Baal or any other god for that matter. Basically,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
In Strong's Concordance peirasmos means “an experiment, a trial, temptation.” The original word is πειρασμός, οῦ, ὁ The Englishman's Concordance has Matthew...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
God only made two perfect human beings, Adam and Eve. When they rebelled against God’s command and sin entered the world, their human spirits died and their...
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What is the canopy theory?
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What’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)
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Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?
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Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
I would say that Jesus and James were talking about two different things. In my opinion, trials are not the same as temptations. Trials are external...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “do not lead us into temptation” (Matt. 6:13). But James says here, “count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”
James 1:2
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Jonathan Fritz
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
This is what I found: It's Psalms, Chapter 51, Verse 5: Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Perhaps human nature is...
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Was Jesus black?
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Was Jesus black?
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Are there any black people mentioned in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. (NLT)
Psalms 27:2
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Has God stopped creating within the universe ever since the downfall of Lucifer and humankind?
Every human being born into this world is a new creation. We are not the product of evolutionary processes. Every person is endowed with a spirit in the...