Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
There is absolutely no question that man’s salvation comes from the grace and mercy of God and not from man’s works. Salvation is the work of God. John...
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Ernie Carter
What did God mean when He created a vault between the waters to separate water from water?
The whole earth was covered with deep liquid water and that water was exposed to the vacuum of space. With no atmospheric pressure the water would rapidly...
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Lisa Wagner
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
What Jesus actually said is, "... I come quickly...." He said it in Revelation 2:5, Revelation 2:16, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Had beer been invented in Jesus' day?
Yes. Shekar, שֵׁכָר is an intensely alcoholic, intoxicating liquor (Judges 13:4; Luke 1:15; Isaiah 5:11; Micah 2:11) distilled from corn, honey, or dates....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
The apostle Peter gives us an answer to this statement of Jesus in his second letter (2 Peter 3:3-18). "Above all, you must understand that in the last days...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
Although this verse is commonly interpreted with an intended meaning of Jesus coming "soon", I believe that the Greek word used (anglicized as "tachys") can...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does Jesus mean when he says it isn’t right to take food from children and throw it to dogs?
When Jesus met this woman she said, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me!" (Matt 15:22) and Jesus thought she might be a child of Abraham (a believer) even...
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Scott Conaway
Why do people say we are sinners saved by grace after having been cleansed from sin?
Because I do not wish to steal the work of a fellow brother, I wish to refer you to a web page that thoroughly covers this discussion. I loved it....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
Jesus was not discussing the individuals who were truly dead, yet of the individuals who are profoundly SPIRITUALLY dead (cf. Eph 2:1). Jesus mentioned that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
"The one who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! " It's been 2000 years since He said that.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What ever happened to Simon the sorcerer after offering money to receive the power of the Holy Spirit?
To my knowledge, there is no further reference to Simon Magus in the Bible following his confrontation with Peter in Acts 8 as noted in the question....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What ever happened to Simon the sorcerer after offering money to receive the power of the Holy Spirit?
This scene just shows how close an individual can come to salvation and still not be changed over. Simon heard the Good News, saw the wonders, claimed to be...
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13?
The first beast is most probably the antichrist as Ryrie believes (Revelation 13:1) "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the...
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Why should I care if God exists?
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What does Jesus mean when he says it isn’t right to take food from children and throw it to dogs?
Jesus made this statement in response to a Syrophoenecian woman who (although she was a Gentile, rather than a Jew) had come to Jesus seeking His help in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
119:105 "a lamp to my feet" -- In Old Testament times the word ner (נֵר־) describes a small clay lamp with a single wick, or as one Bible Glossary had it: a...
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How do we confess to one another?
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What is the significance of the sword mentioned by Jesus in Luke 22:36?
Beloved, here is my understanding of the Scriptures as taught by the Lord and Saviour--Yeshua Ha Massiach, Jesus the Messiah (all Scriptures taken from King...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
Being a drug addict doesn’t disqualify us from heaven, only UNBELIEF in Jesus can do that. When we came to faith in Jesus all our sins were forgiven - past,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
I think what both Paul and Jesus are talking about by "agreement" is this: 1) Unity in our faith 2) Harmony in our religious practices 3) Peace in our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
This verse uses a metaphor to describe the Word of God (the bible) as a lamp or light. All human beings are born in spiritual darkness because of our sin. As...
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Grant Abbott
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Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
The Holy Spirit is the resident teacher of every Christian. "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak...
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How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
I have to take opiates every day. There are no treatments left for my medical issue. I don't want to die a drug addict, but I am unable to function without h...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who/what is Edom?
Edom was where the descendants of Esau settled, south of the Dead Sea; thus it became known as Edom (“red”) because Esau had traded his privileged rights as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
From the various renderings of this verse (including the exposition of the original Greek wording) contained on the website http://www.biblehub.com, it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
E.g. Romans 15:5 ERV All patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other, as Christ Jesus wants. E...
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Who was Beelzebub?
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What is the gospel of Barnabas?
It's important that we not confuse the gospel of Barnabas (ca. A.D. 1500) with the Epistle of Barnabas (ca. A.D. 70"90). The Epistle of Barnabas was written...
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Thomas Perkins
What does the Bible say about controlling your temper?
James 1:19–20 (ESV): Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20for the anger of man does not produce...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
First we have to know that all men are sinners. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Romans 3:10 There is...
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What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?
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What did it mean in Jeremiah 1:11 by, "And I said, 'I see a 3 branch of an almond tree?'"
This picture of an almond tree was simply a test of Jeremiah's faithfulness, his willingness to clearly understand and then communicate the messages that God...
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Why didn’t Jesus want the people to know he healed the dead girl?
My answer will dovetail off of Tim's answer above. There was a New Testament scholar and archaeologist named Bargil Pixner (1921-2002). You can find his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
To me, the distinction being made in the cited verse is a contrast between knowledge and wisdom. Factual learning is useful for increasing objective...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
The Hebrew word translated as "lamp" in the cited verse is used in many other places in the Bible to refer to an object that is used as a source of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
Psalm 119:99-176 New International Version (NIV) 99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did it mean in Jeremiah 1:11 by, "And I said, 'I see a 3 branch of an almond tree?'"
The almond tree was used in Jeremiah 1:11 as a form of pun or word play in Hebrew, because the Hebrew word for almond (anglicized as "shaqedh") closely...
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Grant Abbott
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What does it mean that an angel appeared in a dream to Joseph?
God created his holy angels to be his messengers. They guide and direct God’s people by delivering his messages. They protect his people from harm and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
These verses do not contradict each other, they tell the same story from 2 different vantage points, like 2 sides of a coin. The issue raised by this proverb...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does one humble himself/herself?
Jesus gave us a great example of humility by washing his disciples' feet. This was the job of the lowest servant in the household. It was the dirtiest and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why didn’t Jesus want the people to know he healed the dead girl?
I think Jesus wanted to keep the miracle a secret to protect Jairus and his family. If the miracle spread like wildfire, it would fuel Jesus popularity and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
This would be opposing in the event that it were not qualified by the coinciding phrases. We should answer a blockhead as per his imprudence if not doing so...
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What does it really mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?