What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?
The rite of circumcision made by human hands was an external sign of an inward state of faith and grace. (Deut. 10:16; 30:6.) It was an external sign by...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
God allowed humans to eat animal flesh because the flood destroyed all the vegetation and no fruits and vegetables would have been available for quite a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does God refresh our souls (Psalm 23:3)?
Likewise with sheep, so with Christians, some essential standards apply which will assist us with grasping how a man or lady can be "cast." There is, above...
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Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?
Paul cautioned unmarried Christians not to become "unequally yoked" with non-Christians by marrying them, which (as Paul said) would be the equivalent of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does circumcision refer to in Colossians 2:11?
I would say that the verse cited in the question is likening the placement of faith in Christ for salvation to the ritual of circumcision (Genesis 17:9-14)...
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Peggy Eastman
What does it mean, "...is sanctified by the believing wife/husband"?
1 Corinthians 7:14
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lorna froese
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
If we sin with the old nature in us the Holy Spirit reminds us or convicts us. Our sin is covered by the blood of Jesus when we have salvation. God imputes...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
First Thessalonians 4:13-18 Comfort one another with these words: We are about to be raptured out so the Antichrist can take over. Everything is in place....
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Billy P Eldred
How can I recover from heartbreak / a broken heart?
To me a better way to describe a broken heart is that your heart is not broken but rather has a hole in it. Something or someone has been removed from it. To...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of the cave of Machpelah?
At the point when you get to the furthest limit of Genesis, you find that Abraham's burial chamber is very full. As Michael stated, Sarah was interred there,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are appropriate reasons for missing church?
My opinion is that during the coronavirus it would be acceptable and even preferred in some states in the U.S.A. to miss church in person. But most churches...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that ethically God is just, merciful, and loving?
I'm not sure that I am addressing the intent of the question, but, to me, all three of the cited attributes find their greatest expression in Christ. Because...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the essentials of the gospel message?
The essentials of the gospel are the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you don't believe the resurrection, then the Scriptures are false and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
Since most animals reproduce rapidly and their young mature quickly, the beasts could easily overrun/invade the human population; so God allowed meat-eating...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian view contraception?
With respect to contraception, I would hesitate to try to encompass all the various types or forms of it available today. However, the basic distinction that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life'?
Christ came, not just to sustain life (I am the bread of life; the bread that gives spiritual and eternal life, and the bread that upholds and maintains...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is God sending a warning?
I would be hesitant (in the absence of an unmistakably clear circumstantial relationship) to ascribe any particular adverse event occurring on earth to God's...
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Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
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Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where do believers go after death?
After death, the New Testament tells us that believers are present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:6, 8-9 NLT “So we are always confident, even though we know...
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RUFUS DOZIER
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What is the doctrine of the New Testament?
My thought is that there are many important doctrines, but two that stand out to me are: Eph. 2:8: "For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God allow humans to eat animals?
To my knowledge, the Bible indicates that humans were first given permission by God to eat animals for food after the Flood (Genesis 9:3). I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is singing so important in church?
My opinion is that the reason singing is so important in church is that singing engages our whole being including our emotions. It is commanded, so God knows...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
Good question and relevant, Julian Grear! I can only really speak for myself. I found it hard to give my life to Christ because of my pride. I took pride in...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
The "saved" are "forgiven," not "doing less sinning," or on the wagon for "designer sins." Forgiveness shines light on the one doing the forgiving. Saints...
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What does the bible say about being married to someone you are not 'in love' with?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Where do believers go after death?
The Bible teaches that humans sleep in death until they are resurrected at the end of time (Job 14:12). The resurrection of Lazarus is an example of this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 2:12: "But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet."?
Terrific question, Romeo! I would say that ladies are allowed to educate. More seasoned ladies should instruct the more youthful ladies (Titus 2:3-4)....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do Catholics believe in Jesus' resurrection?
Apparently, a recent article in a British newspaper (readable at...
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michelle perry
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What does the bible say about being married to someone you are not 'in love' with?
I am struggling myself with this issue even today. I got married when I was pregnant with my daughter at the time but was very much in love with my husband...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where do believers go after death?
Great question, Lehlohonolo! 1 Cor. 15:55 Where, O death, is your victory Paul quotes Hos 13:14 to taunt death on account of Christ’s victory. HEB 11:16 "But...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What were the internal problems faced by the early church?
The church in Corinth was a mess. These were born again believers, Ephesians 1:13-14. But, some were still going to prostitutes, they were coming to...
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Ruth Ibekwe
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
First of all, the Bible says that no one comes to God except He (God) draws him. So I would say that the mere fact that you have a hunger to come to God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
The verb ἐκπίπτω is used as in 2 Peter 3:17, "Lest - ye fall from (ἐκτέσητε) your own steadfastness." "Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things...
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sandra cummings
What does it mean that ethically God is just, merciful, and loving?
Psalms 25:8 - 14
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Lehlohonolo Makanke
, Evangelist
Where do believers go after death?
1 Corinthians 15:55
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kel gens
What is the Shekinah glory?
Shekinah glory is what the Israelites followed while being captive. It is like a stream of fire coming from the heavens. When ever the Israelites saw this...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is God sending a warning?
Covid 19 around the planet, and the swarms of locusts in the middle east and Africa, are seem to match this scenario in today's world.
2 Chronicles 7:13
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Billy P Eldred
What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?
Here is an example of what I would call discerning of spirits: At our church a few years back, our pastor and another member had been on an outing together....
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are types of hermeneutics?
There are 5 types of hermeneutics...definition of hermeneutics - the study of philosophy or the study of nature. As humans we interpret everything, even if...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the gifts of the spirit?
As described in the passage cited in the question, the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit as enumerated by St. Paul are as follows: a message of wisdom (guidance...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
Romans 13 has been frequently quoted in support of submission to the government. Religious leaders, as well as politicians, often misuse and abuse Paul’s...