What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
The beast that came out of the land represents the United states of America. I think others clearly described it. But the two horns do not represent the...
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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When will the 144,000 Israelites be sealed according to Revelation 7:1-8?
It should be noted that Revelation is a book of symbols and taking things literally can get confusing and counterproductive. First, the tribes mentioned in...
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
In 1991 a Gallup poll showed that 78% of Americans expect to go to heaven when they die. However, many of them hardly ever pray, read the Bible, or attend...
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Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
Continuing in this chapter of Hebrews, notice verses 11&12. Sarah was well past the age of having a child, both she and her husband as good as dead! Yet,...
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kel gens
What is the key to effective prayer?
Effective prayer should consist of expressing your praises and concerns to God. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. My opinion is...
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Jay Saunders
How does faith work when applied to hopeless situations?
When things are hopeless we must find the courage to go on. That courage can come from God or your own determination but we all at some point in life fail....
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Jay Saunders
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
If Jesus was just a man our religion is in vain but he was a God/Man. He was born into the world by a chosen vessel named Mary. She was not impregnated by a...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the value of pastoral counseling?
Pastoral counselling can only be beneficial if the pastor is trained to be a counselor; and few are trained properly. Taking a few courses in seminary does...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received"?
We deserve nothing from God because of our sin. Despite that, He, in His mercy, has taken the initiative to call us to be His children and to live in His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
I would say that it was both because Abraham had already had his faith in God counted to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6), and also because Abraham's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God let Abraham in on his plans (Genesis 18:17–19)?
17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the n...
Genesis 18:17 - 19
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What does the Bible say about overcoming grief?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Azusa Street a legitimate spiritual event?
I am not, and have never been, a member of any Pentecostal church (such as those that arose from the Azusa Street revival that occurred in Los Angeles in the...
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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
It is unlikely that Joseph used divination; rather, this statement (made to attach special significance to the cup) was part of the situation Joseph...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
My answer is that sin can be committed by anyone with any evil thought that is personally acted on that is either with our mind, or our verbal/or physical...
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?
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How did paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
The important thing to understand about Jesus is he was fully God and fully man. This is why when asked about the Second coming he answered "But about that...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
I think it'll help to analyze this question step by step. Can one who is born again by believing the gospel, which asserts that Jesus, born of a virgin by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should people submit to abuse (Genesis 16:9)
I'm not sure that it would be possible to generalize from this episode with respect to how people are to respond to abuse from another. To me, the primary...
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about revenge?
"Vengeance is mine," says the Lord. Romans 12:1 9 Deuteronomy 32:35 Only God is the perfect judge so if you can't get satisfaction required or deserved by...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
Sin is sin no matter what kind of sin willful or not. That is why Jesus had to die to pay our sin debt in full so we can never be condemned again. John 3:18...
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Ryan Attard
What is Paul saying when he says, "More are the children of the desolate woman than she who has a husband"?
John Chyrsostom says: "Who is the woman with the husband? Is it not obviously the synagogue [as married to the law]? Yet the barren one has surpassed her in...
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Should people submit to abuse (Genesis 16:9)
Did Hagar deserve the treatment she received? (Gn 16:6–9) 6 “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai m...
Genesis 16:6 - 9
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How did paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
I think the answer comes later in the letter "I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
First, see the big picture: Spiritual Blessings 1 An Election that can never be annulled—chosen in Him Eph. 1:4 2 A Relationship that can never be severed—...
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Why is 'You shall have no other gods before me' in the Ten Commandments?
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, Retired Professional Photographer
How can I please God?
An excellent question and is similar to one that Jesus was personally asked, so lets see what He had to say! John 6:28-29 "....“We want to perform God’s...
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What is the meaning of the word "submitting" in Eph 5:21?
This verse is saying that you place you your wife's needs above your own and for women to place their husband's needs above their own. BUT, when it comes to...
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Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?
The LORD brings death and gives life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. 7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. 8He raises the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
When do we get the Holy Spirit? First Corinthians 15:1-4 is the gospel of grace apart from works for the free gift of eternal life. That Christ died for our...
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What is the definition of a theocracy?
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What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV)
The Hebrew word translated as "solitary" in this verse appears twelve times in the Bible. As an adjective, it is the same word (for example) that God used in...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?
The premise of the question is faulty: no one can live a "good/righteous life." Jesus is the believer's "righteousness." He lived that righteous life for...
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Danny Zhou
What is child like faith?
What I really think the Bible is focusing on here is not our FAITH being childlike (although that is very true). I believe that we must also be childlike in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
I noticed that Mark 16:16 is mentioned in 5 answers. Mark 16:16b is important here. "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but WHOEVER DOES NOT...
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Akinrelere Sunday
What should we learn from the life of Paul?
The lessons to learn from the life of Paul can be approached from his leadership style as a man with a large heart. The leadership trait of Apostle Paul was...
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Akinrelere Sunday
What should we learn from the life of Nehemiah?
Lessons to Learn from the Leadership Style of Nehemiah as a Man with a Large Heart: Nehemiah was known to be the cupbearer of a king in the citadel of Susa....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "an arrow prayer"?
As I understand them, "arrow prayers" are very short, spur-of-the-moment prayers that ask for God's help, guidance, or involvement in response or reaction to...