What does it mean that God has 7 spirits, or a seven-fold spirit?
In my opinion, the reference to the seven spirits in Revelation does not imply that God the Holy Spirit is more than one Being, but refers to the...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
Taking the Greek word choice and the context of the passage, Eph 1:4-5 means that God had already planned before he created the world that believers would...
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Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
Please review Dr Michael Heiser’s work on this topic. Dr. Heiser is the Academic Editor for Logos Bible Software and has spent much time on this text. In...
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
What does it mean that God has 7 spirits, or a seven-fold spirit?
The scripture states that God has SEVEN SPIRITS and that makes you stop and thing--why? How?
Revelation 4:5
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Ron Stauffer
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
My opinion re THE LORD Choosing "us," - from The Foundation - tells me before Adam was, before his Earth was - HE Wrote Complete, HIS Book of Life! ALL the...
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frances Keene
What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?
Larry, I believe your son is with Jesus and will be with Him in all eternity. You say for hundreds of years some churches have said suicide is unforgivable....
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
Jesus started from level of the young ruler’s understanding of religion – that keeping the law equated to righteousness and therefore qualified one for entry...
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Gregory Jones
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Rev. R Vincent Warde
What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?
As a former Police chaplain and facilitator of clergy in Support of the 2nd Amendment (http://clergyinsupportofthe2ndamendment.org/) I have to offer my...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?
iPsalms 37:25: is a statement or testimony from the psalmist, about those who seek and follow after the way of the Lord. The causes of poverty and human...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical? In a one word answer No, there are many misconceptions about the Salem witch trials that are fed by so many papers and...
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What does the Bible say about obedience?
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What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament?
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How can I gain a passion for winning souls?
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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?
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How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean when he says, “An hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment"?
In the larger passage containing the verses cited in the question, Jesus was referring both to events at the time that He was speaking, and at the time of...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Is the Bible relevant for today?
If the Bible is the inspired word of God [2 Timothy 3:16] and if Jesus is God's Son and He claimed the Scriptures are God's Word [Matthew 21:13, Luke 4:27,...
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What is the purpose of tithing?
What is the purpose of tithing? To start; Mal 3:8 does not discuss the purpose of tithing, but the consequences of misusing and abusing the tithe, which was...
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Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
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Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
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What is biblical theology?
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Are we supposed to 'let go and let God?'
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
The bible is clear that there will be many saved during the tribulation period. But they are not the same as those saved by grace during the church age. From...
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What was manna?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it wrong to ask God to show us signs?
I think that it is perfectly permissible to ask God for His guidance. Passages such as Psalm 25 and Psalm 86 express a desire by David for such instruction....
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Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
Regardless if saved or unsaved, when we die, we all turn to dust and the spirit goes back to God who gave it (Eccl 12:7). Just as David, who is resting the...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Peter deny Jesus?
It is my opinion, that, out of living in the world, Peter really didn't even realize that he was denying Christ until the rooster crowed and he remembered...
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Larry Wiseman
, A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.
Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?
All prayer must be first of all done with the understanding God will be and is sovereign in his answers to every request. Sincerity and legitimate need must...
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Elle Rose
Is it wrong to ask God to show us signs?
I know I have no right to ask God to show himself to me or give me signs. I am, of course, unworthy and the Bible states that the things that are unseen are ...
2 Corinthians 4:18
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Joe Anderson
What did Jesus mean when he said, "You will seek me and not find me"?
Jesus was speaking to people who he sought to save but rejected him as the Savior, as the Son of God. I get the impression he was communicating by rejecting...
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Joe Anderson
Why did Peter deny Jesus?
I think Peter denied Jesus for the same reason any man or woman refuses to acknowledge the truth, any truth in any situation (since all truth belongs to God,...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
How can light from the Stars billions of light years away reach us if the Heavens and Earth are only about 6 to 10 thousand years old? The simple answer is...
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What is sensationalism? What is a sensationalist?
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How does the Spirit intercede for us with the Father?
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What does it mean that women will be 'saved' through childbearing?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?
James (in James 4:3) and John (in 1 John 5:14-15) -- whose writings were inspired, just as the gospels were -- both expanded on and qualified what seems to...
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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?
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Why do we pray before eating meals?
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How does the Holy Spirit help a Christian in times of trouble?
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration an experience from the depths of a soul crushing domain where the deepest pit of man's fears is...
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Melody Sutter-fisher
, Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
I am also in agreement with Mr. Maas, whether your sin is stealing paper clips from the office or murder etc. All sin is equal in God's eyes. None are...
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Brent Parker
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
Respectfully, I disagree with those here who say the office of the apostle and prophet were only for the establishment of the church. One thing I can agree...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the purpose of tithing?
Tithing was an old testament law. Giving is what we do under grace. Giving is done from the heart, tithing was done as a necessity. Giving is done out of...
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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
He can if he has repented for his sin and is truly sorry for it and turns away from it.
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Maryjann JM
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
One thing that helps me when I think about murderers who have "accepted Christ" before death is thinking about how the spiritual side of things works. I had...
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