Why did Jesus call people fools and yet condemn others for doing the same thing?
There is so much evidence for the existence of God in the wonderful and expansive creation that surrounds us and in the prophetic holy scripture. Creation is...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why pray for God’s "will" to be done? (Matthew 6:10)
I read the prayer of Matthew 6 differently than many people. I don't think, "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven," is a request but an...
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Are the great tribulations during Anti-Christ reign going to be worldwide?
Great question too, Singapore! I am a dispensationalist and have been ever since I went to Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. Then I went to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Moses put blood on Aaron's right ear lobe, thumb, and the big toe of his right foot?
Great question, bel loh! Salvation (Leviticus 14:1-32). See Warren Wiersbe’s Comments or, "FROM RAGS TO RICHES" is how I would title this event. "The unique...
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Why did Moses put blood on Aaron's right ear lobe, thumb, and the big toe of his right foot?
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Michael Orekyeh
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
Saul was a careless and undiscerning fellow. He looked down on David as an unimportant servant when he played the harp. He did not remember his face at this...
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Jason Anderson
How can you explain this verse: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”?
The short and quick "elevator speech" answer - highly simplified, and brought into more detail in other answers, I am sure. By the curse brought upon us by...
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What should we learn from the life of Noah?
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Can Christians have boyfriends/girlfriends?
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Charles Crabtree
Why did David kill two thirds of the Moabites?
I think that David had the Moabites lie down to measure their height. The ones two lines (strings) tall might have giant genes so he killed them. It has...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean when He said, "I go away and you will see me no more"?
One of the great majestic names of the LORD God is “The LORD Our Righteousness” (Jer. 33:16). One of these three tasks of the Holy Spirit is "revealing the...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "I go away and you will see me no more"?
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What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How old was samson when he killed a lion?
I would say that he would have been no older than twenty, according to my understanding of marriage customs of the time, plus the fact of his later being...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
Hebrews through Revelation are books apart from God's current "dispensation of grace" (Eph 3:2) and contain no information on how to become a member of the...
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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
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D. Michael Paxton
, IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary
How does one follow the Bible when it seems to contain impossibilities and some similarities to previous religions?
So, you present two distinct concerns: 1) The Bible seems to contain (I presume scientific) impossibilities; and 2) The Bible seems to contain some...
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John Appelt
What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?
“Many are called but few are chosen” is found only in Matthew 22:14 and Matthew 20:16. In some versions it does not show up in the second reference, but it...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What makes a born again Christian lie?
Christians are still trapped in their carnal sinful bodies even after belief, but God's grace gives us the strength needed to overcome! We will always be...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Will lying prevent a Christian from entering into Heaven?
No, but it is God's grace that we find the strength needed to overcome our sinful acts. We will always be 'sinners', but our position with God changes when...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does simply accepting Jesus as your Savior prevent you from sinning?
Not necessarily, but God's grace gives us the strength needed to overcome! We will always be 'sinners', but our position with God changes when we believe...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean to accept Jesus as your personal Savior?
What does it mean to have faith alone in Christ alone for salvation? Let's say we're back in school and are presented with one final exam for graduation. It...
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Richard Grenier
Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?
I believe that for a pastor to wear a robe is an act of pride that exhalts himself above the congregation, and does not glorify Christ. The Bible is very...
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How is a person who lacks self-control like a city whose walls are broken through? (Proverbs 25:28)
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
The despair of this present evil world (Galatians 1:4), that you and our apostle Paul speak of, is exactly what Satan desires (2 Corinthians 4:4). The more...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
In this verse, Jesus quotes or alludes to multiple passages from the Old Testament. The passages from the OT are of God speaking to his people. These are...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the scripture mean by "Every man's work shall be revealed by fire" in 1 Corinthians 3:13-15?
Paul really explains it in verses 6-8. Someone plants the seed "foundation" and another can add to that foundation "watering", but it is God who gives the...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
Paul really explains it in verses 6-8. Someone plants the seed "foundation" and another can add to that foundation "watering", but it is God who gives the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
In my opinion, the "fire" that will test each individual's works will be the degree (known to an omniscient God) to which the individual's actions were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
I can understand how an individual in unremitting physical pain or suffering (for example) might desire to be relieved of it through death, but, in my...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If the oil is your spiritual preparation, how is it brought/sold?
In my opinion, the buying of the oil represents living a life that is consistent with, or bears a visible witness to, one's professed faith. By the time the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the test of "fire"? (1 Corinthians 3:13)
Verse 13 says, "Each one's work will become manifest, for the day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort o...
1 Corinthians 3:1 - 23
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Tobi Ling
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today?
Is it wrong to pray to God to be taken to heaven today? I see how horrible the world has become and I am sickened by it. It seems to grow worse each day. Sa...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
You only have to give up on yourself being righteous enough, or otherwise, for God. You will find peace when you realize what it means to have a savior in...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How does one follow the Bible when it seems to contain impossibilities and some similarities to previous religions?
The confusion comes form those who believe and teach that the entire Bible was written to them, failing to understand that they are not a part of God's...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean in Romans 10:3 to take on God's righteousness?
Paul is referring to those who are religious, having a zeal for God, but counting on their own efforts and works of righteousness for salvation in addition...
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Erik Crots
How does one follow the Bible when it seems to contain impossibilities and some similarities to previous religions?
I'm genuinely curious, as I was brought up as a Christian. I have many friends, some believers and some very scientific minded. I'm finding it harder and har...
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Jeremy Volland
Who are the 'fearful' in Revelation 21:8?
According to Strong's, the Greek word translated here as “fearful” or “cowardly” is “deilos”, which means “timid”. It is only used here and in two other...
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What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
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John Appelt
What is Calvinism vs. Arminianism?
Calvinism and Arminianism are two basic approaches to answering how people are saved. In a nutshell, Calvinism says God saves people by His sovereign will,...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
I have been to both of those locations, and proponents of each site have their own arguments as to why "their" site is the exact location. In my opinion, the...
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Tommy Brooks
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If the oil is your spiritual preparation, how is it brought/sold?
Parable of the Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:9
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How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
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How much should we give up to "live at peace"? (Romans 12:18)
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What is Inerrancy of Scripture?
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What is Inerrancy of Scripture?
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What do we have to give up to inherit eternal life? (Luke 18:18–30)