What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
Great question, BAMIDOURO Solomon! James, Jesus’s half-brother, took after Jesus. Being obedient to God is like a wise man building his house on a rock,...
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Why did Jesus have to die?
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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
David says, “Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow” (109:9). By contrast, Jesus said, “Love your enemies ... and pray for those who ... persec...
Psalms 109:1 - 31
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
The fear (that is, reverential awe and respect) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (as distinguished from knowledge) because it serves as the basis for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did Satan fall from heaven? (Luke 10:18)
Satan's fall from heaven was not an accident, or something that happened of Satan's own accord. Instead, he was forcibly expelled or cast out of heaven by...
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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Christian Gnosticism?
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My view is that Deterministic theology and Gnostic philosophy are two sides of the same coin.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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"But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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Don't be shy James, tell it the way you see it! I agree with you and the bible. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Mr Houdmann said it right when he...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
No, it is not necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven. After all, people in the Old Testament went to heaven, and many people in the world...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus raise Himself from the grave or did God do it?
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Interesting that you should mention 1 Peter 3:18 --1 Peter 3:18 says that Jesus was "quickened by the Spirit". I learned something from you, Tim, thanks!...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is christening in the Bible?
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S.M., where in the Bible does it say that children will go to heaven if they die before the age of accountability? Also, how old must a person be to reach...
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Roman CIERESZKO
, Retired librarian
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
To whom, for what time, and for what purpose was the Old Mosaic Law given? - was designed not for all people, but only for one chosen nation, namely Israel,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why should we pray for the peace of Jerusalem?
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This is all true, but very generic! Peace is the desire of all who are of a peaceful spirit. I think the question begs for a much deeper explanation than...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the greatness of God?
The passage that comes first to my mind is Isaiah 40:25-26: "25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes...
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Is it a sin to have relationship (love) with a girl, as a teenager? (No sexual activity involved)
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Donald Martin
, I am one who has been given mercy by our Lord Jesus Christ
What does James mean when He says there is no "shadow of turning" with the Father?
In my opinion, "shadow of turning" is an isolated thought process outside of God’s perfect wisdom; it’s a type of wisdom that is chaotic and confusing in and...
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by Eldon MacBeth
Who is God?
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God is Love. Is God three in one, or one in three, or simply one? Man, with all of his wisdom can never in this mortal state truly understand the mystery of...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Is God's love conditional or unconditional?
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Biblical "love" is misunderstood. In Scripture, agape "love" is not a feeling or emotion. Agape love is a sacrificial act. "Agape love is unconcerned with...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
What does the Bible say about circumcision? What is the Christian view of circumcision?
But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from people, but from God. Rom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is the "she/her" in this verse?
Proverbs 3:15: The rewards of wisdom in Proverbs 3:14-15 are “proceeds” (v. 14)—“Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,” “length of days” in v....
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John Appelt
What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?
The Biblical account reveals quite a bit about Barnabas. His actual name was Joses or Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of...
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What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus raise Himself from the grave or did God do it?
By my reading of relevant passages, all three Persons of the One Triune God were involved in the resurrection. During His ministry, Jesus indicated on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What's wrong with wool? Ezekiel 44:17
I believe Tim is right. Sweat was and is still offensive: it stinks! Priests were to be blameless in their ministry, even outwardly as far as their dress was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What will we be doing in heaven?
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Why does it have to be that we either be in one place or the other, either a place called heaven or here on earth? Why can't it be that we will have access...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is the name of the Lord a “strong tower”?
Good question. The godly run to the Lord when in trouble. He is a safe place. He provides safety. It is like the person who ACCIDENTALLY did something wrong...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: Proverbs 1:7a, Proverbs 9:10a, Proverbs 2:5, Psalm 111:10a Too many teach that "fear of the Lord" means to have...
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John Appelt
What was the purpose of the flood in the time of Noah?
Because the sin of mankind was so rampant, God, grieved with the state of the earth, decided to destroy life on it by a flood, Genesis 6:5-7, 11, 13. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about comparing ourselves with others?
Comparison of ourselves with others is not a valid standard for Christians, especially if it causes us (unlike the questioner) to develop deceptive, sinful...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does wool signify in Ezekiel 44:17?
In my opinion, wool as such did not "symbolize" anything (whether good or bad) in connection with the prohibition on its use in the garments of the priests....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Why?
Jesus' death (through the shedding of His blood) paid the penalty for humanity's sin, but that atoning death would not have achieved its purpose if He had...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does wool signify in Ezekiel 44:17?
Why douldn't priests wear wool? 15 "But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept a the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went ast...
Ezekiel 44:15 - 31
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What exactly is a 'holy kiss'?
According to Easton's Bible Dictionary, “The holy kiss accompanied social worship as a symbol of brotherly love (Rom. 16:16; 1 Cor. 16:20; 2 Cor. 13:12...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why were the windows covered? (Ezekiel 41:16)
The temple of Ezekiel was a vision. Moses received a similar vision about the tabernacle in Exodus 25 and 26. In Moses’ tabernacle, the ark of the Lord...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there a difference in the meaning of the word 'BEGINNING' in Genesis 1:1; John 1:1 and John 8:44? If so, how does it differ?
I agree that "beginning" means the same in all three verses. Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, And John 8:44. I believe that God has provided everything that we need to...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Salvation is by grace, through faith, in Christ. There are three aspects to salvation: Grace, faith and Christ. Grace is undeserved, unmerited, unwarranted...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are the various Herods mentioned in the Bible?
Herod the Great (who I call “Herod the Great Pervert”) The only time he is mentioned in the New Testament is in Mt 2 and Lk 1. Herod Antipas: Herod Antipas...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about luck?
One day when I was in high school, a girlfriend and I spent a whole afternoon looking for four-leaf clovers for her. We found a few. The four-leaf clover is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Zadok (Ezekiel 40:46)?
Zadok (meaning "Righteous, Justified") was a priest, biblically recorded to be a descendant from Eleazar the son of Aaron (1 Chron 6:4–8). He was the High...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What's wrong with wool? Ezekiel 44:17
As indicated in verse 18 of the passage cited in the question, the use of wool for the purpose given was not permitted because wool was a heavy fabric that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s "beautiful" about "feet"? (Isaiah 52:7)
The cited verse is employing a literary device called "synecdoche" (a Greek word meaning "to take up together") in which a part of something is used to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should we apply these instructions today in Ezekiel 44:20-23?
Before I became a pastor, I came across Ezekiel 44:22. It says, "They [the priests] must not marry a widow or a divorcee, but they may marry a virgin from...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What's wrong with wool? Ezekiel 44:17
15 “‘But the Levitical priests, the descendants of Zadok who kept the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went astray from me, will approach me ...