Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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What level of righteousness is required? (How much must one submit their life to Christ?) Basically, when can someone know with certainty that they've been...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did God mean when he said, "...lest you strike your foot against stone. You will tread on the lion and adder; the young lion and serpent you will trample underfoot"?
Satan cited this passage to Jesus in Matthew 4:5-7 when tempting Him to throw Himself down from the top of the temple, relying on God the Father to save Him...
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Pamela Davis
What if my marriage interferes with my calling?
As was stated in the aforementioned answer, it will not. I have a dear Christian friend who’s been saved, as l’ve been, for 50 years. He and his dear wife...
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Wayne Myhre
, current author: bible history books. retired handyman
Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
Bottom line: you know saints by their works. 1 Co 6:9:'Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?' It's not just a good...
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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Should we give gifts at Christmas?
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What is the Dake Bible?
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What was the charge of the criminal conviction?
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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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AMEN, AMEN. A pastor I had years ago always said, "It's not about me, it's all about HIM!"
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What does the Bible say about health?
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by Ben Uchytil
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Joash in 2 Kings 11 the same person as Jehoash, king of Judah, mentioned in 2 Kings 12?
By my understanding, the names are referring to the same person. The King James Version lists him as Joash. The name Jehoash corresponds more closely to the...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can I find the way to accept God as a loving father when I was raped and abused as a child?
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What a beautiful answer!
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Ben Uchytil
How can I find the way to accept God as a loving father when I was raped and abused as a child?
Dear Child of God, As your brother, someone also sexually abused as a child, I know your pain. I will not ply you with platitudes or tell you what to do....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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Shirley, instead of saying "look at what we have done", we should be singing along with Tasha Layton: On the cross, in a grave With a stone, rolled away All...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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I think this is about making judgments. We are not to judge by our personal standards, ever! As a believer, Jesus is the standard. He is the pearl of great...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What day and hour is The Lord talking about in Matthew 24:36, and Mark 13:32?
Doron, I think you are right. That day and hour are referring, not to the Rapture, but to the Revelation (i.e. Christ's return in judgment and to reign). The...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?
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I too have contemplated this verse many times. But recently I saw it in this way. Jesus went to a his own, the Jews. They rejected Him as not the Messiah...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jezebel put on eye makeup just before she died?
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Tim, your first view has some merit BUT my Keil & Delitzsch commentary DISagrees: "Her probable age [Jezebel's] renders this [being] incredible, since...
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by Truth Finder
Who are the "other sheep"?
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Sheol as the Israelites (Hebrew strong’s #7585) used or “hades” as the greeks (koine Greek strong’s #86) used was descriptive of the grave. Students of the...
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Muhammad Rob
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
The kingdom of God is God's Rules. You enter the Kingdom of God by accepting God as your Master and living your life by his rules. You seek first the kingdom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about health?
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don’t want, drink what you don’t like and do what you’d druther not. - Mark Twain Be careful about...
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What day and hour is The Lord talking about in Matthew 24:36, and Mark 13:32?
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How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
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Should I attend my daughter's transgender wedding?
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
I have a bit of a different opinion on this question. I emphasize opinion. This is what I think is meant by this commandment: God tells us to honor our...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What did Noah do that made him find grace in the eyes of the Lord?
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As Tim Mass stated, it was Noah's faith that was counted to him for righteousness, just as was Abraham's. Hebrews 11:7 "By faith Noah, being warned of God of...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the Catholic catechism?
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Roman Catholic Catechism is founded on their controversial traditions and extra biblical sources, some of which openly contradict the teaching of Scripture....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it wrong in God's eyes to tell a deceased loved one that you love and miss them?
No one can fault you for your feelings or actions (since Jesus said that those who mourn are blessed), but, at the same time, if (as I assume) your mother...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Noah do that made him find grace in the eyes of the Lord?
I would say that Noah (and, by extension, his family) found grace with God, not through any specific action or works that they performed, but through being...
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Is it wrong in God's eyes to tell a deceased loved one that you love and miss them?
My mother passed away and sometimes when I think of her, I say, "I love you, mama. I miss you, mama, and I honor you, mama." Is that wrong? Is that against G...
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When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?
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What does the Bible say about habits?
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What about "The Chosen" TV series departs from God's Word?
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Rock N
Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?
Catechism means the contents of a book or a book of instruction; meanwhile scripture is God's word and set of instructions for us on how to live. Therefore,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When one passes is it correct to say, "S/he is now with Jesus"?
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Yes, Shirley, it would be a great opportunity to witness. I never thought of that. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is Elisha a firstborn son?
I think so. 1 Kings 19:16: "Also you shall anoint Jehu the son of Nimshi as king over Israel. And Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel Meholah you shall anoint...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can we draw the conclusion from Matthew 5:28 that if a married person lusted after another in their mind, then the spouse is free to divorce them per Matthew 19:9?
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Fran, I agree with Tim Maas. This could be helpful to your situation: https://www.gotquestions.org/pornography-addiction-divorce.html
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Does the Bible teach that God divorced His people so they could be wed to the Messiah, Jesus?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?
Although Elisha's request was legitimate, Elijah did not have the power to grant it. That power was God's. If God granted the request of Elisha, Elijah would...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was C. S. Lewis?
Clive Staples Lewis came into his life on November 29, 1898. He was Irish, not English. He lost his mother at the tender age of nine. He attended Wynyard...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Elisha a firstborn son?
Since Elisha was mentioned as plowing by himself (which involved handling twelve yoke of oxen! (1 Kings 19)), and requested only permission to say farewell...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is Elisha’s request a hard thing?
I'd say that it was because the fulfillment of Elisha's request was ultimately not within Elijah's power or authority to grant. Therefore, Elijah attached a...