What does the Bible say about hate?
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I totally agree with you James. With Cain and Abel, it was a jealousy that let sin in, and it grew from there into hatred/ murder. God warned him that sin...
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by Janet Hegna
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David Bibb
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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
My answer is: We know exactly what was written in the dust (NLT). It may be because we fail to interpret the scriptures contextually that this question...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about hate?
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If you go back a few verses you will see He is talking about Cain and Abel. Abel gave a blood sacrifice for His sin, Cain gave his own works which God would...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is sanctification? What is the definition of Christian sanctification?
1 Thessalonians 4:3: "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality;" This is God’s will for you and me, That we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about ambition?
Ambition usually progresses through the following stages: to be like Dad…to be famous…to be a millionaire…to make enough to pay the bills…to hang on long...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin is death, But the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of GOD is eternal life. Not faith,...
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by E J
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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The gifts of the Spirit are evidence of the Holy Spirit. It grieves me to see so much human doctrine on this site and people are unwittingly following it as...
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by E J
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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You say, “If there’s no interpreter, the speaker must keep quiet in the Church. Period. Don’t curse our God in a language we don’t understand, and expect us...
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What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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Speaking in tongues (speaking the heavenly language) is evidence of the Holy Spirit speaking through a person. But listen: speaking "in tongues" isn't a...
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about hate?
1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. I believe the Greek definition of...
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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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Is creationism scientific?
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John Appelt
What was Elihu's message to Job?
Elihu’s message to Job was unlike the messages of the three friends who had come to comfort him. Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the...
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What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?
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Are we living in the end times?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Firstly, faith is not of ourselves because faith comes from hearing the gospel about Christ (Romans 10:17). Secondly, God gives us a measure of faith (Romans...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
A definition of free will according to Wikipedia: “The biblical ground for free will lies in the fall into sin by Adam and Eve that occurred in their ‘...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many sons did Goliath the giant have?
By my interpretation of relevant texts, Goliath (who was himself the son of a giant) had three brothers, but there is no biblical reference to Goliath having...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Job?
The Book of Job is a record of an episode in the life of Job – his severe testing. Job was of Uz, likely the area south of the Dead Sea, Lamentations 4:21....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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There is no evidence of whether a person has accepted the free gift of eternal life or not. In fact, if a person who once believed the gospel, but does not...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life, when we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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We are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise the second we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from any works. Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
While Jesus lived during the time of the Gospels, the Jews were under the Law of God that was given to Moses. If Jesus said or did anything contrary to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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No, faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the gift when we accept Jesus free gift of eternal life by faith. Romans 4:5. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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What proves we are saved is the word of God. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Our rewards in heaven are based on what we do...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
Speaking in tongues is evidence OF the Holy Spirit. "Having" is a key word in this question. There's only one way I know for a human to speak a spiritual...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Those who believe are chosen. Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVETH,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. Not faith. It is Gods will that everyone believe the gospel and be saved....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do we incorporate the teachings of the Word into our daily lives without becoming religious and judgmental?
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Ivan, I agree. Mark, I offend people on a regular basis, but it's not the people you're referring to. I think you're talking about us (me, I'm one of the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to grow in grace?
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Janet, I know that I have to learn how to accept grace and give grace; that's for sure.
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about bragging?
I had this bragging problem before I was saved. I believe my conceit kept me from coming to Christ. But then something wonderful happened to me. May you read...
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by Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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James Kraft: Faith is the initial gift that God gives in Eph 2:8. That gift ends up with the further benefit or continued gift of eternal life.
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about habits?
I believe your "old man" or your old way of life is all bad habits. The way you once acted, talked, ate, related to people and lived your life. Eph. 4:22-25:...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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How can we tell if another person is a believer? We cannot. If they say they have received the free gift of eternal life, then we can only believe they are...
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about government?
1 Tim 2:1-3: I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all...
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about friends?
Prov. 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. True friendships are rare, but when you have them, they are unique and...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Faith, including eternal life, is a gift because faith comes from hearing the gospel (Romans 10:17) and Christ is the author of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
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by Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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It is strange to see your comment seemingly try to separate faith from eternal life. As all Christians know, eternal life is only granted on account of...
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Billy P Eldred
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
If you are asking if you are eligible to receive Christ, the Good News is you are! The Bible tells us that God wants all to come to the saving knowledge of...
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Lynda Wilson
Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
There is one other thing I have never heard discussed. When Jacob's descendants went into Egypt they were simple sheepherders. Their level of sophistication...
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by Scott Miller
Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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You are correct, the Bible plainly states in Eph 2:8 we are saved by grace, through faith and not by works. Saved by grace alone, nothing else; through faith...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
If this occurs in a church, one of the benefits of correctly dealing with difficult people is this, specified in God's Word, the Bible. James 3:18: "You can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Romans 3:9-10 What then, are we better than they? No, in no way for we have all proved we are sold under sin. The good news. Jesus died for sinners which we...
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Nick Pyen
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
Peter directly answers this question in 2 Peter 1:3-11: 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the...
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by Samuel Reed
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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It can be easy to see who is elect when watching the reaction of people to the gospel, or while reading the Bible as it recorded miracles and reactions....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The gift is eternal life, not faith.