What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?
The parable of Luke 5:36-39 is universally considered that Jesus taught law and grace cannot be mixed, and that by inference the New Covenant (i.e.,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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It is not faith that we are given. Faith apart from works. Faith is not a work. The gift is eternal life, not faith. People read that wrong and say that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God have a 'specific will' for each one of us?
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The first will of God is John 6:40. And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life,...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?
The world says that our hearts are "good." How many times have we heard someone say "He (or she) has such a good heart" or "a big heart" or "a heart of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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The best example in the bible of salvation by faith alone apart from any works, Romans 4:5. Is the thief on the cross. He was not baptized, homogenized,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
God will grant whatever we ask within His will to give us. And sometimes He will even give us what we want even though it is not His will. As my dear wife...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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John 12:32 God calls everyone to believe and be saved. But, only those who have believed on Him alone are saved and given eternal life. John 3:18. God in his...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Election is always for special service to the Lord. First John 2:2 Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Zacharias?
Zacharias was a member of the Jewish priesthood who was descended from Jacob through his son Levi, and subsequently through Moses' brother Aaron, and through...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If Jesus is God, why did He rebuke the young ruler for calling Him good?
The rich young ruler addressed Jesus as good teacher. Not the Son of God. Then he tried to justify himself because he kept the law. So Jesus gave him...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If Jesus is God, why did He rebuke the young ruler for calling Him good?
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Now that we have eternal life, the GIFT of God, we can earn rewards in heaven by good works and keeping from sin. If we discipline our selves God will not...
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Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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No other creature says to God, 'Why did you make me this way?' Only the creature made in the image of God even thinks of that. That's the reason mankind...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What sort of New Year's Resolution should a Christian make?
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This is a true story whether you believe it or not. My grand daughter said she would not get married till hell froze over. The day she got married there were...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What sort of New Year's Resolution should a Christian make?
God has said in His word we are not to make a vow to the Lord we cannot keep. He will hold us to it. God has made a promise to us. John 6:40 And this is the...
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by Terry Thompson
Why did blood and water come out of Jesus' side when He was pierced?
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My take is, if one looks back at Adam and Eve and sees the type that Eve came from the 1st Adam, his side, and she was called the mother of all living. She,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we vaccinate our children for COVID-19?
Although vaccines against diseases were not available in biblical times, the Bible consistently views the human body (in the case of Christians) as a temple...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
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Well-said, Thomas! Have you heard the hymn based on this parable? by William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921) Words & Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, Winning...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the true meaning of Christmas?
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Amen Brother. It is the greatest true story ever told. Jesus is the GIFT of God. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. First John 5:13. We celebrate...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
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Can the dead be raised?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Paul mean in Rom 8:37 that, "in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through him who loved us.?"
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When we were born into this world we had nothing to do with it. We did not chose to be born. But we do have a choice to be born again. John 3:16-18 Ephesians...
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Janet Hegna
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
I don't believe a loving God would put such disease's as aides/ HIV, cancer and such on innocent children. They're not old enough to reap anything yet. I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Paul mean in Rom 8:37 that, "in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through him who loved us.?"
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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. Once we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5, but Peter referred to water baptism in Acts 2:38?
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One of the best ways to see salvation by faith alone apart from any works, is the thief on the cross. He was not baptized, homogenized, Simonized or...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is fatalism? What is determinism?
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TULIP Calvinism is synonymous with determinism. The two are two sides of the same coin, in my considered view.
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?
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There is no such a person "in darkest Africa" or anywhere else in this world that will go to hell because they never heard the gospel. Every single person...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5, but Peter referred to water baptism in Acts 2:38?
Acts 1:5 and Acts 11:16. Ephesians 1:13-14 and Ephesians 4:30. Each of those verses explain it is the seal of the Holy Spirit that guarantees our eternal...
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What is a believer expected to do after s/he realises that s/he has grieved the Holy Spirit?
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What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the psalmist saying about God? (Psalm 104:2-9)
To me, the psalmist was saying that the features of the universe were intended by God to be a witness both to the magnificence and power of His own being,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus refer to Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5, but Peter referred to water baptism in Acts 2:38?
Baptism with the Holy Spirit in Acts 1 allowed the apostles (and Christians to the present day) to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as the Spirit sees...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is libertarian free will?
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How do you go from, "...the view that human beings sometimes can will more than one possibility. According to this view, a person who freely made a...
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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we learn from the story of the kidnapping of David's wives?
To me, the primary point being made in the account is that David did not rely merely on his own strength or judgment, but specifically sought God's guidance...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Job mean "naked shall I return thither" in Job 1:21?
In my opinion, when Job spoke of returning "thither", he was referring to burial in the earth, which in other biblical imagery is sometimes regarded as a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did they make "signs" to Zechariah? (Luke 1:62)
Although it is not (to my knowledge) explicitly mentioned in the Biblical account, I have always interpreted the cited passage as indicating that Zechariah...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Job mean "naked shall I return thither" in Job 1:21?
Job 1:21 “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the na...
Job 1:1 - 22
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why can't I stop sinning?
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None of us are sinless. That is why we need a savior who paid the debt and set us free. Romans 4:7-8. First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin, we deceive...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God a cosmic killjoy?
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Amen. The gift of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23. But rewards in heaven are earned. First Corinthians 3:11-15. And if we go off and live in sin, God does...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What exactly does the phrase mean, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper."?
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"No weapon formed against you will prosper," is God's way of telling Israel, specifically Israel, that no one would ever be able to annihilate them. They...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?
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If a person were using this answer as an example of what Christians believe, they would probably think that Christians were crazy. The explanation of this...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there life after death?
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Why do we all die physically? Because of sin in the flesh. IT is only our soul/spirit that is saved. At death our soul either goes to heaven or hell. The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about hope?
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You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we understand these verses in light of all the suffering in the world? (Psalm 145:14–16)
Psalm 34:15: "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." Isaiah 40:28: "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it important to study the Bible in context?
Why is it important to study the Bible in context? Theologian Dr. Donald A. Carson attributes his father saying “A text without a context is a pretext for a...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is the true gospel?
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Contd In answer to those questions from Nicodemus, Jesus had to provide further details on the matter. He said: " ....unless anyone is born from water and...