Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
It seems to me that the aborted would have no soul according to the Bible. Genesis states that Adam did not have until he took his first breath. Verses in...
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
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Angels are ministering spirits, sent to serve Christians. They are to be obeyed and believed, as Zachariah found out when he was struck mute by Gabriel until...
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What is a burnt offering?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
There is much evidence that Satan is active in our world today by the proliferation of lies we see around us. For example 1. The lie of evolution which...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is panentheism?
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It is true that God hates sin. And we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:9-10. But God loved us sinners so much He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about an out of body experience / astral projection?
I can think of 2 POSSIBLE examples. Elisha, the prophet, when he told his servant, Gehazi, how he (Elisha) knew something about Gehazi and Naaman when he...
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by Patti Trekofski
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
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Excellent answer and very well explained and backed up by scripture. I found this highly enlightening.
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Philip Holmes
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
Salvation was accomplished by Jesus alone for our benefit, by Him dying on the cross and being resurrected to new life. The work of salvation accomplished by...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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And to his wives' false religion!
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Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
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When did the separation of humanity into Jews and Gentiles occur?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Oh, and Solomon’s addiction to his many wives cost him his kingdom!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Proverbs 26:11: "As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool reverts to His folly." 2 Peter 2:22: "As soon as the sow, has been washed, it wallows in the mud."...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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If you think I believe in univeralism, you are dead wrong. No, only those who accept the free gift are saved. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
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These are great examples of Jesus' temptation that I never even really thought about.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the differences in kindness, goodness, and gentlness?
Without going into the specific Greek words that are translated as the three attributes cited in the question, I would characterize the differences by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the sinlessness of Jesus so important?
God (who is Himself sinless by nature) created humans in His own image to have a unique, eternal fellowship with Him. However, that fellowship was possible...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Jesus differentiate the severity of sin against the Holy Spirit as opposed to sin against the Son of Man?
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To be in relationship with God you must be born of the Holy Spirit. Those that have not the Spirit are not His (Romans 8:9). The Spirit of God is sent by God...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
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Good answer, Mr Houdmann. All sin is against God the way all crime is against the law, the state, the law giver. That's the easiest way to explain and to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
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Aurel, I love your comment from which I learned something really pertinent to my question: "He [Jesus] healed a blind man using mud mixed with saliva and...
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John Appelt
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
The answer to this question is not given in the Bible. All that is recorded is the fact that there was an empire-wide decree for a census decreed by Caesar...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
It is important to understand the difference between forgiveness and salvation. These occur at two different points in time and have different meanings. All...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
I love what a retired M.D. and Medical Educator, Dr. Terrill Wade, who gives presentations to Christian groups, writes articles, and sporadically maintains 2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible like this most famous use of wind as a symbol representing the Holy Spirit? John 3:8: “The wind...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
I understand the reasoning of the question, but "tempted" can also have a meaning or connotation of "being put to a test". In that sense, I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is justification?
Ryrie says that one of THE BLESSINGS OF SALVATION is to be justified (Rom. 3:24). Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 3:24...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (NIV)
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Aurel Gheorghe
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
Taking into consideration that I’m writing on a Bible-based Christian site, and out of respect for its patrons, I will refrain from any political opinions or...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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To provide Bible references to Michael's statement that prominent men in the Old Testament were polygamists, I cite this: Biblical Polygamists 1. Lamech, who...
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Bibliology?
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The bible says we are all sinners. Romans 3:23. That there is none righteous, no not one. That is the bad news because all sin has to be paid for in Hell....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian discipleship?
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We do need to keep discipleship separate from salvation which is a free GIFT from God. Romans 6:23. Discipleship is for rewards in heaven. First Corinthians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
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Good insight as usual, Tim!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is antinomianism?
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Romans 11:6. Romans 4:5-8. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what...
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John Appelt
What is baptism for the dead?
There are many suggestions for the phrase, ‘baptized for the dead,’ I Corinthians 15:29. Some think Paul was referring to the pagan custom practiced north of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
I would say that the Holy Spirit's activity in the Bible is sometimes represented or symbolized by, or likened to, a wind, but that the Bible also contains...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
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Nathan, I just listened to a sermon online from Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee. He takes the opposite view and said Christ could not have sinned! He...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is antinomianism?
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Antinomianism is just another word for GRACE. Romans 11:6. All grace no works Romans 3:26-28 Galatians 2:21. Where sin abounds, grace much more abounds. John...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of "my brethren" in the parable of sheep and goats in Matthew 25:31-46?
I would say that, by this term, Jesus was referring to any humans (not just fellow believers (Matthew 5:46-48)) for whom the redeemed performed their acts of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
Because we chose to rebel against our Creator, Jesus, we suffer spiritual death, with its attendant pain, suffering, greed, envy, malice, anger, hatred, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from Israel's refusal to enter the promised land in Deuteronomy 1:26-27?
I like Harold Wilmington's bare-bones outline of this. I. AN OVERVIEW OF ISRAEL AT KADESH-BARNEA (Deut 1:19-46) A. The route of the spies (Deut 1:19-25): See...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
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Ethan, I respectfully would have to disagree with you. I just heard a sermon by Dr. J. Vernon McGee on this. He used this "homely" illustration forcefully:...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
As a born again Christian, will I have a guardian angel to be with me during death?
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I love your answer here, Tim! When you said, "And, aside from the question of the presence of an angel at our death, God Himself has promised that He will...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
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Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every o...
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