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What will happen after Jesus reigns on earth for 1,000 years?

Jesus will reign on earth for 1,000 years. Why will satan be released again for a short time?

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Answer by Anand Mishra , trying to be humane

Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

Jesus would like people to understand spiritual dimensions, taking them closer to God. Jesus dissuaded those who were interested in material hankering.

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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This is a concise rebuttal against Calvinistic doctrine of Irresistible Grace. It is well articulated with Scripture authority. I agree with every line of...

March 10 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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God's foreknowledge does not imply that He foreordains everything that ever comes to pass as some claim. He does not manipulate His creatures robotically....

March 10 2021

Answer by Anna beneElohim

What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?

When the cloud appeared to the Israelites it represented god's PRESENCE. We now have god's presence within us. Lk 17:17-21.He has come in the clouds as the...

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Comment by Anna beneElohim

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I and the Father are one' (John 10:30)?

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Excellent teaching! The Hebrews used merism and illism to explain the unexplainable. Illeism / ˈ ɪ l i. ɪ z əm / (from Latin ille meaning "he, that") is the...

March 10 2021

Answer by Anna beneElohim

Why did Paul in 1 Corinthians 4:15 call himself 'your father', when Jesus says to call no man father in Matthew 23:9?

Paul referred to himself as 'father' because the old covenant order was still in operation but was 'passing away.' Heb 8:13. There were spiritual authorities...

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Comment by Anna beneElohim

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?

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Well spoken. The Hebrews used merism and illism in everday speech. Even Shakespeare used it 'I love me some him.' Illeism / ˈ ɪ l i. ɪ z əm / (from Latin...

March 10 2021

Comment by Anna beneElohim

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."

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In agreement with the above, John was of the old covenant high priesthood which was successional and of the earthly lineage of Aaron as opposed to the...

March 10 2021

Comment by N S , 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian

What is the biblical view on genetically modified food?

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"Genetically modified organism"

March 10 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?

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I believe that all children to a certain age, which may be different for different children, will be in heaven. Jesus said, let the little children come unto...

March 10 2021

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What must I do to hear “well done My good and faithful servant?”

Habakkuk 2:4, "Behold the proud, his soul is not upright in Him; but the just shall live by faith." God looks for our faith and trust. This yields our good...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

My view is that the doctrine of Irresistible Grace is not consistent with the teaching of Scripture regarding God's calling of sinners through the gospel....

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Are Christians 'little gods'?

March 10 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are the problems with ultra-dispensationalism?

As I understand it, ultra-dispensationalism has the following flaws: 1) Ultra-dispensationalists do not believe that the Church started with the coming of...

March 09 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does Psalm 119 say about delighting in God's Word?

By my count, there are ten references appearing throughout Psalm 119's 176 verses that speak of the psalmist's delight in connection with some aspect or...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Irresistible Grace biblical?

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I respectfully disagree with the articulation of this doctrine. My view is that it is not consistent with the teaching of Scripture. God doesn't call sinners...

March 09 2021

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Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)

March 09 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What did Jesus mean when he said, "I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he."

Even though John the Baptist first appeared in what we today refer to as the New Testament, his mission as a precursor and proclaimer of Christ's coming...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does the Bible say about God’s Promises?

God has made more promises in His word (the Bible) of things that will (or will not) come to pass than can be fully detailed in response to this question....

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the effect on our Christian faith if the Perseverance mission proves there was ancient life on Mars?

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God's words are the same yesterday, today and forever. He has given us everything we need. He has told us all we need to know to live life on earth and to...

March 09 2021

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?

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One of the biggest issues with eschatology has to do with the conflicting rapture theories. When one is persuaded by one shade of opinion, they are likely to...

March 09 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is a Christian?

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Thank you Brad for the above.

March 09 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does Psalm 119 say about delighting in God's Word?

Just one example of delighting in God's Word is Psalm 119:16 I find delight 1 in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. 2 NET © Notes 1 ...

Psalms 119:14 - 99

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What version of the bible was this Filipino translation of the Prodigal Son based from?

As I understand it from the website https://etabetapi.com/cmp/KJV/tl1905/Luke/15, it appears to be a 1905 translation of the King James Version into Tagalog....

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?

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That's an interesting assertion, but "tribulation" is term used throughout scripture specifically a time of trial for God's people - the Jews, Christians,...

March 09 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is it that Isaiah 2:11 says that the Lord alone will be exalted in the Day of the Lord, yet Revelation and Daniel describe a tribulation period when antichrist will be worshipped and served by the unsaved for seven years?

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The tribulation is for unbelievers. John 3:36. Those that have not accepted His free gift of eternal life. Romans 6:23. Ephesians 2:8-9. Romans 3:26-28....

March 09 2021

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?

My answer to your question is this: Since we know there are no tears or suffering or disease of any kind in heaven, they could not possibly look in on us....

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Question by Liz Barnachia

What version of the bible was this Filipino translation of the Prodigal Son based from?

Is this Filipino translation of the Prodigal Son based on the ESV?

Luke 15:11 - 32

March 09 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does having a mental illness make you more vulnerable to attacks from Satan?

First, I would say that the very existence of mental illness is attributable to the fallen condition of the world into which Satan led humanity. To the...

March 08 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What makes John 3:16 such a beloved Verse?

I would say that it is because the verse summarizes in such a succinct manner the following principles or ideas: 1. There is a God who created the world and...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are the horns at the alter ?

The horns of the altar mentioned in the cited verse were a feature commanded by God in the instructions that He gave to Moses for the building of the...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How can infants and young children who die, people with special needs, and those who have never heard the gospel be saved?

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I liked your insight on: "God may present the gospel to them in a dream (Acts 2:17-21). Jesus may even come to a person in a waking vision like he did with...

March 08 2021

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What makes John 3:16 such a beloved Verse?

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him, will not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

John 3:16

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about God’s Promises?

Jeremiah 29:11 2 Peter 1:4 Etc., etc.

Philippians 4:19

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?

Simply by giving his royal command, God created everything (Ps 33:6, 9; 148:5; Heb 11:3). "The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed...

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Answer by Brad Jensen

What is a Christian?

A Christian is the word for a person who acts like Christ would - as an actor studies the role and then performs that part. Like an actor pretends, and it is...

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Question by Gloria Gaxiola

What are the horns at the alter ?

Adonijah seized the horn’s of the alter.

1 Kings 1:51

March 08 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anand Mishra , trying to be humane

Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?

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In each of us, two nations at war, good and evil. All our lives the fight goes on between them, and one of them must conquer the other But, in our hands lies...

March 08 2021

Comment by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?

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Fallen from grace is simply believing that you are saved by grace and then because of some Pharisaic teachings or some guilty things from the past, you begin...

March 08 2021

Comment by Anand Mishra , trying to be humane

What is a Christian?

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A man who is trying to live by integrity, respect and responsibility

March 08 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is a Christian?

Comment:
Thank you Tim for taking the time to respond.

March 08 2021

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is a Christian?

Comment:
Thank you Jack for taking the time to respond.

March 08 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does the Bible say about going to see a prostitute?

Also, immediately prior to the words from 1 Corinthians 6 cited by Grant Abbott, Paul asks in verse 15, "Do you not know that your bodies are members of...

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