What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
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As the Creator, God has the right to do with His creation as He pleases.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
My first prayer for government leaders, e.g. Vice President Kamala Harris, is for her salvation (Acts 16:14; Luke 24:45). Then, help her to accept wise...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?
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First Corinthians 1:21 Those that hear the gospel and believe the gospel are saved. Romans 4:5-8 But to Him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the Charismatic movement?
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The Lord used the charismatic folk in 1977 to bring me to the Lord. Jesus became real to me, then a Catholic, when they prayed for me. As a recently saved...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
My internet search on the topic "prayers for government leaders" produced millions of results, among just the first page of which I found the following...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
Here are God's exact words in his call to repentance in this book of Joel. “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
All Scripture is useful to instruct us according to the apostle Paul. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and...
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Virginia Westlake
Should a Christian celebrate Hanukkah (Christmaskah)?
Hanukkah (Chanukah) is a Jewish celebration of a miracle. In my opinion, it is a great time to personally study the miracles that Christ performed and why....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is this passage, which relates the account of Manoah and his wife speaking with the Angel of the Lord, hinting at the triune God?
At the very least it is a theophany, an appearance of God to man in physical form. "Then Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, "Please let us detain you so...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is this passage, which relates the account of Manoah and his wife speaking with the Angel of the Lord, hinting at the triune God?
I believe that previous discussions on the ebible.com website (such as at https://ebible.com/questions/3427-who-is-the-angel-of-the-lord) have indicated that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
Revelation 13:1-4, etc.
Revelation 13:1 - 4
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Jana Taylor Taylor
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
1 Timothy 2:1-3 1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and fo...
1 Timothy 2:1 - 3
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
Although Christians place their faith in Christ for salvation based on events and concepts that are contained in the New Testament, the Old Testament...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible?
Here's an approximate list of the number of times love appears in different popular translations of the Bible: English Standard Version: 684 King James...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
I am in agreement with Mr. Maas’ message, but I would also like to add other “beneficial aspects” as he called them. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Wide...
Romans 15:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
No matter which burial practices one follows, the results are always the same: “Dust to dust, ashes to ashes." Job reiterated the final disposition of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Saint Valentine?
My short answer includes part of what Tim said: According to tradition, Valentine was able to heal a blind daughter of a judge, the judge then converting to...
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Should a Christian wear a purity ring?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
I would say that the prayer of an individual has the same "power" or weight in God's eyes as the prayer of a group. (I think that Jesus indicated this in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Saint Valentine?
St. Valentinus (whose name derives from the Latin word meaning "worthy" or "strong") was either a priest or bishop who ministered particularly to persecuted...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Saint Valentine?
Was he a martyred saint? The one who inspired Valentine's Day?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
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“You can’t repent too soon because you don’t know how soon it will be too late.”
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is ultimate reconciliation?
The gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4 That Christ died for our sins, past, present, and future sins. Romans 4:7-8. according to the scriptures, that He was...
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by Vince Terranova
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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I enjoy all the scientific data. Our Almighty God has given man the ability to research fascinating subjects. I, on the other hand love the simplicity of...
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King Ace
Who was the first Jew?
The first Jew born on earth was the 4th son of Jacob and Leah. His name was Judah. He is the ancestor of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, King David and Solomon. In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should a Christian view environmentalism?
My wife, older daughter, and I consider ourselves environmentalists. We recycle everything we possibly can, pick up cans and litter along the road (for years...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible?
The answer to the question is affected by the existence of multiple Greek words commonly translated as "love", as well as variations among English...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
Yes, Jesus taught that. My short answer concurs with Grant's and Aurel's answers. The "second" restoration will be a horrendous display. All the unsaved ever...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
I would say that the process of returning to God begins with recognition of the fact of having previously departed from Him (normally through the commission...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
Do increased numbers make prayer more powerful? (Mt 18:19-20) 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that ...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
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Viewing the sanctimonious incompetence or mishandling at all governmental levels, exposes the true irrefutable POLITICAL nature of this pseudo science kabuki...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Who are "the rest of the dead" mentioned in Revelation 20:5?
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I concur with you.
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
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Grant, thank you for your comment. I never suggested that there is no hell or that the wicked will not suffer for their sins. The point of the Bible texts...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
It means to believe. Trust that what is said is true. My car is red. I believe it is red because it is red. Jesus said, John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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Colossians 2:13 We have been forgiven all trespasses. No matter how much we sin it is already paid for. Romans 3:27-28. Our sin debt is paid in full and we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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Hebrews 13:5. And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. Romans 4:5. Romans 11:6. John 6:37-39. He...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
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Aurel, I did not use the phrase "eternal life" to refer to the second resurrection of the unrighteous. The bible uses the words "life", "spiritual life" and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
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James is about rewards in heaven. Not works salvation. First Verse. To the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad. Then He calls them brethren. Saved Jews....
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Gene Deloach
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Christians do not fear coronavirus but the message it sends. Covid and the world’s response demonstrates our total lack of understanding of what this virus...
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by Chris Dibbern
Why is there no sex in heaven?
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In Genesis, the word which gets translated as "Eden" can also be translated as Heaven. In this unfallen, holy and good garden, God created us! Male and...
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How are all things possible with God?
Something else. This is Jesus’ response to the rich young ruler. 2 Kings 20:2, "Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is Christian persecution?
Christian persecution is mistreatment of Christians by non-believers because our beliefs and lifestyle offend these people. Persecution can be in thought,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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Jesus said, unless our righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, we can not enter the kingdom of heaven. Romans 4:5-8 But to Him that worketh...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
According to the Bible, there are two resurrections. The resurrection of the righteous - the first resurrection – that will take place “on the last day.”...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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You want proof? Headline Roundup January 3rd, 2021 On Friday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)...