What should we learn from the tribe of Benjamin?
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As Christians, we are adopted into God's family. Thinking of the story of Joseph, (Joseph being a type of Christ) rejected by his brothers, Israelites) could...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
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Aurel, The forces of evil and darkness (the oppressors) will not easily or willingly give up their power and control over (the oppressed), whose rights and...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How can I overcome having a critical spirit?
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Michael Houdmann made a lot of excellent points. I would like to comment on one of them. He said, “Critical words spring from a critical heart. And a...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?
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Aurel, thx for your good questions. My purpose in providing these 3 examples was to show that souls have intelligence, are able to engage in conversation and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we know that Jesus is the Great Physician?
Jesus said "It is not the healthy who need a doctor by the sick. But go and learn what this means, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the “way of salvation”?
Jesus said "You know the way to the place I am going" (John 14:4). What did this mean for the disciples at that moment of time? Jesus already provided the...
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by lynn Sander
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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Jennifer, I think your dislike of this album has caused you to project a meaning into this song that, in my opinion, just isn't there. I don't believe it is...
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What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)?
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What are spiritual blessings?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the “way of salvation”?
Jesus had been speaking to the apostles toward the end of His earthly ministry about going away from them, and telling them that they knew both where He was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we know that Jesus is the Great Physician?
Jesus is the Great Physician because only He is able to fully address the fatal "illness" that affects every individual on earth (no matter how "well" they...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Is “Kintsugi” a valid Christian belief?
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Recently came across a group that uses this as a teaching aid. As you say it’s a good illustration. However, my concern, as with much in the Church today, is...
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by Kenneth Rumbarger
, Bible-believing Christian, degrees in Russian and IT
Where did Cain’s wife come from?
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I believe the same. Just as the Gospel of John (21:25) says that "there are also many other things which Jesus did" which could not be written for sheer...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about rioting?
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Grant, I think you hit the nail on the head when you said, " "Fear of Loss" is the most powerful driver of conflict and rioting. Oppressed people fear the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?
Of course, literally, the Cross was the instrument upon which execution by crucifixion took place. And crucifixion then was a form of torture and execution...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
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Grant: Kudos, you hit the truth of the matter mark with your presentation. Very well done, my warrior brother, amen.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
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Amen, Grant!
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?
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The number of the question that I previously responded to was...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?
If by ‘people’ you mean humans who were taken to heaven alive like Enoch (Gen 5:24) and Elijah (2 Kings 2:11), or Moses who was resurrected (Jude 9), yes, I...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
The Bible is very clear that Christians should not be involved in political riots or sedition attempts against the government. In the US, as well as many...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Do people in heaven know what is going on earth?
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I appreciate the detailed answer, however, I have a few questions: 1. Would a witch have the power to summon Samuel at Saul’s request? 2. The witch saw an...
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Chris Dibbern
Is “Kintsugi” a valid Christian belief?
The word "kintsugi" refers to Japanese pottery that has been broken and is put back together with something more valuable than the materials comprising the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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But it is based on scripture. Where sin abounds, grace much more abounds. Yes, there are still consequences for sin, but not loss of eternal life. We can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture? What does it mean that the Bible is sufficient?
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The gift is not faith, The GIFT is eternal life when we believe it. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die. But the GIFT of God is eternal life. What do you have to do to receive...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
We do have to make a decision. We have to believe what Jesus said is true. The bible says we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans 3:9-10. The gospel says...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?
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I already offered the following response to this identical question from this same questioner four days ago, as follows: Although prophesying is commonly...
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by Vicki Bartosz
How true is it that Jesus received 39 lashes, representing the 39 diseases known in His time?
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Isaiah 52:14 His visage was marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men, Isa. 53:4,5 griefs = sickness, sorrows = pain. Isa, 53:10 yet...
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Gloria Gaxiola
What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?
Saul also tore his clothes and began prophesying too in verse 24.
1 Samuel 19:20
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is a stronghold referring to when the Bible states that David went to live in a stronghold?
A stronghold would have been a natural formation of,caves that would have provided refuge and concealment for David in his effort to avoid Saul. In the case...
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Sam Scott
Why is waiting on God so difficult?
On the matter of waiting on the Lord, there are no short cuts because it's another way God helps us grow and strengthen our faith in Him. Many a time seeming...
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Gloria Gaxiola
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by Emo Tenorio
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Should Christians get vaccinated?
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And so it begins....... After more than 40% of Los Angles firefighters declined voluntary vaccination, under the veiled threat of hour reductions, during the...
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by James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
What is the curse of the law?
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We all live by faith in Jesus Christ. While I am new to this site and understanding goes along with wisdom one should remember that the law was our tutor....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
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Lynn, I agree context informs what phrases mean. In this case, however, all the context leans towards "sin" being what we "get away with." What other word or...
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What does Creation 'ex nihilo' mean?
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by Emo Tenorio
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Do we have freedom or responsibility to wear face masks during COVID-19?
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An opinion regarding the flippant dismissal on our third founding document. To the countless patriots who have swore an oath, shed blood, died defending, it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What solemn lessons can we learn from the Parable of Dives (the rich man) and Lazarus?
The account of the rich man and Lazarus is a parable, the last of a series of four that Luke records beginning in chapter 15. The main theme of these...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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The bible says, without faith, it is impossible to please Him. Faith is not a work. It is faith apart from works. We have to believe the gospel, First...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does "cross" symbolize in the New Testament?
I think the best explanation for the cross as a symbol of the Christian faith is this: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ...
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Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
Jesus participated in a huge rally against the government of his day when the people wanted to make him king. Here it is: "After Jesus had said this, he went...
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do we have freedom or responsibility to wear face masks during COVID-19?
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Absolutely right on. The liberal democrats used the pandemic to try to destroy Tump. When there was low risk during the summer Trump tried to open up...
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by Ana Crane
When Noah exited the ark with the animals, did the dinosaurs live among the people?
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Tito your statement as impacted me in a good way. My 17 year old son is studying the Bible and sometimes gets caught up and lost in the mysteries of the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the origin of the ending of the Lord's Prayer beginning with, "For thine is the kingdom....?"
In my thinking this verse in Matthew 6:13, was inspired by King David. David is considered to be the writer of many of the Psalms. Look at Psalms 9 & 10....