What does it mean to hope in the Lord? (Isaiah 40:31)
This verse 31 concludes an entire chapter where God is comforting and reassuring his people. But it is also declaring the truth that when we "put our hope in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Was the Holy Spirit in David, or anyone, before Christ died for our sins?
No, the Holy Spirit did not dwell inside the Old Testament saints like he lived inside New Testament believers. However, the Holy Spirit did COME UPON...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "renew their strength" mean in Isaiah 40:31?
In the larger context of Isaiah 40 (in which the passage cited in the question appears), God is telling Isaiah to offer words of comfort to the southern...
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cindy simons
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is sola scriptura?
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My view is that the two cannons of Scripture were compiled long before the Roman Catholic Church came into existence. The Church Fathers were not Catholic....
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Do Catholics pray the sinner's prayer to be saved?
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A repentant person receives salvation through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9) when they believe / call on the name of Jesus to be saved (Acts 16:30-31, Romans 1:16,...
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by Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
Why did God allow Satan, as repugnant as he is, his request to inflict Job, and to increase the bodily infliction twice?
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Thanks Tim. I see your point and it has given me some insight. : ) On this, there are still something that puzzles me. 1. The impression is, God in his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "renew their strength" mean in Isaiah 40:31?
New International Version 31 but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not...
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Who was responsible for Christ's death?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Paul executed?
In my opinion, although the details of Paul's death are not specifically indicated in the Bible, the alleged grounds for his execution (as well as for the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can/should a believer enlist the help of a non-Christian life coach?
In my opinion, the Bible (for Christians) is the supreme source of knowledge on interpersonal relationships, and on one's personal conduct. A life coach who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can/should a believer enlist the help of a non-Christian life coach?
In my opinion, the Bible (for Christians) is the supreme source of knowledge on interpersonal relationships, and on one's personal conduct. A life coach who...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the idiom, "gird up the loins of your mind," mean in 1 Peter 1:13?
Ryrie in his RSB says "gird up the loins of your mind" means be disciplined in your thinking. EXB "So [Therefore; For this reason] ·prepare your minds for...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is limited atonement biblical?
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Last but not least, faith is not a work. It is faith, apart from works. No amount of good works or keeping the law can save sinners which we all are, First...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
An interesting answer is how God took everything Job had, and gave everything to Solomon He wanted. Solomon was like a spoiled child. It is our sin nature to...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is limited atonement biblical?
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I appreciate the detailed explanation given by Michael in defense of Calvinistic soteriology under the limited atonement doctrine but I beg to disagree with...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Are Jesus and Satan brothers?
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Rotmi EWEDEMI, how encouraging to read what you wrote.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do locusts symbolize in the Bible?
Locusts are commonly thought of in a Biblical context as an instrument of destruction (in a general or random sense) because of the damage that they can do...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is limited atonement biblical?
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James Kraft, thanks for your comment. I concur with you.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
Just as God did throughout the Old Testament (not just in the case of David and Solomon), and as He continues to do down to the present day, He will not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why didn’t Satan recognize Jesus as God’s son?
I would say that Satan knew precisely who Jesus was (that is, the Son of God). By prefacing his temptations of Jesus with the phrase, "If you are the Son of...
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norman Phillips
Why didn’t Satan recognize Jesus as God’s son?
If Satan came from Heaven why would he not recognize Jesus?
Matthew 4:6
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by Derek Colling
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, why would someone in heaven want to cross the chasm to hell?
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Lazarus wasn't in heaven; he was in paradise, which was located in hell. Paradise and hell were separated by a physical giant hole. Before the death of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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Matthew 7:21-23 Those that are trusting in their works, are told, depart from me, I never knew you, Not I did know you, and now I don't. I never knew you....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is limited atonement biblical?
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We can start with the P. Do I have to persevere in the faith to get something I already have? Eternal life. Second Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, He...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is Roman Catholicism?
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Mr. Vincent Mercado, The blessed mother Mary, in the Magnificat in Luke 1, said: 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God allow Satan, as repugnant as he is, his request to inflict Job, and to increase the bodily infliction twice?
I would say that God allowed Satan to afflict Job because there was no other way to conclusively disprove Satan's allegations that Job (and, by extension,...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is limited atonement biblical?
The doctrine of limited atonement as advanced by Calvinism is part of the five doctrines under their TULIP systematic. The foundational doctrine is the Total...
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
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The fact is that there is nothing going to happen after the Rapture on earth because it happens at the end of the World. This is proven in Corinthians...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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This is insightful. Thanks for sharing.
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Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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To add to Michael Houdmann’s answer, there is no place in the New Testament that specifically says that capital punishment is right or wrong. As Michael said...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I lose my salvation?
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The gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Galatians 1:7-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received from us....
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why did Gdd allow David and Solomon to have so many wives when it was sinful?
In Genesis God designed man to have one wife, and many of God's commands emphasize faithfulness, sexual and otherwise, between a husband and wife. Why would ...
2 Samuel 5:13
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can I lose my salvation?
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Jennifer, Jesus was acknowledged to be the Son of God who worships His Father by the devil when Jesus was in the wilderness. The devil promised Jesus...
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Is public prayer biblical? Is it okay to pray in public?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I lose my salvation?
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Demons believe and tremble because they lost their first estate. They can not be saved. Only people. John 3:16. First John 2:2. First Timothy 2:4. Second...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I lose my salvation?
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"We are not saved by making Jesus Lord of our life. We are saved by believing the gospel First Corinthians 15:1-4'" And what is the gospel? I Cor 15:1-4 is a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I lose my salvation?
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We are not saved by making Jesus Lord of our life. We are saved by believing the gospel First Corinthians 15:1-4' First John 5:13 These things have I written...
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by Mary George
Are Sadhu Selvaraj and Vincent Selvakumar true or false prophets?
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Actually, real Christians do not feel any fear from listening to Sadhu's prophetic words. He is repeating what the Bible has already spoken. Book of...
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Enoch Ilisia
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
People will be saved during the Tribulation but this happens prior to the second coming of Christ, not some kind of a second chance period. See 1 Thess. 2.
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by Mike Sabo
How can married Christians avoid emotional affairs?
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There wouldn’t Be a 10th of the marriage breakdowns in society if people just did this
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I lose my salvation?
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Where does scripture say that about demons? I know Jesus says, before he was crucified, that the demons believe "God is one." I suppose by extension we could...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How can I lose my salvation?
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James, believing in and accepting Jesus Christ is not the only requirement for salvation. The devil believes and accepts that Jesus Christ is the resurrected...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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I think Amos 3:2 is in reference to the specific covenant God made with Israel. God is the one who called Abraham to follow Him, and made a covenant with him...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do locusts symbolize in the Bible?
Locusts are not common pests for those of us living outside of the Middle East, so we may not be as familiar with them. But because they are mentioned so fre...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
This Abr’am found: he raised the knife; God saw, and said, “Forbear! Yon ram shall yield his meaner life; Behold the victim there.” (William Cowper, hymn 6,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I lose my salvation?
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In my opinion, you are calling God a liar. John 6:47. John 3:18. First John 5:13. Romans 11:6 Romans 11:29. Romans 4:5-8. John 3:16. We are saved the second...