What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
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I was brought up a Catholic in the schools I attended. As such I learnt by heart aspects of the catechism, the Lord's prayer, The Apostles' Creed, the Hail...
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Why should you memorize Scripture?
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Tim Maas
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Does Jesus' reference to himself as God's "only begotten Son" infer that he is less than divine than the Father (John 3:16)?
In discussing this issue, C.S. Lewis asked the reader to picture two books lying one on top of the other, and having been that way from eternity past. The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?
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I like your C.S. Lewis' quote, Emo, C.S. "Jack" Lewis, and not just because his nickname was "Jack."
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we use our "mouths" (voices) to speak what is good or bad? Romans 15:6
Although the speech of Christians should conform to God's standards and requirements to a progressively greater degree as they go through life, they still...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
I taught kids for 20 years in church and have 2 of my own. You could start with Psalm 117:1-2 (that's the whole chapter there). Any chapter from Romans,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does Jesus' reference to himself as God's "only begotten Son" infer that he is less than divine than the Father (John 3:16)?
John 3:16 NASB = New American Standard Bible "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not p...
John 3:16 - 21
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?
I would say that the references to both a refiner's fire and fuller's soap in the passage cited in the question are being used as symbolic of purification,...
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D. M.
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What does the Bible say about the Antichrist?
The references to the Antichrist are found in the following chapters of the bible: “Ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does forgiveness mandate reconciliation?
I would say that it does not, just as love does not require feeling "fond" of someone who has wronged you. Reconciliation takes two parties. Jesus prayed for...
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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can we use our "mouths" (voices) to speak what is good or bad? Romans 15:6
Examples though I am sure there must be more: To speak what is good Proverbs 10:11 To speak what is bad Psalm 10:7
Romans 15:6
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?
2 But who can endure(F) the day of his coming?(G) Who can stand(H) when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire(I) or a launderer’s soap.(J)
Malachi 3:2
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus think of himself as less than God?
Although the Athanasian Creed is not regularly recited in church services (due primarily to its length), I believe that it continues to be acknowledged...
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Has anyone ever seen God?
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What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?
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What is the land that God promised to Israel?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What is true worship?
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I don't know if you were/are an athlete, Andy, as I was/am, but I found a good illustration of true worship here:...
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How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus think of himself as less than God?
My problem is that Orthodox Christianity confesses Jesus is both fully man and fully God. Yet Jesus said in John 14:28, “My Father is greater than I.” How ca...
John 14:15 - 31
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Does God expect Christians to vote?
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And I sought for a man among them, that would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not destroy it: but I found...
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by Emo Tenorio
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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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Upon further reflection during the holiest time of the year for many a thank you to those brave and faithful MACCABEES of old. Remembering to help where able...
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by Emo Tenorio
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What are some ways Christians can still give thanks in 2020?
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Upon further reflection during the holiest time of the year for many a thank you to those brave and faithful MACCABEES of old. Remembering to help where able...
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Does forgiveness mandate reconciliation?
Mark, Paul and Barnabas are examples of when differences led to separation, sometimes permanent. What if it is too dangerous to reconcile?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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I'm here to say that I've had problems in this area, too. And Lynn, I love your saying that "But the one thing that resonates for me on this issue is and has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many years passed from the giving of the law to the death of Jesus?
According to studies of Biblical chronology that I have read (and that I believe to be reliable), the total elapsed time from the giving of the Law to Israel...
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Where did sickness come from?
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Sin originated in the garden of Eden when Adam and Eve fell, because of being disobedient to God. Genesis 3.
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What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
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Well said Danny. Let's let God decide when someone is saved. Whether it be at an altar call, in the dead of night in your bed or on a desolate street in the...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you"?
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I always thought that it simply meant that we have to absorb His Spirit. Stanford Ross
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How can I overcome fear of praying in church?
The best way to overcome stage fright is to get on stage. Not everyone is gifted to get out in front of people and perform. I don't think everyone should be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why should you memorize Scripture?
1. It is commanded (Dt 6:6-7) “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean when He said to Thomas, "He who has seen me has seen the Father"?
Great question, Tony! If Jesus said (and He did), "Anyone who has sen me has seen the Father," does this mean the Father has a physical body like Jesus does...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you"?
Jesus made this statement as part of His response to people who were following Him primarily for the material benefits (such as food) they thought that He...
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Tim Maas
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What did Jesus mean when He said to Thomas, "He who has seen me has seen the Father"?
Because of Jesus' frequent references to His heavenly Father, as well as the fact that God the Father had spoken audibly at various points during Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
No, remarriage after divorce is not always adutlery. There is clearly one instance at least that it is not. And that is if one of the partners dies after the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is peace?
I would say that peace, at its deepest Biblical level, is harmony between a holy God and humanity. That harmony was universally broken when humanity fell...
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How old was Mary when the angel visited her?
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Do angels have free will?
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Why are there so many fake Christians?
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Who is the "first father" the writer is alluding to in Isaiah 43:27?
The first father is plainly Adam in Isaiah 43 if you look at the context (Isaiah 43:26).
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Tony Railton
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you"?
This happened after the Jews complained about him, because he said that he was the bread that came down from heaven (John 6:35-40)
John 6:41 - 58
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Tony Railton
What did Jesus mean when He said to Thomas, "He who has seen me has seen the Father"?
I and the Father are one.
Matthew 14:8
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How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?
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Andy it's wonderful to hear from you with all that has transpired. Be of good courage and know my warrior brother you are in the humble prayers of many from...
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Apostle Brown
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
There’s so much to be said here- and much has already been said. What I have yet to read on this thread however, is one scripture where God says that He has...