Why does the Bible have to tell us to be kind to one another?
In my view, human kindness and Godly kindness are vastly different character traits. The sinful desires of our flesh do not like this concept of kindness. If...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God allow Coronavirus and other catastrophes?
I believe that God both allows calamities and catastrophes to happen, and initiates then in accordance with his will. In Job chapter 1 Satan asks for...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do Christians enhance the visual capacity of their spiritual eyes?
In Matthew 6:22 Jesus said “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” The context of this verse is...
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Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God infer that we are actually made righteous and holy?
Does the righteousness of Christ imputed to us by God imply that we are actually and truly righteous?
2 Corinthians 5:21
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does finding refuge under God's wings in Psalm 91:4 relate to seeing the punishment of the wicked in Psalm 91:8-9, if, in fact, it does?
Psalm 91:8-10 8 You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. 9 If you say, "The LORD is my refuge," and you make the Most High ...
Psalms 91:8 - 10
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What encouragement is in the Old Testament for the Christian to eliminate distractions in his walk with God?
There are 2 passages in the Old Testament, in my opinion, that encourage Christians today to eliminate distractions in their walk with God. Psalm 119:37...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "godliness with contentment"? (1 Timothy 6:6–8)
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clot...
1 Timothy 6:6 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that the Lord is "my portion"? (Lamentations 3:24)
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” (KJV)
Lamentations 3:24
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it okay for Christians to "meditate"? (119:27)
27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
Psalms 119:27
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why are God’s people strangers on earth? (Psalm 119:19)
19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
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What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
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by James Kraft
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What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
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John six:40 and John six:29 Every thing else is for rewards or lack of rewards in Heaven. First Corinthians 3:11-21.
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Why does the Bible have to tell us to be kind to one another?
Jack has another timely question for our time and I humbly submit for your consideration that the natural mind set of man since at least the time of Cain and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
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I see another foe. This one causes falling by sleep.Acts 20:9 & 10. The story of Eutychus. How many of us sleep through the teaching of "the Word"? Will...
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What happens at the final judgment?
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Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
The essentials of the Christian faith are not just what we believe, as discussed very well in other answers here, but also about what we do to fulfill God's...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?
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YES! He is all over our Bible. If you have eyes to see...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?
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The short answer is this, those outside the faith community will not be part of God’s kingdom.
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
What is "Beyond Today" and is it a Christian group?
Is Beyond Today a Christian group?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?
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Shirley, yes I do see a very early picture of Christ here in Genesis 3:21.
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What does it mean that God is transcendent?
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Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
Based on my own case, I would agree with Mr. Houdmann's "yes and yes" response. Judging from my pre-marital experience with women, if I had depended totally...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
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Danny, I like your comparison or illustration of this truth in Isaiah 9:6, Jesus being a "wonderful counselor." And don't forget that He's also a wonderful...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
So many foes! But, here are some more... 1 Samuel 2:12,-22, 29,34 -Eli' sons. 1 Samuel 31:6. King Saul, his three sons and his armorbearer 2 Samuel 18:14-17...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
He calls Him who He is, and He calls Him what He does. A prophet is called a prophet because he prophesies. A painter is called a painter because he paints....
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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"THE TRIANGLE OF DEATH" is the front of your face; being it's so close to YOUR BRAIN. Suppressed anecdotal evidence that students are getting FUNGAL and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?
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This "increase in knowledge" isn't the technological advances we've seen of late. God tries to gives us promises to hold onto. These promises have to be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?
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God has spoon fed us technological advances since the beginning of our lives here on this planet. Many major breakthroughs happened eons ago. It once took a...
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by Ivan Gordon
Who was Elijah's father?
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Was reflecting on my prayer life and how far short I come. This drew me to the man who prayed fervently that it might not rain and the statement that the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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I disagree with the view that it's God who causes death and destruction to prove a point. This statement from Mr. Houdmann states this in this quote from his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
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I was telling someone the other day there are 195,000 U.S. Covid deaths. Today there are 200,985.
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
Would overcoming your addiction save you? No, Jesus already saved you apart from anything we do or do not do. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Not a reward...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between positional and personal holiness?
By my understanding, positional holiness is the holiness that is imputed to us by God because of our position or standing as believers in Christ, which...
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Betty Proctor
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
Salvation is so simple as Paul said, it is the simplicity of the gospel that we are saved. John six:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What are the essentials of the Christian faith?
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Biblical truth.
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What blindness in part happens to Israel until the fullness of the gentiles has come in?
Some Jewish people have been saved throughout history, since Paul wrote his letter to the church in Rome. But the vast majority have remained spiritually...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
David begins this Psalm with a bold declaration of faith. “The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is there a barrier/river we must cross after death to be with the Lord? And are there scriptures pertaining to this?
According to Solomon, the wisest man ever lived, the body turns to dust and the spirit goes back to God, who gave it. The spirit of every person who dies...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
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Wow! Well thought through answer, Tim! I am impressed with your thoroughness. It's comprehensive (almost).
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does God allow Coronavirus and other catastrophes?
I.e. in the Bible what is said about why He sends disease and trouble?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What blindness in part happens to Israel until the fullness of the gentiles has come in?
In Romans 11:25 Paul is answering the question from Romans 11:1, “I ask, then, has God rejected his people?” The answer is no, and his explanation is that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What age will everyone be in Heaven?
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Things age due to time passing. There is no time in eternity. Also, the things that age in time don't go to eternity. There is no "young" and "old" where...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Is there a barrier/river we must cross after death to be with the Lord? And are there scriptures pertaining to this?
There is nothing in the Bible that says - in a literal sense - that we must cross a river after death to be with the Lord. Around the ancient world, there...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?
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Many times the bible says something vague and we almost always get an extra helping of secular ideas of what this theological book is referring to. In fact,...