What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
Even in the Old Testament, as indicated in Habakkuk 2:4, and as cited by Paul in Romans 1:17, salvation was based on faith. However, as noted by James in...
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Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
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by Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
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Thanks for your comments, John. You are correct that Christians do not have to celebrate them. That is how I started my answer. Although, since Paul and the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
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The Feast of Trumpets, or the Shofar, has nothing to do with Jesus' second coming being announced. Yes, Revelation does say that Jesus will be announced with...
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by Teresa Wiltz
, Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian
What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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I think your testimony is excellent and a great resource to help others who hold the same belief you once did. All glory to God for opening your eyes and...
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gord chevy
What is New Testament theology?
Bottomline - The O.T. believers looked forward to their Redeemer (Messiah = Christ). Today believers look back to the Lord's work on the cross. The Theology...
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Al Mark
Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
For Christians, all that is needed is to continuously put our faith in Jesus Christ, not trusting in anything we have done, but relying on what Jesus has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we give careful thought to our paths? (Proverbs 4:26)
In my opinion, the idea being expressed with regard to giving careful thought to our paths is an admonishment to be aware or cognizant of obstacles that may...
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by gord chevy
What is Old Testament theology?
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Jesus made it clear that the O.T. was NOT separate from the doctrines He taught concerning man's redemption promised in the O.T. "O.T. Theology" is nothing...
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Amen.
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by Carrie beth Frabasilio
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Amen. This should never be a political issue, it's one of loving others. Unfortunately, too many have failed to see this.
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
Following them is not necessary for a Christian but studying them and celebrating within the Christian context is not only enlightening but brings about a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we give careful thought to our paths? (Proverbs 4:26)
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Give careful thought to the[c] paths for your feet and be steadfast in...
Proverbs 4:26
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Larry, you were saved before the baptism. Your outward sign, your baptism, just sealed the deal; not just in your eyes but everyone else's. Jesus already...
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William Hauck
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
We tend to think of the work of the Holy Spirit on an individual, one-to-one basis, which is, of course, correct. At the same time, how can we, as a corporate body, experience the reality of His presence in our church as a whole?
First off, let me say that this is a difficult question since we all experience the Holy Spirit individually, and it is hard to know what other people are...
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by Larry Burks
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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My wife and I were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ this past Sunday.
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by Larry Burks
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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My wife and I went down in water in the name of Jesus Christ this past Sunday. Blessed. We now wait for the promise of the Holy Ghost.
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
We tend to think of the work of the Holy Spirit on an individual, one-to-one basis, which is, of course, correct. At the same time, how can we, as a corporate body, experience the reality of His presence in our church as a whole?
I believe we will experience a greater presence of the Holy Spirit in our corporate assemblies when we prioritize the following: 1) Ask the Holy Spirit to...
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by Pearce Elliott
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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I have a question for you - why shouldn't a couple get "legally" married? It shows a commitment to one another and is certainly not in violation of God's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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Eternal life is a free gift by faith alone, not a reward for good behavior. After we have received the free gift by faith alone. we will be rewarded in...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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When someone is born again they’re life is changed. Being born again is by faith alone (see above scriptures). Sadly, not everyone who says they believe are...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is Jesus called the rose of Sharon?
The phrase cited in the question appears in Song of Solomon 2:1. The Hebrew word translated as "rose" in this verse appears only twice in the Old Testament....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is this king of glory?
Jesus Christ will be returning in brilliance to set up His realm (Matt. 25:31 --31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I have my prayers answered by God?
These 4 passages from the Bible, John 16:24; 1 John 5:14-15; Mark 11:22-24; Psalm 37:4-5, give me the assurance of answered prayer. I was in the Navigators...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Did Jesus hate the Pharisees?
Jesus was not happy when the Pharisees were acting hypocritically. The word Pharisee comes from a Hebrew word that means "set apart," so their group is...
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Jay Saunders
What should we learn from the account of the wedding at Cana?
Even though Jesus said to his mother that his time had not come yet, He responded to the need for wine since not having enough would have been an...
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the Assumption of Mary?
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Roman Catholic dogma on the Assumption of Mary is not founded on the teaching of Scripture. It therefore lacks the certainty to which they ascribe it. I...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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Jesus said: Matt 7: 21 “Not every one who saith unto Me, ‘Lord, Lord’, will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father which is...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
This Psalm, 136, is the quintessential psalm of descriptive praise. The pattern for the psalm is.. A call for the people to praise the Lord (vs1-3) Praise...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Thank you sir; and may that TRUTH continue to rock this quasi religious COVID-19 kabuki theatre devotion boat. The CDC was right when they issued guidance...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Let me say this: as humble as Jesus was /is, I can't fathom Him naming "a religion" or His followers to bring Himself glory, the way "christian" does. It's...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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John you are describing, in my opinion, what it means to be a Christian. I'm talking about what it is to be a "believer." I think Jerry Falwell Jr is a...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
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Great insight, T. Goforth!
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there anything God cannot do?
John 3:16-18. God cannot lie. Satan is the father of lies.
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What does it mean that God is a God of justice?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the law of Christ?
The law of Christ is the New Covenant God established with people, that is revealed to us in the New Testament. The Old Covenant is revealed in the Old...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
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Eternal life is a free gift from God by faith alone. Not a reward for good behavior. John 10:28-29 Double eternal security. John 3:18
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
It is a period that relies intensely upon the word "perfect", (Greek, "teleios") in that section. The term signifies "developed" in that example, alluding to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are the firstfruits in Revelations 14:4?
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Charles, let me try to answer just the second part of your question: 1 Corinthians 15:23-24 23But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes,...
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What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?
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What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?
There are some things we can boast about. 1) we can boast about the amazing work that Jesus Christ has done to transform our lives (Acts 26:1-32) 2) we can...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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AMEN James! God said it, I believe it! It is called Faith! You take it all or you leave it! You can't pick and choose! I may not understand it all!! But I...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who is this king of glory?
David, the psalmist, answers his own rhetorical question in verse 10. “Who is this king of glory? The Lord God Almighty - he is the king of glory.” This is...