Does this passage in 1 Timothy 6 condone/accept slavery?
I was speaking to my friend and he said that this verse condones slavery. However, I do not believe it does as the Bible would not accept slavery as it is no...
1 Timothy 6:1 - 2
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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Turn such a one over to Satan so that his Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. This was a born again, Ephesians 1:13, believer who was about to lose...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it true that David never erred from God’s precepts or did he go astray from them?
David appears to contradict himself in the same psalm. First he says to God, “I have not strayed from Your precepts” (Ps 119:110). But later he admitted, “I ...
Psalms 119:110
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What does the Old Testament say about baptism?
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is a Christian?
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Dear Mr Vijaya, kindly see the discussion by community members with regards to Luke 23:43 where Jesus promised the thief that he would be with him in...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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Personally I find it more helpful to be reminded of God’s promises of victory over sin and to trust in His power. By saying that we are all sinners and there...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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Although I'm always reluctant to judge anyone's fitness for heaven, in the case of the man engaged in an immoral relationship with his stepmother, I'm pretty...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is promised by Luke and John about Heaven?
In Acts (written by Luke), and in the Gospel of John and I John (both by John).
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Joseph Trujillo
What passages of the Bible point to the modern formation of an Israel state?
In my opinion and in my research, I do not know of any directly speaking to the current modern state. Ezekiel 37:11 speaks of an Israel in regards to a...
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by Harlan Tsuruda
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
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Referring to Psalm 139:16: if our days were already written in God's book even before we existed, can we therefore believe that our time of death or...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
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James, I like your comments, "Our sin debt was paid in full by Jesus one blood sacrifice for all our sins, past, present, and future sins we have not even...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
I would agree with Mr. Maas about listening to the desired Scripture verse/verses to memorize. I have found this helpful in that regard: ScriptureMemory.com...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus have to be made "perfect" (Hebrews 2:10)
Hebrews 2:10 For it was fitting for him for whom [are] all [things] and through whom [are] all [things] in bringing many sons to glory to perfect the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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Romans 4:5-8. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his Spirit, Ephesians 1:13, may be saved in the day of the Lord....
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Brenda Dickinson
How relevant is the Old Testament today?
Romans 15:4 tells us that, "Whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction," and continues, "...through perseverance and the...
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by Dwight Brown
What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
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Well there are too many occurrences of this phenomenon to brush it off sighting no biblical reference. Deuteronomy 29:29 and that place in the New Testament...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How relevant is the Old Testament today?
Jesus said in Matt 5:18 "For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
Just from a personal standpoint, I have found that it is always much easier for me to memorize any material (not just Scripture) through repeatedly listening...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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The teaching that Christ died for us so we can live for the devil is not Biblical. There are only two choices: slaves to sin or obedience to God: “For sin...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
I would say that NOT taking adequate precautions (including the wearing of a face mask) under the current conditions would not be an exhibition of faith, but...
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Philip Davies
What passages of the Bible point to the modern formation of an Israel state?
There aren't any bible passages that speak of the formation of the modern state of Israel. The only way you can think there are such passages is by finding a...
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Why is sola gratia important?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
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Jesus paid our sin debt in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18. But we still reap what we sow in the flesh. We can not lose the free gift of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?
First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. First John 1:10 If we say we have not sinned, we call God a liar....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
John 6:29 Jesus, answered, and said unto them, this is the work of God, that ye believe on the one He has sent. 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
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Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works he would have something to glory in, but not before God. We can justify ourselves before men by good works, but...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is an Asherah pole?
Asherah poles refer to sacred wooden poles. The Hebrew term used here, asherim, derives from the name of the Canaanite goddess Asherah, who was associated...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
I would say that these verses summarize the fact that humans deserved (and continue to deserve) condemnation from a holy God because of their universal sin....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?
Psalm 78:18 They willfully put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. Psalm 78:41 Again and again they put God to the test; they vexed the Holy ...
Psalms 78:1 - 72
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What event was Jesus predicting in Luke 17:22-37?
Jesus was predicting His return to earth to gather believers everywhere. That's His second coming (1 Th 4:13-5:11 SEE THESE VERSES). Luke 17:27 = 1 Thes...
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What does it mean that God is a God of justice?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus have to be made "perfect" (Hebrews 2:10)
I would say that the writer of Hebrews is not implying that Jesus was somehow less than a perfect being in the sense of having some flaw or imperfection in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
If you read verse 29 you will see it is His second coming to earth at the end of the tribulation. Not for the church which will be taken out before the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Jesus commending salvation by works in John 5:28-29?
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The faith that saves comes from us. Faith is not a work. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith...
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Jamie Brown
When referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, does this event occur pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation, or not at all?
Referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, more often referred to as the rapture, when will it occur?
Revelation 19:7
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus have to be made "perfect" (Hebrews 2:10)
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect thro...
Hebrews 2:10
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Why is sola gratia important?
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by Claudine Dalton
Is a pastor's family an important factor in his ministry?
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What does it mean if the pastor's family is an important factor to his ministry?
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by Donna Williams
How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?
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I believe that God would rather that His children stand on His promises concerning the salvation of our loved ones, rather than us focusing on whether...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?
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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself. Ephesians 1:13-14. John 3:18. If we keep the faith we will have a reward...
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Jack Croach
What is an Asherah pole?
An Asherah pole is a sacred tree or pole that stood near Canaanite religious locations to honor the Ugaritic mother goddess Asherah, consort of El. The...
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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?
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How can I know if something is a sin?
If you don't know for sure but you think someone might think you would be sinning by what you are about to do, consider: Abstain from all appearance of evil...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the basic message of John 3:16-21?
I.e. summarizing both the subjects of salvation and condemnation.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some practical tips for memorizing Scripture?
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
Proverbs 27:17
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What does the Bible say about baptism?
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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Hi Bob, since posting on this subject about 6 years ago, I have joined about 7 end time groups on Facebook, and have learned a great deal more. I learned...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus black?
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Another thing Lynn, Morgan Freeman didn't play Jesus in the movie you cite, he played "God," in a silly Jim Carey movie. I liked the movie, don't get me...