How can the difference between the true gospel and false doctrine be explained?
In my opinion, there are two general doctrinal falsities that can be put forth in presenting the gospel. One would be claiming that works can save apart from...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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Thanks, Jack. All the credit goes to my resident teacher, the Holy Spirit.
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Benjamen Martinez
Why did Jesus still allow Judas Iscariot to eat at His table when Jesus knew and pointed out that Judas would betray Him?
In order to find the ultimate truthful answer, I would ask myself, "What does my heart want to believe?" I have evaluated the same question and seen the...
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Val Girard
Why do some Christians blow the shofar when nowhere in the NT we're told to do so?
Traditions can be automatic without any reverence. Worse if it’s not necessary, e.g., the shofar. Here’s Jesus’ response regarding man’s traditions: So the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the names for God's Word in Psalm 119?
1. We begin with 1 of the 6 names for God’s Word in Psalm 119 which is PRECEPTS: PS 119:45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. PS 119:56...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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So insightful, Grant!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Romans 8:29 For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the First Born of many brethren. God...
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by Tim Holder
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
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No God didn’t uncreate with the flood. He destroyed the sinful world.
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Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
The bible makes it clear that conflict is everywhere and inevitable, because of the corrupt and perverted world we live in, caused by sin. Hardly a chapter...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
Let's take a look at the biblical principles that can guide our response as Christians during this health crisis. The whole book of Proverbs gives us much...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?
The heart of God desires an intimate personal relationship with every human being. God is the creator and we are his creation, his offspring. God created...
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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to have God’s face shine on someone? (Psalm 119:135)
"Face" in the Bible is used at times as a metaphor or symbol; sometimes it means Acceptance/Blessing (Face Shine on You) as in Num. 6:25, Ps. 4:6; 67:1, and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the biblical significance of the number seven/7?
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Thank you for your complete answer!
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by lynn Sander
What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?
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My understanding is the Greek meaning for “evil” is evil in a moral or spiritual sense: wicked, malicious, mischievous. I wholeheartedly agree with Michael's...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?
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It isn't so much that men face this "more" as that men and women on average face the temptation in different ways. For guys, more often, they face sexual...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
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More specific to driving others around, this probably has minimal risk even if someone actually had Covid, provided everyone wore masks and the driver either...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
There isn't a cut and dry answer here, since it involves Biblical principles, various human policies of government, how/where/who was exposed or other...
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Gregory Jones
Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
For example, should someone exposed, but not necessarily positive, do activities like driving others around in a van?
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Darrell Wright Wright
What is the prophecy of 1,260 days in Revelation?
The large majority of the Church Fathers say that the Antichrist will be a Jew and accepted by the Jews as the Messiah, and that the Woman of Rev. 12 refers...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?
My opinion is that men struggle with this more than women is because God has wired us this way. He wants us to be the initiators in a heterogenous...
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Why are there so many fake Christians?
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How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?
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What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who was the Apostle John referring to in Rev 2:9 when he said, “Some Jews who say they are Jews but are not“?
When Jesus confronted the religious leaders in Jerusalem, he told them they were not children of Abraham but children of Satan. These Jews were not living by...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about a Christian making choices?
Every page of the bible shows believers and unbelievers making choices. The bible is God's book, so it tells His message to human beings. The theme of the...
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Jimmy Gee
How did the Egyptian magicians turn their staffs into serpents?
It is my understanding that if the magicians actually had power to do this (turn dead wood into a live snake), then that power would come from Satan or a...
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Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does God think about lending money?
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Interesting bit of information here, Tim. I didn't know that part which you put as your first paragraph.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about a Christian making choices?
The most important choice that any individual can make during his or her earthly life is the choice not to resist or reject God and the offer of salvation...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does God think about lending money?
The Old Testament prohibited Israelites from charging interest on monetary loans made to other Israelites (especially those who were poor), but permitted it...
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about Christian behavior?
The bible spells it out pretty well with one scripture, Galatians 5:22: "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, meekness,...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is Unitarian Universalism?
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You say faith is not a work, but at the same time you also say faith is not a gift. Either faith is a work (earned through our own efforts) or faith is a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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If good works could save us, then Jesus died in vain. Galatians 2:21 Romans 4:2 and 5-8. Ephesians 2:8-9. Good works are for the believers rewards in heaven....
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What are the beliefs of Jesus only / oneness Pentecostals?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the Apostle John referring to in Rev 2:9 when he said, “Some Jews who say they are Jews but are not“?
The phrase cited in the question appears in the messages of Jesus in the book of Revelation to both the church at Smyrna in Revelation 2:9, and also to the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
God created Adam and placed him into the Garden of Eden. He was not formed in the garden, which is in the east. The east is significant. The star of...
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by Billy Shifflett Shifflett
How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?
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I am incline to believe Tim Maas answer but yet not so sure that is acceptable to me. The Garden of Eden also known as The Garden of God, tells me that for...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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James, if works are not part of your faith in Jesus Christ, are you truly saved? I'm not speaking of "death bed" conversions here. I am speaking of the...
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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?
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Are the demons the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim?
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Does scripture mention anything about a world leader in the last days?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Unitarian Universalism?
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Faith is not a work. Faith is what we believe. Faith comes from hearing the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. When we believe that gospel we are sealed by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
The Bible has much to say about conflict: Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Romans 12:18, 21 If it be...