What happened on the road to Damascus? What is a road to Damascus experience?
Paul's conversion was miraculous because God spoke audibly to him. Paul was chosen for special service to bring the gospel to the world and that it was now a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Hebrews 12:2 credits Jesus as being the "author and finisher of our faith." A translation uses the term "founder and perfecter." Either way it means He is...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about confidence?
Our confidence should always come from God's Word to us. 1 John 3:21 says "Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God."...
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Aaron Tyler
, it's a heart
What is perverted speech in Proverbs 8:13?
The Hebrew word in question is ṯah-pu-ḵō-wṯ, the plural form of tah-poo-kaw' (8419, Nouns). The root of these words is haw-fak' (2015, Verb) & means 'to...
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Is the Catholic concept of a nun biblical?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How is physical death related to spiritual death?
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Rotimi, the ‘second death’ will be the eternal abode for those who are ‘separated from God’ because they chose to reject God and His free offer of salvation,...
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by lorna froese
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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Yes. Sorry, I meant Cain was not in right relationship with God. Lines 2-5 all refer to Cain.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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It does not matter how much you suffer, or what you do, The only difference between heaven and hell is John 3:18 Those who have believed are not condemned,...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?
You can't sell what you don't own. It's as simple as that. Furthermore, you can't sell what God owns. The axiom that says 'You can't take it with you,' is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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First Corinthians 5:5 Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his Spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. This born again believer was...
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John Worley
Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
My opinion is that indeed Jacob was a thief. But, not in the matter of Esau's birthright. Clearly Esau "sold" Jacob his birthright. Nothing was stolen there....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Romans 11:6 Does God give us the faith to believe? No, He gives us His word to believe to receive the free gift of eternal life by faith alone. Romans 4:5-8...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it good to have close friendships with unbelievers?
Jesus was the Friend of sinners, but His closest friends were His followers. If you want to be a happy, dedicated person who is "planted by the rivers of...
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
How is physical death related to spiritual death?
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I will like to comment on the assertion of Mr Houdmann that the “second death” is not annihilation. John 3:16 teaches that unbelievers will perish, meaning “...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is conditional security?
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Once we believe we are saved forever. Even if we never believe it again. Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He can not deny Himself....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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You either totally become sinless and is saved because a sinless person deserves eternal life, or it's GIVEN to you by God because He chooses to do it. Those...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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The references in lines 2-5 of paragraph 2 above do not pertain to Abel, but were spoken by God to Cain, as indicated in Genesis 4:6-7, in reaction to Cain...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
Psalms 16:10 (the fact of Jesus' resurrection) Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:10 (the length of time between Jesus' death and His resurrection, as pointed out by...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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This answer says that salvation is obtained by a cocktail of grace and good moral living. I disagree totally. I never would be sure that I'm living good...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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This is a really good sermon Steve Friesen. It's a good explanation of what God's grace is and what it does. This is the truth that needs to be preached. We...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
"Putting all the emphasis on God's grace," instead of putting some emphasis on "moral choices," is what this is getting at, I suppose. Long story short, I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
And especially how does Jesus' cryptic statement in John 2:19 relate to this question?
John 2:19
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lorna froese
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
I find it interesting that Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons when their eyes were opened to the knowledge of good and evil...
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by Vernon Justus
What is conditional security?
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Michael, You presented a pretty good summary of the 2 sides. It seems to me the difference of the 2 perspectives hinges on the understanding of the...
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by Ralston Heath
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Well said! Thanks.
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by Kathleen Carlstedt
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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I believe you have explained the rapture & second coming perfectly. Thank you!
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?
May I add just 3 more verses from the Psalms to pray when I feel thankful? 1. Psalm 1 – Thankful for intelligence in deciding “Blessed is the one who does...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?
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I especially like your last one, Psalm 107:9, "For He satisfieth the longing soul and filleth the hungry soul with goodness."
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
1 John 3:22-24 3:22 “and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him. 3:23 Now this is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?
We have to do what Jesus says even when it seems contrary to common sense or our previously studied experience. Circumstances don't matter to Christ....
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How old was Noah when Adam died?
By my calculation, Noah was the only one of the pre-Flood patriarchs mentioned in Genesis 5 who did not exist at the same time as Adam (who lived to be 930...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Romans 4:2 We can justify ourselves before men by good works, but not before God. We can only be justified by faith apart from any works. Romans 4:5-8....
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Aurel Gheorghe
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
In Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus tells one of the Pharisees that the first and greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all...
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Linda Matute
What does the Bible say about women wearing a head covering, and does it apply to us today?
I think Paul was talking to the people of Corinth about head coverings as they were part of their everyday custom. Paul also states that the prayers of an...
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Charles Rollins
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
My opinion is that the King James team did all the research and correctly stated it as "mansions." Seeing everything in heaven will be majestic, elegant and...
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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
Jesus summarized it, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know...
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by Charles Crabtree
What does it mean, "God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation"?
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What about Enoch. Genesis 5:22-24 KJVS And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: [23] And all...
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by Vicki Hale
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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Christians should: reflect on the church's historical role in the oppression of BIPOC people in the United States and around the world. White Christians...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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The only thing we can count on is John 3:18. And First Corinthians 15:1-4. And that eternal life is a free gift from God by fait alone apart from any works....
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Kathy King
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
Michael did a good job to answer Anonymous’ question. I just wanted to comment on the works issue that was brought up. Jeremiah 17:9-10 KJVS [9] The heart is...