Who were John's disciples in Mark 2, and is this John the Baptist?
Mark 2:1 - 28
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. So, the question...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
In my opinion, Jesus was simply telling Peter what he wants every Christian to hear. If you Love Me, prove it. Prove it by taking care of the little lambs....
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Are the 'tribulation saints' in Rev. 7 part of the Bride of Christ, the Church? Or the same as the Old Testament believers? Or 'Friends of the Bridegroom' John 3:29?
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I think you might have meant that the word church doesn't appear after chapter 3 in Revelation? Please note, it does appear in Revelation 22:16. It would...
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by Joseph Trujillo
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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God already knows how it's going to end and He knows that He is Victorious. (Rev 20:10) The fallen angel that is the devil, is a beast and as Genesis...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
My opinion is that with faith the sinner must come to Christ, believing: 1. "It is according to the Scriptures that Christ suffered for our sins" (1 Cor...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate (John 14:16) because He pleads or intercedes with God the Father on behalf of believers (since the Holy Spirit...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
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Wow, this makes for a good gospel witness, Tim!
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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)
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost...
John 14:16
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Recognition and acknowledgement of the individual's sinfulness. (Without that, the individual would not perceive a need for forgiveness of that sin.) (Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Also, see 1 Cor 15:3-4
John 3:14
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
I have not had any exposure to those specific terms with respect to whatever established meaning they may currently have from an academic or scientific...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God tempt us to sin?
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James, how can evil not be sin? Does sin only come into play when evil is acted upon?
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Kathy Akers
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
In my opinion, if you’re going to speak to someone about the Bible who doesn’t believe in it, I feel that we need to pray that God lead us to a conversation...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
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The second coming is at the end of the tribulation. At the rapture of the church, those who have trusted Jesus alone apart from works will be caught up to...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
Here is what you must do in grace through faith as taught by the Apostles. What must I do to be saved? Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
The evangelist, Luke, in the gospel of Luke said of Jesus Himself: “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he [Jesus] expounded unto them in all the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
God leaves His enemies as food for vultures or eagles (Eze 32:4-6; 39:17-20), which the Jews considered a horrible fate (Dt 28:26; I Sam 17:44; Ps 79:2) But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
Great question! I have run into this occasionally. So I would say, from experience, try quoting verses from the Bible without saying where it is from. The...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
In my opinion it depends on whether the offender is saved or not. If he or she is a born again Christian I would pray first then kindly and privately ask the...
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by Chris Hoggard
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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Nicely said, Mr. Rowlands.
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
Is limited atonement biblical?
The story of the bible is this in my condensed answer/opinion: God, because He is all-knowing, undertook to save all His creation because of His full...
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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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by Richard Jumper
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
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How do you make the person aware that what they did hurt you as to prevent further hurt in like manner in the future? If they know not you were hurt what...
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How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
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Boniface Okari
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
First of all you must prove that the bible is indeed the word of God. The best way to prove is to look at the bible and what it says about a particular group...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
If the person in question has never heard of the Bible, or has no familiarity with it, I would start from a very basic level, similar to the approach taken...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
In my opinion, even if the teachings of such an individual were to be accurate and biblically-based from a doctrinal standpoint, conspicuous displays of...
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Kathy Akers
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
When preachers are televising God’s Word, is it biblically okay with God that they become rich and live above those that are struggling financially who are f...
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by Randy Lavin
Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?
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You, of all people, should understand the 1st amendment. You fought to protect it, and i thank you for that. That being said, it certainly does! Freedom of...
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by Donna Williams
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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Yes I do mean 2Timothy 1:7. Thanks
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is "they" in Psalm 126:5-6?
The Hebrew verb or word translated "turned again" in Ps 126:1 (KJV; "brought back," NASB, NIV) and "turn again" or "restore" in Ps 126:4, is also used to...
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What is praying in the Spirit?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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Donna, well said! But do you have a typo here in your original answer when you wrote, "As saints of God, we have not been given the spirit of fear, but of...
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by JoAnn Freeman
, Air force Veteran(20yrs), Correctional Officer(7yrs)
How can I overcome being "burnt" by the church in the past and have a renewed passion for church and a desire to attend church again?
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I've attended some fantastic churches. I've also attended some where the only thing most important was getting more and more money. I attended a church that...
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by Jeremy Low
, Semi-retired business strategist
Why did Jesus touch the leper?
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I have done some research on the Greek word "haptomai" which is translated in English "touch" in Matt 8:3. This word has the connotation "to fasten one' s...
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by Donna Williams
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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I must say that my perspective has changed since I have seen the detriment that this virus has caused. I see now the importance of taking precautionary...
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Is there any conclusive proof of God?
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by Billy P Eldred
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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Thanks Rotemi for your comments. I have enjoyed many of your answers as well. May God bless you and the Holy Spirit full you that we may see many more of...
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by Billy P Eldred
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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Jennifer. Maybe. I am the first to say I don’t know but in my answer, I just espoused (I think that is the correct word :) ) that I think the Bible reads...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?
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Rather than WWJD it should be WDJD What Did Jesus Do. What did Jesus do when his good friend Lazarus died? He raised him from the dead. I have been to lots...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
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The answers and comments to this question show how confused the world (and church) are about the gospel. Here's the list of requirements being touted here...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a Christian read romance novels?
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Have you ever read the book of Solomon? Maybe you better not. It is God's romance book.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
"Come."The Pharisees all said "Do!" and attempted to make the individuals follow Moses and the traditions. But genuine salvation is discovered distinctly in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus touch the leper?
First, see the big picture, an outline of Matthew 8:1-4 where the healing of the leper takes place: 1) An Untouchable Sinner - Matthew 8:1-4 a) A Picture of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
Great question, Jane! Agreeing with Mr. Maas, the Scripture Jesus in the New Testament quoted from the Old Testament was Psalm 41:9–“Yea, mine own familiar...