What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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Jennifer Rothnie, thanks for the clarification. I agree with your statement. I was recently labelled as a Palegian heretic by a five point Calvinist after I...
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What are the seven things God hates?
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What does it mean to love Jesus?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega?
When used of God (or Christ), "Alpha and Omega," the first and last letters express eternality and omnipotence. Christ's claim to be the Alpha and the Omega...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about decision-making?
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The most important decision we can ever make is John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Romans 6:23 For the...
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Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
I think that this is supposed to be an illustration of his character. He respects his parents only in a shallow way. A good illustration is when Esau plans...
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Jeanette Green
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
It was the LORD God (referring to Jesus) that commanded Adam not to eat of the tree in the midst of the garden. It was also the LORD God who placed Adam in...
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by lynn Sander
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
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In my opinion, you are all missing the most glaring error in Mr. Machiri's answer. He says, "God has to allow the christian world to be rich. Otherwise, by...
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Why does Christ tell us to buy from him gold, white clothing and eye salve?
To give an answer to this question my personal opinion is that we must first of all look up the meaning of "to buy". To buy means to pay the price of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are "the rest of the dead" mentioned in Revelation 20:5?
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The wicked dead will be raised and judged after the millennium.
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Did God create evil?
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What does the Bible say about christening a child?
From my understanding, the specific ceremony of christening is a component of baptism as practiced by such denominations as Catholics and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How long will the devil, beast and false prophet mentioned in Revelation 20 be tormented?
"Forever and ever" (Greek, εἰς τούς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων) is a combination of the double plural seems to be peculiar to the N. T.)): (Romans 16:27 L T);...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Thanks for the response. Allow me pick out the Scripture of Philippians 2:13 that you quoted for my brief analysis. This scripture says "for it is God who...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?
Good question, GREGORY! I would have to say that man has been made a little lower than God rather than that man has been made a little lower than the angels....
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by Peter Joseph
Why didn’t God warn Adam and Eve about the serpent when they were in the Garden of Eden?
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Thanks for the response but permit me to say: The book of Ephesians 6:11 tells us to put on the whole armor of God if we hope to defeat the devil (which...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
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Jesus was descended biologically from David through his son Nathan, who was the biological ancestor of Mary through the lineage shown by Luke. Note that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that we may be "entertaining angels unawares" in Hebrews 13:2?
Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. 1 1 This is a vague allusion to people described in...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
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I am confused. Jesus was descended from David, no problem there. But from whom, Nathan or Solomon? it cannot be from both sons.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say that He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel?
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Here is the real assurance of salvation to all who just believe on His name. John 1:12. John 6:40 God can not lie. And Romans 11:29 For the GIFTs, eternal...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do/did angels protect believers from evil? Psalm 91:11-12
Angels provide protection Psalm 91:11-12 See also Genesis 19:15; GGenesis 48:16; Psalm 34:7; Daniel 3:28; Daniel 6:22; Matthew 18:10; Acts 27:23-24 If you...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is Old Testament theology?
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Theology seeks to answer the question of the revelation of God to mankind. Even a cursory reading of the Old Testament shows vast differences in how God will...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will our "adoption" be complete? (Romans 8:23)
Since Paul indicates in the verse cited in the question that he is speaking specifically of the redemption of our bodies, I would say that, even for those...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
Rebekka, good question! "And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance." This verse...
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by Jeffrey Smith
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Extra-Biblical texts state that Goliath had four other brothers who were giants too. One stone per giant. David was prepared to take them all out!
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
When will our "adoption" be complete? (Romans 8:23)
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have t...
Romans 8:23
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do some Bible translations omit the last clause of Rom 8:1, "who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit?"
This phrase is not in the best manuscripts (the external evidence and the internal evidence are compelling for the shortest reading.) who walk not after the...
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by Faith M
Were Adam and Eve real people or just myths? (Genesis 1:27)
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Yes! They are real people, and there are many lessons for us to learn from their lives, and their relationship with God. Blessings and thank you for your...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is the devil mentioned in the Old Testament?
Although the Old Testament does not specifically identify the serpent that tempted Eve as Satan or the devil, the New Testament (Revelation 12:9) calls Satan...
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Who are "the rest of the dead" mentioned in Revelation 20:5?
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Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How long will the devil, beast and false prophet mentioned in Revelation 20 be tormented?
The Greek wording used in the verse cited in the question is (in English characters) "eis ton aionon", which literally means "to the ever", indicating a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How had the Thessalonians suffered? (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
I would say that Paul was referring to the events recorded in Acts 17:5-9. Although the preaching of Paul in Thessalonica was welcomed by a cross-section of...
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How long will the devil, beast and false prophet mentioned in Revelation 20 be tormented?
The devil was cast into the lake of fire along with the beast and false prophet and they will be tormented forever and ever. Does this mean tormented for ete...
Revelation 20:10
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Is apostolic succession biblical?
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It is true that apostolic succession is not exactly spelled out in scripture. But it is not forbidden either. No one has the power of the original apostles,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How had the Thessalonians suffered? (1 Thessalonians 1:6)
1 Thessalonians 1:6 New International Version 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering w...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
First, see the big picture: 3 Proofs of Discipleship Leaving kindred Luke 14:26 Hating his own life Luke 14:26 Bearing the cross Luke 14:27 When our nearest...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of "the apostle's doctrine" in Acts 2:42?
"Doctrine" is a synonym for "teaching", as indicated by the fact that the word is derived from the Latin verb "docere", which means "to teach". As indicated...
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Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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You are a wise man Ezekiel. Continue in the digestion of The Truth that brings Life. Pro 23:23, Jn 16:13
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Thomas Henry
What is the meaning of "the apostle's doctrine" in Acts 2:42?
What is the meaning of the apostle's doctrine?
Acts 2:42
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the gift of righteousness in Rom 5:17?
The gift of righteousness is here, practically, justification. (see previous verse, Romans 5:16). It is equivalent to justification. What is “given” is a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the favor of God, and how can I get it?
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"God seeks out those who love Him and love His commands so that He can bless, guide, and protect them..." I don't say He doesn't, but that kind of favor...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I get to know God better?
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Your answer is very deep. You made a really pertinent point: 'When we do what we believe the Spirit of God wants us to do (obedience) we "feel" a closeness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
The genealogy of Jesus recorded by Matthew traces Jesus' ancestry through the male royal line of David, beginning with his son Solomon, to show that Joseph...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Neil Park, thanks for the explanation of that text. You have outlined Biblical truth. The Word of Faith doctrines are therefore inconsistent with the truths...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about knowledge?
The pride of intellectual knowledge is condemned; it must be joined with love ("Knowledge puffeth up, 1 Cor 8:1). See what Michael said about this verse (1...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Who was in the lineage of Jesus, Nathan or Solomon?
Matt 1 vs 6 says Solomon was in Christ's genealogy, whereas Luke 3 vs 31 says Nathan was. Nathan and Solomon were both sons of Bathsheba and David (1 Chron 3...