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Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean in Isa 11:1-3 that "He will delight in the fear of the Lord?"

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Totally outstanding answer Jennifer! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you! -Andy-

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Who are the elect of God?

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I totally, totally agree with Jennifer Rothnie. Man was given the Free Will choice to make their individual choice to either accept or reject to HIS calling....

December 27 2019

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What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?

December 27 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?

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A wonderful and 'Bible-Strong' answer!!! A vote up and a favorite star I give you! -ANDY-

December 27 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Douglass Bucher, I'll say it outright that Mr Houdmann is not right in his exegesis that Jesus gave nations and concerned families a pass when they decide...

December 27 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

Salvation is a free gift from God that no man can earn. But, our rewards in heaven are based on what we do with what we have been given. Young married...

December 27 2019 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

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After 60 years of marriage to my best friend, all of those things listed are important, but love over rides all of them. Commitments are easily broken, but...

December 27 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

We are only condemned for one reason. We have not believed on the name of the Son of God. Romans 3:18 We have not trusted in Him alone as the only way of...

December 27 2019 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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Wow! Great expository. You covered a lot. I read often on this site that we are not shining our light bright enough, that if we did as we were COMMANDED in...

December 27 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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Kevin, I'll be as blunt about who can and can't be saved as you were. You can't be saved and believe that you must be baptized to be saved. You either...

December 27 2019

Answer by Timothy Bowman

Is the movie Star of Bethlehem biblical?

The Star Of Bethlehem presentation is accurate in every way. A powerful topical summary, verse by verse, the Bible is its own best interpreter. Physical...

December 27 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meshack Gachago

What was/is the importance of the gates of Jerusalem?

"Gates" is a picture of the leadership God has placed in his spiritual building the Church. Metaphor and allegorical pictures and symbolism mark all...

December 27 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gavin Stone

What are some keys to marital happiness for Christians?

With 32 years of married life experience, my advice is such: Trust is one of the main foundational support structure in any relationship. - Be TOTALLY open...

December 27 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Should communion be open or closed?

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There are at least 5,000 people in attendance at the morning service I attend on holy communion Sunday. The deacons and elders pass the sacraments down the...

December 27 2019

Comment by Ralston Heath

Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?

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Mister Houdmann; that is the best answer I have ever read! If there is a "Best Answer Ever" this would be it. May the GOD of the Universe bless you, and keep...

December 27 2019

Comment by Edward Peters

Why did Joseph shave before standing before Pharaoh when it was Jewish practice to keep a beard?

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Lena, I recently read the passage on Joseph's preparation before meeting pharoah, (it was a reading suggestion from a Messianic Synagogue I attend, along...

December 27 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

We can consider why that thief on the cross was saved. He repented, he changed his mind, and believed Jesus was the savior of the world. He was saved the...

December 27 2019 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about abortion?

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Continuing, Deut 19, "eye for eye," is the main reason the death penalty carries so much clout. If God's word on "child sacrifice" was spelled out as clearly...

December 27 2019

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What does it mean that the stones will cry out if others keep silent?

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We also see when Jesus died that the rocks rent in mourning, if you will, at the sight of their Creator on the cross. The earth also quaked Matt 27:51. If an...

December 27 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about abortion?

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Hi Frank, No solution has been uncovered in any of these posts, Mr Houdmann's included. Simply "commenting" and quoting scriptures don't settle anything....

December 27 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?

By my reading of Genesis 3:22-23, Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden to remove them from access to the Tree of Life (not only so that there...

December 27 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

December 26 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is commanded of believers?

First, I would say that commands given to Christians are not meant as part of a works-based system to earn God's favor through obedience. We are saved...

December 26 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Award for Vin Smith , Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.

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What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

December 26 2019

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What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

December 26 2019

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is commanded of believers?

I.e. what is commanded of Christians, other than praying and worshipping God?

December 26 2019 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?

December 26 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How can I receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit? .

I would say that Christians become indwelt by God the Holy Spirit at the moment they place their faith in Christ. The Holy Spirit (who is omnisicient) then...

December 26 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the significance of the resurrection?

See the big picture along with my comments: (What is the significance of the resurrection?) 1 The Proof of Christ’s Deity, Rom. 1:4 1. To Christ. (a. IT...

December 26 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What do the four horses and their riders represent in Zechariah.6:1-8?

December 26 2019

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about a death bed conversion?

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Mr Boddie, That version of the thief on the cross is new to me and I've heard the bible taught and preached for over 60 years. I've never heard it said...

December 26 2019

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

Keeping it simple: There are no commentaries that I know of that don’t agree on who the person in verse 19 of Daniel 11 is. It is Antiochus III, the Great....

December 26 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

Is faith in God a crutch?

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An impersonal view of "religion as a crutch" is totally understandable unless one experiences the transforming power of the Lord from the inside out. 2...

December 26 2019

Question by Anonymous
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How can I receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit? .

I am a baptized Christian and I want to be closer to God by receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit, only thing is how do I start? .

1 Corinthians 12:1 - 31

December 26 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ken egan

Is the pope the Vicar of Christ?

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Vincent Mercado I always appreciate your answers. I have a question, what happens when the Pope becomes heretical and disagrees with Holy Roman Catholic...

December 26 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

Since we are in the church age, we can know the times and the seasons. We do know that all believers, those who have trusted Jesus alone will go in the...

December 26 2019 1 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

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Craig, this is an insightful analysis of the last events preceding the coming of Christ. I agree with you that the church will likely witness the works and...

December 26 2019

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the significance of the resurrection?

The clearest indication to me of the significance of Christ's resurrection for Christians is found in Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 15:12-34. For Christians,...

December 26 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Does the Bible describe Jesus being worshipped?

Does the Bible describe Jesus being worshipped? 1. Jesus was worshiped as God by the angels (Hebrews 1:6), thus proving His divinity. 2. He was worshiped as...

December 25 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

How God created the universe and the earth and man cannot be explained with scientific methods because these events are classified as miracles - they are...

December 25 2019 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the significance of the seraphim bringing the burning coal from the altar to the writer in Isaiah 6:6?

Fire is used in some Scriptural passages as a means of destruction (as when God caused fire to rain down on Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:24)), but it is...

December 25 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

No one can set a date certain, but if we are to watch and “…be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming,” (Matt. 24:42) then there has...

December 25 2019 1 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?

Jesus as the Son of God is God. But he lowered himself to our level as a man. He was both man and God, but born of a virgin by the Holy Spirit, and so did...

December 25 2019 1 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is the movie Star of Bethlehem biblical?

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I love this movie, and agree with you Billy. The star is a very important part of the Christmas story.

December 25 2019