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

What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?

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One short summary that I have seen comparing Christianity to all other religions with regard to achieving the religion's version of salvation or ultimate...

November 25 2019

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Did Nazareth exist during the life of Jesus?

November 25 2019

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

What is our responsibility to bear each other's burdens?

See the big picture: Bearers in Galatians 6 1 The Helpful Partner—‘Bear ye one another’s burdens’ (Burden —weight) Gal. 6:2 2 The Responsible Steward—‘every...

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Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Only the Apostles were baptized with the Holy Spirit in Acts 1 and Acts 2. Later as a sign to Peter in Acts 10 Cornelius has the Holy Spirit fall on him....

November 25 2019

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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One has to believe, confess Jesus the Son of God died and has risen, repent and be baptized for the remission of sins to be saved. Let us look at what the...

November 25 2019

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How can the total destruction of Jericho be morally justified? Joshua 6:21

November 25 2019

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What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?

November 25 2019

Answer by Tor Edge

How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?

According to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 3 there were 76 generations from God creating Adam to Jesus, or 75 if you dont count Adam being the son of God...

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Answer by Tor Edge

How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?

According to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 3 there were 76 generations from God creating Adam to Jesus, or 75 if you dont count Adam being the son of God...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why did the Lord and savior of Christians Jesus Christ, Lord of the "Sabbath,", get together with his Apostles in honor to His Father on Saturday the 7th day, Known as the "Sabbath"?

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Actually, early Christians met most any day of the week (Acts 2:46, Acts 5:42) but especially on the Sabbath. Over time, Sunday became a significant meeting...

November 25 2019

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

Why did the Lord and savior of Christians Jesus Christ, Lord of the "Sabbath,", get together with his Apostles in honor to His Father on Saturday the 7th day, Known as the "Sabbath"?

Jesus did this because, as indicated by Paul in Galatians 4:4, He was "born under the Law", which mandated observance of the seventh-day sabbath (Exodus...

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What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?

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Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

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What is the Shekinah glory?

November 25 2019

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What is our responsibility to bear each other's burdens?

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

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

We were in our baptism translated "into Christ;" our voluntary act of faith brought us under such operation of Divine grace as made the rite effectual for...

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

Did Nazareth exist during the life of Jesus?

Yes, it did. Not only do we have a strong, consistent tradition in the 4 gospels that Jesus came from Nazareth, with Luke even providing accurate...

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Comment by Melanie Tippett

Is faith in God a crutch?

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So true, God is everything we ever need and when we know Him our hearts yearn for more of Him. In Him we live and move and have our being. Everyday I thank...

November 25 2019

Comment by Leon Vermeulen

Why was Paul asked to join four Jewish men in completing a vow in Acts 21:23?

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I am in full agreement with Tom’s exposition of this piece of scripture. Allow me to add a few thoughts for consideration. When Saul was on His way to...

November 25 2019

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What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

November 25 2019

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

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

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This is so good (your answers) that I am saving it (so as to be able to teach others) in my New Testament Outlines by Archibald Naismith: 《2400 Outlines,...

November 24 2019

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Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?

November 24 2019

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

Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?

The question, “Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?” might better be posed as, “Why wasn’t Balaam shocked when his donkey spoke to him “with a man’s voice...

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Comment by Gina Lopez

Who are the 24 elders and why are they wearing golden crowns and dressed in white robes?

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I agree with this report. I believe that the twenty-four elders are the 12 sons of Jacob, representing the 12 tribes of Israel in the OT and the 12 Apostles...

November 24 2019

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

Does 2 Chronicles 16 mean we should not go to the doctor when we are sick, but to seek the Lord?

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Agree with you Pierce. I only mentioned the witch of EnDor as something that God does not want us to do. Of course, witchcraft, and evil spirits are not from...

November 24 2019

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Does the Bible teach that there is a gift of celibacy?

November 24 2019

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What evidence exists that God created us?

November 24 2019

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What was God doing before He created the universe?

November 24 2019

Answer by Jay Saunders

How did Paul and his companions purify themselves in the account of Acts 21:26?

In Paul's day the purification process was guided by an outdated or old covenant with men's traditions mixed in. We have a new and better covenant that is...

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

How can we ourselves choose to heed a greeting like "have a blessed day" when we are blessed by means beyond our own capabilities?

"Have a blessed day" is just a greeting made in the form of a blessing. The person making the statement is speaking a blessing over the life of the hearer....

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

How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?

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Where's the Romans 13:1-7 routine "you must do as the government requires"? Truth has to be consistent or it will appear to be seasoned with political salt....

November 23 2019

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Does this verse mean that man’s fate is the same as that of animals? (Ecclesiastes 3:19)

I would say if the verse says that humans and beast have the same fate in dying, then it is true, for Hebrews 9:27, tells us it is appointed unto man or...

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

Does 2 Chronicles 16 mean we should not go to the doctor when we are sick, but to seek the Lord?

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I usually pray daily in the morning before getting my day started. If I'm in an accident and need to go to an emergency room I've already asked God to be...

November 23 2019

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

Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?

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Mr Matthews I agree with you. Mr Houdmann, or whoever wrote this under his name, seems to have a utopian idea of who believers actually are. I believe that...

November 23 2019

Answer by Steve Wilson

What should we learn from the woman at the well?

I think one point that many people miss, or just may misstate, is the Jesus meets us where we ARE. To miss the point of the story as a relational one is easy...

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

Should Christians go to doctors?

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And as for the difficulty in offering the truth about salvation, I don't find the opposition savvy enough to even put up a good fight. The alternative to the...

November 23 2019

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What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?

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Why should we pray for the peace of Jerusalem?

November 23 2019

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What does it mean that the church is the bride of Christ?

November 23 2019

Answer by Andrew Reed

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

It’s talking about Jesus and the imperishable, everlasting love of God that he showed, and which he plants in us. Jesus is the Word of God as the Gospel of...

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Why did Samson keep lying to Delilah about the source of his strength ?

November 23 2019

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How did Jesus' disciples die after Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension?

November 23 2019

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Where did Jesus go after He died on the cross and before His resurrection?

November 23 2019

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What did Jesus do in the 40 days after His resurrection before He ascended to heaven?

November 23 2019

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

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

I would say that the distinction between the perishable and imperishable seed to which Peter is referring pertains to the contrast between things or benefits...

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What is the power of the Holy Spirit?

November 23 2019

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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

November 23 2019

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

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have be...

1 Peter 1:22 - 25

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