Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
Is there anything in us our without us that 'causes' some to be persuaded that Christ is the Messiah while others are not?
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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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What does the Bible say about Christian blended families?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"
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People read Ephesians 2:8-9. They make the mistake of that verse saying something it does not say. For By grace ye are saved, (how) through faith, and that...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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I would affirm Tozer’s comments, that God’s sovereign decision was not which decision man would make, but that man be free to make it. So, man ‘choosing’...
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by Gisela Reeder
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to surrender to God?
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Is there a verse somewhere that tells us about surrendering our life to Christ? There are verses that say if we walk in the Spirit we will lay up treasures...
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by Danielt Reiniger
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
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Many people have died on crosses in history. All suffered. However, Jesus did suffer for our sins. But, the victory here is the resurrection. To me, an empty...
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Barbara Smith
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
You do not have to be water baptized. I was filled with the holy spirit, speak in tongues. I am a Christian with a relationship with Jesus. I was baptized in...
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by Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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When asked a question, I ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED. That has nothing to do with gods or salvation or what others might think of my answers; I have free will...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
The LORD has used many! God has even used a donkey to be His mouthpiece! Trump has spoken up against abortion, against religious persecution, and has also...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?
In Christianity the candle is commonly used in prayer and worship both for decoration and ambiance, and as a symbol that represents the light of God or,...
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by Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
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Excuse me?.. “false Christians!!” Have you Not actually considered the reason (fact) that, from out of ALL the other Leaders, Trump actually has more ‘...
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by Anthony-Wayne McCabe
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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The seal of the Holy Spirit was not given in the old testament. King David prayed that the Holy Spirit would not leave him when he committed adultery and...
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Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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(Part 2 of 2) Adam was not created with an immortal soul – if that was the case then the denied access to the Tree and the cherubim charged with guarding the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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In the beginning God told the first couple not to eat from the forbitten tree because “shall surely die.” (Gen 2:16, 17). Satan however, told them a lie,...
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What does the Bible say about work?
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Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
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Most excellent answer, Emo "My Warrior Brother!!!". Some think the world owes them a free lunch; a free house and totally free healthcare, etc...and will...
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David Eddy
Did God know that lucifer and his angels would turn against him?
Since Lucifer and his minions were cast from Heaven and sent to Earth, they have since been a source of evil on Earth. Adam and Eve were created by God and...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
How can we enter into God's rest?
The rest means eternal rest with God. God wants every one of us to be with Him. God wants us to have the eternal relationship or eternal rest which was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?
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I don't think God would " "prove that the body wasn't stolen." People will feel the need to "prove" the truth, but not God. God tells the truth and leaves it...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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What made Jesus death different is that as the Son of God he had not sinned, but was dying for the sins of the whole world. First John 2:2. He paid the...
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Gregory Colpitts
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
From what I learned in my college theology classes at St. Anselm college, Christ's sacrifice is at the heart of the Catholic Mass. It is what takes place at...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is repentance so important?
When we read this account, Jesus is talking to people who thought the Galileans who had died were worse sinners than they were, and that God had punished...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is repentance so important?
We are born with a natural, carnal nature. We are born with a physical body, a natural body, with natural desires. We have a spirit from God within us that...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Thanks Gerritt, but your theory is a little confusing. You appear to affirm the sovereignty of God in works of man. If I assume that you are in full...
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Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
Why we support all leaders is not only by acceptance of their policies but knowing every ruler has been sovereignly chosen by God to fulfill His divine plan....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?
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Mr Houdmann's answer is the best I've seen here. It debunks the notion that Jesus was sending a sign to His followers that He would return. Besides that,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does regeneration precede or follow faith?
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Of course God is the initiator of salvation, as well as the one who accomplishes and gives salvation....
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is unconditional election biblical?
My very simple answer is this: GOD is outside our human ability to comprehend in the context of being *outside our concept/mental understanding of the word...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Ursula has it totally correct!!! GOD is outside of time. God both knew and knows whom will respond to His calling and put their faith in Christ. We are not...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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Gary, thank you your comments helped me. Thank you Auriel for your comments too. In your response Auriel to Gary, you quoted the Old Testament. In the new...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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In context, when the author speaks of ‘under the sun’ he is speaking of the physical realm. The reason the dead know nothing (of what is occurring within the...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Thank you for your comment brother Ezekiel. While I wouldn’t say one small quotation is extensive, consider Tozer’s comment a collation of scriptural...
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by Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Why do some people support homosexuality?
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The Bible does not condone homosexual behavior, period. Neither does it condone, heterosexual sin (living together, sex out of wedlock, etc). God does not...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
I support Trump, not because I like him, for I think he has lowered the office of the Presidency, is a oaf, womanizer, is crude and rude, and vulgar. I...
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by don SAGE
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Thank you dear brother James Kraft for your blessed replies.
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Jim Stapleton
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
I'm sorry to say, no one knows what Jesus looked like. So, as far as I am concerned, it is an idol and should not exist. Jesus didn't want people to make a...
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by Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
What is the KJV Only movement? Is the King James Version the only Bible we should use?
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Chuck Davis, and others: You said you will "stick with the 50 - 55 scholars" who translated the KJV from the Greek. Don't you know that the Greek used was...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?
Lighting a candle is a nice gesture, and if it helps focus you in prayer, that is good. However, neither the candle nor praying at midnight are things that...