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

What would have happened if Adam and Eve had not touched the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil?

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JD, if Eve added to what God said, and was wrong to do so like you claim, then that means she had already lied before she ate of the forbidden tree! Do you...

February 19 2024

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?

While there are of course shared characteristics among the Persons of the Godhead, each of the three seems to have a unique function. The Spirit and Son seem...

February 19 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does the Bible teach us to believe in ourselves?

Having faith in oneself is not inherently wrong, but the reason and origin behind it are crucial. The Bible teaches that we should have a positive self-image...

February 19 2024 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What stone did the builders reject? (Psalm 118:22)

Jesus makes the claim that he is the cornerstone from Psalm 118. The stone is a familiar image for God (Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 18:31, Isaiah 17:10, 26:4)...

February 19 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)

## Praying for Fellow Christians: Inspired by Romans 15:5-13: In Romans 15:5-13, Paul offers a beautiful prayer for fellow believers, highlighting several...

February 19 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

What does "abounding in hope" mean?

In the context of Romans 15:13, "abounding in hope" takes on a specific meaning based on the surrounding verses and Paul's broader message: **Key Context:**...

February 19 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about setting goals?

Setting Goals? "Many a man has an excellent aim in life, but no ammunition." - C.C. Colton Here is some ammunition! Proverbs 21:5: “The plans of the diligent...

February 19 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (Psalm 36:9)

“For with you is the fountain of life, in your light we see light.” Water (note “fountain”) and light are here metaphors for life. Thus, the verse could be...

February 19 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

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Also, in Nave's I learned about the GLORY OF GOD, as being exhibited in Christ -- John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Hebrews 1:3. For example, Eric Liddell, of...

February 19 2024

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

What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?

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Like a child by the seashore Building castles in the sand Foolish dreams I have dreamed Day by day Leaving God out completely Till the day my castles grand...

February 19 2024

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

What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?

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Shirley, good answer, especially your Ephesians 4 reference. I have experienced the new life in Christ. I had a dark mind. Darkened in my understanding of...

February 19 2024

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

Who is Matthew 7:21-23 referring to?

Good question! The double use of the vocative, "Lord, Lord," is normally used in situations of high emotion or emphasis. Even an emphatic confession without...

February 19 2024 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it okay to pray to the Lord for Him to restore the health of our pets, or is that too trivial for the Lord?

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Nikki, my heart breaks for you. I lost three myself. Losing your beloved pet is devastating. The only comfort I have is knowing that they are with Jesus and...

February 19 2024

Answer by Merle Mullet , A farmer bears witness to the miracle of life each spring

Does the total depravity doctrine mean that nobody can seek God?

Total depravity is the human condition in which a person has moved beyond any possibility of redemption, unable to respond to God's invitation to seek and...

February 19 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Daryl Salisbury

Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?

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The reason for the second coming of Christ is to eradicate the world of sin and the last enemy to be conquered is death.

February 19 2024

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

Why are both wisdom and foolishness pictured as women in Proverbs?

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Michael, here is another thought on Proverbs 9:18 -- "Proverbs verse 18 is downright scary: 'But the men don't realize that her (Folly's) former guests are...

February 19 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How could a man born blind have committed sin at birth to deserve it?

John 9:2: And his disciples asked him, saying, "Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?" Every child is God’s creation into...

February 18 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does patience look like in a marriage?

What does patience in a marriage look like? I'll make it real plain. It's keeping your cool for 50 years when you pull into the parking lot of the Piggly...

February 18 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?

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Worldview ~ a comprehensive conception or philosophy of the universe and of humanity's relation to it. Biblical ~ in accord with the Bible ~ Dictionary.com...

February 18 2024

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

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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When Jesus said 'unless you become like children you will not see God's kingdom,' he could have meant something other than what Aurel says he meant. Aurel...

February 18 2024

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How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (36:9)

February 18 2024

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How can I give myself fully to the work of the Lord according to 1 Cor. 15:58?

February 18 2024

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Why did Jesus choose to be baptized by John the Baptist?

February 18 2024

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How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (36:9)

February 18 2024

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Why did Jesus choose to be baptized by John the Baptist?

February 18 2024

Answer by venkatesan Iyer

Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?

My opinion is that a child which claims identity of a (dead) person is a case of one overpowered by an evil spirit. Even religions like Hinduism, Jainism,...

February 18 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

February 18 2024

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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

February 18 2024

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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

February 18 2024

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What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?

February 17 2024

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How much do we know about Matthew the disciple?

February 17 2024

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

Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?

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I found the following commentary to be useful in addressing this question:...

February 17 2024

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Why appeal to the "name" of the Lord? (Psalm 31:3)

Calling upon the "name" of the Lord is insightful and prompts a multifaceted exploration. Here are some potential angles to consider: **Theological and...

February 17 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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`(•¿•)' Thanx Mark!

February 17 2024

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

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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`(•¿•)' Thanx Mark!

February 17 2024

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Why is John chapter 3 verse 16 popular?

## John 3:16: A Verse of Enduring Popularity and Significance John 3:16, stating "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever...

February 17 2024 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

How was Israel like a burning stick? (Zechariah 3:2)

The imagery of Israel being compared to a "burning stick plucked from the fire" in Zechariah 3:2 carries several symbolic meanings, depending on your...

February 17 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Who was the Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10?

## Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10: A High Priest in Transition It's important to distinguish this Joshua from the other prominent biblical figure of the same...

February 17 2024 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zachary Campbell

Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)

In Zechariah 3:3, Joshua the high priest is depicted wearing "filthy clothes" as he stands before the angel of the Lord. This imagery carries significant...

February 17 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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You said that better than I could! Just making sure my BFC is still with me. ;-)

February 17 2024

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

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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And yes, Jennifer, you can do the same thing with underlining (underscoring): you type at the beginning of the text that you want underlined. Then at the end...

February 17 2024

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

Can I be fully healed and made whole?

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Carina, I have a Christian married daughter (mother of one) who has OCD. My wife and I instructed her in the Christian faith until she eloped and got...

February 17 2024

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

Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)

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There is a similar expression in the Old Testament book of Psalms 35, MSG -- "But those who want the best for me, Let them have the last word—a glad shout!—...

February 17 2024

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

Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?

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No, to every question you tendered to me, Mark; I'm not saying any of that. (I don't think) Jesus was crucified for our sin. 'There is now no condemnation to...

February 17 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)

Zechariah 3:3: Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. Zechariah the prophet had a vision given to him by the Lord: Joshua...

February 17 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the book of Judith?

February 16 2024

Comment by Merle Mullet , A farmer bears witness to the miracle of life each spring

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Thanks Mark. A seed of faith is the capacity to believe. It is a gift of God to everyone. Seed faith is inherent knowledge which comes from being made in the...

February 16 2024