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What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?

May 18 2019

Comment by Colin Ross

Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?

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Just read your indicated passage and YES - it DOES tell is to forgive and the consequences for not doing so BUT I see NOTHING in reference to the FORGETTING...

May 18 2019

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

How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)

I would say that the image that David is evoking is that, as long as a nursing baby is totally dependent on his or her mother as the sole means of...

May 18 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

As stated by others, the Bible is clear that God views those who are in the womb are human beings (Jer 1, Psa 139). From the moment of conception, there is a...

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Does the Bible teach that life begins at conception?

May 18 2019

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What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?

May 18 2019

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

How was David like a "weaned child with its mother"? (Psalm 131:2)

But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.

May 18 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Pat Mellberg

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

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Jennifer, you clearly gave this a lot of thought and I thank you for the time you took to respond so quickly to my question. I actually believe the many...

May 18 2019

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?

An excellent question! Confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible...hmmm. First of all we cannot mix a whole big bunch of teachings found in the Old...

May 18 2019 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim spence

Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?

The wine drunk in those days was generally diluted by water 3:1 wine. Plutarch testifies to this. So maybe 2 -3% alcohol by content at most

May 18 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Peter Carden

What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?

Hebrews 12:14 is touching on the behavioral aspect of holiness. An aspect not many talk about for fear of falling into legalism. As a follower of Jesus...

May 18 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are the meanings of “stolen,” “sweet,” and “secret” in Proverbs 9:17? How can they be pleasurable?

As indicated in the passage cited in the question, the "pleasures" spoken of are considered "sweet" by those who are "simple" or "foolish" (that is, without...

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What does the Bible say about BDSM?

May 18 2019

Comment by Claudia Waid

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us hate our father and mother (Luke 14:26)?

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In Luke 14:26, the word “HATE” used is translated incorrectly., The word used in the Greek language Is #3404 defined in the Strongs concordance- (from the...

May 18 2019

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

How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

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Amen, John. I don't think "government sponsored prayer" is a sensitive issue at all. You either recognize the danger of allowing strangers to lead your...

May 18 2019

Comment by JD Abshire

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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Michael, You may not get a satisfactory answer, yet Christ instructed the disciples to preach the Gospel to every creature. I believe this command includes...

May 18 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?

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There is a historical parallel as well. During the siege of Jerusalem, the population of the Jews that stayed behind was cut by half from about 4 million to...

May 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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We can not tell whether another person is saved or not. We can only know we are saved when we believed the gospel. That Christ died for our sins, according...

May 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed with...

May 17 2019

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Will the third temple be built before or at the beginning of the 7 years of Tribulation?

Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...

May 17 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

Whether a 'third temple' will be built or not before the return of the Messiah is a subject of debate for both Christians and Jews alike. The short answer...

May 17 2019 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)

Although the imagery in this verse has varying translations (as indicated at the website http://www.biblehub.com), I would say that the idea being expressed...

May 17 2019 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What does growing fat have to do with a broken yoke? (Isaiah 10:27)

27 And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.”[r] [r] Isaiah ...

Isaiah 10:27

May 17 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?

A eunuch according to ISBE—International Standard Bible Encyclopedia -- is a u'-nuk (caric; spadon; eunouchos): Primarily and literally, a eunuch is an...

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Why is serving God important?

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Why is praising God important?

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Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?

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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?

May 17 2019

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

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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You are right on, Eric, with your passage on Romans 8:29-30/predestination! God is at work in the world (Rom. 8:28), and that He has a perfect plan (Rom....

May 17 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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How believers become believers is not the topic of Rom 8, but of Rom 10 and other passages. Faith is trust in the gospel message, it is not something...

May 17 2019

Comment by Eric Howard

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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I agree with you that those God foreknew are not a random group of people, but believers. But how do they become believers is the question. Rather than...

May 17 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?

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According to the Talmud, the Jewish custom on the 15th of Av/Yom Kipper was for the unwed "daughters of Jerusalem" to go out and "dance in the vineyards"...

May 17 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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In Rom 8:29, called is used as a verb. The Greek 'called' can potentially stand for two somewhat distinct concepts: invitation/summoning, or naming. In...

May 17 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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Those God foreknew are not a random group of people, but believers. It is believers who are predestined to be made Holy and adopted as sons, and believers...

May 17 2019

Comment by Abiola Coker

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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I am glad I read this. You brought clarity to the question. God bless you.

May 17 2019

Comment by Vernon Justus

Does God predestine people to be saved?

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Jennifer, Very well stated. The concept that God makes our choice for or against salvation does not reflect God's character as I see it. I will admit that...

May 17 2019

Comment by Anthea Smith

What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?

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Thankyou for your answer. I am encouraged by your counsel in 1) to 4).

May 17 2019

Answer by Eric Howard

Does God predestine people to be saved?

Romans 8:29-30. For those whom He forknew He also predestined to be conformed to the image of the Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many...

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Comment by Allan Jackson

What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?

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I have heard that it was actually Jesus & God who walked through the animal sacrifice knowing Abram could meet the requirements of the covenant. That is...

May 17 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said. John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13...

May 17 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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My local church baptizes even less - maybe once or twice a year. And anyone wanting baptized has to go through a class several months long. (Personally I...

May 17 2019

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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We, at the church attend, baptize once a month, the first Sunday of the month. If someone is born again on the second Sunday, has to wait three weeks until...

May 17 2019

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?

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The problem of shootings and other evil are caused by people's free will, not a leftist ideology, inspired by a broken world. Jesus doesn't and never did...

May 17 2019

Question by Pat Mellberg

Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?

If so, when? Would this be before or during the tribulation?

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Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

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It's simple really - how many would you have picked up? Maybe David got a few spare for the lions and bears that were after his flock. Perhaps he just liked...

May 17 2019