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Question by John Adamson

When does the Holy Spirit enter a person's life?

When does the Holy Spirit enter a person's life? At that very moment of repentance and conversion, or after that person repents and after being baptized in t...

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What does it mean to be a woman of God?

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What should we learn from the life of Sarah?

March 03 2019

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Why did Abraham lie that Sarah was his sister?

March 03 2019

Answer by Donald Lau

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

The man of God was punished severely for his disobedience because he was very close to the divine God and received the command of God very clearly. The old...

March 02 2019 2 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Y W

Why did Adam and Eve make garments of fig leaves to cover themselves?

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Thank you Kelli Hamann for providing such a clear answer to the question of why Adam and Eve sewed leaves together to cover themselves. It's 3 years later...

March 02 2019

Comment by James Blakey

What is the meaning of "washed in the blood"?

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It is interesting to note that the phrase "washed in the blood" is actually words from a song and not scripture. The nearest scripture comes to it is in...

March 02 2019

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

What is human nature? What does the Bible say about human nature?

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I don't find fault with this answer except for the second sentence. Animals can think and can certainly feel. Animals teach each other from generation to...

March 02 2019

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

What is this "spirit [that] glided past my face, and the hair on my body ..." which Eliphaz the Temanite told Job about?

1. Easton's Bible Dictionary thinks the spirit is an apparition: Spirit [EBD] (Heb. Ruah; Gr. pneuma), properly wind or breath. In 2 Thessalonians 2:8 it...

March 02 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?

March 02 2019

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

March 02 2019

Comment by Ohaezuo Ikenna Paul

What does it mean to live in sin?

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I mean that all sin can be forgiven no matter the person that committed it or the kind of sin he/she did.

March 02 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Jesus tasted death for every man woman and child. Read about Cornelius. He wanted to be saved but did not know the way. So He was told to send for Peter to...

March 02 2019

Answer by Ingrid Felo

What does the writer of Proverbs mean by this: "Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge"?

In my perspective when reading this, it seems he is saying that boasting and bragging about ourselves cuts us off from hearing God's true knowledge. If we...

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Comment by lynn Sander

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?

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Mr. Davis, You say that your answer is not your opinion because you are human with a sin nature but most of your answer appears to be based on the opinion of...

March 02 2019

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

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Excellent comment. Bless you!

March 02 2019

Comment by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?

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Hi Vincent. I grew up in the Roman Catholic Faith and attended 12 years of Catholic education. I attend Catholic Men's conferences and have been blessed by...

March 02 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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To them He did foreknow, to them he also did predestinate to be raised at the resurrection. God knew before the foundation of the world who would believe and...

March 02 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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Every one believes something. But faith in Jesus finished work on the cross is what saves us. Faith is not the gift. Eternal life is the gift when we believe...

March 02 2019

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

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

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When we pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done. On earth, as it is in heaven,” we are also praying for the rule and reign of the kingdom of God in our...

March 02 2019

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

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

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Frank Borman, an only child born in Gary, Indiana on March 14, 1925, was sickly in childhood, plagued with sinus, mastoid, tonsil and adenoid troubles. At 15...

March 02 2019

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

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

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Matthew 6:33 NET BIBLE "But above all pursue his kingdom 1 and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." 1 tc ‡ Most mss (L W Θ 0233...

March 02 2019

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

Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?

I would say, first, that it was because God did not inspire the writers of the gospels to include that information. From the standpoint of human reasoning, I...

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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

March 01 2019

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

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

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Planned Neglect A noted young concert violinist was asked the secret of her success. “Planned neglect,” she replied. Then she explained, “Years ago I...

March 01 2019

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Comment by John DiMura , Professional Musician

Is "faith" a gift or a process?

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It seems to me that you are trying to show that one needs only to decide to believe. God has chosen us before creation. We do not choose him on our own. We...

March 01 2019

Answer by Michael Davis , Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor

What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?

None of what I say here will be my opinion. I am a human with a sin nature and so my opinion is short-sided. I appeal to the Scritpures and to the Early...

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

What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

Matthew 5:13-15 Salt and Light 5:13 “You are the salt 1 of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, 2 how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good...

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Answer by Jay Saunders

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

When I was born again and read, "Forgive and you shall be forgiven," I realized that I had to forgive my father for his cruelty to me as a teenager. Now you...

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

What does it mean to glorify God?

Matthew 5:13-15 Salt and Light 5:13 “You are the salt 1 of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, 2 how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How does the golden image in the book of Daniel compare and contrast with the image of the beast in Revelation 13:15?

The image from Nebuchadnezzar’s dream in Daniel 2 predicted Babylon’s (the head of gold) fail to the inferior kingdoms of silver, brass and iron...

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

What does a ring mean in the Bible?

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Add to my answer in the same paragraph: They consisted of certain acts of sacrifice in the pre-Christian times and of baptism during the ministry of John the...

March 01 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to live in sin?

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When we do good, there is evil present with us. Paul in Romans 7 was talking about himself. He realized we still have a sinful nature and do not always do...

March 01 2019

Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

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I refer to paragraph 3 of the response of learned Thomas Mathew. The tips of thumb, index finger and the middle finger of the right hand are to be held...

March 01 2019

Answer by Eduardo Po

Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?

Giving your tithe to the church is what you really truly feel on your heart, not with condition to it. The tithe we give comes from our heart and we believe...

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Answer by Nick Pyen

Are we supposed to 'let go and let God?'

The only people I have ever heard use the expression '"Let go and let God" were in Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics anonymous meetings. When people use...

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Are demons fallen angels?

March 01 2019

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How can Heaven be perfect if all of our loved ones are not there?

March 01 2019

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Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?

February 28 2019

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Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?

February 28 2019

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Should a Christian be interested in conspiracy theories?

February 28 2019

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool?

February 28 2019

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Can a flu shot insert the mark of the beast?

February 28 2019

Comment by Vernon Justus

Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?

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When you say that it isn't God's will that we sin and that He let's us make our own choices, how does that line up with your reformed theology?

February 28 2019

Comment by Steven Irenze , Having faith and trust In Jesus is my life job!

Who will go to heaven?

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I can only say if you believe in Jesus with all your heart and soul you will pray for forgiveness, and then you will have to repent for your falling. Gain...

February 28 2019

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

What does a ring mean in the Bible?

A ring meaning in the Bible is symbolized in 3 vss.: Jeremiah 22:24 "As surely as I live," declares the LORD, "even if you, Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim king...

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Comment by Theresa Busick

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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The daughter of Herodias danced before Herod.

February 28 2019