Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
The book of Acts is a transition book. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be...
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What does it mean that God will give them over to a debased mind?
I know you asked this a while ago, but I don’t think you’ve received an answer to this part of your question: “If God allows this to happen in a persons life...
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What is the New Jerusalem?
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Tim Maas
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Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
As Moses indicated in Deuteronomy 7:1-5, and again in Deuteronomy 20:16-18, God commanded the Israelites to destroy the nations living in Canaan (the...
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Jay Saunders
Who are the other sheep in John 10:16?
We have to remember Jesus was a prophet as well as our redeemer, our God, Lord, King, the Price of Life, the Prince of Peace, the first begotten of the dead...
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by Gabrielle Haynes
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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I appreciate the thoughtfulness of your answer but believe, in many of the references you gave, verses were not interpreted in light of their textual and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is Heaven like?
I would answer by saying that we don't know too much from what the Bible says (Dt 29:29; 1 Co 2:9). I once heard that Jesus spoke more about hell than He did...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56) 50 While they were camped near the Jordan River on the plains of M...
Numbers 33:50 - 56
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
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What did you mean when you said, "where [God] chooses to be WOOLY"? Did you mean "vague?"
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by Bobbie Moody
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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James 2:17-18 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does 'blessed are the meek' mean?
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Many may wish the meek would hurry up and inherit the earth. The un-meek are making such a mess of it!
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by Robert Brennan
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
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The second, two horned beast is the United States, who will modifty/abolish 1st Amendment. The powerful, 2 horned US will help the first beast (Roman Church)...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
This verse, Matthew 5:48, comes from Deuteronomy 18:13. "You shall be blameless before the Lord your God." Genesis 17:1, "When Abram was ninety-nine years...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways (Psalms 119:15).
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by Helmut Fischl
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What is premillennialism?
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The appearance of Christ will be so powerful that it will destroy every living thing on earth leaving it desolate with only Satan and his angels there. I...
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
What is premillennialism?
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I fully agree with Michael that scripture has to be interpreted with scripture and his detailed explanation how to do that. I do however differ from his...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What does it mean to guard your heart?
Proverbs 4:23-27 (Bible Note) Solomon tells us: Guard our hearts above all else, making sure we concentrate on those desires that will keep us on the right...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
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What is the spiritual gift of helps?
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Does God love Satan?
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Can I Vote Up Bro. Houdmann's amazing, 'Bible-Truth' answer about "70 times 7"??? Scripture reveals GOD's inconceivable degree of hatred of Sin! Hatred began...
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Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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What are the doctrines of grace?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?
"Thy Word have I hidden im my heart, that I might not sin against Thee."
Psalms 119:11
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?
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Tony, no one can stop anyone from praying. What we feel in our hearts does not have to be spoken to be heard by God. The problem arises when someone or...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
I can only speak from a personal perspective on this question. When I was lost, if you had told me I was commanded to be perfect, or that being perfect was...
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What are the 95 theses of Martin Luther?
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How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
First, I would like to address Matthew 5:48 which is a great source of debate for many. In the NT KJV, the word "perfect" (Greek Teleios) appears 42 times...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do Christians today experience the fountain of life and God’s light? (Psalm 36:9)
I would say that this is done today by figuratively walking out of the spiritual darkness of sin or unbelief, and into the light of life, by appropriating...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
My opinion is that yes, Matthew 5:48 can be used to tell an unbeliever that God is holy and we are not. "Be perfect, even as your Father in Heaven is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God hide his face from David? (30:7)
In my opinion, the reference in this psalm is to David having incurred God's anger by pridefully ordering a census to be taken of Israel, against the advice...
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Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
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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.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God hide his face from David? (30:7)
Why did God hide his face from David? (Psalm 30:7) Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, ...
Psalms 30:7
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Who are the dead in Christ?
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Spot on Brother Greg..couldn't agree with you more!
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Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?
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What does the Bible say about revenge?
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What is the Christian view of asceticism / monasticism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How effective would it be as an evangelistic tool to try to explain to an unbeliever that s/he is commanded to be perfect, but s/he can't be without Jesus?
Matthew 5:48 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Can I tell the unsaved that he must be perfect to get into heaven because Jesus ...
Matthew 5:48
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God ask Moses to put Aaron's staff/rod back into the tabernacle? Had any of the Israelites seen it before then?
I will start with your second question first. Yes, the Israelites had seen Aaron’s rod before: God chose Moses' brother, Aaron, to perform miracles with his...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?
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Belinda, since the Bible is God inspired (2 Timothy 3:16) and the same cannot be said of sacred tradition, means that sacred tradition is not infallible nor...
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Why did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?
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Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God allow the Israelites to keep the Midianite virgins for themselves?
The children of Moab comprised a smaller tribe within the larger federation of tribes referred to as Midianites, or simply Midian. Earlier in the book of...