What does the Bible say about professionalism?
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Thank you for your glorious response. I opt to be a professional for Jesus, working out my salvation while helping others work out theirs as opposed to being...
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Tony Conrad
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
There are many different answers about the seven heads. Another view to consider is that the seven kingdoms are all in the statue mentioned by Daniel. The...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
Are children always a blessing from God?
Yes they are. Not only are they a blessing to God, but they're a blessing to their parents as well.
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by Tony Conrad
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
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The sun was created on day 1 when God said, "Let there be light." Day 4 was the creation of the stars (lights in the firmament to separate evening from day)....
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by Tony Conrad
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
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You've lost me on the expanding universe = time?
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by Tony Conrad
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
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Normally 24 hours though. And the evening and the morning were the first day or 2nd, 3rd etc.
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by Tony Conrad
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
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It is possible that there are millions of years between Gen 1:2/3 and Gen 1:3 where the earth was without form and darkness was on the face of the deep. And...
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by Tony Conrad
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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Speaking in tongues is part of the word of God. I speak in tongues but also know that we are saved through faith in Christ who died for our sins was buried...
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by Tony Conrad
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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I agree with Emanuel on this. The scripture says that he that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself. I'm sorry that Ann didn't manage this but I still...
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by Tony Conrad
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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There is a place for learning to speak in tongues when hands are laid on for receiving the Holy Spirit. For some it happens without laying on of hands....
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by Tony Conrad
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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There is a difference between your own unknown tongue and bringing a message in tongues as one of the gifts of the Spirit. Many get confued with this.
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by Tony Conrad
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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Evidence of the Holy Spirit in the bible.
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by Tony Conrad
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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Many confuse speaking in tongues with the gift of the Spirit called diversity of tongues. This is what is referred to I believe when Paul asks, "Do all speak...
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by Tony Conrad
What/who do the seven heads of the beast represent in Revelation?
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In my opinion, these explanations don't add up when you check them out. I think the mountains represent empires but there are also seven kings which I...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven"?
The apostles had asked Jesus about who was greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Other gospel accounts of this incident (such as Mark 9:33-37 and Luke 9:46-48)...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that the Word became flesh?
The Word became flesh. This verse constitutes the most concise statement of the incarnation in the New Testament. John 1:1 makes it clear that the Logos was...
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Did God create Satan?
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Why is God going to release Satan after the 1000 years?
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by Saartje Raman
Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?
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Jim, Have you ever read the words of Jesus about the true vine? The husbandman cuts off the branches that do not bear fruit and throws them in the fire. This...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
In Leviticus 20:13 it says that if a man lays another man as with a woman the penalty is death for both; does that still apply under the New Covenant?
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Christians should desire to see justice served, but our first priority is to see souls saved. Our tools to see this accomplished are the Bible and prayer...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
I'm not sure that it would be possible to determine from the text what the precise source might have been that Mordecai had in mind or was referring to. In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14) 12 And they told Mordecai what Esther had said. 13 Then Mordecai told them...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why didn't Mordecai bow to the king?
My opinion is that it has got to be 1 of 3 reasons: (1) It could be because of the commandment in the Mosaic law not to bow down to idols (Exodus 20:4-6)....
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)
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The concept of "intercession" is an important spiritual principle. Jesus intercedes for us before our Father in heaven. We intercede for one another to save...
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What are the biblical principles for solid decision-making?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did Ezra confess guilt as though he himself had sinned? (Ezra 9:6)
In this passage we see a beautiful example of a godly leader “interceding” on behalf of his people – the nation of Israel. Ezra was commissioned by the king...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)
I would say that a wife would have a higher duty of obedience to God than even to her husband. I would only qualify that by saying, although God gave each...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12)
Should a wife submit to her husband even if obedience means violating her conscience? (Esther 1:12) 10 On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
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I'd say that the passage cited in the question indicates that they were very vulnerable, as illustrated by the following considerations: Half of them had to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s the meaning of this odd ritual for cleansing a leper? (Leviticus 14:4–7)
In my opinion, the elements employed in this ritual were chosen for depicting multiple levels of symbolism or foreshadowing. For example, in the same way...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What’s the meaning of this odd ritual for cleansing a leper? (Leviticus 14:4–7)
What’s the meaning of this odd ritual? (Leviticus 14:4–7) 4 then shall the priest command to take for him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean...
Leviticus 14:1 - 15:33
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does the Bible ever refer to Jesus Christ as "God"?
Does the Bible ever refer to Jesus Christ as “God”? I believe Jesus Christ is God and that He is also called God in the Bible. Hebrews 1:8 is always my fi...
Hebrews 1:8
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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A good answer. And, a vote up! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that love always protects?
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Excellent, Bro. Michael...!!! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is a hedge of protection?
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Excellent answer as always!!! --ANDY--
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I overcome feelings of rejection?
I propose two strategies for overcoming, or winning the battle, against rejection. One strategy is offensive and one is defensive. First Strategy –...
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by Anna Thornton
Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?
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Us as Christians, we are not to judge others for they way they are or the way they live. Yes, being gay or aborting a child is a sin, but we have no right to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did the Israelites put God's law behind their backs? (Nehemiah 9:26)
If I am understanding the question correctly,I would say that this is simply a matter of how the Hebrew or Greek text of the verse is translated or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did the Israelites put God's law behind their backs? (Nehemiah 9:26)
26 “Nevertheless they were disobedient And rebelled against You, Cast Your law behind their backs And killed Your prophets, who testified against them ...
Nehemiah 9:27