What are the lost books of the Bible?
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by Andy Mangus
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What are the lost books of the Bible?
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I totally concur with Michael. Simply Bible Truth!!! --ANDY--
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What is a Christian worldview?
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D. M.
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?
"And the people spoke against God, and against Moses, why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, neither is...
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Michael Mcgibbon
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
Once you are written in the book of life I have never see any scriptures to preclude you from Heaven. That's why as Christians we strive to get all souls...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Miho, but Matthew 7:23 states “…I never knew (oudepote) you…”, Strong’s Greek 3763 ‘oudepote’ definition “From oude and pote; not even at any time, i.e....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?
I agree with Tim and would add that this "strange" (foreign), that is, the forbidden woman, knows how to use flattery to her advantage. ISBE says, “The...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do I know which of God's promises are for me?
The New Testament records the New Covenant that God has made with his human creation. Every person who hears the gospel message about the birth, life,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we predestined to know Christ?
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We can not tell if another person has believed and are saved. Some are living like the devil, but have believed and are saved. First Corinthians 5:5 Turn...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is eating pigs now okay?
During His earthly life, and although He adhered to all the Old Testament dietary laws, Jesus Himself indicated (as He said in Mark 7:14-23) that true...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
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Absolutely, Peter!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
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Mark, thanks for the three R's... James, thanks for the two's. Both are easy, quick, succinct explanations!!
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by Miho Valle
, Evangelist
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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But James, you stated that “they were not saved”. My question is, how do you know that? The Bible didn’t mention if they were saved or not, hence, your...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
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AMEN,AMEN,AMEN!!!! Best explanation ever!!!
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Jay Saunders
How can I be saved?
You know getting saved is really very simple once you really understand a few things. 1. You must realize that you are a sinner. 2. That you need to change...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
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Worth noting Ex 3:14 is Ehyeh-Asher-Ehyeh. Yahweh or Yehovah is the third person. That is, only Adonai (and Yeshua) can say ‘Ehyeh’ (I am, or I am who was,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I tap into the wisdom of God?
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Only believers that have eternal life can ask for wisdom. If we ask for bread will He give us a stone? No, if we ask he will provide. He is more than happy...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How will you determine if your will is also the will of the Lord?
Ways that I have found useful are: 1) praying for God's direction or guidance, including an indication of willingness on my part to abide by it, and also to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Verse 21 They did no to the will of his Father. John 6:40
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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John 6:37 He will never cast us out. Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
Fair is a very subjective word. Every human being will have a different idea about what is fair. The word fair only appears 4 times in the New Testament...
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by Linda Rigo
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
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I was taught the name was 4 verbs. Because the Israelites were slaves Yehovah revealed his name as YHVH. It means to free, to deliver, to redeem, and to take...
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by Pete Van Zyl
What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
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It also means I Am - and NO-ONE ELSE IS the ONE TRUE GOD!
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
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Rotimi, the Jews picked up stones to stone Him because Jesus said He was God. There are only two places in John where the Jews wanted to kill Jesus with...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
What I admire most about the life story of Joseph is the beautiful picture it gives us of forgiveness from the heart. I think it’s the best example in all of...
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by Anna Thornton
Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?
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All of these answers are amazing! They are most definitely true in all ways. I have all the faith in the world that God exists, I know for a fact Jesus was...
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What did God’s name mean to the Israelites? (Exodus 3:14)
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What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?
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Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
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What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
For Paul, nothing that he could possibly achieve or obtain, or any hardships or sufferings (including a martyr's death) that he might have to endure for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34)
I would say that Solomon's wisdom was a gift imparted by God, regardless of whatever education or tutoring Solomon may have received as the son of King...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How might adultery lead to death (Proverbs 2:18)?
I would say that Solomon is speaking of the possibility of both spiritual and physical death. He has indicated in the cited passage that the woman in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the Seven Abominations?
In my opinion, the number seven is used in the verse cited in the question (as it is elsewhere in the Bible) as a symbol of completeness or perfection, in...
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by Tracy Sisney
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
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This gave me clarity. Thank you.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
NCV Brothers and sisters, I know that I have not yet reached that goal, but there is one thing I always do. Forgetting the past and straining toward what is...
Philippians 3:1 - 21
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by Cindy Jennings
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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Heather, if indeed He is present in the life of a Christian all of the time (and He is), why then does a priest need to call down His presence for the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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Since Jesus was holding a loaf of bread and not, say, His liver, and a cup of wine and not His blood, it was CLEARLY symbolic! The worst thing about the RCC...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Both Calvinism and Arminianism both believe you have to persevere in the faith to stay saved. Then they believe they are saved by perseverance, and not by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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The reason we are saved without works, is because if we could be saved by works, then Jesus died for no reason. It can only be received as a free gift from...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is the love of money the root of all kinds of evil?
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IT is also hard for one who is rich in good works and self righteousness to see their need of a savior. They do many good works and keep Gods laws, but never...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34)
How was wisdom given to Solomon? (2 Chronicles 1:12) or, How did Solomon become so wise--instantly or with tutors? (1 Kings 4:29-34) 2 Chronicles 1:12 "th...
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by Miho Valle
, Evangelist
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Those in Matthew 7:21-23 Were not saved because they trusted in their works and their own righteousness, instead of trusting Jesus and His righteousness....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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I believe you are right about the 10 virgins. We either have the Holy Spirit and eternal life, or we don't. John 3:18 Believers are not condemned....