What is the congregation of the dead in Proverbs 21:16?
I would say that the reference to the congregation of the dead does not pertain to all the dead in general, but specifically to the eternal state of those...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should I believe in organized religion?
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Very well said, DW. Faith filled fellowship is one thing. Demands of "religion" are quite different and opposite.
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by Mark Vestal
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Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
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You believe that Christianity is "built on a set of principles and a couple of ceremonies: baptism and holy communion." That is my whole point regarding...
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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What was Jesus' message to the church in Laodicea in Revelation?
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Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
My view is that the rebellion of Satan is reflected in the actions of the King of Tyre. The one-way dialogue in Ez. 28 shows that Satan was created perfect,...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
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I agree with what you say about how church leaders tie church service of the membership to their salvation. It's not right! They use, 'You'll know them by...
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by Mark Vestal
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Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
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I don't condemn the wonderful humanitarian acts that many "churches" provide, or the fellowship, learning, support, etc...that comes with gathering together...
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Ogba Chima
What is the congregation of the dead in Proverbs 21:16?
Proverbs 21:16
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What is the valley of decision?
My view is that the valley of decision is not a place, but rather, a personal decision that those at that time (near the great and terrible day of the Lord)...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
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I don't know of anything that can't be overdone, fellowship included. People are good for people; and we can grate on each other like nothing else can! We...
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What is regeneration according to the Bible?
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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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What kind of seal would make the tomb secure (Matthew 27:66)?
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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by Mark Vestal
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Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
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Hello Rey! We become saved upon having faith alone in Jesus Christ (Eph 2:8-9). With this new position in Christ, we are then appropriated as God's ministers...
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Is the Bible a fairy tale?
The Bible was written within the historical-cultural context of the original authors and original audience spanning 2000 to 4000 years. It has genres of...
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by Rey Hinampas
Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
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Good morning and win today! I want to understand what you mean by post-salvation works?
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Donna Williams
What is baptism for the dead?
In context of scripture, I believe that the Apostle Paul was addressing the unbelief that some held that there is no resurrection of the dead in verse 12 of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of seal would make the tomb secure (Matthew 27:66)?
In my opinion, the reference to a seal in the cited passage was not referring to a means of materially increasing the difficulty of opening the tomb, but...
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by Mark Vestal
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Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
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"Religion" too often focuses on man and what he "does for God". The focus should be on what God did for man through Jesus Christ. The apostles of Christ's...
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Mark Vestal
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Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
Yes, in the sense of there being an effort to grow stronger in faith (after having already possessed it). No, in the sense of having to work to obtain it or...
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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Why is 'You shall not steal' in the Ten Commandments?
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When will Satan be crushed? (Romans 16:20)
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Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
Jesus did teach us a "religion." I think the Apostles also taught religion and an "organized" religion at that. Jesus and the Apostles expected us to...
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by G Wagener
How interested are Christians supposed to be in the spirit world?
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Very well put Michael. Thank You!
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Anonymous
What kind of seal would make the tomb secure (Matthew 27:66)?
Matthew 27:66 So they went and made the tomb secure by l sealing the stone and setting a guard.
Matthew 27:62 - 66
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why is 'You shall not steal' in the Ten Commandments?
I had trouble with stealing before I met Jesus. I stole jewelry for girls to win their favor, and a man's watch for myself. That's how I was caught. They...
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What would be some spiritual things to be thankful for this holiday season?
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What does it mean that our citizenship is in heaven?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
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Delphin, to elaborate a little on your answer, "God couldn’t have been talking with the angels about His plans because angels weren’t made in God’s image...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What should we learn from Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead?
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Excellent 4 points, Tim!
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Mark Vestal
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Can a believer who committed murder go to heaven?
The question of whether the 'believer' was an actual believer at the time of murder arises, but yes, God forgave the world of ALL sin through the shed blood...
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Ursula S Monroe
How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
Here’s how I explain it to people who ask this: Let’s say you live in a Midwest state in the United States and visit a southern state. People will sometimes...
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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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What is perverted speech in Proverbs 8:13?
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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
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What did Isaiah and Paul mean by "swallowing death"?
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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
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Great answer, Cranston!
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What does the Bible say about abortion?
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What should we learn from Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead?
Some thoughts: Being a believer does not mean that we will never experience adversity, as happened to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Take situations that you...
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Hadn't God's Spirit come to people before this (Acts 2:17)?
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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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Mark Vestal
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Is it wrong to be frustrated with God?
The short answer is yes, it is wrong to be frustrated with God. Another question to ask is from where is our frustration originating? As previously...