How did Jesus feel in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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In short, I think he felt that the weight of the entire world was on His shoulders.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
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Charis, this is an absolutely "Bible-Strong answer with your excellent analysis type response. People need to simply realize that GOD IS!!! --Andy--
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, you stated the following: "I fail to understand how I'm confused about works of the law and works of faith." Actually I deleted that part of my reply....
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by Ara Nelson
Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?
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I disagree. Women are not responsible for men's thoughts or actions, they can wear whatever they want, afterall it's called freedom, something many people...
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, You stated that, "People who have faith keep the Commandments (Rev 14:12)." What does it mean to "keep the commandments" within the context of 1 John...
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by Robert Broyles
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Aurel, The Rich Young Ruler (RYR) was definitely trying to gain heaven by his law performance. This is apparent by his question: "Good Teacher, what good...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
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Hi Robert - I do not disagree with with your comment - however, I fail to understand how I'm confused about works of the law and works of faith. People who...
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How did Moses write Deuteronomy if it records his death?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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We can not put old wine into new wine skins. The Holy Sprit was not given until the book of Acts. Those who believe they were chosen by God to be saved have...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Yes, we can agree to disagree. The timing of when angels were created is not an issue that makes you a Christian. Of course, God doesn't list every star or...
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by Fred Bamulutira
What consequences (positive or negative) had Constantine's reforms on an early Church? What is the significance (if any) of Constantine's reforms for the contemporary Church?
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By giving in to Constantine, and allowing a pagan Emperor to be its patron, the church became greatly compromised. The message of the church now had to get...
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Read Romans 11 where Paul reminds us of the dialogue between The Lord and Elijah in 1 Kings 19. "Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine...
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by Julia Fisher
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Cindy, I'm sorry, but I think we're just going to disagree on this particular subject. God did not need to dwell anywhere in eternity past. He is outside of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I lead someone to Christ?
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And some "christians" seem to believe that showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God makes you a believer in the Christ. The Scribes and Pharisees showed...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I lead someone to Christ?
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You are right on. Believers can't "lead" anyone to believe in the ressurection of the dead. Or in a man being born of a virgin woman who didn't have intimacy...
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Charis Eschweiler
Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
Our answer can be the same as Jesus in Matt 26:39. It says He was exceedingly sorrowful- so we know He identifies with our desperate plea. But He says ‘...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How can I best reach my non-Christian family members with the gospel?
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration a simple; yet sometimes very hard to execute game plan. As a known Christian your duty and...
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What does the Bible say about patience?
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What does the Bible say about managing/controlling emotions?
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Does the Bible support the Catholic practice of a marriage annulment?
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by Robert Broyles
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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James, you stated that "we have to do nothing to be saved" and then you said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved." Isn't that a bit of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to question God?
I have questioned the Lord many times. I usually get the same answer after a long time. Just trust me. OK Lord. What other options do I have? NONE. God owes...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Julia, When I read Gen 1:1, I read it as God creating the universe as we know it. However, God dwelt somewhere in eternity past, did He not? He always was,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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If salvation is by God's choice apart from faith, then God's grace and revealed plan is not true and John 3:16 is not true. John 3:17 says, Jesus did not...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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David, Those verses do not prove what you claim. I Cor 1:30 shows *why* we are in Christ 'because of God' in the verse itself: "who became to us wisdom from...
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Anonymous
How can I best reach my non-Christian family members with the gospel?
How can I share the gospel when I get eye rolls or the subject gets changed when I try, and my family calls me a Bible thumper?
Mark 16:15
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by Stephen Baker
Is street preaching an effective evangelism method?
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Thanks for the reply. It is so important to get ‘the word’ out to the general public. As one brother said, we need to use all ‘the public squares’ we can...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Hello Julia. 1. I am merely pointing out that a proper translation needs to incorporate the proper translation (and interpretation of Genesis 1-3) of the...
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by JD Abshire
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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Once we believe we are sealed with the Holy Spirit which no one can break. Ephesians 1:13, and 4:30 We are sealed by the Holy Spirit unto the day of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
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God wants everyone to be saved Frist Timothy 2:4.. Satan wants no one to be saved. So Satan makes up false religion to keep people from believing the simple...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it really mean by "God chose us before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Darell, the word proginosko is not in Eph 1:4. Perhaps you are referring to Rom 8:28-30? "And we know that God works all things together for the good of...
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by Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
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"I don't think so," that's the key: It's what you think. I am not saying anything about works. God says everyone is known before the womb, from the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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Pradeep, I agree whole heartedly. The church is no longer a fledgling. When She was, She needed to be real careful who She took up with, allowed to lead,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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When we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation, we are sealed unto the day of redemption by the Holy Spirt who is our righteousness before God. All...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?
No, the world would not have been overpopulated. Overpopulated means there were too many people to sustain with the earth's available resources. This implies...
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What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the "biblical way" to have sexual relations with your spouse?
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Great answer Nate.. You might just as well ask 'what's the "biblical way" to enjoy a steak dinner, or a baseball game.' I say if you need to ask, you...
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?
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If a person were in that book they must already be candidates for heaven because everyone in that book goes to heaven. That would mean they don’t need the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?
Can we gain heaven by keeping the law? Apparently the young ruler kept all the commandments and that did not saved him. It must be something more that just...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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Good catch! I don't remember the exact verse I meant as it has been a while, but possibly II Tim 1:5, Tit 2:3, Acts 18:26, or I Cor 16:19? I'll keep looking....
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is transubstantiation?
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I believe there is only one true interpretation of a verse, although there could be several applications. How do I know what's true? No, I don't rely on...
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by Julia Fisher
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Lawrence, Thank you for clarifying your position. If I understand you correctly, you believe that the original scholars (fluent in Hebrew) who translated the...
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by Virginia Smile
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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I just read this thread from 2013 with great interest and appreciation. On August 13, 2014, you included a list of subjects and corresponding verses,...
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by Julia Fisher
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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Cindy, There are many things that God hasn't explicitly stated in scripture, but we can "assume" certain things based on what He HAS stated. "For in six days...
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by Carol Shihadeh
Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?
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I feel like there is a difference between Catholics and Evangelical Christians,so therefore I would feel uncomfortable taking comunion in a Catholic church....
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by Carol Shihadeh
Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?
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I fell like there is a difference between Catholics and Evangelical Christians,so therefore I would feel uncomfortable taking comunion in a Catholic church....
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Bob Reese
, Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.
Why is it wrong to pray to saints?
It is incorrect to pray to saints when we have the King of Kings to pray to. This seems too easy an answer however, John 14:6 and Matthew 6: 9-13 reveal the...
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What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
Why pray if God already knows what we are going to pray for? That is a shortened form of the question I would like to address. It is true that God already...