There are a number of factors that could come into play when there is a seeming change in the spiritual gifts we are active in: A) The spirit does not take...
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Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
The gift of tongues is just that, it's a gift if in fact you are speaking of the personal prayer language of tongues and not that indicated in I Cor 9....
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I do not believe it is our job as Christians to be judgmental. Judge not lest you be judged. I believe it is our Father God's right to judge. Some Christians...
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I love this question and thank you Connie for asking it. I hope to hear more about this question and look forward to more discussions and answers with it....
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Gary, the SDAs are followers of Christ - that's why they worship on the Seventh- Day and keep the Sabbath holy, just like Jesus did and commanded us to do...
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If we live in sin, God will chasten us as a father chastens his children. But He can not forsake us because He loves us with an everlasting love. All sin has...
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My understanding is that no one born of Adam can live without sin. Sin is what brings us to Christ for salvation and is given as a free gift. Ephesians...
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According to my understanding of Romans 1, those who practice or condone that type of deviant lifestyle either never had faith or had already drifted.
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James, I know you were writing to Michael Houdmann but I will try to answer for him by asking a question. If our old person with its sin nature isn't dead...
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
If we look on speaking in tongues as a 'gift' as indicated in the question, the answer is contained in the question. A 'gift' is given and not taken back...
In context Paul was saying in his opinion, I Cor 7:6-9 Now as a concession, not a command, I say this. I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his...
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We share close to 70% of the DNA with a banana, does that make it a distant cousin? No it does not. Even as small as 2% difference is massive when you are...
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What does James 1:4 mean when it says, "You will be perfect and complete, needing nothing"?
I take my aunt to sabbath day worship because she has no other way to get there even though I am a follower of Jesus Christ and just happen to attend a...
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What does it mean to be double-minded?
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What is the end times timeline?
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What is Trinity Sunday?
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I understand/was told by pastor Robert Jeffress that Jesus mentions all the ten commandments in the new testament except for one, keeping the seventh day...
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James, You present a good and valid argument, essentially reaffirming Paul’s argument in Romans 7:14-25 regarding the two natures that reside in believers...
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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The 70 sevens of Daniel 9:24-27 is one of the most difficult prophecies of the bible. A definitive interpretation hasn’t yet been forthcoming; this only...
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Certainly, Jesus' death and resurrection is what allowed all men to come to Him - Gentiles included. That is part of my point. This topic is on Heb 6:4-6,...
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Reading John 6:64 first gives context, " But there are some of you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and...
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What does the Bible say about a Christian serving in the military?
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To delight in the Lord means to take pleasure in discovering more about Him and following His will. This leads to the Holy spirit aligning our hearts desires...
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For me I struggled with this concept until the Holy Spirit led me to the scriptures that talk about God's concept of time; Psalm 90:4 and 2 Peter 3:8. So...
I had a fallen away period in my faith and now have since returned to it, but am wondering if I have lost the gift of tongues permanently when I am praying?
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Michael, in your last paragraph you said we escape our sin nature. I do not believe we do. We still have it even though we have a new nature. The old nature...
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I agree with you James. I believe Paul was casting down law-keeping as a means to being in a relationship with the Lord, and was "defending" faith in the...
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I agree with you. 1 Peter 3:15 says we are to be ready to give a reason for the FAITH we have in the gospel of grace. This is not a call to argue with those...
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The way I read this has nothing to do with heresy in the church. Yes, everybody is responsible for their own thoughts and actions, but there are situations...
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I don't know about the exact word "dependability", but if it is considered to be synonymous with "faithfulness", the Bible talks extensively about both being...
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How do we honor an abusive parent?
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What does "as fits the occasion" mean in Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)?
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It means that one sin can not enter heaven. That is why believers are given Christ's righteousness as a free gift. Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:5, we are counted...
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Andy, I was just studying 'Authentic Christianity' by Ray Stedman who was pastor of Penisula Bible Church in Palo Alto, CA for many years. One of his interns...
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It is true that gloves are used when examining a vagina, oral cavity or open wound.The primary reason is there is a "possibility" of infectious organisms in...
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Tim, love your answers. I would add to anyone reading it that the answer to this question is something we all need to keep in mind when we witness to anyone....
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What helps me are two things. First, if they're talking about me they're leaving someone else alone; second, it's none of my business what they are saying....
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I do that all the time when I can't find something. You might want to try some healing prayers, that will really blow your mind. I even prayed for a mild...
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