What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Jesus said turn the other cheek. He also said to love your enemies and pray for them
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
2 Timothy 3 says "But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you love your wife like Christ loves the church?
I would say that the main characteristic that would be present in the case of a husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would be service or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
The increase of human sin, and an accompanying lack of sorrow or remorse for it, were indicated by Jesus in Matthew 24:12 as signs that would mark the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
Genesis 1:31 in my opinion means that everything God created was perfect. “Very good” in my mind means “perfect.” About the adjective, “very,” the best...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should a Christian view climate change?
The major greenhouse gas is water vapor contributing over 95%; carbon dioxide contributes only about 0.3%. Factors controlling climate are numerous, from sun...
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LOOI ENG SENG
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
The Greek word "convict" in John 16:8 is “elenxei” (Strong 1651) and the Greek word for "reproof" (RSV) in 2 Timothy 3:16 is “elegmon” (Strong 1651). Both...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is a person set free from the law of sin and death?
God is holy -- that is, utterly without sin. Under the Old Testament Law that was given by God to Israel through Moses, human sin (that is, disobedience to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I teach my child to be grateful, even in situations s/he doesn’t really understand?
For instance, my daughter doesn’t realize how blessed she is to live in this country. Even though it’s not a perfect nation, I think it’s important for her t...
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Gregory Jones
What does the Bible say about the arrival of a time in which people will celebrate their sins and have no remorse over their sins?
I'm noticing an increase in celebrating sinful ideas of many kinds.
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Ben Wong
Does "very good" mean "perfect"?
I have to agree with Suzy. Good and very good does not equate to perfect. Being perfect I believe is on another level, although God is both good and perfect....
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Everyone who was ever saved, all who are being saved and those who will be saved had their names written in The Book of Life before the foundation of the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Only the 144,000 Jews, Revelation 7 will make it through the tribulation. All gentile believers will have to keep from taking the mark of the beast,...
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that Jesus is a friend of sinners?
First, see the big picture. Jesus the Sinner’s Friend ‘A friend loveth at all times' (Prov. 17:17): ‘ A friend that sticketh closer than a brother’...
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Jonathan Loflin
What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
I know this question is a bit old, but I’ve only just stumbled on it because my dad linked me to it, so obviously it still has some degree of relevancy and...
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Al Mark
Is it possible to be a believer and not abide in Christ, and what does that look like?
I think that the issue of abiding in Christ and being a believer are two separate issues. There is a good exposition of this passage in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
No one else was ever raised from the dead by His Father in heaven. No other prophet or historical figure was ever raised from the dead. Jesus was raised from...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
The people that live through the tribulation and enter into Jesus’ rule, will they have access to salvation as we do today?
Revelation 20:1-10
Isaiah 11:1 - 9
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
Romans 3:26-28 Since salvation, eternal life, is a free gift by faith alone in Christ alone apart from works, we have nothing to boast in. You can not boast...
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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
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If a parent spares discipline, are the children spoiled?
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What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are the consequences of sin?
As believers we do not experience separation from God when we sin; however, we do experience a break in our relationship with Him. There is tension in our...
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Danny Hickman
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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doug clark
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, First John 1:8, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
God rules and reigns as King (Psalm 29:10 See also 1 Chronicles 16:31; Psalm 47:2; Isaiah 6:5; Isaiah 43:15; Jeremiah 10:7,10 Jeremiah 10:10 -- "But the Lord...
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
I would say that the main points made by the cited chapter would be, first, the gravity in God's eyes of trivializing or profaning anything associated with...
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Billy P Eldred
Why should I (a Muslim) consider becoming a Christian?
If you don’t mind, I will slightly change your question. The question I will address is “Should a Muslim consider converting to Christianity?” The answer to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
In a human sense, the phrase "king of kings" might be interpreted as describing a "first among equals" relationship. However, in the case of God, the title...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
Daniel 5:1 - 31
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the bible say about loving one's spouse?
Great question, Arnaldo Oliveira! One way to love your spouse is to be: QUICK TO LISTEN, slow to anger. James 1:19: Know this, my dear brothers and sisters:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does God/ the Bible say about widows dating after their spouse has died?
Great question, Cindy! I would add another passage, though Paul did not directly address this particular issue, he did indirectly: Romans 7:1-5 Now, dear...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
I would say that, even for those with knowledge of and instruction in God's commands -- as certainly in the case of David, for example (even if he may not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
Psalms 119:1 - 176
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is New Life Version Bible?
I use the New Life Version almost everyday. And here's why: (what I found out about it from Biblegateway.): The NEW LIFE Version, available SINCE 1969 -...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
John 14:12 “greater things” (NIV) were things that “depended on Jesus going to the Father, because they are works done in the strength of the Holy Spirit,...
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What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
As Jesus was hanging on the cross, near death, His mother, Mary Magdalene, and the Apostle John were among those who remained with Him. He said, "I am...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Bible warn against witchcraft?
There are only two sources of spiritual power: God and Satan. At the heart of witchcraft is the desire to know the future and control events that are not...