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Discussion on Matthew 24:22, days being cut short

August 17th, 2015
Ed Chait August 15 at 11:02am And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. (Mat 24:22) Do you guys think this means the number of days are cut short or the length of a day, like from 24 hours to 16? Like   Comment Seen by 66 JP Rasmussen I have always understood it to mean the entire duration, not the length of sun-up/sun-down. August 15 at 12:36pm · Like · 1 Ed . . .

Encouraging words from questioners

August 10th, 2015

From a questioner: “Your website has empower me to grow. I am so grateful and can’t thank you enough. I like the fact that your website refers every answer back to the bible verses and attempt to explain it as a whole (not just based on a paragraph). The best part is while I am tired of reading the text, I could just turn on the sound. Please keep up the marvelous work”

More encouragement from a questioner: “I thank all of you for your answers, help and love and comprehension, God bless you and thanks.”

Sample Q&A from July 2015

August 3rd, 2015
Question:What do we learn from Zacchaeus the tax collector? Answered by: Polly Gwinn, who has been a volunteer with us since October 2004. Answer: Zacchaeus taught me that Jesus chose me (John 15:16) and came to seek me so that I might be saved (Luke 19:10). If I seek God with all my heart I will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13) but I must come to Jesus like a child, humble and not thinking myself great (Matthew 18:2-4). The sycamore tree is a symbol of that place in our lives where and when we have a clear vision of Jesus. I call this the recognition . . .

Question on Salvation and Alzheimers

July 27th, 2015
Kris Cadogan July 26, 2015 Was assigned this question. Any thoughts? " If a person lives their life knowing about Jesus and God, going to church, but not really accepting Christ into their heart, then has a disease such as Alzheimer`s do you think it`s too late to get into Heaven? I do understand that we don`t know Gods Grace or judgement on anyone, only our own hearts." Thanks for all your comments much appreciated. I would just like to ask that we pray for this individual and others in similar circumstances. Like . . .

Question on the Holy Spirit forgiving sins

July 21st, 2015
James Toland July 20, 2015 · Hudsonville, MI Question I just received "Jesus has forgiven sins on earth. Can the Holy Spirit specifically forgive sins? How?" The first part I assume is "yes" as Jesus could forgive sins because He was God and since the Holy Spirit is also God He could too. It's the "How" I am unsure of as I don't recall scripture discussing this. Thoughts? Like   Comment Seen by 22 Ed Chait and Erik van Geel like this. Kris Cadogan Initial thoughts: . . .

Question on Light in the New Heavens and New Earth

July 21st, 2015
Steven Matthew Vovk July 19 at 8:21pm · Edited So I got this question and while I chuckled at the sunglasses part, the portion of where God will be seated in he New Heaven and New Earth was intriguing. Any thoughts? "Jesus Will be Our source for daylight Will the believers need sunglasses on the new earth? I know what the dictionary says about But what does the Bible say what glorified regarding our bodies? How will life be on the second earth heaven? One last question. Jesus will rule in new Jerusalem, And God our Father . . .

Question on Working for a Company that Supports LGBT

July 12th, 2015
Wendyl Leslie July 7 at 2:46pm What are your thoughts on the following question I've just been assigned: "Should I be working for a company that supports LGBT? Or a company that supports anything that opposes God’s word?" Thanks much! Like · Comment Seen by 57 Ed Chait likes this. Jeff Laird Not to be trite, but 1 Corinthians 5:10 comes to mind. There are almost no companies on earth that are morally, doctrinally perfect. Of course, each person has to decide . . .

Thoughts on why Jesus healed one blind man in two stages

July 6th, 2015
Ed Chait July 3 at 4:05pm This is something I've wondered about. We are not told, but why do you think Jesus healed this blind man in two stages instead of instantly? (Mark 8:22-25) And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, "Do you see anything?" And he looked up and said, "I see people, but they look like trees, walking." . . .

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