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June 25, 2012

Election, Calvin, and me--Oh my!

Joel Dorman

Question: Recently someone asked me about a comment a friend of theirs made.  Their friend remarked about another person’s lack of belief in Christ saying, “It’s fine.  They were not part of the

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May 28, 2012

How did Satan come to exist?

Joel Dorman

Question: How did Satan come to exist?

 

The origin of Satan, or the Devil, is shrouded in mystery.  Some point to Isaiah 14:12-14 and Ezekiel 28:12-19 as descriptions of Satan’s fall from H

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May 21, 2012

What is the difference between different denominations (Catholic, Covenant, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc.)?

Joel Dorman

Question: What is the difference between different denominations (Catholic, Covenant, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, etc.)?

As of this answer, there are over 38,000 denominations in the United

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May 14, 2012

Does God Believe in Second Chances?

Joel Dorman

Question: Does God believe in second chances?

 

If you mean does God forgive us of sin in this life and give us a fresh start, the answer is unequivocally yes.  “If we confess our sins, he is

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March 15, 2012

Saul's Evil Spirit...

Joel Dorman

1 Samuel 16:23 and 1 Samuel 18:10 record an “evil spirit” from God coming over Saul.  How can this be!?  Is this passage in contradiction to others stating only good comes from the Lord or is this

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March 08, 2012

Can the Dead Hear the Gospel (1 Peter 4:6)?

Joel Dorman

In reference to 1 Peter 4:6: How can the dead hear the Gospel?

 

1 Peter 4:6 “For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according

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February 27, 2012

Was Jesus indwelled by the Holy Spirit at His baptism?

Joel Dorman

I was asked this question recently: Was Jesus indwelled by the Holy Spirit at His baptism?  And was this indwelling/resting necessary for Jesus to perform His role as Messiah?

 

There is a school

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February 21, 2012

Judges 19...What!?

Joel Dorman

Judges 19.

Of course…one of the most disturbing areas of Scripture.   Great question and here’s an attempt at an answer.  I apologize in advance at the length of this answer.  Understanding of this

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February 16, 2012

Birds and Holiness - A Question from Deuteronomy 22:6-7

Joel Dorman

I was asked a question about the significance of Deuteronomy 22:6-7:

6 If you come across a bird’s nest beside the road, either in a tree or on the ground, and the mother is sitting on the young o

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September 19, 2011

Do "Good People" Go To Heaven?

Joel Dorman

After church this Sunday, someone gave me a question they needed some help with. Although they felt they had the answer, they were looking for help for a friend of theirs who struggled with it.

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