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Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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I know what the Catholic Church did from 538 to 1798. I read Ellen G. White's books. The Catholic Church is no longer a military power and cannot be the...

June 17 2022

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20

By my reading, two differing views of Manasseh -- who became king of Judah at the young age of twelve, and thus had an exceptionally long reign of fifty-five...

June 17 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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From 538 until 1798, (when Pope Pius VI was arrested), the papacy was the most influential political force. Anyone opposing the Pope was declared a heretic,...

June 17 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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Gary, the Antichrist cannot be the Catholic Church, and the United States cannot be a false prophet. Martin Luther, John Huss, John Wycliffe, John Calvin...

June 17 2022

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How should a Christian view socialism?

June 16 2022

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How important is conscience to the Christian life?

June 16 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What can we learn from the lives of Elijah and Elisha?

Great question, John! Both Elijah and Elisha were concerned that the next generation know the Lord and understand His Word, and this is the church’s...

June 16 2022 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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You are right. "Salvation is only through Jesus who died for our sins; by faith we have eternal life" (For by grace you have been saved through faith. And...

June 16 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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Seventh-Day Adventists do not drink wine. But Jesus drank wine. They distort the Bible by saying that Jesus drank sweet wine, unfermented wine.

June 16 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

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Ellen G. White was a prolific writer. She was not a prophet. Many of Mrs. White's visions were in fact hallucinations. Mrs. White believes that the beast...

June 16 2022

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

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Dear brother Georgescu, is there a Bible text saying that the saved will be taken to heaven seven years before the tribulation? I’m not aware of any...

June 16 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the doctrine of preservation biblical?

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John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who...

June 16 2022

Comment by Curtis Elliott , I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.

What is Puritanism and what did the Puritans believe?

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There is a wonderful book on Puritans and the new colonies (and modern America too) by Professor David Shi (of Davidson and Furman University) entitled "The...

June 16 2022

Comment by Charles Wesley Gajilly

Why does the Bible say David spared Mephibosheth then offered him to the Gibeonites to be killed?

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Yes, I too want to thank you for the clarification, which is clear about two Mephibosheths. Thank you guys.

June 16 2022

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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

June 16 2022

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If the Jewish people do not offer animal sacrifices, how do they believe they can receive forgiveness from God?

June 16 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

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"Christians will remain on earth until the end." You are right, but these are ordinary Christians, sinful Christians. True Christians will be taken to heaven...

June 15 2022

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

How should a Christian answer this: Suppose that you were to die today and stand before God and he were to say to you, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" what would you say?

If you die and are standing before God and He asks you, “Why should I let you in to my Kingdom?”: 1. If you don’t know the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and...

June 15 2022 Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Fleming

What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?

I love this passage. It is right on the heels of Jesus telling the disciples that he himself will suffer and die. Peter rejects this concept, and Jesus...

June 15 2022 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?

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Mr Houdmann did a bang up job of defining marriage. I think one of his main objectives was to be sure and make it plain that God intends marriage to be...

June 15 2022

Question by John Adamson

What can we learn from the lives of Elijah and Elisha?

2 Kings 2:1 - 25

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Answer by John Appelt

What does it mean..."But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them"? John 2:24

Some think John 2:23-24 indicates that although the people believed, they did not have saving faith. It is suggested that people considered Jesus as a great...

June 15 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Who was King Uzziah in the Bible?

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A saintly Christian man who was talking about the spiritual dimension of life said, “If you’re going to drown, don’t do it in a mud puddle.” He simply meant...

June 14 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about hope?

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What about those that once believed but have lost their faith? Second Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, He abideth faithful, He cannot deny Himself. Once a...

June 14 2022

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?

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Absolutely James. To say we need to add to Jesus’ finished work is like saying He did not complete the job. Jesus said, " it is finished"!

June 14 2022

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Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

When one marries one makes a vow to love cherish and obey. The Bible seems to speak against vow making. Therefore should we not make the marriage vows?

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Danny thanks for your answer and reflection which opens up further truths on God’s wisdom for our lives. Legalism and self righteous aren’t comparable to God...

June 14 2022

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How should a Christian answer this: Suppose that you were to die today and stand before God and he were to say to you, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" what would you say?

An inquirer asked me this question after I had asked him. He may want to know the true Gospel. He said it was a hard question. He also admitted that e...

June 14 2022 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?

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Good reference, James: Acts 16:31. I just used this yesterday in trying to win one of my bosses to Christ.

June 14 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?

Jesus was practicing what He preached (Luke 6:27-28) --Luke 6:27-28 (in the ESV) says, 27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who...

June 14 2022 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What is the origin of religion?

You may find this answer quite odd, but I believe the origin to religion is found in Luke19: 39-40. In verse 39, Jesus was asked to keep his disciples quiet....

June 14 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?

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Amen. We are justified by faith apart from works. Romans 4:5. They believe in justification by works. We have nothing to boast in. Romans 3:26-28. John 3:18....

June 14 2022

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the difference between the Roman Catholic view of justification and the Protestant view?

In the protestant religion, we are justified because Jesus paid for our sins. It is all about His work on the cross. It is all about His divine Grace. I...

June 14 2022 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"

Ephesians 3:17 - 19: "So that Christ may live in your hearts through faith, and then planted in love and built on love, with all God's Holy people you will...

June 14 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?

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I agree; "marriage is a picture of Christ and His church." It's a picture of Jesus being one with the PERSON He indwells. It isn't only a picture of Jesus...

June 14 2022

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

When one marries one makes a vow to love cherish and obey. The Bible seems to speak against vow making. Therefore should we not make the marriage vows?

I don't think the question is should we or should we not make vows in a marriage ceremony. I think the question should be, 'Does making a vow to love, honor,...

June 14 2022 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is a Christian?

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One of my favorite salvation verses in the bible is Romans 6:23: For the penalty of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ...

June 14 2022

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What does the bible say about loving one's spouse?

June 14 2022

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"

I would say that Paul is expressing the idea that, in the context of eternity (when time no longer exists and we are forever in God's presence), knowledge...

June 13 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the Israel Bible?

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You're welcome, Murray. I see that our local library does not have it.

June 13 2022

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When a married couple is fasting, is it a sin to make love?

June 13 2022

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What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon?

June 13 2022

Comment by Ebie Loveline

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

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Very powerful answer. Let’s keep on building his kingdom. Thanks to pastor Elvis in Ghana, who make me to search for this scripture. Pastor Elvis, your...

June 13 2022

Comment by Aurel Georgescu

What happened on each of the days of Creation?

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Nils, your explanation is excellent. The Bible was written by people inspired by the Holy Spirit. The stages of creation are described by an earthly...

June 13 2022

Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

What is the Israel Bible?

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Thanks Jack, I think I might try to get one too. Regards, Murray.

June 13 2022

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?

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“Releasing known criminals into society for political reasons." I don't believe anyone does that. I believe there are people in power who have the same heart...

June 13 2022