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Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?

December 20 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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The whole bible is for us, but not all to us. James is to the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad. First Verse. Romans 7:4-8. This is the apostasy of...

December 20 2019

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Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?

December 20 2019

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Does God expect Christians to vote?

December 20 2019

Comment by Dorothy Mathieson

Did God create the universe?

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How well is your answer Michael. Excellent and congratulations.

December 20 2019

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

Why does God hate divorce?

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God bless you and your bride, James. Marriage is very serious, never to be taken lightly. Sometimes, it is a real trial, but we must honor each other and God...

December 20 2019

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

I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?

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Am I reading this right? It's now a sin to not want to raise children? Your love for each other as husband and wife can be questioned because you decide to...

December 20 2019

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

What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?

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Agree with you Robert. I don't know why you are alone in your reasoning!

December 20 2019

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Does God expect Christians to vote?

December 20 2019

Comment by Darrell Thatcher

Was Abrahams laughter here in disbelief or was he rejoicing about the Lord's day as in John 8:56?

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Pearl - I don't see where God punished Sarah, just that He questioned Abraham about it.

December 19 2019

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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

December 19 2019

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

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Totally agree with you James. Obviously you were married before God - and its stood the test of time. My wife and I were married in an Anglican Church (We're...

December 19 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?

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There also is a great representation of what Arminians generally believe (though it is actually a pretty broad tent) here, with their own acronym, FACTS, to...

December 19 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?

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I don't hold to Arminianism (or Calvinism) myself, but Arminians and Calvinists agree on the point of Total Depravity. For Classic Arminians and Calvinists,...

December 19 2019

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

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

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Karen, I believe your first husband, "not knowing Jesus' saving grace," might take you bringing up an ugly event of the past that he knows nothing about, as...

December 19 2019

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

I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?

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Continuing, What would the outcome be? How can both people be exalted by God when one wants a child and the other doesn't? The hardest thing for us to do is...

December 19 2019

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

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

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Thank you Steven Best. I don't anticipate an answer from Mr Houdmann, Ezekiel, Brian, or Eduardo for your "lock down" question: If we should confess to our...

December 19 2019

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

What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?

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The Gap Theory fails because it is not in the Bible! And it puts death before sin when the Bible says death is the end result of sin. And if something...

December 19 2019

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

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

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I can only put myself in the place of the person who didn't find out about the affair. I have been married for 45 years and 6 months. If my wife Faye has...

December 19 2019

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

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

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I love the hymn based on Acts 1:26, [Act 1:26]Praise To The Heavenly Wisdom Praise to the Heavenly Wisdom Who knows the hearts of all— The saintly life’s...

December 19 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?

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Just because a couple gets married in a church has nothing to do with whether they are believers or not. Lots of unbelievers get married in churches. And...

December 19 2019

Comment by Richard Burroughs

Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?

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I have to respectfully disagree on your comment. Luke was not one of the young men with Saul (who later became Paul). Luke was a Christian man and wrote the...

December 19 2019

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

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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AMEN, AMEN, James. Just to be where Jesus is and be with Him, is all the reward, I need. I love Him so much. I hope I please Him while I am on my journey.

December 19 2019

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

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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There are no "regulations on Christian ministry." Righteousness has rules and regulations baked in the way yeast causes bread to rise. Service to Jesus...

December 19 2019

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Who was Absalom?

December 19 2019

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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?

December 19 2019

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

Why am I hurting so much if God loves me?

The greatest evidence of God's love for each and every human is the incarnation of Christ to make eternal life possible for all who place their faith in Him....

December 18 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Judges chapter 2 talk about Joshua when he died in chapter 1?

The book of Joshua mentions the death of Joshua in Joshua 24:29. The book of Judges begins in Judges 1:1 after Joshua's death. Judges 1 then describes the...

December 18 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Daves Deli

Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?

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WOW! Thanks for that. Many different levels of knowledge, that’s for sure.

December 18 2019

Question by Anonymous
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Why am I hurting so much if God loves me?

John 3:16

December 18 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?

December 18 2019

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Who are the biblical patriarchs?

December 18 2019

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Can women serve as deacons in the church?

December 18 2019

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How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?

December 18 2019

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

Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?

They are the same name/person. His full Roman (Latin) name was Publius Sulpicius Quirinius, which would have been applicable because the Romans controlled...

December 18 2019 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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In verse 1 Timothy 3:2 the New Living Translation says it this way "So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his...

December 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian invest money in the stock market?

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My wife and I worked hard to pay the 30 year loan on our house in 15 years as we bought it in the late 70's when interest rates were 11 and 12 percent on...

December 18 2019

Comment by Xavier Gomez

Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

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Thank you, what an amazing response. (Assuming your statements are accurate)

December 18 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should a Christian woman wear a bikini?

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. We have so many...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between mercy and grace?

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Amen Shirley; We read in Romans 3:26-28 that since salvation is a free gift, we have nothing to boast in. Ephesians 2:8-9 Again, For by grace are ye saved,...

December 18 2019

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What does the Bible say about communication?

December 18 2019

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What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

December 18 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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My view is that there are several passages of New Testament Scripture that explicitly set out qualifications for Church offices and contain regulations on...

December 18 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

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David. Read First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. The church, those who have accepted Jesus free gift of eternal life by faith alone,...

December 18 2019

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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

December 18 2019

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?

In 1 Corinthians 15:28 is mentioned an eight word phrase "So that God may be all in all", which, I believe, summarizes the ultimate goal of God in creating...

December 18 2019 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up