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Why did God ask the Israelites to "kill women and children", etc... in Numbers 31: 16-18?

July 29 2019

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Is the New World Translation a valid version of the Bible?

July 28 2019

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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?

July 28 2019

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a difference between knowing Jesus vs. knowing about Jesus?

In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus says, "Depart from me ye that work iniquity, I NEVER KNEW YOU." Not, "I did know you and now I don't," but, "I never knew you." Why...

July 28 2019 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?

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The Pharisees committed a sin that could not be forgiven. They lied against the Holy Spirit which could only be done while Jesus was on earth. They said the...

July 28 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God hate sin?

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Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. We can get out of fellowship with our heavenly father through...

July 28 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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If you say that true believers will have good works, then you are saying that those without works are not saved. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but...

July 28 2019

Comment by Duane Riegel , Retired CRNA and choir directors

If I convert to Christianity, my family will disown me, and I will be persecuted. Should I follow Jesus?

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Getting baptized is important, but make sure you get the horse before the cart. When the Roman Jailer asked Paul what he had to be saved he said believe in...

July 28 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?

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We do have to remember that Jesus had not gone to the cross as yet, and the Jews were still under the law plus faith. Under the new covenant of grace, the...

July 28 2019

Answer by Raymond Aviles

Is it okay for a non Catholic to take communion at a Catholic service in a Catholic Church?

First and foremost, if they know you aren't Catholic, they won't allow you to and, secondly, to partake of the Catholic communion is grant legitimacy to...

July 28 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God hate sin?

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Once we are a child of God, John 1:12 we can grieve the Holy Spirit when we sin. We get out of fellowship with Him, but never our relationship. When we are...

July 28 2019

Comment by Raymond Aviles

What are the Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical books?

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W P: inclusion doesn't equate acceptance. For instance, Jerome "included" the apocryphal books in the Vulgate, but only for its ecclesiastical value and his...

July 28 2019

Comment by Raymond Aviles

What are the Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical books?

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The problem with your answer is duo-fold: Carthage did not declare a canon (that was Trent) and the canon Carthage mulled isn't the same as the one Trent...

July 28 2019

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Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21-35)

July 28 2019

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What does it mean to worship in the splendor of his holiness? (1 Chronicles 16:29)

July 28 2019

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

How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)

Despite the universal innate sinfulness of the human race since the fall of Adam and Eve, individuals are still confronted every day with specific situations...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

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

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Bro Kraft, thanks for the two comments. Allow me to state that James 2:14-26 does not teach that believers in Christ are saved by works. It does not...

July 28 2019

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

Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21-35)

Prior to the deaths of Dathan and Abiram (along with their wives and families), God had been prepared (Numbers 16:20-24) to consume the entire Israelite...

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

How do I encourage my fiance to figure out what exactly he believes in, especially since I intend on taking our future children to a Pentecostal church?

Do you intend your wedding to be performed by a Pentecostal pastor? Ministers in churches that I have been familiar with have required couples planning to be...

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

Should we refrain from long-winded prayers?

To me, the long prayers to which Jesus was referring in the question were public prayers that could be seen or heard by other people, in order that those...

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Answer by Raja Silvan

What does it mean to worship in the splendor of his holiness? (1 Chronicles 16:29)

It means to clothe yourself in holiness to take part in HIS worship among the multitude of people who gathered together with oneness. It's not about the...

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Question by Fiona Anne

Should we refrain from long-winded prayers?

Mark 12:40

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Matthew 7:21-23 Many will come before me on that day, and tell me about all their good works, but, they have never done the will of my Father in heaven. They...

July 28 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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James can not contradict Paul and Jesus. The thief on the cross was saved by faith alone. Romans 4:5 Romans 11:6 Ephesians 2:8-9 John 6:47. If we add what we...

July 28 2019

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What does it mean to believe in the sanctity of life?

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James, by using the thought process you present, since we are all murderers and liars, we can continue to be so because we will be forgiven and our debt paid...

July 28 2019

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

What is the easiest Bible translation to read?

The Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) is an English translation of the Bible compiled by the World Bible Translation Center. It was originally published...

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Answer by Daniel Donaldson , Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

My answer is no, you do not need to learn at a scholarly level the intricacies and complexities of ancient languages to get a deeper, richer, more authentic...

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What is the book of Isaiah?

July 28 2019

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What are the different English Bible versions?

July 28 2019

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

Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21-35)

27 So they moved away from the tents of Korah, Dathan and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram had come out and were standing with their wives, children and little ones...

July 28 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)

7 You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. Bu...

July 28 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God hate sin?

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God hates sin because sin separates the sinner, whom God loves with a love the sinner can't even fathom, from Him. Disobedience destroys fellowship with God....

July 28 2019

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

What is the book of Isaiah?

Two Sections in Isaiah There is but one Author, the prophet Isaiah: but there are two distinct sections. SECTION 1 ––Chapters 1 to 39, corresponding to the...

July 28 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How do I encourage my fiance to figure out what exactly he believes in, especially since I intend on taking our future children to a Pentecostal church?

He believes there is something greater than us out there, but he isn't entirely sure what to call it. He loves that I am Christian because of my personality ...

July 28 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joe Rosser

What should I do now that my former fiance and mother of my child wants to get married, but she is an unbeliever?

I struggle with this now. My wife of six years is an unbeliever and we have a beautiful four year old little girl. She encourages me to go to church and to...

July 28 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the New Living Translation (NLT)?

This is my most favorite Bible that I own. I love it! The objective of any Bible translation is to transmit the meaning of the ancient Hebrew and Greek texts...

July 28 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is the New Living Translation (NLT)?

New Living Translation - HistoryThe goal of the New Living Translation (NLT) is a translation of the Bible into a clear, readable form of modern English. The...

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Answer by Chuck Smith Jr , Soul-shaper

Should a Christian be interested in conspiracy theories?

For me the definitive statement on conspiracy theories is found in the prophecy of Isaiah, "For the LORD spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me,...

July 27 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?

July 27 2019

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What is the Palestinian Covenant?

July 27 2019

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Who were the spirits in prison?

July 27 2019

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Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?

July 27 2019

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What does it mean to 'die to self'?

July 27 2019

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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

July 27 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

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

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James Kraft, thanks for your comment. My view is that the Letter of James was addressed to believers in Christ. The idea that James 1:1 speaks of the twelve...

July 27 2019

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

What does the Bible say about hospitality?

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Michael, excellent answer, brother! But for some reason, your "emphasis added" did not come through. I.e. in your statement, " The alien living with you must...

July 27 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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Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by works, he would have something to glory in, but not before God. We can justify ourselves before men by good works,...

July 27 2019