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

What is extreme unction?

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The question asked concerned "extreme unction" and not any other sacrament. The application of oil and prayer is certainly biblical and cannot be refuted....

May 13 2019

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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?

May 13 2019

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

If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)

I would say that Christ's atoning death and resurrection were (and are) sufficient for the salvation of every human who has ever lived (or who will ever...

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What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?

May 12 2019

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

If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)

Colossians 1:20 New International Version (NIV) 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by makin...

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

What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?

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This is much too spiritual... This person is almost certain to be a woman who wants to get out of a relationship. Who is it that needs advice on what is a...

May 12 2019

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Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

May 12 2019

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What are some examples of circular reasoning in issues that Christians debate?

May 12 2019

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Will there literally be streets of gold in heaven?

May 12 2019

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Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?

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Why is God going to release Satan after the 1000 years?

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Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?

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Why did Jesus speak so strongly against lukewarm faith?

May 12 2019

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

Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?

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Agnes, Psalm 103:3 states "[He] forgives all our iniquities." Does "all" not included the future sins? If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to...

May 11 2019

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

What was the significance of being born in Zion? (Psalm 87:4–6)

In my opinion, the phrase "born in Zion" is being used to characterize someone who was a Jew (and thus part of God's chosen people) from birth. The psalmist...

May 11 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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I acknowledge our difference on this emotive issue brother Ezekiel. By God's grace, we might come closer to each other in due course. Thanks Kelli. God bless...

May 11 2019

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

What was the significance of being born in Zion? (Psalm 87:4–6)

4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. 5 And of Zion it shal...

May 11 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Steven Irenze , Having faith and trust In Jesus is my life job!

What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?

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This was an answer that explains true meaning. These readings inspire me to read more and gain the knowledge that I lack.

May 11 2019

Comment by Steven Irenze , Having faith and trust In Jesus is my life job!

What does the Bible say about work?

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If you can work, it should be done. How can an able bodied person be productive and fruitful without work? In these days, it seems people are more inclined...

May 11 2019

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Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"

May 11 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the eternal state of the believer?

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7 years ago I had a sudden death cardiac arrest. But, there was a doctor there who performed CPR on me for 15 minutes until the EMT's got there to start my...

May 11 2019

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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No Gary the Holy Spirit fell on them as a sign to Peter, Peter was not wanting to preach to gentiles the Gospel. They were not saved until they had been...

May 11 2019

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

Why did parents sacrifice their children to false gods? (Psalm 106:37)

The denial of the existence of the living God, the God of creation, leads to idolatry, the worship of pagan gods. Note that we have been created to worship....

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Kevin, The water was the threat, remember? What killed all the animals and people that weren't in the ark? Was it not the water? Peter says the water on the...

May 11 2019

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If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?

May 11 2019

Comment by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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Lots of good discussion here. Brothers Nathan and Ezekiel, I truly appreciate your kindness and grace toward each other in your communication.

May 11 2019

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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Bro Nathan, thanks for your response. I regret that I am unable to continue debating the Sabbath issue because I have already weighed in on it and it is now...

May 11 2019

Answer by leslie coutinho

What sort of "revelry" did they indulge in? (Exodus 32:6)

The Israelites' not having Moses for a while in their midst frustrated them, not knowing what to do, which in turn made them to go to Aaron to make a god who...

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Kevin, we have an example of salvation before baptism in Acts 10. These people were saved because they had already received the Holy Spirit prior to be...

May 11 2019

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

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Marc, since we do not know for sure which Christians among us are true believers or not, we do know for sure that God knows who are His (2 Timothy 2:19 NASB...

May 11 2019

Answer by leslie coutinho

Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"

The day (Satan) Lucifer was cast out from the presence of God he had nothing to be proud off as he was in his days (Ezekiel 28:18 “in the sight of all them...

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What is the mercy seat?

May 11 2019

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

What is the 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)?

The 21st Century King James Version of the Holy Bible (KJ21) is an updating of the 1611 King James Version (KJV). It is not a new translation, but a careful...

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

Why did parents sacrifice their children to false gods? (Psalm 106:37)

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Good, because I think it ties in well here, and I think you'll really like it!

May 11 2019

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

Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?

For Colossians 1:15-22 I am using the KJV, though I don't know what version the questioner is using. This whole section in Colossians 1:15-19 deals with the...

May 11 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is this coming wrath? (1 Thessalonians 1:10)

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The wrath of God is to come on the world through the 7 year tribulation period. All believers during the church age will not go through the time of Jacobs...

May 11 2019

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

What does Song of Solomon 4:8 really mean?

I think that it means that to be a follower of Christ, we must put Him above all else. As Jesus said, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they...

May 11 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

Who is Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ is the sinless Savior: As the debate progressed in John 8, Christ declared, “And he who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone; for I do...

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Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Are there errors in the Qur'an (Koran)?

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Another great error is mistaking Miriam and Mary to be the same person, despite linage problems and a 1000 year gap between them, is an error a man might...

May 11 2019

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Should a Christian listen to secular music?

May 11 2019

Answer by Robert Stanion

Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)

Great question! Not only did the tribes have territorial land, but each individual family within each tribe was assigned land within the tribe's territory....

May 10 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kristine Rodrigues

What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?

The conversation between Joseph and his stewards indicates they were already aware he practiced divination with the cup and most likely had also witnessed it...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)

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Unfortunately, child-sacrifice is alive and well in the U.S. even if the 'gods' the children are sacrificed to are not physical. Consider some common reasons...

May 10 2019

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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The Bible did say the water saved them!!! 1 Peter 3:20-21 20Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah,...

May 10 2019

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

What did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight?

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The first thing to remember is that the battle is the Lord's. We are just the vehicle that he works thru! Paul accepted the Lord and became a mighty warrior...

May 10 2019

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Danny, Jesus said, believe + baptism = saved. "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Mk 16:16

May 10 2019