Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
We don't NEED to confess our sins. We GET to! When we were born-again we became “holy and faultless and irreproachable in the Father's presence” (Col. 1:22...
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
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Please excuse error as the youngest brother portion after oldest brother death with no heirs should read 33%, not 25%.
What should we learn from the life of Samuel?
How well did Samuel train his sons to know and follow the ways of the Lord? How well did he prepare them to be the next generation of Israel’s leaders? I...
What is true worship?
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I concur...Amen! Lynda...Great answer!!! A vote up and a Hearty Kudos! --ANDY--
Does God love me?
With all of the very purpose GOD, The Father, sent His one and only Begotten SON to Save "all of whom have called upon The LORD to save their very souls,...
Does God love me?
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Joyce, a most profoundly 'heart touching' testimony! A vote up I give you! --ANDY--
When did David hope to see the Lord? (Psalm 17:15)
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Excellent answer, thx
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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?
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Michael, the writings and interpretations of the church fathers are not infallible nor are they inspired by God because they are not Scripture. To reiterate...
How had Job changed? (Job 42:2)
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He openly and honestly faced God, and admitted that he was the one who had been foolish. Admit to God that you don't even have enough faith to trust him....
How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?
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Apparently Judah had three sons and the oldest, or first son, and his heirs would receive a double portion. This would mean each oldest son and his heirs...
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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I don't believe the Bible teaches that a person can lose their salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of...
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Once a person is saved, they have eternal life because they have believed on Jesus name. John 1:12 If that person quits believing, they are still saved....
When did David hope to see the Lord? (Psalm 17:15)
“As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.” From the language and Bible context it's...
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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He is never taken by surprise by our choices, and will make sure that "all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called...
Do human beings truly have a free will?
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Yes, humans were given the right by God to make their own decisions. In Genesis, God says, "Let Us make man in Our own image", and then immediately defines...
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
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First and foremost, we pray because God tells us to pray. To paraphrase an old saying, "When God says 'Jump!', you don't ask 'Why?', you ask, 'How high?'"...
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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Michael, while these verses don’t say by ‘faith alone’ they also don’t say by ‘faith and works’. If works are required, then why don’t these verses say so?...
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
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1 Tim 2:9-12 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good...
Are the angels who followed Satan still in heaven?
The Bible clearly says that Satan and 1/3 of the fallen angelic host that rebelled against God were cast down out of heaven. Rev. 12:3-4. It also says: Satan...
How should a Christian view global warming?
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It is interesting to note that Michael Houdmann (gotquestions.org) mentions and cites Ice Age information for his climate change information. Previously,...
What does the Bible say about the pope or papacy?
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Gary, the church prefigures the “offering of sacrifice” in the Old Testament. The High Priest on behalf of the Israelites offers animal sacrifices to God...
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What should we learn from the life of Isaac?
Does God know the future?
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Yes he does. Not only that, but he rules the entire universe, and knows what's best for us.
What does the Bible say about holy water?
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Vincent, though not scriptural, isn't the entire cup, water and wine, transformed by transfiguration? Does transfiguration occur only after being "blessed"...
When did David hope to see the Lord? (Psalm 17:15)
When did David hope to see the Lord? (Psalm 17:15) Psalm 17:15 (NIV) "As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be sa...
What is the significance of the triumphal entry?
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Thanks for the comprehensiveness of your answer. Now it's easier for me to remember where the TE is found, in numerical order: Mark 11, John 12, Luke 19, and...
Should Christians recycle? How should a Christian view recycling?
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I too am all for recycling. I do most of it in my plant of 500 workers. It involves separating aluminum cans from the plastic bottles, one thing the other...
Should we give gifts at Christmas?
The bible says that we love because God first loved us so much that he gave [gift] his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but...
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Does "God hate shrimp"?
Are civil unions with vows and/or marriage with a licence equal biblically?
A civil union with vows or a marriage with a license have nothing to do with a biblical marriage. These are cultural ceremonies concluding in a social and...
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Does "God hate shrimp"?
In Psalms 25 what does it mean when it says, "His offspring will inherit the land"?
His seed shall inherit the earth. God remembers Isaac for the sake of Abraham, and Jacob for the sake of Isaac. Good men's sons have a goodly portion to...
Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing life (Numbers 21:8-9)? Is it ironic that medic alert bracelets use the insignia of a snake coiled around a...
How is the Lord a refuge for the oppressed? (Psalm 9:9-10)
God will never abandon those who seek him. God's promise does not mean that if we trust him, we will escape loss or suffering. It means that God himself will...
How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?
Here is something I gleaned from CBN: "HALT": The acronym “HALT” may be helpful, reminding you not to get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired. Realize that...
Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
Question: "Why wasn't Jesus named Immanuel?" Answer: In the prophecy of the virgin birth, Isaiah 7:14, the prophet Isaiah declares, “The Lord himself will...
Why was Jesus never called Emmanuel? (Matthew 1:23)
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Some nicknames that applied to Babe Ruth--George Herman Ruth was named George, of course. But we can call him other things, and we’re talking about the same...
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)
In Numbers 21:1-9 God tells Moses to place a brass serpent on a pole and anybody bitten by serpents could look at the brass serpent and be healed. As real...
Why did God need Lot to leave Sodom and Gomorrah in order to destroy it if He is powerful enough to do whatever He wants?
The Bible is not only a collection of stories and events meant to inform and entertain us – the Bible is also “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and...
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)
I would say that, as Jesus Himself noted in John 3:14, the bronze serpent (a symbol of death) in Numbers was meant to be a foreshadowing of Christ, in that...
What is Evangelicalism?
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An Evangelical Christian worldview does not result in conservative political views. That mindset has been created and fostered by the conservative media and...
Is God dead?
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No! He and His Son Jesus Christ are alive, the Father/Son are one.