Can only ordained priests serve communion?
1 Corinthians 11:25
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by Mabel Kane
Should a Christian ever get involved with hypnosis?
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Whilst I agree with you in many respects, as Frances Munro has said, drugs have similar effects as hypnosis. Anesthesia begins with induction which is wa...
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What does Jesus mean by comparing the wind to a person born from the spirit?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
Yes, the prophesies of true prophets always come true. Here are some proof verses: Deuteronomy 18:22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
God promised to rescue and deliver the nation of Israel from their bondage of slavery in Egypt. Whatever God promises we can be assured (guaranteed) that God...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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Ema, the prodigal son returned to ‘the blessed house of his father’ therefore he did not remain in the world. If a believer is required to maintain their...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
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Mr. Matthews, Not every believer gets angry with people who don't believe in Jesus, or who claims to not believe God even exists. I say live and let live in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian promote world peace?
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The question is not about compromise. The question is not about truth. It's not about sheep vs. wolf. Someone wonders if "christians" should want world...
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Jay Saunders
Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
This is about a premature birth caused by a violent act or altercation. This could also be a civil court case today. Sharon Tate was a victim of the Charles...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
In my opinion, the fine is associated with the idea that even babies with no specific prenatal birth defects who are born prematurely face increased danger...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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Grant, simply an excellent answer! KUDOS, my Brother! --ANDY--
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is saving grace?
Saving grace is the all sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice once and for all for all sin to every one who believes. Romans 1:16 It is believing the gospel,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
First, I would say that any unwillingness associated with the cited passage was not on the part of God, but the Israelites. The people of Israel were not...
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?
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John, sometimes the purpose of persecution and judgement is that we as God's people, cry out, turn to the Lord & pray for deliverance. He will hear our...
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by Tracey Hooks
Why did Jesus blind Saul?
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That's awesome! I never looked at it in the way that science has been involved in the teachings throughout history. Evidence from an accident in science...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
Jesus is our model for how to have s close personal relationship with God. Even though Jesus was the Son of God, he left his divine rights in heaven to...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
We suffer trials and tribulations because we are followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus himself was made perfect through what he suffered, the trials and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?
In response to the question “Does God have one specific person for you to marry?”, I offer the following. I believe he does. God has a “perfect will” for our...
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
, Registered Nurse
Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?
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satan does not possess the ability to read our minds. He & his demonic spirits can certainly influence our thoughts and place thoughts and ideas before...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about population control?
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Now, that is a great answer to a strictly political question. Of course the bible has said nothing about population control. Why would God give us the means...
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andrew kameya
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Jesus did not come to earth to heal people. He came to 1) die for our sins 2) turn our faces to God. Jesus healed and resurrected people to prove that he is...
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Gene Deloach
Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?
Mr. Michael’s answer is great and hits the whys for sure. I might add this consideration to his answer: We do not know when God will call us home to His...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the origin of the peace sign?
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The peace sign is a symbol used to remind people of the need to be peaceful. There's nothing satanic about peace. If hippies or any other sub cultural group...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why are witches not allowed to live?
Good question! Witch Occurs only in Exodus 22:18 (“Never let a witch live" --God's Word translation [GW]., as the rendering of mekhashshepheh, the feminine...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
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How can we have any pride when we did nothing for our salvation? Ephesians 2:8-9 We have nothing to boast in but the cross. Since Jesus paid it all and we...
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Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
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Hi Joy, It's telling that you refer to yourself as a "practicing catholic" instead of a "believer" in the Lord Jesus the Messiah. You say you are a "former...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
22 “If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely[e] but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
KJ21 And Moses said unto the people, “Fear ye not. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today; for the Egyptians whom y...
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by JD Abshire
What is saving grace?
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Yes, we have to believe to be saved but why do some believe and others do not? What"s the usual response most unsaved make after sharing the plan of...
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is saving grace?
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John 6:28-29 Then they said unto Him, what shall we do that we might work the works of God. Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did Jesus say to the young man, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me"?
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James, When we examine the lives of bible characters, it is important that we don’t superimpose our knowledge and understanding of the entire New Testament....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is saving grace?
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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and "ALL" that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. Christ died for the sins of the whole...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
Why was Paul straining to get to heaven? (Philippians 3:14) Life in Christ involves a tension between two equal but contrasting truths. By faith, believers...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does God mean ''and you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it''?
God mandated that the Jewish priests wear special clothing to cover their nakedness (Exodus 28:42-43; Leviticus 6:10), and if they disobeyed, they risked...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we be assured that Heaven can make us perfect, or can we be assured?
I like an answer I found online under a devotional by Billy Graham, the evangelist who led me to Christ: In Heaven we will be perfect—but by itself, Heaven...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
I would say that, as far as Biblical prophecy, there was unconditional prophecy (which would always come true if the prophet was truly speaking on God's...
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What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
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Carolyn DeLautre
Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
Seems as though many are “prophesying” in these scary times, but sometimes the “prophets” go “Oops. I misunderstood,” or “even though I said thus-and-so &...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a Christian have to attend every service a church has?
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You said early in your response that church attendance was shrinking and you said correctly. I believe one reason is that questions such as this one is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a Christian have to be married in a church?
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There's no way for anyone to know what MOST christians do. The world is filled with people who believe in Jesus. The world also has many cultures and...
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by Tom G
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
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David Huffman I am a RC and all Christians were instructed by Christ in Lk 22:19.."to do this in remembrance of me" which happen to also be the words said...
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by JD Abshire
What is saving grace?
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James, Unless I took it wrong, you interpret John 6:37 to mean God (The Father) gave to the Son AFTER they believed. I don't think this is the way it reads....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
Paul was an apostle. He came to preach Christ and Him crucified for the free gift of salvation by grace. He had eternal life, so was working for rewards in...