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How should a Christian view politics?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does James mean that we should be "the firstfruits of his creatures" in James 1:18?
The first fruits offering in the Old Testament was first mentioned in Exodus 23:19. When the annual harvest was gathered, the best of the very first of the...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
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I agree with you, but what is peripheral vascular disease? The online dictionary did not know either! Thanks.
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view gun control?
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According to the Office for National Statistics. UK violent crime increased with massive surges 22 % in KNIFE and 11 % in Gun crime last year. . The Home...
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Jay Saunders
Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
The bible clearly states we as Christian are not to commit or practice any appearance of evildoing, so having a best friend of the opposite sex looks evil in...
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Jay Saunders
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
Fashion trends and styles come and go so we come to Christ as we are. The Holy Spirit indwelling us changes us more on the inside than the outside....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
Memorizing scripture builds a solid foundation for anyone’s faith, but especially a child. Children naturally trust their parents, but that trust only...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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Also this: the believer who concentrates on his old nature is preoccupied with the past, and we are told to forget what lies behind (our old sin nature life)...
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Jack Croach
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
Teaching a child is the same way you can create memorization. Start with shortened verses, John 3:16, Psalms 23, or 24. Start with loving, kind passages. I...
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by Tyrone Helm
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Continued 2Co 5:9Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him. Paul is speaking in the present tense. So the next...
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by Tyrone Helm
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Kel, I suggest you reread Math. 10:28. According to the Bible and not me, the scripture reads as follows, Mat 10:28 “Don’t be afraid of those who kill the...
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How should a Christian view politics?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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First this: I don't smoke. Smoking is bad for your health. Salt is not good for your health. Sugar is not good for your health. Neither of these three are...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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1Peter 1:3-9, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His Abundant mercy has begotten US again to a living hope through the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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1 Cor 6 refers to those living an unrepentant lifestyle of those various sins - adultery, homosexuality, gluttony, etc. These things become idols in people's...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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Shirley H and James Kraft, well spoken. Jesus died on the cross to purchase our redemption. His sinless blood was poured for our cleansing from sinful...
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by Andrew Rodriguez
What happened during Jesus' last hours before His death?
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I believe what had him crying out in the garden was not only the anticipation of carrying the weight of sin but for the first time in all eternity to be...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What will we be doing in heaven?
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Those who are "deemed worthy?" Sounds like a works-based reward to me. Also, are you aware that Jesus spoke more about hell than about heaven? That's because...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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We grieve the Holy Spirit when we become prideful and self righteous. Our righteousness comes from God, not from us. We are to show grace to others as God...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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Lena, No - none of those verses are telling us that, by your efforts and by "how much you love Christ," you will attain a different abode. We are saved by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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We all grieve the Holy Spirit at times because we still live in the flesh. But those who have the Holy Spirit are born of God. Hebrews 13:5 He will never...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
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John 3:16-18. First John 5:13. Romans 4:5 and 11:6. John 3:36. John 10:28-29. Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23. Firs Corinthians 15:3-4.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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John 3:18 We can no longer be condemned. We have eternal life because He took the punishment we deserve. We all deserve to go to hell. But Jesus loved us so...
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James Barclay
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
Faith, I feel, must guide us all in His name. A person who wishes to know His Word does not need to know Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, French, German or Latin. But...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
Speaking just from personal opinion (rather than from formal training or experience as a teacher -- either in an academic setting or in Sunday school), I...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?
First, we need to take a look at the context of the verse. The author is a captive of the Babylonians who caused so much destruction in Israel, killing and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?
I would agree that the cited verse is exceptionally graphic and violent in nature. I would also agree that the sentiment expressed is not in accord with the...
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by kel gens
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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You have answered your own question. Matt 10:28 states a soul can be destroyed, which utterly means it is not immortal..no? Does Ezekiel 18:4 & Ezekiel...
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Anonymous
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
Teaching my child, who is 7 years old, Psalm 23 and Psalm 91. Someone said that was extreme. I do not think it is, I feeI I should be teaching him even more,...
Proverbs 22:6
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John Onsaki
Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?
What is the true meaning? Why would the psalmist say such a thing?
Psalms 137:9
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by Leslie Pon
How should a Christian view politics?
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There is only one form of government referenced in the Bible. That of a Kingdom...an absolute kingdom. Unless we understand Kingdom form of government we...
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Is apostolic succession biblical?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
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Tim, ranks of spiritual beings goes against scripture in that one is less worthy than others in heaven. I don't know of a verse that delineates levels of...
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What is topical preaching? Should a pastor preach topically?
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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)
I would say that the separate palace was viewed as due to her in recognition of her status (apart from being married to the king of Israel) as a person of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
If the question is referring to the mention in the cited verse of thrones, dominions, principalities, and authorities, my understanding is that these...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
God made everything for God. That's hard to comprehend when considering dictators and mass murderers like Pol Pot, Stalin and Hitler.
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Is the United States a Christian nation?
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I agree with the theological, moral, and philosophical premises contained in the response, especially that Pres. Trump is temporarily slowing down the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8)
Why did Pharaoh’s daughter, Solomon’s wife, need a separate palace? (1 Kings 7:8) 8 And the palace in which he was to live, set farther back, was similar ...
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by VincentDavid Edeigba
How old were Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they were youths in Babylon?
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Wise deciphering, thumbs.
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How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the United States a Christian nation?
There is no such thing as a "Christian " nation. However, God does judge nations corporately as well as individuals. As a nation, we used to believe...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is a Jesus freak?
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I guess I am a Jesus freak also. I believe what he said. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me HATH EVERLASTING LIFE. Count me...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)
These are the cords of Sheol (the place of the dead), which made David's life difficult and dangerous. This was just another way of saying as David told...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?
In my opinion, the original purpose of the spirit within humans (as indicated in the question) was to allow them to have unique communion and fellowship with...
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pj edelman
How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?
As a Christian whose Christian husband recently died after 50+ years of marriage, I find I apparently have a slightly different perspective/opinion on death....
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Tim Darden
, Retired from corporate America
Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?
I understand this passage to declare that Adam died spiritually and was cut off and separated from God. John also tells us that we must be born again referr...