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What is friendship evangelism?

September 03 2018

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

WAS PETER THE FIRST POPE? There is no evidence in the biblical scriptures to suggest or imply that Peter was head of the global Christian communion during...

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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

September 03 2018

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What does the Bible say about tough love?

September 03 2018

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

September 03 2018

Answer by Dale Richardson

Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

There isn’t any split there is only one whole. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath...

September 03 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does Jonah 4:11 mean by people who cannot tell their right hand from their left?

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God deals differently with us now after Jesus went to the cross. We are no longer under the law but under grace. Jesus died for all our sins, and when we...

September 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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Amen brother. We are all sinners to a degree because there is none righteous. When we point the finger at some one else, we are pointing three back at our...

September 03 2018

Comment by Stephanie Smith

What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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Amen Cindy

September 03 2018

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

What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?

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The Old Testament is God's statement of creation, and His choice of a Holy people to tell his story to all, and their history. All throughout, there is a...

September 03 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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We are not to judge others on doubtful things. Romans 14:4 Not everyone believes dancing is a sin, and we can not add to what God has already said. Some do...

September 03 2018

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

What is a Christian life coach, and is the concept biblical?

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Be strong in the Lord and in the power of your christian life coach...NOT... in the power of His might (Eph 6:10). I agree with you. A coach is a good idea...

September 03 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

In my opinion, there was nothing sexual about Abishag watching after king David. She was more than likely a servant of the household. The scriptures make it...

September 03 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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John, I just noticed your latest posting - sorry for the delay in answering your comment. There are no incidents recorded in the Bible where the dead...

September 02 2018

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

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

My understanding is that the Septuagint (LXX) Greek translation of the Old Testament indicates in 1 Kings 1:4 that one of the purposes of keeping the king...

September 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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Part 2. When Paul says that this mortal body will "be swallowed up by life?" (2 Cor 5:4) The moment we die? No at all - Paul tells (1 Cor 15:52-54) that our...

September 02 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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Part 1. This text is often used to demonstrate man’s immortality - although the Bible clearly says that God alone is immortal (1 Tim 6:16). Is Paul really...

September 02 2018

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

Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)

David wanted to reward Barzillai by caring for him at his palace in Jerusalem. Not only did David want to express his thanks, but by having so important a...

September 01 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)

Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2) 1 Now King David was old, advanced in age; and they covered him with clothes, but he could not keep ...

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Comment by Sabrena Brantley

What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?

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This question is a touchy one. Most people will post opinions or their preferences. I'll give mine: If agreeable between husband and wife ok, but I just...

September 01 2018

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What is God like?

The best way to discover God is to find Jesus. In Hebrews 1:3 the bible says "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his...

September 01 2018 5 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Arlene Smith

What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?

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It actually does say in 2Corinthians 5:6-8 that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So that does indicate that as Christians We go to...

September 01 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between religion and spirituality?

When we are born into this world it is by water. Our mothers water breaks and we are born physically, but are dead spiritually. When we trust Jesus as our...

September 01 2018 4 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Helm

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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Kel, I believe you have a misunderstanding that the soul is the body. This is clearly not the case. My question to you would be, how can an already living...

September 01 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?

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Before Christ came, all the old testament saints went to paradise in the center of the earth. Hell on one side, and paradise on the other. That is why the...

September 01 2018

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

What age will everyone be in Heaven?

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There will be no remembrance of the former things Eccl 1:11.... If any man be in Christ old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new 2Cor...

September 01 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

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What you say Danny is very true. We can be a very conservative person politicly, but not saved. Political correctness has nothing to do with salvation. I am...

September 01 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the love of Christ?

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Amen Randy. He became sin for us so that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. Romans 4:6 He imputes His righteousness to us through the gift of...

September 01 2018

Comment by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?

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My dear sister in Christ, I in no way mean to imply that Christ does not love the church. What I am saying is this: have you ever wondered about how God will...

September 01 2018

Answer by Evan Doan

Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?

The 4 injunctions imposed on gentile believers in Acts 15 first appear in Genesis 1-3 (see below) and mimic Leviticus 17 & 18 like clockwork. Each of...

September 01 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)

To me, in 2 Samuel 22:5-6, David is just using four different metaphors, or figures of speech, to express how close he came on multiple occasions during his...

September 01 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tyrone Helm

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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What comes to life Kel is the bodily resurrection, as already proven in Rev. 6:9-11. Their soul was already alive. It’s the body that needs a resurrection....

September 01 2018

Comment by kel gens

What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?

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Your use Rev 6:9-11, your claiming there are souls alive in heaven. Rev 20:4-5 very clearing rebuts this claim. It specifically states souls (not bodies)...

September 01 2018

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

What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)

The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. (2 Samuel 22:6, NIV)

2 Samuel 22:6

September 01 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Randy Weaver , Business Owner

What is the love of Christ?

It’s this: Romans 5:8 (CSB) But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

September 01 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

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This is an interesting question, but I see the reference in 1 Samuel 17:45-47: "Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a...

September 01 2018

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How do we know that the biblical books selected are the ones God wanted selected?

August 31 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

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If a believer knows abortion is wrong, and does it anyway, then God will chasten them. But they can not lose their salvation, because we can no longer be...

August 31 2018

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August 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?

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Chris, It doesn't surprise me that the Catholic church wants the OT to be as valid today as it was then since they reach back to the OT for their idolatry...

August 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?

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I listen to a Christian apologist who says, "never read a Bible verse." By that he means, take everything in context and how it fits into the rest of the...

August 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?

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In my opinion, that is NOT what Rev 3:5 says. Jesus is saying He will NOT blot out a name from the Book of Life. In those days, towns kept a list of its...

August 31 2018

Comment by Rich Hazeltine

Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?

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I understand that Miho. My comment was a general statement. I will say that the Revelation is so complex and mystical that almost any comment might be...

August 31 2018

Comment by Raymond Ruiz

How often should a married couple have sex?

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He was simply pointing out the studies that showed.... accurate enough!!

August 31 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?

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If the church, meaning the body of all believers, is not the bride of Christ, then who is? Perhaps Song of Solomon should be taken as it is written--godly...

August 31 2018

Comment by Xavier Gomez

Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

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Well said. Way to bring us back to the The Gospel!

August 31 2018

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?

I like Brother Houdman's answer with this one exception, the church is not the Bride. If we look at the Song of Solomon, we can plainly see that the mother's...

August 31 2018 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?

I have a bit of a different take on this... as to how this relates to us today. 2Tim 3:16-17 For this to be profitable for me today, I must look at where I...

August 31 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Evan Doan

What is the New Covenant?

The "new covenant," first prophesied in Jeremiah 31, is in fact the 8th and final covenant that God established throughout biblical history. Each covenant...

August 30 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up