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  1. What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
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  3. Would I have to submit to my husband if he didn't love me as Christ loved the church?
  4. How would the returning exiles do away with idolatry which had been practiced for centuries (Ezekiel 11:18-20)?
  5. What is the difference between repenting and confessing?
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Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

What is Old Earth Creationism?

As others have said, Old Earth Creationism is the belief that God created 'everything' over a much longer period than the six standard days. There is,...

July 07 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Darryl Seay

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

I submit that we must confess our sins and repent (turn away) of them (James 5:16, 1John 1:9, and Romans 6:13). However the work of forgiveness was secured...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by DJ Field , Minister of the Gospel

What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?

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JH Newman (1801-1890) did not originate the phrase 'the second Adam.' It was, in fact, originated by Joseph Hart (1712-1768) an 18th-century Calvinist...

July 07 2018

Comment by Nicholas Ayah

Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?

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When Eve was given to Adam, she was created from his rib and Adam had reached the age of realization of loneliness as of different sex. God could have...

July 07 2018

Answer by kenny lamm

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

First off, I’m a newby to the forum. Wanted to acknowledge Grant, Gregory and Tim, it is already worth the trip; great answers very well stated. It’s...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Serge Botans

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

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My first thought when I read the question was: there is no mention of electricity in the Bible, there is no mention of the Internet, there is no mention of...

July 07 2018

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

Is creationism scientific?

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Faith in God is the basis of creationism, which, in turn, explains the beginning of the universe, etc. I accept that God created the universe. I also accept...

July 07 2018

Comment by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

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Thanks Cindy. I agree with you completely after reading articles on the five Jameses in the N.T and the six Maryes of the N.T. I have never imagined that...

July 07 2018

Answer by Nneka Ugwu

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

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There are certain jobs that require physical abilities that we run out of at a certain age. It is different for different people. Air line pilots have to be...

July 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

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Since we are washed in the blood of the lamb, we can never be condemned. God has forgiven us all trespasses. So we do not ask for forgiveness of sin. We...

July 07 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

First John 1:9 says, we are to confess our sins to stay in fellowship with our heavenly Father. Since all of our sins are paid for, we can no longer be...

July 07 2018 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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An atheistic professor recently once stated words to the effect: Now biology has shown there was no Adam and Eve which means there was no original sin and...

July 07 2018

Comment by Mark Labriola

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

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Yes, if all sin was paid for on the cross thanksgivings for our forgiveness is all we need to offer up when we fall. Our flesh falls not our new man. 1John...

July 07 2018

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

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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Jesus did not die to make us perfect; far from it. Jesus sacrificed Himself so that we could have grace and forgiveness for the sins we commit. He died for...

July 07 2018

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What does the Bible say about the position of worship leader?

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Can an atheist be a good moral person?

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What was the leviathan?

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What is the meaning of "set our banner in the Name of our Lord"?

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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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What is the greatest sin?

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Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?

July 06 2018

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What is Old Earth Creationism?

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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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What does the Bible say about Christian confirmation?

July 06 2018

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

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

For the non-Christian confession of sins is required to receive God’s salvation. A person hears the gospel message and believes it is true. That person...

July 06 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who was the famous brother sent with Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18?

My understanding is that there is no clear consensus among Bible commentators as to whom Paul was referring in this verse, since arguments can be made both...

July 06 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16)

In my opinion, the representatives from the tribe of Joseph mentioned the chariots fitted with iron (which I interpret to be chariots with sharpened metal...

July 06 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

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Well, there's some evidence that John, the Apostle, was the son of Mary's sister, Salome. See Mark 15:40 where Salome is identified as one of the women at...

July 05 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the importance of Christian baptism?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the lord, how He said, John indeed baptized by water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13...

July 05 2018

Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

Many people ask me, "What difference does it make, whether God used evolution or special creation, what matters is accepting Jesus as Saviour?" My answer is...

July 05 2018 8 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16)

Why did the children of Joseph mention the Canaanites’ CHARIOTS FITTED WITH IRON? (17:16) -- 16 But the children of Joseph said, “The mountain country is...

July 05 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?

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If salvation is a process, then it is by works and not faith. Matthew 7:21-23 No one can be saved by works. What we do. We can only be justified by faith. A...

July 05 2018

Answer by Tom Coupland

What is the importance of Christian baptism?

In 1Peter 3:20-22, I read the following: 20 to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?

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Some say faith is the gift, but faith is not the gift. Faith is the one requirement for salvation by grace. Faith is not a work, Faith is when we believe....

July 05 2018

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Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

July 05 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

The retirement issue, especially among Christians, has been a rather bizarre controversy. Some have argued that lifespan since Bible times has dramatically...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?

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The one requirement is faith. God does not give us the faith, We have to believe to be saved. it is faith, without works. If faith was a work, then it would...

July 05 2018

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Was Noah's flood global or local?

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Thanks Andy. The evidence of a worldwide flood is overwhelming but the world would rather believe a lie and not the truth. As a top Harvard professor in...

July 05 2018

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

How does my personal, private sin affect others?

In 1 John 3:6 says, "No one who lives in him (is a born again believer) keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him". 1...

July 05 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about abortion?

July 05 2018

Comment by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

What does the Bible say about foot-washing?

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I would like to talk here about ''Why did Jesus wash His disciples' feet?" The incident is reported in Jn. 13:1-21. We need to observe in what context did...

July 05 2018