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  1. What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
  2. How will the body resurrect after cremation?
  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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Comment by Dale Richardson

If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?

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Firstly I don’t like the word trinity because it means different things, I have heard many various interpretations of the trinity. I personally prefer the...

July 02 2018

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

What is the origin of Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras?

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As far as I can tell, there are no "celebrations" or "seasons" such as Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter, in Scripture. These events are tradition and not...

July 02 2018

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

How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?

James is speaking in this passage specifically of requests for wisdom (James 1:5), which (as noted in Proverbs 1:7) begins with the reverent fear of God. Why...

July 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?

Although the passage from Acts (Acts 7:57-8:1) does not record Saul (Paul) as having participated in the actual stoning of Stephen, the Bible does say that...

July 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

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Our new transfigured bodies will be physical bodies, but not of flesh and blood, for flesh and blood can not enter the kingdom because of sin in the flesh....

July 02 2018

Question by Anonymous
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Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?

Acts 7:58

1 Vote July 02 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?

James 1:6 Why would God not answer our prayer because we doubt when we try so hard to trust and believe?

James 1:6

July 02 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ally Thomas

What is libertinism? What is a libertine?

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I see what you mean, just ask Pete Doherty of The Libertines band. He's a poignant example.

July 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

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Paul was the apostle given by God to the gentiles to preach salvation by grace. That it was a gift from God to all that believe, to the Jew first, and also...

July 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about ambition?

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Ambition can also be a drive to learn to become a doctor to help others in a chosen field of medicine. We have to keep a balance between ambition and...

July 02 2018

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

When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?

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Aurel, only the Talmud considers Moses to have written the Torah or Pentateuch, and he did so with tears. In actuality, most biblical scholars believe the...

July 02 2018

Comment by John McGough

Was Psalm 22 written in the early 1st century because of its detailed description of the crucifixion?

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Hi, a couple of things I happen to know about that. The original writing was ”ka’aru” which means to pierce. It was changed to ka’ari, which means “like a...

July 02 2018

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

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Excellent answer James! A vote up I give you. --ANDY--

July 02 2018

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What does it mean to glorify God?

July 01 2018

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Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?

July 01 2018

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What is a quiet time?

July 01 2018

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

What does it mean that God prunes those that bear fruit (John 15:2)?

In my opinion, Jesus in this verse is expressing an idea similar to His words in Mark 4:18-19, where He (again using a metaphor from the process of planting)...

July 01 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

July 01 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Are children punished for the sins of their parents?

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Ex 34:7 - see Ex 20:5-6. What this means is that when parents turn from God, it's highly likely that subsequent generations will do so as well, not that...

July 01 2018

Question by greg am

What does it mean that God prunes those that bear fruit (John 15:2)?

This does not seem like something we would necessarily see as good. I realize that God's ways are higher than my ways, so does this mean that God will take ...

John 15:2

1 Vote July 01 2018 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Terry Galloway , Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel

What does the Bible say about a woman committing adultery, divorcing her husband, and marrying the other man?

My experience is that this woman can have the blessing of Jesus to repent and receive forgiveness for her original adultery and the adultery caused by...

July 01 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Terry Galloway , Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel

If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?

Having studied the Scriptures on this for 13 years, and knowing personal testimonies of others who have come to understanding, there are a lot of Bible...

July 01 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Lysa Manzo

Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

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Ok, I’m a little confused by the answer. Does this mean that yes, indeed, Jesus IS God?

July 01 2018

Answer by Lauren Dyer

Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

The short answer is..... Satan is the ruler of this world, and Adam and Eve transferred dominion over to Satan when they disobeyed our Father in heaven. The...

July 01 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Bruce Lyon , Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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Indeed, the New Age does not come into being until Jesus as God's agent has destroyed all the enemies of his God and his Father. As it says in Revelation the...

July 01 2018

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

What does the Bible say about applied kinesiology?

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My neurologist used some of these techniques to test for muscle strength before moving onto other diagnostic tests. It had nothing to do with New Age...

July 01 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?

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There is overwhelming evidence that Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible [Pentateuch], also referred to as ‘the Law’ [Torah] (Ex 17:14; Deut 31:19,...

June 30 2018

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What does the Bible say about fasting?

June 30 2018

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Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?

June 30 2018

Award for Antonette Bisset , Pastor's Wife at AFM Molopo, Tosca

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Why is it important to spend time alone with God?

June 30 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

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John 12:32 says He draws all men. Does God's foreknowledge. Him knowing who is going to believe and be saved, the cause of our salvation. No, We have to...

June 30 2018

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

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

I am not aware of any specific guidelines or restrictions in the Bible regarding the subject of age difference between husband and wife. Verses such as...

June 30 2018 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

June 30 2018

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

Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children by the time Joshua took over as a leader? (Joshua 5:5–7)

Although, to my knowledge, God did not specifically authorize suspension of the rite of circumcision (which was why He referred to the failure of Israel to...

June 30 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kenneth Ford

Can a Christian keep sinning?

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This is an issue I am dealing with though I will not discuss the particulars. Sometimes it may be that we think something is a sin at one time, then our...

June 30 2018

Comment by Crystal Osmachenko

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

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Not everyone will have the gift of tongues. We all have different gifts of the Holy spirit. I get what you call a "Jesus Burn" when I feel Him with me. My...

June 30 2018

Answer by Ruth Headd , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

To be counted righteous, Christ's righteousness has to be imputed on us. If so, why then was Cornelius said to be righteous in Acts 10:22 yet he was yet to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior?

In Romans 9:14 we read "What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! (15) For He says to Moses, I"I will have mercy on whomever...

June 30 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?

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Our faith for salvation does not come from God. God gives everyone a measure of faith. Atheist's have faith that there is no God. Muslims believe in their...

June 30 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

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Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, (the Holy Spirit) the Lord knoweth them that are His. Romans 8:9 Without...

June 30 2018

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

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

I believe both the statements in this question are true but not for the reasons given above. I think they are part of a continuum of eternal life in the...

June 30 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children by the time Joshua took over as a leader? (Joshua 5:5–7)

Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children? (Joshua 5:5–7) 5 All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born...

Joshua 5:9

June 30 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by kel gens

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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Mr Lyon, your spot on! I always have enjoy your comments...If Jesus were to return today, all men, at minimum, have a 1000 yrs to wait prior to any of us...

June 30 2018

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?

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It is s a bit sad that we visit empty graves, often tending the stones, trimming the grass. Our loved ones are no longer there we pray, Praise God! They are...

June 30 2018

Comment by Richard Wilkinson

What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

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I will admit upfront that I am a pastor that has tattoos, which most I have gotten after accepting Jesus Christ. While there is an Old Testament passage in...

June 30 2018

Question by Joyce Swanson

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

If both the man and woman are of legal age and the man is considerably older than the woman, can they be married?

June 30 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?

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I have seen Christian bike groups with some having religious tattoos. Mostly crosses and Bible verses. Most of those I have observed used their jackets and...

June 30 2018

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

When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?

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In Genesis 7:1-3 God does not tell Noah to eat the animals, just that they were clean and unclean. The distinction between clean and unclean were not...

June 30 2018

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

Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?

THE most asked questions by unbelievers, as a way of saying, "There is no God," and a question that every believer should know the answer to. What those...

June 30 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

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The bible gives us several lists of things that people do that tell us we can not enter the kingdom for doing those things. Fornication, liars, drunkards,...

June 30 2018