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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 do we know that the "Rapture" happens all at once and not over an extended time?
  5. Was the sin of Sodom selfishness rather than homosexuality (Ezekiel 16:49)?
  6. How would the returning exiles do away with idolatry which had been practiced for centuries (Ezekiel 11:18-20)?
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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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It is not the sin of homosexuality, but the sin of not retaining the truth of God and so God gave them up to their own lust, men with men and women with...

May 24 2018

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What does it mean in Jude 1:20 to be "praying in the Holy Ghost"?

May 24 2018

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

Is cyber sex / phone sex a sin?

I would say that any sexual conduct that objectifies another person, or that regards that person as a mere means of personal physical gratification, or that...

May 23 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the law given to Israel have so many rules and restrictions regarding mold?

As I interpret the passages in question, the "mold" being referred to is not just any fungus or organic growth (that might by itself be a source of disease,...

May 23 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?

Paul speaks in 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 of various actions that characterize those who will not inherit the kingdom of God. These include sexual immorality,...

May 23 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why is church attendance important?

May 23 2018

Question by Jesus Follower , Follower of The Lord

Is cyber sex / phone sex a sin?

Would sexual talk or images over text be considered sin?

May 23 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

What will be the 'one world religion' of the end times?

My opinion is that it is Islam; the great whore is destroyed by the 10 leaders who support the son of perdition, 7 willingly and three forced. The great...

May 23 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?

The question is How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? First: there has to be a recognised need or hunger to be filled. If you find that your walk in life...

May 23 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What did God mean when he said he will create a new heaven and earth?

In my opinion, the new heaven and earth are intended as a replacement for the old creation that was corrupted by Satan's rebellion and by human sin. The new...

May 23 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Why did god create the world?

In my opinion, God created not just the world, but the entire universe, as a visible witness to His power, majesty, and glory (as exemplified by passages...

May 23 2018 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

How much are we obligated to follow all that our parents to do, because the Bible says obey your father and your mother?

Paul addresses the verse in the question to "children". Although people will always be their parents' biological "children" (regardless of their physical...

May 23 2018 Follow Vote Up

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What makes Christianity unique?

May 23 2018

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

Under the Israelite law, why were people with skin disease prevented from combing their hair?

In my opinion, the prohibition against combing the hair was not related to any hygienic measure pertaining to the disease itself. Instead, the lack of...

May 23 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kim Smith

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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Thank you! I pray for God to move my son in the way He wills for him to go. Thank you for your support and words

May 23 2018

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

If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?

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Don, Jesus thought and said that divorce was an abomination, but that doesn't stop 50% of marriages in the United States dissolving with divorce; most of...

May 23 2018

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Kel, I disagree with your conclusion of the whole Rachel being buried in a grave when Genesis 35:18 clearly states her soul was departing, i.e. departing as...

May 23 2018

Comment by Mitchell Nimmoor Jr , GOOD SOLDIER IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD

What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture? What does it mean that the Bible is sufficient?

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This Our problem is not with the Godless secular America but with a church that is increasingly prayerless compromised demoralized and weak. Churches have...

May 23 2018

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

Under the Israelite law, why were people with skin disease prevented from combing their hair?

Leviticus 13:45 45 “Those who suffer from a serious skin disease must tear their clothing and leave their hair uncombed. They must cover their mouth and c...

Leviticus 16:2

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

Why did the law given to Israel have so many rules and restrictions regarding mold?

Leviticus 13:47–50 --What was bad about mold? Regulations About Defiling Molds 47 “As for any fabric that is spoiled with a defiling mold—any woolen or ...

Leviticus 16:2

May 22 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why did god create the world?

1 Vote May 22 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

What is feng shui? Should a Christian practice feng shui?

The Question is What is Fenshui? Should a Christian practice feng shui? Michael has given an overview. I would add that Fen Shui has its origins from the...

May 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jesus Follower , Follower of The Lord

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

I feel that you should have a chat with your son and talk Him through the reasons being a homosexual could ruin his path to The Lord, and how this is a sin....

May 22 2018 2 Comments 20 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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We have a relationship with Jesus when we are born again. Ephesians 1:13. We should do good works for profit in heaven. But salvation is without works, lest...

May 22 2018

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

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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James, having a strong relationship with Jesus Christ will cause good works. James said it correctly, James 2:14-26. Faith without works is dead. A Christian...

May 22 2018

Comment by kel gens

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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If you try to look up Sheol in the Concordance it will refer you to Hell (since they are synonymous words). Strong’s 7585 refers to the world of the “dead”...

May 22 2018

Answer by Oluwatobi Eden

Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?

I am of the opinion that the Bible text Acts17:22 does not directly mean that being religious is reverent to demons. Apostle was trying to lead the people of...

May 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?

In the original text, this world is "natural sleep." It is in the Bible several times directed at one factor - that this can ONLY be identified by God, and...

May 22 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Marvin Reynolds , Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital

How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?

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Satan will ALWAYS lead you to aid him, putting you outside of the family of God. God will always cause you to what is good and right for YOU to do, and it...

May 22 2018

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What are the doctrines of grace?

May 22 2018

Comment by Oakleigh Oswin , Unemployed, Orthodox roman catholic,My dad left when I was 2

What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?

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I believe that the only way to convert your daughter to christianity is to keep trying. If your daughter doesn't want to become christian, that is her own...

May 22 2018

Answer by Oakleigh Oswin , Unemployed, Orthodox roman catholic,My dad left when I was 2

What does the Bible say about feeding the hungry?

I believe that in order to be fully christian, you must follow the bible and Jesus teachings. This includes feeding the hungry. Feeding the hungry can mean a...

May 22 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Kel, Rachel’s body was buried in a grave (qeburah) - not in ‘Sheol, Hades or Hell’. Genesis 35:20 NASB ‘Jacob set up a pillar over her grave (qeburah), i.e....

May 22 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

When God destroys the earth will he start over?

In the last day, God will totally redesign this earth (Isaiah 24:1) - He is making everything new (Rev 21:5). The Bible tells that God will cleanse with fire...

May 22 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?

The Bible tells that evil started in heaven when Lucifer became Satan (God’s adversary) and led a third of angels into rebellion (Rev 12:7-9). Satan also led...

May 22 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the New Century Version (NCV)?

May 22 2018

Comment by Anna Thornton

How can I stop judging others?

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I see what you mean, thank you!

May 22 2018

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

What is the gospel of Judas?

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Amen, Lena. I too find wisdom from the other "gospels" that increases my understanding of Jesus. To lump the "Judas" letter with the others is a mistake.

May 22 2018

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

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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If, in the future, we do discover other intelligent life forms on other planets, be they hostile or friendly, will that negate the assertions in Scripture? I...

May 22 2018

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

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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Stuart, it is one thing to believe in Scripture and say that mankind on Earth is the only intelligent being in the universe. It is wholly another to believe...

May 22 2018

Comment by Kelly Johnson , Freelance Writer

Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

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Kaila Ramesh, I'm with you 100%. A lot of things changed in the Bible, including what is or is not clean to eat. I believe we are not to kill or commit...

May 22 2018

Comment by kel gens

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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According to Psalms 6:5, the body does descend to Sheol, As you claim, the soul descended to Sheol. What does Psalms 6:5 say? For there is no mention of You...

May 22 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?

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Not always. Romans 4:5 But the one that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Our works good or...

May 22 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

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Col 4:10 - Mark is identified as a cousin of Barnabas. It's a real contrivance to come up with Joseph being married before with children. What happened to...

May 22 2018