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  1. What are the commandments of God mentioned in Rev. 12:17?
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  3. How do we know that the "Rapture" happens all at once and not over an extended time?
  4. Would I have to submit to my husband if he didn't love me as Christ loved the church?
  5. Was the sin of Sodom selfishness rather than homosexuality (Ezekiel 16:49)?
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Question by Anonymous
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What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?

My daughter lives where Mormonism is very prevalent . She just moved there a year and a half ago. Prior to last week, for the 30 years I’ve known her, she ha...

Romans 9:8

May 20 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Her body went NOWHERE. It was buried in the ground or in a tomb or wherever. Your body is not important. It DOES die. You'll never need it again. But who you...

May 20 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is 'the devil made me do it' not a valid excuse?

First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God, doeth not commit sin, because His seed, (the Holy Spirit) remaineth in Him, and He, (the Holy Spirit) can not sin,...

May 20 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anna Thornton

How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?

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I have been through the same problem, when I found God and became a Christian. I lost a lot of people, family as well. You just got to stay strong and let...

May 20 2018

Answer by modesta titis

What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?

There's this book, entitled "The Bruised Reed" by Richard Sibbe. You should read it. It is a book that will strengthen you when we think we have failed as...

May 20 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

Is it sinful to enjoy materialistic things?

I'm glad you asked, when you enjoy material things more than the things of God, that's a form of idol worship, and we must first always put the Lord as first...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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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I agree Christian views are not monolithic, but I do want to clarify: When it comes to the ten commandments the phrase is "Though Shall not Murder" - not...

May 20 2018

Comment by Kaila Ramesh

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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I don’t think it’s a fair assumption to state that all Christians believe this way. Or to assume that. I’m new to the website, so I hope I’m going about...

May 20 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

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

Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish truth from error, especially today when we receive so many conflicting messages delivered to us via many different...

May 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by A F

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

Ecc. 2:24-26; Ecc. 3:9-14;Ecc.4, basically all of Ecc is good for pondering. Finally, the Teacher says, Ecc. 12:13-14, “fear God and keep his Commandments,...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Who are the Jesuits, and what do they believe?

The Jesuit Order, otherwise known as the Society of Jesus (S.J.), is the military enforcement arm of the Catholic Church. On the Jesuit flag is written the...

May 20 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is inaugurated eschatology?

May 19 2018

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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?

May 19 2018

Question by Anna Thornton

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

How can I be sure where a person is coming from, such as a person who seems to be holy, but then changes their ways to negative vibes all the time?

Galatians 6:7

May 19 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jim Riddle , Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy

Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?

I like to come up with simple answers. Demons are Satan's army. In Matthew 9, enough demons lived in two Gadarenes to possess a whole herd of pigs when Jesus...

May 19 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it sinful to enjoy materialistic things?

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I agree. the Lord said if we ask for bread will he give us a stone? No, God is willing to bless us with material blessings when we do right, but every thing...

May 19 2018

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

What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?

Leviticus 9:4 especially: Leviticus 9:3 - 4 THE LORD ACCEPTS AARON'S OFFERING 3 And say to the people of Israel, 'Take a male goat for a sin offering, a...

Leviticus 9:3 - 4

May 19 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?

May 18 2018

Comment by jacob perry

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

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That is a great explanation. I'm currently writing a book interpreting the deeper meaning of the old testament. I was wondering if I had permission to cite...

May 18 2018

Comment by kel gens

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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You only have a few choices of where Rachel's body descended. Sheol, Hades or Hell. When claiming the soul separates at death, It does make a difference of...

May 18 2018

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What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?

May 18 2018

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Can women serve as elders in the church?

May 18 2018

Answer by Al Mark

Why should we serve in the church?

Romans 12:1 speaks of offering your bodies as living sacrifices, which is your spiritual act of worship (some versions render it as spiritual service). It...

May 18 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Jennifer, thanks. Just one observation. The sinless blood of Christ does not "act as a perfect, sufficient atonement". It is eternally the perfect atonement...

May 17 2018

Comment by Stephen Charsky

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Follow the words of Jesus, he demanded that we be reborn through baptism by water and the Holy Spirit.

May 17 2018

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What happened on each of the days of Creation?

What happened on each of the days of Creation? From a geologic perspective, I will list the main events that likely occurred on each day of the Creation...

May 16 2018 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about being a Christian husband?

May 16 2018

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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?

May 16 2018

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

How can we consider all of Solomon’s proverbs as wise when we know he turned away from the Lord?

I would say that the six primary means of evaluating the wisdom of Solomon's proverbs are Solomon's desire, God's promise, Solomon's actions, Solomon's...

May 16 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sarah Winn , Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.

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

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I am a believer in the life of a child starting from the embryo. I am pro life. I also believe that each person does have a choice to make.

May 16 2018

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

Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?

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The miracle at Cana (John 2:11) is the first miracle recorded in Scripture. Mary was fully aware of the divinity of her Son as evidenced by her request. Mary...

May 16 2018

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How are human souls created?

May 16 2018

Answer by Lenny O'Brien

How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?

The first “rapture” in the Old Testament provides for us the example we are to follow. Hebrews 11: 4-8 4 “By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent...

May 16 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is the human soul mortal or immortal?

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Wherever they buried her. Your body is not important. It's not eternal. It starts dying the minute you are born. It's your soul that is eternal and moves on...

May 16 2018

Question by Sherrill Schlimpert

How can we consider all of Solomon’s proverbs as wise when we know he turned away from the Lord?

“And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice and had commanded h...

May 15 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Wambui Mburu

What do LORD, GOD, Lord, God, etc., stand for in the Bible? Why are they used in place of God's name?

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Shalum Praise Yahuah! Yahuah do you good for sharing truth.

May 15 2018

Comment by Olusegun Afolabi

How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?

Comment:
Matthew 10:32, "Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven". Testimony about Christ words,...

May 15 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Those of the second and third soils did believe and were saved. Romans 4:5 But to the one that worketh not. but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly,...

May 15 2018

Comment by Richard Burroughs

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Actually Elijah did ascend into Heaven as stated in 2 Kings 2:11, "Then it happened, as they continued on and talked, that suddenly a chariot of fire...

May 15 2018

Comment by Jerry Tate

Should I serve in church leadership if I still wrestle with serious sin?

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I suggest it that it isn’t “the love relationship that we seek that makes us righteous in God’s sight” but Christ’s righteousness that makes believers...

May 15 2018

Answer by Jack Croach

Why should we serve in the church?

Unless you are a new Christian or newly married, why wouldn’t you want to serve? We are the body of Christ, the church we were made to worship, praise, and...

May 15 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?

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Should we turn from sin after we have accepted Jesus as our savior? Yes, but turning from sin for salvation is to try to reform our selves to meet God Holy...

May 15 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?

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I disagree that we turn from sin and trust the Lord. We confess we are sinners and believe that Jesus is our blood sacrifice for all sin. Bible repentance...

May 15 2018

Comment by Dwight Welsh

Should a Christian own weapons?

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While I can see and understand your point of view. I must say your use of the Jesus Statement to Peter to put us his sword is inaccurate. He is telling Peter...

May 15 2018