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Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

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That’s an interesting thought and if it were true the Spirit of God would be preaching a new works based Gospel. For example are you saying, “Hey listen...

April 03 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Did Adam and Eve eat of the Tree of Life?

Let me start by saying that only God is immortal (1 Tim 6:16) - the rest of created beings are mortal (Rom 5:12). The Bible also say that the first couple...

April 03 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean in Gal 3:13 that the believer has been redeemed from the curse of the law?

In addition to the Ten Commandments, God gave Moses the ceremonial law. Large sections of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are dedicated to these...

April 03 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?

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"There is speculation, based on some church tradition, that Simon of Cyrene later became a Christian—some theories state that he was already a follower of...

April 03 2018

Question by Anonymous
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Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?

I have a family member who was in a terrible accident and is now in a coma. Is it ok to say I "expect" God to do a miracle for her?

Mark 5:1 - 43

3 Votes April 03 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Robert Broyles

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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James, you stated that " When we trust Jesus as our savior He imputes His righteousness to us..." Yes, this is true. We stand perfect "in Christ Jesus". Paul...

April 03 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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One more comment...you asked what the early church used since the final canon was not pulled together until the 4th century. The OT already existed. The NT...

April 03 2018

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

Is the book "Why Christians Should Support Israel" biblically correct?

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My Brother, Paul stated to Timothy in his second letter, 2 Tim 3:16-17, "All scripture is (right now) given by the inspiration (breath) of God, and is (right...

April 03 2018

Comment by Troy V

What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?

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And they compelled one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 KJV And...

April 03 2018

Comment by Cindy Meyer

How do you forgive a family member for a wrong done to you when they don't acknowledge it?

Comment:
Thank you!! God has worked in my own head to help me forgive. It’s getting better.

April 03 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there life after death?

The bible is the only truth we have for those who believe it. The bible says we live for ever either in hell or heaven. Jesus preached more on hell than on...

April 03 2018 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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"1.) The verse means God chose some to be saved before time began as He pleased, but not according to faith " I did not state what you surmised, ".....but...

April 03 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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JD, I was referring to the choosing not being tied to faith in view #1. Correct me if I am wrong, but you hold the view that God's choice of people is...

April 03 2018

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

It seems that God's book of life has every name of every person who has ever been conceived.Only those who receive eternal life remain in the book,as...

April 03 2018 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by d golden

What is Tenebrae? What is a Tenebrae service?

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The statement in one of the answers that Tenebrae is "an ancient tradition in "Christian" history, should more honestly be explained as a tradition of men...

April 03 2018

Comment by Mark Wheeless , Music Minister and Sunday school teacher

What does it mean in Gal 3:13 that the believer has been redeemed from the curse of the law?

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No man, except Jesus Christ has ever been able to live a completely sinless life. The penalty for ANY sin is eternal damnation. Since the way to eternal Life...

April 02 2018

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

Good question and I humbly submit for your consideration that the core purpose of such establishments is serving over priced alcohol to a purchaser. (Isaiah...

April 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by John P Curtin

What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?

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The recent scientific discoveries DNA connecting Homo Sapiens Sapiens with Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis has enabled a possibility that ADAM and EVE were...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

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Christianity is the only one that is not a religion. All religion says we have to do something to be saved, in Christianity we have to do nothing to be saved...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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Jesus was showing us we are all sinners and could not keep the law to bring us to Him for salvation by grace. The law was given to show us we can not keep...

April 02 2018

Comment by Thomas Tracey

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

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Without knowing the intent of a Christian frequenting bars it is difficult to answer this question. I do not see any reference throughout the Word that a...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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We are made Holy in the Spirit, not in the flesh. Galatians 3:3 We are given His righteousness when we believed the gospel of our salvation. Ephesians 1:13....

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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The gospel is given in First Corinthians 15:3-4. That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third...

April 02 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Julia, Although I believe in a young earth, mostly due to so many variances in how "scientists" tend to date things and because they HAVE to believe in an...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the true gospel?

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Danny, you are absolutely right. There are people who believe they are saved by the way they live and what they do. But believing what the bible says is how...

April 02 2018

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

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

Dear Sister Norma, I am sure there are others that see your question as a test against the old established church, but really it goes back much farther than...

April 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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Anonymous Person, When I say the Gospel, I don't mean reading a verse out of Matt, Mark, Luke or John. I mean the clear Gospel message that salvation comes...

April 02 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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Anonymous Person, Jesus did not expect the disciples to drink His blood or eat His flesh. If that were the case, He would have literally presented His blood...

April 02 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What happens once we die?

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Due to the limited space available I will address only the first paragraph. Jesus taught in parables (Matt 13:34) and we have no reasons to believe that Luke...

April 02 2018

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

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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4.030 years later iEsou christou (Mt 1:1 Greek) sacrificed Himself on the PESACH (Passover), 14th Nissan, 30 C.E. to bring mankind back to ALHYM through The...

April 02 2018

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

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Good point Julia. Perhaps I have not conveyed clearly what I think ALHYM is saying compared to the interpretations of the words in the original Hebrew by the...

April 02 2018

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Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?

April 02 2018

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What is the difference between the universal church and local church?

April 02 2018

Answer by Robert Broyles

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

Jesus perfectly kept His Father's commandments. See John 15:10. He fulfilled both the law of God and all the OT symbols and prophesies! Clearly nothing from...

April 02 2018 4 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by mark T

How often should a married couple have sex?

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Hebrews 13:4 KJV: Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed UN-defiled. So, as many times as they agree.

April 02 2018

Answer by mark T

How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

Big time difference, Jesus being the author and finisher of our faith! You can find no other belief system that has any advocate that first paid for your...

April 02 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by A F

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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Yes, some that are still relevant. These laws set us apart and fulfill the law of love, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” The Ten...

April 02 2018

Question by Norma Lewis

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

2 Votes April 02 2018 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Al Mark

Should a Christian invest money in the stock market?

When dealing with the question of investing, it is important for the investor to understand three things: 1) What is your time horizon? 2) What is your goal...

April 02 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

April 01 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

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You see the gospel offends those who think they are good, morally upstanding people. It takes their achievements and pride and places it in the dust of the...

April 01 2018

Answer by Robert Broyles

Are Christians guilty of hate speech?

As a matter of fact the gospel offends the self-righteous. It offends those who call evil, good. It offends those who justify and practice sin as a...

April 01 2018 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

What is transubstantiation?

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And honestly, I'm Orthodox, but I attended Catholic School for 9 years and so have attended at least 100 RCC masses in my life, and if you're not hearing the...

April 01 2018

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

What is transubstantiation?

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"He declared that the chalice, which comes from His creation, was His blood, and He makes it the nourishment of our blood. He affirmed that the bread, which...

April 01 2018

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

What archeological evidence has there been for the historicity of the Bible?

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You speak the Truth, my brother Emo. Continue to "Warrior On!!!" --ANDY--

April 01 2018

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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?

April 01 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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Bob, If you ever read a list of the 613 commandments, most are just quotes or commands, all direct from scripture. While there are a few that would be...

April 01 2018

Answer by Mike Copeman

Who are the twenty-four (24) elders in Revelation?

I believe the 24 Elders are the patriarchs of the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve Apostles. They also represent the perfect Church of Christ both...

April 01 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Bob Dixon

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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The Law was more then just the 10 Commandments there are over 650 laws that were given, are you saying you are still living under these laws and that "we"...

April 01 2018