Should we leave an inheritance to our children if they are not Christians?
In leaving them an inheritance you are showing them God's grace. I'm sure they know about your faith, and "the world" would tell us and them that to punish...
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Ken Kerrigan
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What does the Bible say about capitalism?
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by David Bedford
What can I do to help in my community if I don't have a church home?
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Just love your neighbour as you love yourself.. But always place God first above everything, lest it becomes an idol. In that way He will show you what you...
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Craig Ohlson
Where do people get the phrase, "Be in the world, but not of the world" when that actual phrase is not in the Bible?
In John 14:36 Jesus says that “His kingdom is not of this world.” So, even though he was living here in the world as we do, he was not living to its...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Aurel, you say ‘all living creatures received life the same way’ but according to the book of Genesis they did not. Man and beast breath the same air (Strong...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are there any specific examples, in the Bible, of someone having the Holy Spirit enter into them without them first being saved or asking the Holy Spirit to enter into them?
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In the old covenant the Holy Spirit could come and go. Under the new covenant of grace, the Holy Sprit never leaves a believer. Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Where do people get the phrase, "Be in the world, but not of the world" when that actual phrase is not in the Bible?
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John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the...
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by Dorothy Mathieson
Are there any specific examples, in the Bible, of someone having the Holy Spirit enter into them without them first being saved or asking the Holy Spirit to enter into them?
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It is written, Psalm 86:11: We ask, "Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth. Unite my heart to fear (respect) Your name." Also, it is my belief...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
This comment seems to indicate that God knew beforehand whom He would save which seems to imply that no matter what we do if we are not selected then it is...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the key to truly knowing God?
I came to know the Lord 40 years ago after being an alcohol soaked, unfaithful husband absolutely cynical of Christianity or any religion for that matter. A...
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?
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I can only speak of me & my experience with this issue regarding depression. I have NEVER in 45 years needed any antianxiety nor a antidepressant. I am...
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Is Zechariah 11:12-13 a Messianic prophecy?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
To me, it is the Bible's unvarnished account of both the strengths and flaws of fallible humans (even those who were clearly used of God for the...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Traditionally, it has been said that you cannot prove or disprove the existence of God. However, within the last 30 years that argument is no longer valid,...
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Are all sins equal to God?
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What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why were only 10 Commandments given?
First, it’s important to mention that no one is going to be saved by keeping the law (Rom 3:20) - we are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8, 9). Keeping...
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by Kenneth Heck
What does the Bible say about dragons?
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In my opinion, dragons were physically real animals, although certain aspects, such as fire breathing, as Michael says, would be mythical. They were...
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Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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Kenneth Heck
Why were only 10 Commandments given?
In my opinion, the 10 commandments were written on stone since they were intended to endure and be observed for thousands of years, and possibly forever....
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What is the key to witnessing to Hindus?
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Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
Jacob was born at the same time as Esau, (had his hand wrapped around his heel) therefore he could legally say he was Esau. Gen 25:26, Jacob bought the bir...
Genesis 25:31 - 34
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What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?
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What does the Bible say about the ice age?
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What does the Bible say about the power of words?
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were only 10 Commandments given?
I'm not sure whether I'm speaking to the point that the questioner has in mind, but one explanation I have heard is that the areas covered by the Ten...
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Lori Cypher
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by Dorothy Mathieson
How does one invite the Holy Spirit to live within them?
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I needed to keep on asking God to be settled with the Holy Spirit. Why? I could not commune with Him in His language, so I needed to repent from a teaching I...
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Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Who was Mary the mother of James?
We learn in Mark 15:40 that this Mary was the mother of the apostle, James the Younger and Joses, and Salome was the mother of the apostles, John and James.
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Why were only 10 Commandments given?
There are only 10 Commandments given by God to Moses and the question is: Why only this number? These is a reason I have become aware of, but let's see how p...
Exodus 20:1 - 26
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
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Ni Jay, God created animals in Gen 1:25. I don't think it's a stretch to think that He used the skins of animals in Gen 3:21. Death entered the world when...
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Kenneth Heck
What is the oedipus complex and are there any examples of it in scripture?
The Oedipus complex is part of the supposed contribution to psychiatry by Sigmund Freud. Although Freud had an enormous early influence on the field of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the oedipus complex and are there any examples of it in scripture?
The Oedipus complex (as I understand it) was a concept developed by Sigmund Freud (the founder of modern psychiatry, which blends the studies of psychology...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Mary the mother of James?
My understanding is that the "James" referred to in the question was the apostle of Jesus who is commonly referred to as "James the Less", "James the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
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Danny, thank you for the kind words.
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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JD, let’s remember that Satan can impersonate people and act miracle (Rev 16:14). First, God said never go to a witch (all of them were supposed to be...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Part 2. Both human and beast have all one breath (Eccl 3:19). And since humans and beasts have one breath, they also die the same way (Eccl 3:19)." Both...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Gary, let's go back to the beginning. The Hebrew "breath" (Gen 2:7) is neshamah: the life-giving principle. The breath is equivalent to life itself (Isaiah...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when he said, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of"?
In my opinion, Jesus was telling James and John that, although they might have thought that they were responding to the Samaritans' refusal to allow Jesus...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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God knows beforehand who will reject Him, which is part of His foreknowledge - that would be included as part of Him knowing all things before they occur....
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Aurel, Scripture never says the breath of life is mortal and is dead when it returns to God. Only the body puts on immortality (1 Corinthians 15) because...
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Jay Saunders
Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
Why would anybody pray to an angel or mother Mary for that matter? They are not our high priest or our Heavenly Father. We have a high priest that prays and...
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by Maria Salassidis
Should a Christian marry for love?
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I had backslidden for many years and chose my husband not by his looks during that time based on 1. Cor. 13 and we have been married 7 years. In fact when my...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
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Cindy, if almost everyone, but not quite everyone, heard the language that the speakers spoke in their native language, what known language were the speakers...