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  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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Comment 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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Thank you Aurel. I've never had those scriptures explained to me that way, or came to understand them myself, but what you are saying is very convincing. It...

March 15 2018

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

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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(long windedness dictates three posts) Discussions on this topic should be tending to preparations for those days and relief for those who must endure those...

March 15 2018

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

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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I would summit no parable, or allegory found in scripture support a second chance, or left behind (religious science fiction) event. The very substance of...

March 15 2018

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

Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?

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Greetings in Christ Jesus, I just want to say you have a good understanding of scripture. I came to the same understanding through fasting and prayer; I have...

March 15 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?

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Here are some more verses that folks have used to promote the idea that Christ's assumed humanity did not contain our fallen nature: 1 Peter 2:22 "He...

March 15 2018

Comment by michelle perry , am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ

What is the difference between the manifest presence of the Holy Spirit and God's omnipresence?

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Thank you Michael as I needed to hear this and once again you explained it to my mind perfectly. God bless you.

March 15 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is the observance of a First Communion biblical?

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Jesus also said He was a door John 10:7-8. Does that mean He has a doorknob and hinges? Clearly, He was speaking symbolically, just as He was when He was...

March 15 2018

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

What is the true meaning of Christmas?

The word is the combination of Khristos Maesse which when translated means Christ Mass. All this goes back to times when the Catholic Church integrated many...

March 15 2018 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Larry Wiseman , A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

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Very kind and very true words. Praise the name of Jesus!

March 15 2018

Comment by JD Abshire

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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Aurel, Have you considered 1 Samuel 28:6-28? Here Samuel (deceased) Is conversing with King Saul and prophesying/pronouncing judgment. Yes, Revelation has a...

March 15 2018

Comment by Tom Ryan

How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

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However, you don't address the concept that while we are exercising Free Will God must know beforehand who will reject Him just as He knows the Good works He...

March 15 2018

Comment by Richard Burroughs

Is the Shroud of Turin authentic?

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I submit to you that the verse you recite is in the new testament after Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. I also submit to you that in His time, men...

March 15 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

Should a Christian be patriotic?

Patriotism is a good thing if the powers in control are fighting for a righteous cause. Nazi Germany was patriotic but that did not make their conquest for...

March 15 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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, the Bible mention soul/spirit over 1700 times - never says to be immortal or eternal. Only God is immortal. Christ died to restore life to us who lost...

March 14 2018

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What does the Bible say about self-worth?

March 14 2018

Comment 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, the only time the Bible speaks of the human body putting on immortality is at the resurrection, i.e. prior to this event there is no verse saying the...

March 14 2018

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What should we learn from the life of Mary of Bethany?

March 14 2018

Comment by Roger Smith

How should a Christian view gun control?

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If you want a Bible answer as to "how a Christian should view gun control", the answer is with limit, just as most of the laws are now, but enforce them. The...

March 14 2018

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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?

March 14 2018

Award for SANDRA WRIGHT , Praise The Lord!

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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?

March 14 2018

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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?

March 14 2018

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

What does Jesus mean by, "Blessed are those who don't stumble on account of me"?

John the Baptist, whose preaching had preceded and prepared the way for the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, and who had baptized Jesus in the Jordan...

March 14 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?

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I couldn't have said it better. I agree totally. There are no rules for believers to live by, only the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible says "walk by...

March 14 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

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Revelation 7:9 says, After this I beheld and, lo, a great multitude, which no man can number, of all nations and kindreds, and peoples and tongues, stood...

March 14 2018

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?

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Mr Whitley, where do you suppose the demons who were here are now, and why did they leave? Did they change their minds about tormenting people? What made...

March 14 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?

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Let's look at the following verses and their meaning: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who...

March 14 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

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The tribulation is the wrath of God. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son HATH EVERLASTING LIFE; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but...

March 14 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?

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Keep in mind that Christ is, 1] "The Son of God" . 2] and was "the son of man" according to the seed of David. 3] And is now our "High Priest".

March 14 2018

Comment 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, in Genesis 3:22, 23, 24 we read how after the fall, a cherubim with a flaming sword was guarding the tree of life so Adam and Eve cannot “take also of...

March 14 2018

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

What did Jesus mean when he said "for he who is least among is the greatest?"

In multiple verses in the gospels, Jesus told His followers that greatness in God's eyes is different from the way that the unsaved world perceives it. To...

March 14 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that God has 7 spirits, or a seven-fold spirit?

In my opinion, the reference to the seven spirits in Revelation does not imply that God the Holy Spirit is more than one Being, but refers to the...

March 14 2018 Follow Vote Up

Answer 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"?

Taking the Greek word choice and the context of the passage, Eph 1:4-5 means that God had already planned before he created the world that believers would...

March 13 2018 4 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?

Please review Dr Michael Heiser’s work on this topic. Dr. Heiser is the Academic Editor for Logos Bible Software and has spent much time on this text. In...

March 13 2018 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that God has 7 spirits, or a seven-fold spirit?

The scripture states that God has SEVEN SPIRITS and that makes you stop and thing--why? How?

Revelation 4:5

March 13 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ron Stauffer

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

My opinion re THE LORD Choosing "us," - from The Foundation - tells me before Adam was, before his Earth was - HE Wrote Complete, HIS Book of Life! ALL the...

March 13 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by frances Keene

What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?

Larry, I believe your son is with Jesus and will be with Him in all eternity. You say for hundreds of years some churches have said suicide is unforgivable....

March 13 2018 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?

Jesus started from level of the young ruler’s understanding of religion – that keeping the law equated to righteousness and therefore qualified one for entry...

March 13 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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, the first couple died spiritually meaning their sin separated them from God. https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritually-dead.html To reiterate, God...

March 13 2018

Answer by Rev. R Vincent Warde

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

As a former Police chaplain and facilitator of clergy in Support of the 2nd Amendment (http://clergyinsupportofthe2ndamendment.org/) I have to offer my...

March 13 2018 2 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?

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I see what you mean but am confused in that becoming married means making a vow before Almighty God. Does not the Bible say let your yes be yes and your no...

March 13 2018

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

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The idea that a little sin in a person, a church, or a nation, left unchecked, will bring the participants into bondage and lead to death is a worthwhile...

March 13 2018

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

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Rev 13:8 has been referred to in several of the answers proffered. It reads: “ And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose name hath not been...

March 13 2018

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

How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?

iPsalms 37:25: is a statement or testimony from the psalmist, about those who seek and follow after the way of the Lord. The causes of poverty and human...

March 13 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?

Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical? In a one word answer No, there are many misconceptions about the Salem witch trials that are fed by so many papers and...

March 13 2018 5 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?

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First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the...

March 13 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?

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Salvation is a free gift from God. Period. Jesus did all the saving and we did nothing for it. Romans 6:28 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God...

March 13 2018