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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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We are not to live in sin, but we are not to live in bondage either. Galatian 5:1 Stand fast, therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free,...

January 06 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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There will always be those that use grace for a license to sin and we probably all do it at one time or another. Should we? No, Do we, yes. You say their is...

January 06 2018

Comment by Larry Washington

What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?

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Judaism was practiced by Jews under the law of Moses which was the Old Testament Covenant, Jesus the Lamb of God kept the law perfectly, it was no longer...

January 06 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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Grace is the only way of salvation. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; ye were sealed...

January 06 2018

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

Jesus himself answered this in the gospels. In Matt 22:42-45, Jesus affirms that those who truly ran after God even though they were under the Old Covenant...

January 06 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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So you consider the writings of Ignatius to be divinely inspired? I don't. Religion and false teachers were around before the NT was even completed; hence,...

January 06 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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So you consider the writings of Ignatius to be divinely inspired? I don't. Religion and false teachers were around before the NT was even completed; hence,...

January 06 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Was Saint Peter the first Pope?

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The true "church" is the body of Christ, which consists of every believer in Jesus Christ. It's not a religion. Further, Justin Martyr's works were not...

January 06 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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There is a preacher on youtube named Robert Breaker. He tells how is dad lead him to Jesus for salvation by grace. He said what if you were in the electric...

January 06 2018

Comment by Edwin Danny Reaid

What is liberal Christian theology?

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Liberal Christianity refrains from preaching expositional. They are ‘one verse charlies’ which allows them from dealing with the hard truths. One of the best...

January 06 2018

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

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

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Hi brother Tom! Quick questions from logical extrapolations: Would you agree the OT saints were ‘counted righteous’ because they ‘had faith and believed’ in...

January 06 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?

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Gary, although I understand your point, the slavery analogy might not work here - a slave is not free to make any choices. Christ is knocking at our doors -...

January 06 2018

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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

January 06 2018

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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

January 05 2018

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Is Joel 1:4 referring to literal locusts? When was this prophecy fulfilled?

January 05 2018

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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?

January 05 2018

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How should a Christian respond to beggars?

January 05 2018

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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?

January 05 2018

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What is Christian domestic discipline (CDD)?

January 05 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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If I am not mistaken, the term "pass away" doesn't occur in the Old Testament or in reference to human beings in the New (except for this one instance). As a...

January 05 2018

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What is free grace? What is Free Grace Theology?

January 05 2018

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Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?

January 05 2018

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

January 05 2018

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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

January 05 2018

Answer by Rance Chilafoux

When Jesus said He would do anything if we asked in His name, did He mean healing?

God told us that we would go to many things here on earth and that it would be our faith in Christ that would heal us. Our greatest gift, is the gift of...

January 05 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mike Copeman

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

Doctrinal differences will always make this a difficult question to answer to everyone’s satisfaction. What does the scripture say? Those that were obedient...

January 05 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ee Servant

What does it mean that "Grace has been give to each as Christ has apportioned it" in Ephesians 4:7?

I find Ephesians 4:7 to be most meaningful when I put the emphasis on the name "Christ" than on the word "measure." When read in the context of verses 4...

January 05 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Huffman

When Jesus said He would do anything if we asked in His name, did He mean healing?

Does the verse pertain to healing exclusively? No. Is it inclusive in the context of the statement? Yes. Go back to Joh 14:12 "Truly, truly, I say to you,...

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What is hyssop? What was hyssop used for in the Bible?

January 05 2018

Answer by Tom Huntford

What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

The fact is, God does not make statements in the Bible about people "believing in Jesus" ahead of time, and being saved that way. "But that no man is...

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If someone has fear does it mean they have unbelief even though they still have faith?

January 05 2018

Answer by Larry Stephens , Uncle Larry

What role (if any) do spiritual gifts play in love relationships?

Gifts are given by the Spirit for the Building up of The Body of Christ. The closest Body of Christ I know are my Believing Wife and Son. To that end I can...

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January 05 2018

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Does Christmas signify the birth of Jesus Christ?

January 05 2018

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?

This is a very important question. Finding the biblical answer to the question will throw much light on and the understanding of the scriptures. All...

January 05 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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Preterism does recognize the symbolism of apocalyptic literature as used in scripture, but is more a mix of literal/symbolism. Many preterists see the bowls...

January 04 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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How do they account for the trumpets and bowls and wrath of God? Clearly, those things haven't happened. I would imagine that they have to view Revelation as...

January 04 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What should we learn from the life of Job?

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Dee, what a powerful testimony!

January 04 2018

Comment by dee scott , Divine Mercy Apostle

What should we learn from the life of Job?

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I think that Job is one of the most powerful books in the Bible and I read it whenever I feel like my cross is too heavy to carry. In 1999, I started having...

January 04 2018

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What did Jesus mean by, "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink?"

This is a beautiful passage, where Jesus manages to summarize a number of different points by using the analogy of water. Namely, that He is the Messiah;...

January 04 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What did Jesus mean by, "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink?"

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Great explanation of the link between the symbolism of the festival and the fulfillment in Christ!

January 04 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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Are you asking why anyone believes that the resurrection/Second coming already took place, or are you asking why many people believe that the 'one taken and...

January 04 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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What do they believe about the Book of Revelation and the Tribulation? In the Bible, there are many short-term fulfillments of a prophecy and then a...

January 04 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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There are a lot of variations within Preterism, but a common denominator is treating most of Revelation (not all) as having already occurred and linking it...

January 04 2018

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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?

January 04 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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Most older Bible commentaries do not treat this as a stumbling block: "13:28-37 We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of...

January 04 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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We are indeed saved through faith and not works, but that is a different topic than whether there might be a stumbling block in emphasizing grace alone in...

January 04 2018

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Do some believe the rapture took place in 70 AD, and if so, why?

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Matthew 24:34 "this generation will not pass away until all these things [that is, the end-times events of which He was speaking in Matthew 24] take place,"...

January 04 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?

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The only difference between saved people and lost people is the Holy Spirit. Those that have trusted Jesus as their savior, have the Holy Spirit in them....

January 04 2018