Silver Teacher award!
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What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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by Gabrielle Haynes
What does the Bible say about Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression?
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Hi David. I have no doubt that your problem was spiritual. However, this cannot be generalized to include everyone. Why is it that we Christians believe that...
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by Gabrielle Haynes
What is the pride of life?
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Boy Michael, very convicting and so true! I am trying to determine where the Lord wants me to work. I thought I wanted one job but, since reading this...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Aurel are you saying a believer who has been born again and sealed by the Holy Spirit can choose to walk away therefore when they do the Holy Spirit will...
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Pattyann Oloughlin
, I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What are the essential differences between the first covenant and the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews 9?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
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To go toe to toe, blow for blow in a scientific / faith in creation debate is playing the enemy's game on his terms. It's like a nuclear physicist arguing...
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by Edwin Danny Reaid
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
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Only found in Matthew 19:28 and Titus 3:5 the word regeneration literally means a "new birth." The Greek word so rendered (palingenesia) is used by classical...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). The Bible is clear: Faith without works is dead and lack of...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Gary, I do agree with the first part of your statement. As long as we choose to remain in Christ we are assured eternal life – we can do nothing unless we...
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Mark Wheeless
, Music Minister and Sunday school teacher
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
The simple way it was explained to me: Those elect before Christ were looking towards the cross, just as we look back on it.
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by Jamie Brown
Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?
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We as born again Christians should know the difference between a sin that we commit and a sin we invite into the very fabric of our daily lives, committing...
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by Billy P Eldred
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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James, the Bible says, even demons believe. Salvation is not something we are given because we believe and then posess. It is something Christ possess and...
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by Susan Jeavons
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Thank you Michael. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.~ Proverbs 2:6 Susan
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by Jamie Brown
Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?
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Danny, I will try to address each question as it is asked in your hypothetical situation and to the best of my knowledge. First, you should know I am 48...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Silver Teacher award!
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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
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Gene Coleman
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
Those who died before Jesus were saved because they believed He would come. Those who died after Jesus came are saved because they believed He did come....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
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In Eph 2:8, the process of salvation by grace and through faith is the gift. Faith is in the feminine and the gift is in the neuter....
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by James Fehr
, I'm a farmer
Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
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It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart (Mark 7:15 NLT)
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Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
The fathers in the Hebrew text did believe in Yeshua. God ‘spoke’ to the fathers directly, through messengers or through prophets (Heb 1:1). This is how He...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
I believe that the Old Testament saints were taken to a place called Paradise. The sinners were taken to death. If you will recall, Jesus gave the best...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a man who is married to a divorced woman serve in church leadership?
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Mr Brown, consider my hypothetical story: A man your age comes out of a supermarket and there's a lady with the hood of her car raised with a problem with...
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Maria Acevedo
I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
Having sex without being married is considered fornication, that is a sin. We are to be married so when the desire becomes overwhelming, our spouse is...
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by Clyde Crayton
What are the Christian themes in "The Lord of the Rings"?
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S. Hodumann C.S. Lewis did not write "Lord of the Rings" My understanding Lord of the Rings has no Christian reference. I think you may have mixed the two.
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by Edwin Danny Reaid
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
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History has a tendency to repeat itself unless we are aware. Is God “Sovereign”? Well, If one believes, Of God, his absolute right to do all things according...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How do I tell a brother who confessed to me whom I have rejected that I am in a courtship with another brother who is also serving in the same church?
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This was almost 4 years ago, it popped up like it was today. How are things now? How did God work it out for His Glory?
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
First allow me to offer comfort for your personal loss. I do not know the circumstances of their passing, but I know it's always painful to lose someone you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Second Timothy 2:13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful; He can not deny Himself. When we trust Jesus as our savior, we are sealed with the Holy...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?
It is difficult to say whether they considered their writings to be scripture or not. Furthermore, they were not as dogmatic about what is or is not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
As noted by Paul in Romans 4, those who lived before the time of Christ were justified (declared or counted as righteous by God) on the basis of their faith...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the twelve tribes of Israel?
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As I read Mr. Houdmann's response, I think that the point that he is making is that, under the normal rules of inheritance, Joseph would have been entitled...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
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Either we believe the Bible or we have our own opinions about life, there's no other option. Solomon is said to be the wisest man to ever live, and there...
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?
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Michael, In my opinion, you are mistaken about Paul's source material in 1 Ti 5:18. The source of the second statement was not Luke 10:7 as you say, is it...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
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The question is 'What does it mean to have assured salvation.' Assurance - Freedom from doubt; surety; certainty; full confidence; guaranty; promise or...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Since Jesus is ‘the author and perfector of faith’ (Hebrew 12:2) a true believer will have continuous faith therefore they are eternally secure in Him. If we...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
What are the twelve tribes of Israel?
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What do you mean when you say 'Jacob had adopted Joseph's two sons' ?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
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Matthew 7:15-20 Jesus is talking about false teachers. They have false converts. Bad fruit. What do they peach? That we can be saved by works instead of what...
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Bud Reading
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
Those who did not know Jesus, but only God, how are they going to get into heaven if they don't know Jesus? Bud R.
Matthew 27:51 - 53
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?
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Dee, this question is about practical measures to be taken when there is a breakdown in leadership. Prayer for all is considered to be automatic. Simply...
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Michael Kohlbaker
, Pastor for 30 years in the Assemblies of God
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
I agree in part with the idea that Jesus may have done more than heal just this one man, though the story does not lend itself to this idea. Scripture says...
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
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That is a good, simplistic answer to give to little children, but a detailed study of the scriptures show that repentance for salvation involves so much...
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by Joelle Higby
Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
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Lol, I was going to comment on Solomon but my post was out of space! He seems to me to have been pretty selfish. He had sex with thousands of women and...
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David Larson
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, "The main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things" a good way to approach the Bible?
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Most theories of eschatology stray all over scripture to try and explain a theory, rather than examining each scripture in context. I've found Walvoord's...
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Catherine wilkin
, Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Catherine wilkin
, Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator
Silver Evangelist award!
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How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
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Catherine wilkin
, Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
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Catherine wilkin
, Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator
Silver Evangelist award!
Criterion: 5 person read an answer or article shared from eBible.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
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I know of a few people who respond regularly here on this site whose belief it is that there is no assurance of salvation, that if you "fall away" the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
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A believer has assurance as long as he continues to believe. This is what John 3:16 says - whoever believes (continuous) holds eternal life (continuous.)...