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.)...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Colossians 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in food or in drink, or respect of a feast day, or of a new moon, or of a Sabbath day.
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Susan, You are right and the situation is further complicated by each denomination's basic tenets and doctrines. That is why encouraging new Christians to...
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Joshua Eicher
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?
Being rich, even super rich, is definitely NOT a sin. It is impossible to use a bible verse saying that it is. Because, what dollar amount is too rich?...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
Whilst the ideal situation is that both husband and wife attend the same church a question arises as to what do you do if one spouse doesn’t want to be in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "modesty" in Christianity?
My understanding is that the Greek word translated as "modesty" in the verse cited in the question is used only once in the entire Bible (that is, in this...
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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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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Our opinions are usually tainted with our biases, I know mine are. The scriptures are a better resource to rely on. Solomon was the richest man to ever live...
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by Susan Jeavons
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Michael T. You said, "Its good that questions like this come up so that they can be explained for newer Christians, to help them in their walk with our Lord,...
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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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Yes, we are saved by faith not works; however, after we are saved, we should produce fruit (Eph 2:10). Christ said to be aware of the false prophets and how...
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Scott Brown
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
Speculation and current standards in one's own denomination do not define anything, nor do the opinions of men. Let's let scripture speak for itself and be...
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Big Daddy Struggles
, A Born-Again Believer Since 1964
What does the Bible say about applied kinesiology?
This use of the mystical concept of "applied kinesiology" explored in this question is one I had never encountered before. Yet, I had studied "Kinesiology"...
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Monica KT
What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
1.The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: One of the criteria for being born again is you are born of the Holy Spirit. John 3:5 states "...except a man be born of...
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Fraser Crest
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
The Hebrew word which is translated to "Angel" in the Bible simply means "messenger". This could be a heavenly messenger or a human messenger. The messengers...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?
I firmly believe that Joseph looked back in time and afforded to Simeon just punishment due him. See Genesis 34:13-30. Simeon and Levi had taken the Holy...
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David Huffman
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
Certainly, this is an interesting and vibrant discussion. I will add a few thoughts beginning with this question. What does it encompass when Jesus says, "I...
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by dee scott
, Divine Mercy Apostle
What can ordinary people do about sinful religious leaders?
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I believe the most important thing was not mentioned; I believe it is just as important to pray for a religious leader that has sinned as it is to pray for a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should I serve in church leadership if I still wrestle with serious sin?
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The whole thing sounds like pageantry to me. Leadership should be about real service to people who are in great need. Church leadership is more about giving...
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by veronica obi
What is the evidence that spiritual healing is real?
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James Ch 5:14-15 Are any among you sick? They should send for the church elders, who will pray for them and rub olive oil on them in the name of the Lord....
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by Anton Shekwa
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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The story of the rich man and Lazarus is the best example of what it means to be rich in the eyes of man and be poor in the eyes of God. Riches can not take...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How did the crucifixion kill Jesus?
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A good answer re Our Lord's horrific death on the cross. Just as an aside, in physiology, if one loses 50% of their blood volume then they will die. So it...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the evidence that spiritual healing is real?
You know when you are healed spiritually by the following signs: 1. You experience the peace of God and all unforgiveness, bitterness is no longer there...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
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Repentance for salvation is to just trust in Jesus finished work on the cross as full payment for all our sin. Jesus paid it all and we paid 0. It is a free...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If a woman pastor married my wife and me, is this considered acceptable in God's eyes?
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Good food for good thoughts. Be blessed!
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Rick Lockhart
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?
Being rich will not keep you out of heaven. The bible makes it clear that it is the LOVE of money that can become your idol and take the place of God in your...
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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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I would love to have a lot of money because I would love to do a lot of good with it. There’s no way that being wealthy would disqualify someone from being...
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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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In that parable the only ones that were not saved were the ones that heard the word but the devil snatched it away before they believed. The others were...
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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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There is no difference in the heart of a rich man and the heart of a man living in poverty. The rich are greedy. The poor are too. The rich steal, and so...
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What were the Dark Ages?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
In the passage cited in the question, Jesus was referring to the events described in 1 Kings 10:1-13 in the Old Testament. When Solomon became king of Israel...
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What is the Palestinian Covenant?
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What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?
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Why did Pharaoh give Joseph so much power?
Pharaoh gave Joseph a position of power in Egypt because Joseph had correctly interpreted Pharaoh's dreams. God gave Joseph the ability to interpret the...
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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
For God so loved the world, (everybody) that HE gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus) that WHOSOEVER, (anybody) believeth in Him, will not perish but HAVE...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
It is impossible to give you a proper answer to this question because the matter is a process and that process is too involved for any short answer to be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If we are born in sin, how is it fair for God to judge us for our sin?
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He who believes in Him is not judged John 3:18
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What does the Bible say about stress?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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In the first place, we do not give our life to Christ for salvation, We do not ask Jesus into our hearts for salvation, we do not make a commitment to Christ...
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Robert Chiappardi
, Counselor at Salvation Army ARC, Richmond, VA
Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
Is this referring to the Book of Wisdom (Wisdom of Solomon) of the Deuterocanonical books?
Luke 11:31
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
The original question 'Why does it seem that things get worse instead of better when we begin to pray' is very different from 'Why does bad things happen to...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
God is love! (1 John 4:8) But God does not force anyone to love Him. He promised that when we come to Him, He will never turn us away. Yet it is against the...
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by Leon Vermeulen
Why can't I stop sinning?
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Some people continue sinning because they are not born again, are dead in their trespasses and sins and do not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour. They...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Is God evil? Is the Bible evil?
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God allowed him to die. So what's your point? As Christians, we believe that God saves those too young or in some way mentally impaired to the point they...