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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Which laws apply to Israel and which laws still apply to the Church?

God in the OT gave the people of Israel specific guidance about healthy living and obedience. The Ten Commandments, or the Moral law, which you alluded to,...

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Why does God require faith?

November 14 2017

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Should a Christian own weapons?

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Jennifer, I don't think you understand the order of law in the United States. The consent of the people only goes as far as the rule of law. We would still...

November 14 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What does the Bible say about your wife wearing lingerie in the bedroom?

Is it ok for a married woman to wear lingerie to bed?

Hebrews 13:4

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Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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Just to be clear, you're saying verse 36 is the point at which the narrative turns to the future?

November 14 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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Daniel actually references the abomination of desolation in three places: Dan. 9:27, 11:31, 12:11. As you say, Dan. 9:27 places the abomination of desolation...

November 14 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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"Quote: "....His 'choice' was His purpose and will to have salvation come through faith in Christ alone." God imposed the penalty for sin (spiritual and...

November 14 2017

Comment by Roland Womack , a Deacon, Retired auto Mechanic

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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This is the one of the best explanation I have ever seen. GOD bless

November 14 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?

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I guess I don't understand what you are trying to say. The women at the cross were as follows: Mary, mother of Jesus (and at least four other sons) Mary, the...

November 14 2017

Question by John Taitt

Why is there so much interest in the second coming of Christ?

Revelation 1:1 - 20

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Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Well, Ken, I can't know if you truly accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior at that particular moment but I'm surmising that the gist of your question is -...

November 14 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a Christian own weapons?

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I wasn't saying that the highest law in the U.S. was God's law. Rather, that for Christians who live in the U.S. (as opposed to living in other countries)...

November 14 2017

Comment by Joelle Higby

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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It’s just something I’ve struggled with my whole life, growing up Calvinist and always wondering if God “picked me.” “Jacob have i loved and Esau i hated”...

November 14 2017

Comment by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John , Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India

Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?

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The phrase three days and three nights means 24 x 3 hours. But in the case of our Lord, the time He spend in the tomb start by 5 PM or so on the Good Friday...

November 14 2017

Answer by Charles Saliba

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

Luke 23:46 And Jesus crying out with a loud voice, said: Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. And saying this, he gave up the ghost. In the above...

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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

November 13 2017

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Should a Christian wife submit to an unsaved, non-believing husband who does not know how to love his wife as Christ loves the church?

November 13 2017

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If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"

November 13 2017

Comment by Lusanda Cele

Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

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What I have gotten from scripture is that both Cain and Abel's occupations, for a lack of a better word, were indicative as well as symbolic of the type of...

November 13 2017

Answer by Mike Schrader , Bible believing Christian

How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?

The light created on the first day is similar to the light created on the fourth day. God blew over the face of the waters and said let there be light. This...

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Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?

A psychological disorder, that which deviates from normal accepted behavior, does not signify demon possession. An example would be Turrets Syndrome. Is it...

November 13 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What is significant about Jehoshaphat?

God was with Jehoshaphat. Men always prosper when God is with them, and God is always with them if they will walk in the first ways of David. (2Chr. 17:3)....

November 13 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Janice Rucker

What is significant about Jehoshaphat?

What can we learn from the life of Jehoshaphat?

2 Kings 12:18

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Comment by Kenneth Heck

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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I believe verses 21-35 are undoubtedly historical. The "abomination of desolation" occurred under Antiochus Epiphanes but there was no captivity as mentioned...

November 13 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?

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First Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man recieveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him, neither can he know them,...

November 13 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?

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The message has never changed. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved. The Pope has set himself up as God. Power corrupts and absolute...

November 13 2017

Comment by ken egan

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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We bring in pagan and Catholic type traditions in the Christian Church also. Christmas, Easter, and dedication/baptism ceremonies of babies like the...

November 13 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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It is of particular interest that you identify verses 21-32 as those pertaining to Antiochus IV Epiphanes. I am the first to admit that history is not in my...

November 13 2017

Answer by David Huffman

Why are Christians so judgmental?

I agree with most of the thoughts presented and would only add the following perspective. Much of this discussion about judging is presented situationally....

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Comment by Kenneth Heck

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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Verses 21-32 refer to Antiochus Epiphanes and his depredations against Judea, or "the holy covenant." Verse 33 is where captivity is first mentioned, which...

November 12 2017

Answer by David Huffman

Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?

In the responses herein we see references to doctrines of various importance along with some scriptural references, and that is good as far as it goes. I...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

Although there are different interpretations of Daniel 11 most Bible scholars believe that the vision begins with King Cyrus and ends with God’s people...

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Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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Omnipresent means God is present everywhere at all times but it does not mean He is present in the elements of the wafer and the juice. Catechism of the...

November 12 2017

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

Will there always be wars on Earth?

I would say no, there will be a time between A and Z where there will be a cessation of wars for a thousand years. Let me explain A is as in Armageddon, the...

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What is the story of Sarah and Hagar?

November 12 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

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I’m interested to know why you picked verse 33, as there does not seem to be a clear delineation between it and the content described in Dan. 11:29-35. Dan....

November 12 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What is literally and figuratively meant by "... created in the image of God ..."? What can we infer or deduce?

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Bob, your reference to 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 makes my point. We are being transformed “into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the...

November 12 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Did Satan have a baby with Eve?

No, Satan did not had a baby with Eve! There's nothing anywhere in the Bible to suggest that spiritual beings (angels) had sexual relations with Eve or...

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Question by Wayne Lindell

Which laws apply to Israel and which laws still apply to the Church?

Messianic believers follow much larger portions of Mosaic law than most Christians. Do other Christians see a difference between moral versus civil law, suc...

Exodus 20:1 - 21

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What does it mean that Jesus shows Himself to those who love Him?

November 12 2017

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

How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?

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Some of the responses here are why many people avoid attaching themselves to a so called church. They are judged enough out in the regular society, so why...

November 11 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Ken, I fully understand the Catholic position. If you were to read a history of the Catholic church, they compromised many things in order to bring pagans...

November 11 2017

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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Because Jesus is capable of being in more than one place at once. I'm not really sure what else to say.

November 11 2017

Comment by Mark Gundersen

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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In my opinion, Nathan is in error. There are several examples of Jesus forgiving sins and no evidence of Baptism following. 1. Paralytic through the roof,...

November 11 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?

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Salvation is a free gift of God by faith alone. If we add anything to it, then it is not free and it is not salvation. We can not be saved by anything except...

November 11 2017

Answer by Bob Ritchie

What is literally and figuratively meant by "... created in the image of God ..."? What can we infer or deduce?

I like to think of being created in the image of God as being capable of reflecting something of God to those around us. Paul reminds us that we are a letter...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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John 12:32 And if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. Lets change it up a bit. For God so loved a few, that He gave His only begotten...

November 11 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Where does the narrative, in Daniel Chapter 11, turn from past to future?

In Daniel, Chapter 11, the future is first indicated in verse 33, where the fall of the Jewish state is said to occur for many days - and on until the time...

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