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Comment 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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I have had a 3 yr battle with my brother in regards to Joel Osteen and other Word of Faith preachers to include TBN. I am going to say this short and plain....

November 11 2017

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

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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Jim I agree with all you've stated. The legalism tag you used is on point. Rulebook Bible understanding is the hardest misunderstanding to correct, and is...

November 11 2017

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?

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It is beyond absurd to focus on the minutiae of everyday behavior when the Leftists progressive nanny state cannot competently deliver even the basic...

November 11 2017

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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Anonymous Person, since Jesus is at the right side of the Father in heaven in His resurrected body (Acts 7:55-56, Colossians 3:1, 1 Peter 3:22) how is it...

November 11 2017

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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Anonymous Person, salvation is a gift but the Bible does not say baptism is a gift. Romans 10:13 states “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be...

November 11 2017

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Is religion the cause of most wars?

November 11 2017

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What does it mean in Phil 4:4 to 'rejoice in the Lord always?'

November 11 2017

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

What gift was the leper supposed to offer to the priest?

Jesus Christ wanted people to fulfill the law and offer the testimony that Moses commanded in such cases (Lev. 14:4,10,21-22). Three kinds of offerings for...

November 11 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the symbolism of the Lamb and the 144,000 in Revelation 14:1?

The "144,000" are literally the Elite Jews" (or the ManChild) are saved during the first 3 1/2 years of tribulations of Daniel's 70th week (Rev. 7: 1- 8)...

November 11 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is Satan god of this world?

We all know the Doom of Satan is predicted as follows: Predicted in Gen. 3:15 Accomplished: 1. At the first advent (Jn. 19:30; Col. 2:14-17) 2. At the second...

November 11 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

The future Antichrist is called as the King of the North. Dan. 11:36--Dan. 12:13 definitely identifies the Future Antichrist as the king of the north (Syria)...

November 11 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

November 11 2017

Answer by Len Thies , Bible researcher and author

Did one third of the angels fall with Lucifer?

The conclusion that Lucifer rebelled “after” Genesis 1:31 based on the fact that God declared in this verse everything is “very good”. This is a common...

November 10 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Stuart Williams

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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I believe the scientific facts you’ve mentioned are based in pseudoscience and lies. NASA has been lying about their actions since its inception. How can you...

November 10 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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No one "re-crucifies" Jesus. Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead. From this one death and resurrection Jesus pours Himself out to every generation,...

November 10 2017

Comment by ken egan

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Cindy: "All the instances you cite are specific instructions given by God to the Israelites and had a specific purpose." Yes that is true but the fact...

November 10 2017

Comment by Mike Thompson , Saved by Grace

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

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Gary, is that what the scriptures say baptism is? An act of obedience following salvation? Can you point me to the scripture that says that? Here are some...

November 10 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

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

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Anonymous, I understand that you are stating the RCC's position on salvation. However, as Gary said, salvation is a gift from God through Jesus Christ. It...

November 10 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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Even if Jesus commanded Baptism and said to make disiples by baptizing people? Even if Baptism is not a work of myself but a gift and grace of the Holy...

November 10 2017

Comment by Christopher MacDonald , Seminarian and CEO of humanmeaning.org

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

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Jennifer...this is a superb comment/ary on the subject that goes beyond the usual doctrinal sparring by getting behind the translation. Outstanding - well...

November 10 2017

Comment 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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I agree about the dangers of eisegesis, but doesn't your example actually disprove 'the main things are the plain things' - not support it? A non-believer...

November 10 2017

Answer 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?

We often hear the phrase “the main things are the plain things and the plain things are the main things”. The Bible is God’s Word and there are many Cults...

November 10 2017 6 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is Irreducible Complexity?

November 10 2017

Comment by Derek Bullen , Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia

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

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The reason that there are different doctrines is that some doctrines are false and need correction. I refer you to my answer (given above in response to Tom...

November 10 2017

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What is spiritual blindness?

November 10 2017

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

What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

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Recently revealed to have been a major cover up in the Jehovah Witness camp in this same area. The Australian Royal Commission has uncovered thousands of...

November 10 2017

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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To believe baptism must be added to Jesus’ sacrifice is to say His sacrifice was insufficient to save us. To add anything to faith in Jesus Christ for...

November 10 2017

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

How can I understand God's calling in my life?

When I was a child and wanted to know what my chores were for a Saturday before I was allowed to go outside, if my parents were slow telling me, I stepped up...

November 10 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

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

The short answer to your question is no, predestined in the context of Eph 1:5 CAN'T mean predestined but not unto salvation. The scripture says we were...

November 10 2017 5 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What (if any) examples can we find in the Bible of people who struggled with discerning the voice of God?

If the type of struggle described in the question is indicated by apparent doubt or uncertainty that causes a person to ask for or to be given a sign from...

November 10 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

Did Satan have a baby with Eve?

I find no indication in the passage cited in the question (or elsewhere in Genesis) that Eve herself had children with spirit beings (either angels, or...

November 10 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?

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James, excellent answer and good commentary that reemphasized your points well stated! Kudos and a vote up! --Andy--

November 10 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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I would say that salvation is by God's choice - but that the 'choice' is not picking who will be drawn to faith or given faith or not. Rather, His 'choice'...

November 10 2017

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What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?

November 10 2017

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What does it mean to glorify God?

November 10 2017

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

What gift was the leper supposed to offer to the priest?

Leviticus 14:1-32 specified the offerings that were to be made by people who had been cleansed of leprosy. Depending on what they were able to afford, they...

November 10 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Derek Bullen , Retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia

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

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I would go even further that Tom's excellent comment to state that, during the Roman Catholic Mass, the "body" of our Saviour (in the form of the bread and...

November 10 2017

Comment by Stuart Williams

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

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I personally do not believe in aliens. I believe the bible paints a picture of an earth very different to that which is presented to us. Being completely...

November 10 2017

Question by laura yasko

Did Satan have a baby with Eve?

Genesis 4:1 - 26

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Comment by Mike Thompson , Saved by Grace

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

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i just don't understand why so many are quick to dismiss verses that mention baptism. It's as if those verses trump the ones that do mention it. It seems odd...

November 10 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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It is also full of verses that say "He who believes and is baptised will be saved". "He who endures to the end will be saved" "You must work out your...

November 10 2017

Comment by Robert Bills , High Pursuit Ministries

Should Christians celebrate Father's Day?

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Honoring our parents should be a daily lifestyle not a once a year thing. Father’s Day, yes, is pagan; it goes back to what was called, "great sky father...

November 10 2017

Comment by Robert Bills , High Pursuit Ministries

Should Christians celebrate Father's Day?

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Yes but God does. Read the last third of Deuteronomy chapter 12.

November 10 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

Once we become a child of God by faith in Christ alone, all of our sins have been paid for, because we all sin because we are not perfect. Only God is Holy....

November 10 2017 1 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Johnny Ransome

What gift was the leper supposed to offer to the priest?

Matthew 8:4

8 Votes November 10 2017 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ursula Monroe

What is soaking prayer and is it biblical?

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I agree Duane! I pray [talk] with Jesus without His will in mind because I’m not always asking for something just working through an issue. I feel the...

November 10 2017

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

November 10 2017