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Answer by Paul Stewart

Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?

In regards to this topic I always like to look at whether the belief or discussion brings people closer to, or to a stronger or lesser belief/relationship...

November 09 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Wes Watson

Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?

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That was a great response, Michael, I always was taught that 1 John 1:9 was for both believers and non believers until I learned John was only referring to...

November 09 2017

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

Who was Judas Iscariot?

Judas Iscariot as already stated was one of the twelve inner circle disciples of Jesus, not an Apostle for he did not see the risen Christ, he hung himself...

November 09 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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I found Scripture that gives added meaning to keeping our eyes on the Lord: Psalm 123:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the...

November 09 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Ken, God cannot be any more clear about how He feels about idols and statutes. See Deut 4:15-19. All the instances you cite are specific instructions given...

November 09 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

Comment:
If our salvation depended on our performance, then it would be by works instead of grace. Romans 11:6 says it is all grace, not works, if it was by works,...

November 09 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

Comment:
If salvation were purely by Gods choice, then Ephesians 2:8-9 grace through faith would not be true. Romans 4:5 would not be true, nor would most of the...

November 09 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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The entire NT is full of salvation by believing that Jesus is the Son of God and that through Him we have eternal life. John 5:24 Romans 5:21 Heb 9:12 1 John...

November 09 2017

Question by Anonymous
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What does the bible say about woman pastors?

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What is a true Christian?

November 09 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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There is a topic dealing specifically with predestination in Eph 1. https://ebible.com/questions/3697-are-we-predestined-to-know-christ Eph 1 is not saying...

November 09 2017

Comment by Robert Bills , High Pursuit Ministries

What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?

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The Roman Catholics accepted this spring festival to convert pagans and modified it to honor the resurrection of Jesus who raised from the dead on the feast...

November 09 2017

Comment by Robert Bills , High Pursuit Ministries

What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?

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Easter is the English pronunciation of 'ishtar' who is the pagan goddess of fertility. She is also known as Diana in Ephesus, ashtoreth in other Bible...

November 09 2017

Comment by Jesus Bravo

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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WARPED- vent or twisted; DEBAUCHED-indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasure to a degree perceived to be morally harmful, dissolute. ABERRANT-...

November 09 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

If baptism would save us, then Jesus died in vain. It is Jesus work on the cross that saves us, not baptism. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the...

November 09 2017 1 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

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First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. We all sin. That is why Christ had to die for us. It was the only...

November 09 2017

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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Grace and predetermination as man often defines it are not compatible. Salvation is to every one the believeth. John 3:18 Those that believe are not...

November 09 2017

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Do parents of raped daughters have the right to abort the fetus?

November 09 2017

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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So every one that believes the gospel is chosen. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, (everybody) and WHOSOEVER, believeth. Second Peter 3:9, God is not...

November 09 2017

Comment by ken egan

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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It is right to warn people against the sin of idolatry when they are committing it. But calling Catholics idolaters because they have images of Christ and...

November 09 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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Cindy, not that I don't agree with the passage you quoted but we must draw our conclusion by looking at the whole of scripture not merely s single verse.

November 09 2017

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What does the Bible say about ambition?

November 09 2017

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

Who was Judas Iscariot?

Judas Iscariot; Judas was an ordinary man, the son of Simon (Jn. 6:71; 12:4; 13:2,26); A genuine chosen and empowered apostle (Mt. 10:1-20 Mk. 3:14-19 Lk....

November 09 2017 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the necessity of attending church?

“Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile" Bible says our body is the temple of God for we are...

November 09 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Edwin Danny Reaid

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

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Scripture For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with...

November 09 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Who are the kings of the South and North in Dan 11:40?

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The ‘him’ in Dan. 11:40 is the same ‘he’ in Dan 11:45 which every study Bible and commentary I own, has as the Antichrist. J. Vernon McGee, and Chuck Smith...

November 09 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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The bottom line is that it doesn't matter if Mary remained a virgin or not. Christianity is not based upon the person of Mary. it's based upon the person of...

November 09 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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How then, Ken, do you interpret the following?: "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or...

November 09 2017

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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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, (what Jesus did for us) through faith, (when we believe He did it for us) and that not of yourselves. (we did...

November 09 2017

Comment by Mary McDonald

What does the Bible say about organ donation?

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Thank you Timilehin, your kind words made me cry tears of joy that bring Glory to God!

November 09 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

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

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The context of my comment came directly from Strong's Concordance and Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Word's. I did not add any spin or twist...

November 09 2017

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

What is meant by "the righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand such a knowledge?"

The wicked man ensnares himself by his own sins, but the righteous are always free to rejoice and sing.(Pro 29:6). The poor people may not experience...

November 09 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How did King David die?

We read about Reign and death of David (2Sam. 2:1--1Ki. 2:11) Records of the life of King David (1Sam. 16:1--1Ki. 2:11) 1Chr. 29:26 says, King David died...

November 09 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How did King David die?

We read about Reign and death of David (2Sam. 2:1--1Ki. 2:11) Records of the life of King David (1Sam. 16:1--1Ki. 2:11) King David died in a good old age,...

November 09 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?

The word man is found 2737 times in Scripture. Several Hebrew and Greek words are translated man with various meanings, including Adam, male, husband,...

November 09 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?

November 09 2017

Answer by Joe Troncale

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

The Catholic Canon Law states that only Catholics or Orthodox Christians are allowed to participate in Roman Catholic communion. So if you are allowed to...

November 09 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?

Previous answers to this question, which delved into the original language (Hebrew) and the apparently first translation by Hebrew scholars (Septuagint),...

November 09 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by RUFUS DOZIER , LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST

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

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Cindy, I totally agree. Thanks, all of you for the lively discussion. This is where I believe, I think most and better. I Pray and thanks to eBible for...

November 09 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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Interesting point of view, but all the examples given are monumental in scope. I was thinking more in terms of every day guidence, and how that comes from...

November 09 2017

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

What is meant by "the righteous considers the cause of the poor, but the wicked does not understand such a knowledge?"

I would say that what is being expressed here is that the orientation of righteous individuals, because of the love for both God and their neighbor that...

November 08 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about sociopathy/psychopathy?

I would say that the Bible indicates that certain aspects of personality are within an individual's control, and encompass a range of possible dispositions....

November 08 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Matthew Miller

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

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Though Christ was not born during the Old Testament, Abraham believed in God and in Genisis 15:6 he was accredited righteous because he believed by faith....

November 08 2017

Comment by David Huffman

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

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I cannot agree based on scripture. Rom. 6: 9-10 For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion...

November 08 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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I originally asked the question because the NKJV and the WEB use the words “I will guide you with My eye”, and I wondered just how could He guide us with His...

November 08 2017

Comment by Timilehin Oke , I.T Consultant, Medical Enthusiast, Blogger and Life Coach

What does the Bible say about organ donation?

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God bless your selfless spirit. The body is vanity and shall die completely when we take our last breath, only our soul goes back to the Lord. Meanwhile, we...

November 08 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

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

Comment:
The Truth is that neither communion nor baptism save you. They are ordinances that a true Christian does following salvation but the acts themselves neither...

November 08 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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The Church is not a building nor is it the Orthodox Church, Baptist Church etc. because the Church is the Body of Christ (believers). This illustration can...

November 08 2017