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Comment by Billy P Eldred

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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Hi Mary. Sorry I did not list it. It is Job :19 25-27. May God bless.

November 04 2017

Comment by B Walker

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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The words in 2Cor 5:21 are marked as added.

November 04 2017

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How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

November 04 2017

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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?

November 03 2017

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What is true friendship according to the Bible?

November 03 2017

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What does it mean that Christ is coming back for a church without a spot or wrinkle? Does that mean you miss Heaven if you have any sin in you?

I'm glad you asked. We see in Ephesians 5:26-27(Life Application Bible Notes) that Christ's death sanctifies and cleanses the church. He cleanses us from the...

November 03 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mary McDonald

What does the Bible say about organ donation?

If Jesus could sacrifice His life and body for me, how can I do less? Jesus said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his...

November 03 2017 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by tom TOm , Prodigal Son

What did Jesus mean by telling his disciples that "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours?'

NKJV 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. You must first believe that...

November 03 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is the PEO International? I know it stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization and it benefits women, but is it similar to the Masons?

I just read about the Mason's and the secret organizations. My best friend belongs to a national woman's group that goes by P.E.O. and is supposed to help in...

November 03 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus said, "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and render what belongs to God to God," was he also including tithing?

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With regard to this issue, I agree with the answers on the GotQuestions? website at the following addresses:...

November 03 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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I Thess 4:16 translates those who remain as those who 'are leaving' - which seems to be opposite the Greek. And 'the encounter' translation is clunky and...

November 03 2017

Answer by B Walker

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

The Modern Literal Version at http://www.modernliteralversion.com has a chart that uses math to compare 5 bible translations. The MLV is free in PDF,...

November 03 2017 5 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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Interesting project, but not error-free or without bias. Overall the translation also seems to run into the error of always translating a Greek word in the...

November 03 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?

This struggle, which is a struggle we all participate in, is all about learning the sovereignty of God. Much of the church claims to believe God is sovereign...

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What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?

November 03 2017

Comment by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Fredericksburg, VA

What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?

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Altho the Jews took such declarations as making Himself equal to or the same as God, which he is, the term means ever existing one, the eternal God,...

November 03 2017

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Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?

November 03 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Which government is the writer referring to in Isaiah 9:6? Israel's government, or that the government of the world is on Jesus' shoulders?

All government rests on his shoulders. When we start thinking too simplistically we miss a considerable amount of what scripture tells us, and this can cause...

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What is Confucianism?

November 03 2017

Comment by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Fredericksburg, VA

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

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Water does not translate to baptism in John 3:5, the subject and context is birth. One physical and one spiritual. There is according to Eph. 4:5 only "One...

November 03 2017

Comment by Chris Massingill

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

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Can you please show me how you can explain away the gifts of Apostles and Prophets from these verses? Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want...

November 03 2017

Comment by Chris Massingill

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

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They are not offices held, they are gifts given by Yahweh. Offices are for business. The Ecclesia is not a business, it is the body. Unfortunately the...

November 03 2017

Comment by Joey Marco

Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?

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Faith healers in Christendom as well as in some non-Christian religions claim to perform miraculous healings. Yet, Jesus himself sternly warned against...

November 03 2017

Answer by JD Abshire

Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?

Romans 8:28 (KJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." "Called"...

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

Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?

In verse 28 the word called and in 1 Peter 1:1 the same root word is used for elected, so the ones called or elected by God are ones who by grace through...

November 03 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mary McDonald

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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Thank you Billy, Amen to your answer. I have one question...what is your favorite verse from the book of Job? You refered to it but did not put the Scripural...

November 03 2017

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

Who was Mary Magdalene?

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I am very much impressed by the correct explanation

November 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?

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Romans 11:6 Salvation is all by grace so no one can boast. Jesus paid it all and we did nothing for it. The reason people hate amazing grace is because it...

November 03 2017

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What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?

October 31 2017

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What is true friendship according to the Bible?

October 31 2017

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Why are Christians always arguing?

October 30 2017

Comment by Kenneth Heck

What was Isaac's nationality?

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You have described how we look at these words today. In ancient times there was no distinction between ethnicity and nationality. The word nationality itself...

October 30 2017

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Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

October 30 2017

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What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?

October 30 2017

Comment by frances Keene

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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I want to say this about women Pastors. 1. A woman carried the WORD, for 9 months. 2. A Woman was the first one to carry the News back to the Apostles, that...

October 30 2017

Comment by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Does the Old Testament book Leviticus mean anything for new covenant Christian?

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Thanks so much, Andy! I truly appreciate your encouragement!

October 30 2017

Comment by Charles Crabtree

Was Jesus a Jew?

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Jennifer I think I have the same understanding as you. It's hard to explain to people that don't see spiritually that all Israel,all Jews,all Gentiles,the...

October 30 2017

Answer by Brian Meade

Did God create other people in addition to Adam and Eve?

Nothing in the Bible explicitly states Cain married his sister. Also, the Bible does say that Cain met his wife outside of Eden.

October 30 2017 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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This is a great comment JD and a good explanation of the difference between a faith based understanding of a spiritual life, and an understanding based on...

October 30 2017

Comment by Salvador Silva

When Jesus said, "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and render what belongs to God to God," was he also including tithing?

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Brother Tim, I am very appreciated for your answer. However, I still concern when Jesus said "Render to God what belong to Him". He is not clarifying...

October 30 2017

Question by Stephen Kozakoff

Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?

Who are those that are called??

Romans 8:28

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Comment by Katherine Arquio

What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?

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I think you got the context of Acts 19 in the wrong context. That only means that those who tried to cast out demons were not yet disciples... the Lord has...

October 30 2017

Comment by Tabi Jozwick , Journalism/Political Science Student

What was Isaac's nationality?

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Ethnicity and nationality are two different things. Nationality deals with CITIZENSHIP, ethnicity deals with genetics. If Canaan had birthright nationality...

October 30 2017

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

Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

Don't you think that the WWJD merchandise is actually something extremely positive in one's life? I ask myself often, WWJD? And then I go to Scripture to...

October 30 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Juan Leon , Minister/Teacher of Christian Education

What does it mean that "Grace has been give to each as Christ has apportioned it" in Ephesians 4:7?

From a thological standpoint, since Grace is God’s unmerited favor towards us, favor undeserved by any of us, it is through God’s love towards us, that we...

October 30 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus have blood in his body after the resurrection?

This is a very good thought to ponder. I can find no direct Scripture that definitively says what Jesus' glorified, resurrected body contained inside. As we...

October 30 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jose Evangelista

Is the Bible reliable?

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Stick with the King James Version, and have faith in the Holy Spirit, and if you wish, but not necessary, learn Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic, and embark on a...

October 30 2017

Answer by Jose Evangelista

How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?

You explain Christian theology only to those (including Muslims) who are willing to, wants to, and interested to listen. Always remember, you (even including...

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