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Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

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

This is more about what we will be when we are completed in the image of Christ (Eph. 4:13) than it is about what we are as human beings. Gen. 1:26 is more...

August 16 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul N Lewis

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

In Geneses 1:3 When God said, "Let there be light", the light could be Jesus.The Bible teaches Jesus was present at creation. Colossians 1:13,16 "Who hath...

August 16 2017 25 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

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

The microchip is not the problem - how it is used will be the problem. Even now there is a company in Wisconsin which will be microchipping its workers...

August 15 2017 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about Christian liberty?

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Under the law we have something to boast in, under grace we have nothing to boast in because Jesus paid it all, and we paid 0. The law was given to show us...

August 15 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

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

This is my understanding regarding this subject - in Rev 7:2-3, God’s people just before Christ’s return will receive a seal on their foreheads. This doesn’t...

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What does the Bible say about masturbation?

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Well said.

August 15 2017

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Why do we need to believe in God?

August 15 2017

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How is it that God is silent in some situations and moves in others?

A friend of mine was severely sexually abused as a child and even though she prayed for God's protection, none came. This has made her very angry towards God...

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Comment by June Williams , Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!

Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?

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I studied with JWs for a while. Such love! Then I started going to the First Baptist and when they found out the hate that was spewed! I told the one lady...

August 15 2017

Answer by Roy Swihart

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

In Genesis 1:26 the Bible states, "...let us..." (Plural) "...make man in our..." (Plural) "...image, after our..." (Plural) "...likeness...". The plural...

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Why is sola gratia important?

August 15 2017

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Where is hell? What is the location of hell?

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What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?

August 15 2017

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What scripture(s) speak on why God made people with different skin color?

August 15 2017

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Why is sola fide important?

August 15 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

This tends to be a very difficult matter to deal with specifically because of Christians refusal to acknowledge their own sin and God's judgment of that sin....

August 14 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?

Did God use the “Big Bang” (BB) to create the Universe? The concise answer to this question is “yes” notwithstanding whether He did it in short or long...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

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Matthew 7:20 is not talking about the fruit of believers, but unbelievers. That whole section is Jesus is telling us how to tell false teachers. Matthew...

August 14 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

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What is the will of God? John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that ALL that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE, and...

August 14 2017

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Who will go to hell?

August 14 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?

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Walking in the Spirit is to walk by faith. Not as under the law but by grace. We have nothing to boast in. If we live under the law, we are boasting in our...

August 14 2017

Answer by Matthew Miller

When Jesus tells his disciples in Matthew 10: 22, "He who endures to the end will be saved," is Jesus teaching salvation by endurance/works?

The thought of turning away from Jesus is serious and troubles my heart to undergo temptation leading out of Gods Will while following a path of spiritual...

August 14 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Charles Saliba

Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?

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Psalm 18:15-19: "Then the fountains of waters appeared, and the foundations of the world were discovered: At thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of the spirit...

August 14 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?

Someone else already provided you with Ps 51:5 which gives a general principle for how this works. Paul discussed it in a bit more detail in Rom 5:12....

August 14 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

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

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Is the asker seeking any information beyond what can be found in response to this previously-answered question on eBible?...

August 14 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

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

What does being created in the Image of God imply? First, it should be evident that it doesn’t imply having the physical appearance of God. Instead, it seems...

August 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When Jesus tells his disciples in Matthew 10: 22, "He who endures to the end will be saved," is Jesus teaching salvation by endurance/works?

To me, Jesus in this passage is not contradicting the principle of salvation by faith alone. He is indicating that, in the face of the persecution that is to...

August 14 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Exactly and precisely correct comment James! Seeking "to be justified by the law, then you (anyone) will have fallen from grace!, As Galatians and many other...

August 14 2017

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

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

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Another one of your really good answers that drives home God's major point that Jesus paid the ultimate price at that cruel cross just over 2 thousand years...

August 14 2017

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What is the Didache?

August 14 2017

Answer by Jay Saunders

Why did God tell Hosea to marry a prostitute?

The story shows us that love, faith and hope in God's power can redeem any relationship, but surrender of both parties to God's will must be achieved and...

August 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

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Thanks Andy. AMAZING GRACE. The simplicity of the gospel is a stumbling block to many. There is a way that seems right to men, but in the end leads to death....

August 14 2017

Comment by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?

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Vincent, I was Catholic once and know some of its teachings goes back when only Priest were allowed to read the bible because the common people were...

August 14 2017

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?

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Brother Nkau your insights are appreciated. Could you be so kind as to enlighten us on the prayers aspect. I thought Moslems worship God whom they call...

August 14 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Does Paul's statement about the law being added at Mount Sinai mean that it did not exist previously? (Galatians 3:19)

God's Moral Law, the Ten Commandments (TC) existed as long as sin has existed. The Bible says, "Where no law is, there is no transgression" (Rom 4:15). So...

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How does God distribute spiritual gifts?

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What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary?

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

Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?

The narrative indicates that multiple people had brought this man to Jesus for healing, but that Jesus had made a point of taking the man away to a separate...

August 14 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

August 14 2017

Comment by Kelebogile Nkau

Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?

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You have good points regarding health issues but I believe that you are misleading those that don't understand - there are prayers made to a god that we...

August 14 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will more people go to heaven or to hell?

No one knows the answer to the question. Think of all the children that die before the aged of accountability. Think of all the aborted babies. Think of all...

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Answer by John Smith

Does Paul's statement about the law being added at Mount Sinai mean that it did not exist previously? (Galatians 3:19)

In my humble opinion, according to scripture, the law (God's Ten Commandments) had been in existence long before Sinai. (Read Genesis (9:5,6: 18:19; 26:5;...

August 14 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ed Fogel

What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?

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Remember that Jacob began his adult life with a major deception that affected his whole family. In spite of that, you can see that God blessed him greatly....

August 14 2017

Award for Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

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What is the mark of the beast (666)?

August 14 2017