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Answer by dale dorsett

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

Falling away is leaving the path and going astray. Jesus talked about those telling Him about their good works and honoring God, even doing miracles, who...

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

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

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There's nothing like political pastries that bring out the spiritual bitterness of the heart left unguarded. I will continue to flail and flounder when we...

August 06 2017

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What is the importance and value of group prayer?

August 06 2017

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What does the Bible mean by 'dying to self'?

August 06 2017

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

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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August 06 2017

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

What is the definition of a cult?

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August 06 2017

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

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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James, you are so correct! John 10:28 really, REALLY...nails all our sins to that Cross of Calvary. Jesus' last breathe words on that cruel, wicked cross...

August 06 2017

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

What does the Bible say about fate / destiny?

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James, my brother; another one of your well outlined answers that has excellent scripture references and points of emphasis! Well done! A Vote-Up and a Kudos...

August 06 2017

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Why is sexual purity so important?

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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

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What is ethical relativism?

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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

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

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What is the key to effective prayer?

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How can I increase my spiritual discernment?

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How can I find my spiritual calling?

August 05 2017

Answer by Karen Peperakis

How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?

With the earliest history of man, Satan began his efforts to deceive our race. He who had incited rebellion in heaven desired to bring the inhabitants of the...

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Why did Jesus have to die?

August 05 2017

Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

Should a Christian celebrate Hanukkah (Christmaskah)?

Michael's answer is accurate on the historical context and facts of Hanukkah and the fact that it is not included in the 7 Festivals ordained by ALHYM in...

August 04 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gene Coleman

Who was Cyrus in the Bible?

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I have often wondered if Cyrus wasn't a descendant or related to Queen Esther in some way(grandmother or great aunt?) and did she perhaps have some influence...

August 04 2017

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

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

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The people who stole this land don't have to be alive for what they did to be wrong do they? In my opinion, there's NO way to make this right, revisionist...

August 04 2017

Answer by Happy Riches , Author:https://childofabraham.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/books-

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

Tithing is a principle by which we can grow in faith, because we have the opportunity to prove God as He honors His Word. People who do not tithe harm...

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Comment by Bob Wier , Ordained 6-25-2017

How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?

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May I use this post elsewhere? I have a blog and a podcast which I'd love to share this message through, I would, of course, give credit where credit is due....

August 04 2017

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How can I overcome disappointment with life?

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Heart felt thanks for your kind words of encouragement during our epidemic of nonsense times. Daily it appears that we've hit the zenith of stupid and very...

August 04 2017

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

Why are Mormons/LDS so interested in genealogies?

The Mormons have vast genealogical records because they want to know the names of everyone who has ever lived so that they can be baptized, culminating in...

August 04 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?

This is another very difficult question to answer because the Bible has so little to say about why God has tolerated such opposition. So we can only guess as...

August 04 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

How can a person observe passover by oneself?

The way a Christian keeps Passover is not by keeping the old Hebrew ritual laid out in the law commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. Even back then Moses had...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Is there anyone alive today who 'stole land' from indigenous people? For that matter, were U.S. citizens ever subject to the laws of various native American...

August 04 2017

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What is the Church of Body Modification?

August 04 2017

Answer by Ursula S Monroe

How can I overcome disappointment with life?

I too have endured pain and suffering in this life. When you're in the middle of this it is very hard to see the end. For me I bury myself in Christian music...

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Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?

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I use the ESV and the NJK: "And as her SOUL was departing (for she was dying)..." Pretty clear to me that the soul leaves the body when the physical body...

August 04 2017

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

How should Christians view the model of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs?

As implied by the verse cited in the question, I'd say that Maslow's hierarchy of needs (as I understand it) is contradicted most directly by Jesus' words in...

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

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

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Using your logic that "those who break laws are sinning, as are those who assist them,"(you even list scripture to support this political point of view) then...

August 04 2017

Comment by Drambi Audu-Peter

Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?

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Communion means fellowship. It should be taken by at least two people.

August 04 2017

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?

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Interesting take on Gen 35:18 Cindy I decided to look it up "With her last breath, for she was now dying, she named him Ben-oni (Son-of-My-Pain), but his...

August 04 2017

Comment by Salvador Silva

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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Let us learn from the life of Adam and Eve in Eden before, how marvelous their life was and how their loving God sustained and provided their need (they...

August 04 2017

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?

This one is very easy to answer if you can set aside 2000 years of the false teachings of Churchianity and an additional 1000 years or more of apostasy that...

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Why did Jesus have to die?

August 04 2017

Answer by Darrell McKnight , Minister/Musician, Central Carolina Sch. of Preaching

Why did Lamech say he should be avenged seventy-seven times to his wives?

How haughtily and imperiously he speaks to his wives. How bloody he was about it. He owns himself a man of a cruel disposition. He did not murder Cain but he...

August 04 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?

The answers so far include the scriptures from Job 38:4-7; Eph 6:12, 2 Pet 2:4 Eze 28:13-17 and Job 1:6-19; 2:7. To understand the linkages I have found it...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

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Jesus says beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing which are ravenous wolves. He says he shall know them by their fruits. A good tree...

August 04 2017

Comment by Salvador Silva

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

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There is no such an ex-christian when we have been saved by Jesus. The two basic questions we should ask as follow; How can I become ex-christian if God has...

August 04 2017

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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?

August 04 2017

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

Are we as Christians allowed to befriend people from different faiths?

Are we ALLOWED? We are TOLD to befriend the world by way of offering the world a different tree to eat from, the tree of life, the truth. Jesus is the Truth!...

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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

August 04 2017