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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Jennifer Rothnie
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Gold Evangelist award!
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
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"Falling asleep" is simply a euphemism for death since a dead body looks like it is sleeping. Souls are eternal and your relationship with Christ decides...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Is faith in God a crutch?
Is Faith in God a crutch? I would ask what is the crutch that those who say this is talking about? Hebrews 11:1, says what Faith is according to the person...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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The word electos itself doesn't mention or mandate any specific criteria. It simply means chosen out (generally for the purpose of rendering a specific...
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by JD Abshire
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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Quote: " (all those whom He has known in His omniscience will be saved) ". According to Strong's the work "elect" has no bearing on what God knew would...
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William Gleason
, Gideon, retired federal agent
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Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
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Tim I thought the Lazarus story was a parable or an illustration and not an account? I think it would be stretching the intended and original intent of the...
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Bonnie Agudelo
Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
Jonah was alive while in the belly of the fish. The Bible says he prayed out of the belly of Sheol. First, Sheol would be hell and the Bible doesn't mention...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
I would say that God's seeming continued delay in ending Satan's activity, is actually indicative of His mercy, in order to allow the ungodly and the elect...
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Richard champness
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
Is God's plan of redemption dependent upon Satan's continued existence? Is this why Satan is still allowed to exist?
John 12:31
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Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
The Bible often refers to death as a "sleep." This is because the dead will actually be "awakened" (resurrected) at the end of time, some to everlasting...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What commandment and what king is this scripture (Ecclesiastes 8:2) referring to?
Since it was Solomon who wrote Ecclesiastes, he may have been referring to himself when he spoke of the king, or he might have been speaking in more general...
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by Judy Sheridan
What does the Bible say about restoration of a believer who has sinned after his/her conversion?
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But you must come to Him with a repentant heart that intends never to repeat the sins. Jesus said "Go and sin no more". God knows if we are truly sorry when...
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by Judy Sheridan
What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?
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God is our creator and He is their's too. I believe with all my heart that they have a soul which He also gave them. They are His and when their body dies...
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Estefena Saldana
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by Donna Murray
Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?
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I disagree. The bible is all about Jesus and man's relationship with him. All scripture points to Jesus and his finished work on the cross. While it is about...
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Paul Melonas
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?
I believe our Lord and Savior meant that whenever we partake of food we should take a moment and meditate on him and partake of the bread and the wine in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about fate / destiny?
We have a free will as to whether we accept Jesus as our savior. God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world, But we have to accept him...
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Heather Furby
Is faith in God a crutch?
Yes, faith is God is a crutch, it helps weak people in navigate their way through life. I think the Bible is quite clear that it is a crutch, it is an aid in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Silver Apostle award!
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What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Silver Teacher award!
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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I continue to stay strong physically and mentally while being wronged by people who are close to me?
Although life is undoubtedly made easier by support from family and friends (who should ideally be the very last people who would be malicious or hurtful...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Will there be sex in heaven?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the diaspora?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Silver Teacher award!
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
I'd say that one must infer from the Biblical account that Adam and Eve had other children (both male and female) who are not specifically mentioned in...
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by Pradeep Ivon
, Industrial sales engineer by occupation
Is the presence of a pastor necessary in order to have a group Bible study?
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hello Tonya, my opinion is if the group is formed out of personal interest and doing independent bible study at venues other than your church, then its not...
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by Pradeep Ivon
, Industrial sales engineer by occupation
Is the presence of a pastor necessary in order to have a group Bible study?
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i agree to JD, an element of intimidation is present with the Pastor being there in the group, i am saying out of my personal experience at our church where...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about gossip?
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The bible says we are all guilty of it. But we have grace in time of need.
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Mitchell Nimmoor
, GOOD SOLDIER IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
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Barbara Warren
How can I continue to stay strong physically and mentally while being wronged by people who are close to me?
Do you have suggestions about how to endure when people are lying about you? Even some of my family members have turned against me.
Ephesians 6:10 - 18
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
In the account of Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31), Jesus indicated that those who die in an unsaved state go immediately (as shown by the rich man...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Silver Teacher award!
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What was the practice of casting lots?
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by Dorothy Mathieson
What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?
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This answer out of the two sets of comments, is my favourite. God's gift to me is not of a scholar like Galen who has broken down the meaning of the words....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
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In a word, NOOOOO
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by Dorothy Mathieson
How can we be good stewards of the Earth?
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I also agree with what you have posted Vin. All your comments are very valid. Hallelujah. God is an awesome God. The one and only, true God. His love is...
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Bob Wier
, Ordained 6-25-2017
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
I'm just going to keep this simple. Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Hell or...
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Anonymous
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
Revelation 22:6 - 21
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by Dorothy Mathieson
Are all sins equal to God?
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I totally agree with ALL these comments. All I can now say is, reading 1 Peter 1:24 is the final answer. Thank You Jesus. Amen and AMEN.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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Tony, most excellent point! That is my central emphasis with THE REASON GOD CREATED MAN! God is LOVE and we are The Very reason He created ALL of anything...
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William Gleason
, Gideon, retired federal agent
Gold Evangelist award!
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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
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CYNTHIA WATTS
Silver Teacher award!
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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SANDRA WRIGHT
, Praise The Lord!
Silver Evangelist award!
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How can we recognize the voice of God?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is it necessary to receive a 'calling from God' to be a Pastor?
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My church group is going through a 'Shape of Ministry' class right now, and some interesting thoughts from that are: ~80% of service should be done in the...
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Jack Croach
Is it necessary to receive a 'calling from God' to be a Pastor?
Above all things, the qualifications of a minister must first include a divine calling (Acts 13:2). Unless one has been call to minister to those in the...
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by Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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Andy, I just wanted to add, that the reason we were created is for God's honor and glory and worship. There is no one higher and there will never be anyone...
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Kenneth Heck
What is the significance of the weight of gold that King Solomon received yearly (666) to the number of the anti-Christ, which is also 666?
There is no logical connection between the two numbers, but perhaps this large number of talents of gold contributed to Solomon's departure from the faith,...