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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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For many years the Catholic church fathers would not let the people read the bible because they believed only the priest could interpret the bible. The bible...

July 26 2017

Question by Fanny Essamuah

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda when there were others also waiting to be healed by the angel?

John 5:1 - 15

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

Which church is the true church?

The one, true church is you. Jesus is Lord and died so that all would live and His Holy Spirit lives in us. As long as you believe this, your life will be...

July 25 2017 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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James was talking to believers. Telling them to go on to good works. Not for salvation, that was done at the cross. Then He refers to Abraham. Romans 4:2 If...

July 25 2017

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

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

Amos 4:4, Amos 5:5, and Hosea 4:15 all make negative statements in regard to Gilgal (which means literally "circle of standing stones"), so perhaps even this...

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What should we learn from the life of Elisha?

July 25 2017

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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

July 25 2017

Comment by Ted Beaton , Sr. Network Engineer

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

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That is an interesting article but not exactly dispositive. From what I have read, there seems to be general agreement that Revelations was written about 95...

July 25 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of a cult?

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Amen Brother. The best way to recognize the false, is to know the truth. The bible is the only truth we have. But until we have the Holy Spirit in us, we can...

July 25 2017

Comment by Ursula S Monroe

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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I agree with most all of the comments about the laws that most denominational churches have. While the church was created under the blood of Christ it is...

July 25 2017

Question by Yolanda Plear

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

Are the stones still where they were placed at the time of the crossing of the Jordan?

Joshua 4:7

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July 25 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

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There is a similar scripture in Deut 12. Recommend reading through Howard Hunters article found at:...

July 25 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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Repentance has nothing to do with works, although faith without works is dead (James 2:17). The Holy Spirit points out the sin in my life I'm being convicted...

July 25 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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No one is justified by keeping the law – if that was true, Christ didn’t have to die. Salvation is a free gift obtained through faith in Christ. In Matt 5:8...

July 25 2017

Comment by Karol Wiser

What does the Bible say about eating/drinking blood?

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Very good answer. I was a Jehovah's Witness for 22 years. Left organization in 1988. You did an excellent job answering this question.

July 25 2017

Comment by Derrick Edney

What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

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The great difference between Roman Catholic teaching and the word of God is that The Roman Catholic system teaches that salvation is justified by sheer GOOD...

July 25 2017

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What is the blasphemy challenge?

July 25 2017

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?

Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible? Yes Satan does have access to heaven during the...

July 25 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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You are right. We have to be as righteous as God to enter heaven. But how do sinful men become righteous? By faith when we receive the free gift of salvation...

July 24 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are our past, present, and future sins forgiven in Christ?

On the cross, Christ paid for every sin the human race have, and will ever commit - starting with Adam’s first sin till the very last sin that will be...

July 24 2017 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

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Repentance for salvation always means to change your mind and believe the gospel. We repent of trying to save ourselves by keeping the law and trust in...

July 24 2017

Answer by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

Is there any power in positive thinking?

Let us consider three possible thoughts! Firstly " I don't care " won't lead to achieving anything new. Thinking " I can't do that" won't work either! Which...

July 24 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

My short answer is that God is triune! He is beyond our limited human ability to truly comprehend while we live in the flesh. Simply put... God IS! HE is...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Is there any power in positive thinking?

I believe so. I think that if you ask any athlete, for example, they would tell you that they accomplish far more when they think positively and have...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Can sin be forgiven without repentance?

The Word of God says the sinner should repent – there is no salvation without repentance (Acts 3:19). “God has commanded all men everywhere to repent.“ (Acts...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

This verse is one of the most difficult in the bible and also one of the most sublime. It differentiates Christianity from all other religions. I believe...

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Comment by Frantz Philossaint

What does the Bible say about death?

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Praise the Lord! Marie, my prayer is that we all come to the knowledge of Jesus christyour Lord!

July 24 2017

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What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?

July 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?

The full details of the Egyptian who was smiting the Israelite (Gen 2:11) are not revealed in the text. It is quite probable he was guilty of slaying or...

July 24 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Susan Jeavons

How should a Christian view alcoholics? What does the Bible say about drunkards?

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My son is an alcoholic. He also has COPD, and schizo effective disorder. A year ago I sat with him while he accepted Christ as his savior. We cried and he...

July 24 2017

Comment by Karen Rathgeber Mitra

How do we honor an abusive parent?

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Your response is a great blessing to me. I've struggled with this for much of my life. Thank you for taking the time to answer.

July 24 2017

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July 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the essentials of the Christian faith?

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The simplicity of the gospel, is the gospel. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, (believe...

July 24 2017

Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

I'm so glad you asked. We see in Matthew 5:43-44 (Life Application Bible Notes) if you love your enemies and treat them well, you will truly show that Jesus...

July 24 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

What is the Christian view of yoga?

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So, are you saying we-as christians-should not participate in yoga classes? What about Pilates then?

July 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

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This verse should keep everyone from losing salvation or drifting from faith. John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life, and they shall never perish,...

July 24 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of a cult?

How do we contend for the faith, and keep from false teachers. Matthew 7:15-23 tells us how to tell them by their fruit. A bad tree can not bring forth good...

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What is circumcision of the heart?

July 24 2017

Answer by Steve Brown

Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

The answer is a NO, for the following reasons. Romans 3:10b “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned...

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How do we honor an abusive parent?

July 24 2017

Answer by Marie Alexander

Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?

The true principles of psychology are found in the Holy Scriptures. Man knows not his own value. He acts according to his unconverted temperament of...

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Should all pronouns referring to God be capitalized?

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Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

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Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?

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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

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