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How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

June 18 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

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Bro Eldred, thanks for your comment. My view is that there is no evidence in the Bible to suggest that the two witnesses of God who will appear during the...

June 18 2017

Answer by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

When Jesus said that the greatest commandment was to Love God with all your heart, soul and mind and Love your neighbour as yourself and then said that those...

June 18 2017 65 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

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I will add my voice as one who believes that God still speaks to us today through the voice of prophets, whether as foretelling or forth-telling. But I also...

June 18 2017

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Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?

June 18 2017

Comment by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is there meaning in tragedy?

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Getting back to the question, the real meaning in tragedy is this: We live in a fallen world that is full of evil and wickedness. That is our fault as human...

June 18 2017

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How can the bible help us overcome the fear of terrorism in our world?

June 18 2017

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

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

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Incredible answer, Michael!!! One of you best! --Andy--

June 17 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

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Another source showing proof that the Biblical creation is true comes from the Caltech Astronomy department. In a current discussion of the CMB it states: “...

June 17 2017

Answer by Chris Eleam , Chris Eleam

What happened to Abishag after King David died?

nurse and companion of the king during his final days.—1Ki 1:1-4. David was now about 70 years of age (2Sa 5:4,5), and as a result of debilitation he had...

June 17 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

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Just a final comment not intended to be argumentative. Not trying to get you to change your opinion on cessationism. My last comment is, How do you interpret...

June 17 2017

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

What is the difference between the Christian Bible and a Catholic Bible?

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I refer to the following statement in this article viz "The Roman Catholic Bible also contains additions to the Protestant texts of Esther and Daniel" In the...

June 17 2017

Comment by Kenneth Heck

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

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Yes, neither Adam nor creation itself were perfect, rather only very good according to the judgment of God (Gen:1:31). Of the three persons involved in the...

June 17 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Who were the half-tribe of Manasseh?

Manasseh is called a half-tribe because he was one half of the tribe of Joseph. Because of the sin of Reuben (Gen 49:4), the firstborn, the birthright of the...

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What was the relationship between David and Jonathan?

June 17 2017

Comment by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?

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I have not found where polygyny is a sin. The old testimony law defines sin. The new testimony speaks of not making a person with multiple wives deacon or...

June 17 2017

Answer by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

What overflows from your heart will come out of your mouth. So fill your heart with God's love, and it will flow out of your mouth.

June 17 2017 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?

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Not just "Christians" but people of every persuasion, should be concerned about people who wish to upload their destructive ways and beliefs onto others. I...

June 17 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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The following instructions are binding to the Gentile church: A) Acts 15:28-29 which says "For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you...

June 17 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Bro Nathan, The context of the passage is that God was speaking to the Jews concerning the coming judgment for their disobedience and for whom the...

June 17 2017

Comment by Heather Furby

If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?

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This subject is discussing that status of the wives of someone who had already been married polygamously prior to becoming a Christian. If a husband wants to...

June 17 2017

Comment by Alfred Deschaine

What is the difference between the Christian Bible and a Catholic Bible?

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The Catholic Bible only has 7 books more than the Protestant. The entire apocrypha is not in the canon of the Catholic Bible.

June 17 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

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The Bible doesn’t give additional details how sin started and how it was possible for Lucifer to become a devil. All we know is that pride, jealousy and...

June 17 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

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Bro Billy, thanks for your response. We have spoken into this matter in great length under the previous comments and I am likely to repeat myself again....

June 17 2017

Comment by Carol McAfee

What is God's righteous right hand in the context of Isaiah 41:10?

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Overwhelmingly beautiful! Jesus is more than enough The New Covenant Increasingly more clear Our trust more stedfasted As we choose Him again And again....

June 17 2017

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Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

June 17 2017

Comment by Billy P Eldred

How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?

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Brother Ezekiel, from my reading, Hebrew 1 does not say that only Jesus has spoken to us, only that He has spoken to us. That does not rule out others,...

June 17 2017

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

Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?

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Jennifer, you fail to mention that Isaac never spoke to Abraham again, at least according to Scripture. I find that worth pointing out. Look on this event...

June 17 2017

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Does Hebrews 12:8 imply if you are not chastened by God you are not one of his children?

June 17 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

This is another interesting question that is probably more complicated than one might think. We often read about how Adam and Eve “Rebelled against God.”...

June 16 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

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There is a lot more about the Big Bang under its related topic: http://ebible.com/answers/21153?ori=167400 Briefly, however, here are just a few of the many...

June 16 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is Biblical Creationism so important?

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The latest Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation measurements (WMAP) is a valid basis for determining the Big Bang origin of the universe. To show the...

June 16 2017

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Why does God allow spiritual deception to occur?

June 16 2017

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?

Jesus is the author of life. He said "I am the way, the truth and the life." The bible also says that everything that exists was created through Jesus. Paul...

June 16 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

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I don't think the question was answered directly. If heaven (where God literally live, could be invaded by sin), doesn't that prove that there's no place sin...

June 16 2017

Answer by Frederick Thomas , Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...

Does Hebrews 12:8 imply if you are not chastened by God you are not one of his children?

God engage with chastisement in His children's lives in a Fatherly manner and above all to keep them who have responded to His call. Those not yet on board...

June 16 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?

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Dear Mr Jansma, thanks for your illuminating answer. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 reads: "But even if our Gospel (the glad tidings) also be hidden (obscured and...

June 16 2017

Answer by Oun Kwon

Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?

The pronoun (singular masc. 3rd person) in Col 1:15-20 takes its antecedent 'the Son' in v. 13

June 16 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

June 16 2017

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Can an unmarried man be a deacon or elder?

June 16 2017

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What does the Bible say about suffering?

June 16 2017

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What was Jesus' message to the church in Thyatira in Revelation?

June 16 2017

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What happened to the half brothers of Jesus after His ressurrection?

After the resurrection of Jesus and His visitation of the disciples, what happened to the half-brothers of Jesus. Were they martyed?

June 16 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

Should we teach our children the fear of God?

I struggled with this very issue. How can God be my loving father, and demand that I fear Him at the same time. I thought perhaps the word for fear should be...

June 16 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dean Mathes

Should we teach our children the fear of God?

I struggled with this very issue. How can God be my loving father, and demand that I fear Him at the same time. I thought perhaps the word for fear should be...

June 16 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cathy smith

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

My opinion is that since Adam was the first man, he was perfect and without sin because he did not "inherit" sin through his blood the way we have. The...

June 16 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cathy smith

How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?

My opinion is that since Adam was the first man, he was perfect and without sin because he did not "inherit" sin through his blood the way we have. The...

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