What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
I inherently do not disagree with any of the above statements. However, it depends on one's thought on anthropological aspects and the make up of man. There...
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How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?
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Great answer Michael and yes, we should do our own research.
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Does God allow moral evil?
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How can I know if a prophecy is from God or not?
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Does Jesus say that when we forgive someone we should also forget the sin?
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Why did Judas betray Jesus?
One factor that may have led to Judas' feeling estranged from Jesus (as well as from the eleven other apostles) was that (to my knowledge) he was the only...
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by Cindy Jennings
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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
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I tend to agree that alien appearances and UFOs are demonic. I've read of several Christians having encounters but invoking the name of Jesus Christ frees...
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Chris Dibbern
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
Here's what the Lord says: Ezekiel 16:49 - "Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they...
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by Tyrone Helm
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Brandon, My whole point is this: Baptism is not required to be saved. That is why I mentioned the Old Testament saints, because they were saved without ever...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that love does not boast?
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Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast....
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by Nathan Toronga
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Thanks for voicing your thoughts, brother Ezekiel. As in all matters of doctrine, we peruse through the Book. Isa 66:15-17 15 For, behold, the LORD will come...
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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?
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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?
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by Brandon Hughes
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Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Tyrone, I am having trouble understanding your argument. Why would the Old Testament saints have been baptized if Jesus had not yet instituted baptism?...
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by Jim C
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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Masturbation is okayed by God in Romans 14:14, where Paul says, "I am convinced, being fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing in itself is unclean."...
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by Jim C
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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Hello In Leviticus 15, "emission of semen" is talked about. There are only 2 examples given: (1) sexual relations with a women; and (2) "emission of semen."...
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Nils Jansma
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Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?
Having firsthand experience, I can tell you that Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs) are a sincere group of unorthodox Christians who think we are living in the last...
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Danny Hickman
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Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
No, a wife doesn't HAVE to submit to her husband and the husband doesn't HAVE to love his wife. Yes, Eph 5:22 and following verses are given to remind...
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by Tyrone Helm
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Also, Brandon, do you believe that those soldiers took the thief down from the cross and carried him to a river to get baptized?
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Craig Mcelheny
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Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?
As S. Michael points out, there are elect angels and there are holy angels. The obvious question should be: “What were they elected for?” and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who are the elect of God?
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If Jesus paid for all our sins, and gave us His righteousness, then we know we are saved because Jesus said so and He can not lie. As an example, my wife and...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
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Greek interlinears are not any specific English translation. Generally they have the Greek text below, with a very literal word for word translation above...
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by Faye Carrier
Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
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I wholeheartedly agree with you. But may I ask which Bible you're studying? What happened to.the full text of Colossians 2:9 “For in him dwelleth all the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?
One of the characteristics that, in my personal opinion, identifies a cult is the placement of any extra-Biblical written work on the same level of authority...
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by JD Abshire
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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I fail to see indication that Peter was writing to Gentiles but much evidence points to a Jewish audience. In the first 2 verses he writes: "Peter, an...
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Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?
Much controversy has occurred in recent years regarding how Bible-believing Christians should view the teachings of the Mormon Church. Mormons call...
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When & where did the incarnation occur?
I would say that the Incarnation occurred in Nazareth (Luke 1:26) at the moment when Jesus was conceived in Mary's womb through the overshadowing of her by...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Hi Ariel, I find your answer, intriguing, but I would argue that Israel exists on more than two levels: 1. Those chosen at the Foundation of the World – let’...
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Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
I consulted a Greek interlinear translation of these verses (http://biblehub.com/interlinear/colossians/1.htm) to try to get a clear idea of the original...
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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 theology of food is interesting. My view is that unless we discover the power of the liberty we have in Christ, we shall be bound by dietary laws and...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Aurel, before the New Covenant, the dead went down to Sheol but their bodies went to the grave (qeburah). Likewise Acts 2:29 refers to David’s tomb where his...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Was it unfair for God to allow Job to suffer over what was basically an argument between God and Satan?
About whether God’s treatment of Job was just, is a matter of perspective, in my opinion. Some would say that God can’t be unjust and that ends it. Tell that...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean to surrender to God?
As the bible uses surrender, it is both a spiritual battle and a decision of the will. Who will be in control of our life? Do we want to be in control? Will...
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by Tyrone Helm
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Brandon, what you're saying still doesn't change the fact that the old testament saints were saved without ever being baptized. I believe Eph.2:8&9 says...
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When will the dead be raised in Christ?
To better understand the resurrection, first we should briefly address the state of the dead. The Bible say that the dead will sleep in the grave until the...
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When & where did the incarnation occur?
When & where did the incarnation of Jesus Christ occur?
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by Wambui Mburu
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
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Shalum "No-one can be saved by observing the law, but no-one who is saved will continue to transgress the law." That statement right there sums it up for me....
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Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
These verses in Colossians 1:15-22 use the personal pronouns he, him, himself, etc. in these passages, and it is confusing for me to follow the personages. I...
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by Brandon Hughes
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Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Tyrone, as stated above I believe scripture clearly teaches he did descend into hell before coming back in the third day. Concerning the thief on the cross,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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While commentators vary on who is is the 'towards you (oldest manuscripts, best supported translation)' or 'us-ward' of II Pet 3:9 (humanity, Gentiles, the...
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by Bob Griffith
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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2Pet 3:9 NASB says "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Aión does mean 'age-long' or references a cycle of time - the word on by itself does not mean eternity. It's usage in scripture ranges from short periods,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Gary, about the word ‘Sheol’ - most Bible scholars agree that it's a place where the dead go – and the dead go to their grave. In the Bible, the 1st death is...
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by Kenneth Heck
Will there be sex in heaven?
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According to Rev 7:9, no man can number those that are saved. We will not know how many there are even if it is a set number.
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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
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What was the purpose of a dowry?
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by James Kraft
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Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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The ones about which Jesus says "I never knew you" are those that believe they are saved by their works. Matthew 7:15-23 False teachers will tell you if you...