Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
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I agree with Cindy. Bible scholars say that James the brother of the Lord who wrote the Letter of James may have been too young to care for his mum. Beside,...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can God lie?
Because God can not lie is how we know we are absolutely going to heaven when we die. Since when Jesus went to the cross to pay our sin debt in full by His...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?
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Apples to oranges. A cleft palate is a defect of genetics - specifically an abnormality on the FOXE1 gene. God has no problem with the sick getting a...
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by Heather Furby
What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?
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So would you argue that if someone has a cleft palate they should not have surgery for that cleft palate, as that would be tantamount to saying 'God, you...
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by Fred G
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
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Jesus didn't battle Satan. He went to Hades to do away with sin and preached the gospel.
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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Hi Charles, I finished Rider’s book on Johnathan Edwards. As best I can tell, it appears Edwards draws, primarily, from the passage in John 17:20-26 to reach...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What is the curse of Jeconiah?
What is the curse of Jeconiah? This question has been already answered to some extent in previous responses. However, the answer may be more complicated and...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
When were Joseph and Mary considered married?
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Divorce is never God's idea. It is man's idea. I agree with Michael's article on the question. Joseph and Mary were legally married at the time that Jesus...
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by Elissa Lechnir
How can I gain a passion for winning souls?
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Excellent answer!!! Exactly right on all points and so well-put. Thank you.
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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You might be interested to see the work of John Baumgartner, PHD, who is a prominent scientist in the field of mantle convection. He has done extensive work...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Paul being deceptive in his efforts to win souls in 1 Cor. 9:19-21?
I don't read or interpret this passage as deception on Paul's part, but as a statement by him that, because of the various life experiences that he had...
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by JD Abshire
When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?
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I never thought you were questioning Paul's compassion. One can only imagine the then, present culture of Corinth. It was a major port city whose residents...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Was Paul being deceptive in his efforts to win souls in 1 Cor. 9:19-21?
For the sake of winning souls for Jesus, did Paul deceive his listeners by trying to be one of "them" and not himself?
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Kenneth Heck
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
We know, as the above answers indicate, the serious sins of Sodom and Gomorrah. The real reason Sodom and Gomorrah were victims of God's wrath (typically...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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Who was the Queen of Sheba?
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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Jennifer: “Recent observations of stellar globular clusters in the Milky Way Galaxy, combined with revised ranges of parameters in stellar evolution codes...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Living Church of God, and what are their beliefs?
The Living Church of God (LCG), headed by Presiding Evangelist Roderick C. Meredith, grew as an offshoot of Herbert W. Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God....
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Jennifer, your recent comments complicate things even more. You may recall in my original comment I said the rate of plate movement varied within 1 to 4...
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Bob Weir, thank you for the support. I didn’t included the “subduction water” because it is too complicated for the average person to grasp. It has long been...
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Paul wrote: “For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but...
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Jay Saunders
Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?
First rule pray from your heart without reguard of the fear of man or to impress man. Pray the promises of God that our Heavenly Father has clearly given us...
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What is the genetic fallacy?
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Eduardo Po
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
My trust is in our Lord who conquers all through His Son Jesus. Confessing our sin, or acknowledging our sinful act through Him gives us the peace in us. We...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Law works was the old testament, grace is the new. So we are not under the law in any way. If there is no law their is no sin. The ten commandments were...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Romans 11:6 says if it is by grace, then it is no more by works, if it is by works, it is no more by grace. It can only be one or the other. It can not be...
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Ryan Attard
Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?
No, not really. At the center of prayer is love. Asking for a technique for prayer is like asking for a technique for love. There are no techniques to loving...
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Why are there so many Bible translations, and which is the best?
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lawrence stone
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
I attended Catholic school Preschool-High school graduation, and it was just my understanding that the sacrament of Reconciliation (or confessing sins to a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?
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Romans 11:6 says, if we were saved by works, it would no longer be grace, and if it is by grace, it is no longer by works. So there is nothing we can do, our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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If we had to turn from sin to be saved, then it would be by works and not grace. Turning from sin saves no one. Receiving the free gift of salvation by grace...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?
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You are absolutely right Cindy. When we accepted Jesus blood sacrifice for all our sin, we were sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise and can never be lost....
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by Thomas Moore
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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Are we not confessing to God himself (the Father) through the priest? "Forgive me Father"....
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by Aurel Gheorghe
When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?
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JD, I never questioned Paul’s compassion; my only intention was to bring some clarity into 1 Corinthians 5:5 the way I understand it. Although Paul has...
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by Bob Wier
, Ordained 6-25-2017
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Nils, regarding the water issue and the continental divisions, take a look at this article. I think you might find it interesting. It has caused many in the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Water wouldn't be 'pushing continents sideways' under the theory of catostrophic plate tectonics. Convection in the mantle is the primary driver of plate...
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Why did God create the earth to last for so long? What do you believe about the “New Heavens and New Earth.” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1) Is that literal,...
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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You are right about Wegener. Why do you think it took so long to finally agree that the continental shelf lines of all the continents fit together? It was...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Related research on these topics can be read here: http://www.icr.org/article/embracing-catastrophic-plate-tectonics/...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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When Wegener first proposed an original super-continent and continental drift, he was mocked by secular scientists until data proved him right over 50 years...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Andy, I sincerely thank you. Praise and glory to our Lord Jesus! Sorry once again it took so long to respond. I fell twice in the past week, once in the...
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by Ryan A
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
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You're quite right JD. I believe God will eventually come to take vengeance on Christendom (or, as popular and politically correct culture has now called it,...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
“Romans 14:1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.” One of the reasons this is a disputable matter is because of...
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by Francesco Scinico
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Hi Rosemary, Thank you for your comment. I would like to point out that being created in the image of God (as the Bible says we humans are) does not...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?
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The only time an Apostle had to specifically have known Jesus while on Earth and been one of his followers was in the case of Matthias. He was chosen...