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Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

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Andy, I am amazed(!) and so very thankful to the Lord for you and your family's sake. I was never good at door-to-door work even though I communicate well...

April 24 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is unconditional election biblical?

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Salvation is by faith alone - but by abiding faith, not temporary faith. Romans 4:5 does not say we can never be lost, or that if we start in faith we must...

April 24 2017

Answer by P. B. , Husband, Father, Businessman, Woodworker, Knifemaker...Slave

Who can judge God?

Read Romans 9, Isa. 45 and other places where we are asked by God, in essence, 'Will you question Me?" In other words, will puny, mortal, sinful man question...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is unconditional election biblical?

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John 3:17 Jesus did not come to condemn the world, but that the world could be saved through Him. John 6:29. The will of God is that we trust in Him to be...

April 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is unconditional election biblical?

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Salvation is by faith alone. Romans 4:5 If salvation is by faith alone, then it is salvation which means we can never be lost. Salvation means salvation...

April 24 2017

Comment by Barbara Drabek

Do human beings truly have a free will?

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I feel the Lord loves us and yes we have free will but no we do not always choose wisely. We do the best we can and due to Christ's sacrifice for us, we are...

April 24 2017

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

Does God allow moral evil?

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Marilyn, the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis did not have a choice about the evil heaped upon them. The 2 million Cambodians had no choice concerning the...

April 24 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why are so many evangelical Christian leaders caught in scandals?

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I agree Mr. Tinsley. I do not believe that one who is caught in a scandal, depending on what it is, should be allowed back in church leadership. It is true...

April 24 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

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Matt 25:1-15 gives a hint of this difference in God's perspective and our own. Ten virgins set out, all with oil-dipped burning torches. Yet only five took...

April 24 2017

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What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?

April 24 2017

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How old was Esther when she became Queen?

It is clear from Esther 2:5-7 that Mordecai was the cousin of Esther. She was his uncle's daughter, and he had raised her because she had no father or...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

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Before they defect from Christ, they are followers of Christ with faith, and hence sealed with the Holy Spirit. Afterward, they are no longer followers of...

April 24 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

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"many Christians will defect from Christ.......many followers of Christ will defect as well". Are you speaking of those born again, born from above, those...

April 24 2017

Answer by Gary Roberts

Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?

As someone who has worshipped as a lay minister within various Anglican churches across Great Britain and Ireland (north and south) I think we have much to...

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

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

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Michael, to let you know; last week to 10 days was a whirlwind and this is going to possibly amaze you. I had applied to SPECTRUM (a Charter owned company...

April 24 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?

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Your answer was good! I liked that you pointed out that though Job's other friends were in the wrong for accusing Job of sin, their arguments contain a lot...

April 24 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is unconditional election biblical?

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I Cor 2:14 is not saying that men cannot respond to the gospel in faith. Paul is specifically speaking to "the mature" believers (I Cor 2:6) that the...

April 24 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is unconditional election biblical?

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There is nothing in the context of John 12:32 to make it mean 'all nationalities' or 'all types' of men. 'Men' is not even a word that is of itself found in...

April 24 2017

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

Onan resented a child of his being born to carry on Er’s name. Both were wicked men and may have been bitter enemies; hence, Onan wanted his brother’s name...

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Answer by Randy Weaver , Business Owner

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

My understanding is that the sin being addressed here is that Oman was denying Judah's son an heir; not that he was performing an immoral sexual act.

April 24 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?

April 24 2017

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

Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?

Jesus, as one part of the Triune God, stated unequivocally that His Kingdom is not of this world. John 18:36 This is not God's world, it is man's world....

April 24 2017 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?

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Jennifer, thanks for your correction. They were actually four in number including Elihu. I reckon that my answer is rather brief and did not adequately...

April 24 2017

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

Does God ever use a natural disaster to punish people or nations?

Your question is in the present tense. Did God use natural disasters to punish people or nations? Yes, in many places in the Old Testament. And, not only by...

April 24 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Are all of the Ten Commandments equal in importance?

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Yes, if you break one Commandment, the Bible says you have broken all, sin is sin and there is no such thing as a little sin ir a big sin, the only...

April 24 2017

Question by Lawrence Siamuyoba

How old was Esther when she became Queen?

Esther 2:1 - 23

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What is the Nazarene Church, and what do Nazarenes believe?

April 24 2017

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What is a carnal Christian?

April 24 2017

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

What should we learn from the life of Job?

I believe the following are the main lessons we can learn from the life of Job: 1. Bad things can happen to good people. Our so called righteousness means...

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Question by Kofi Mokome

How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

Genesis 38:9

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Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Why is the Virgin Birth so important?

The Bible says in Isaiah 7:14` Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and...

April 24 2017 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Smith

How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?

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Yes, John "Contrary to the Christian concept of "Thou shall not Kill", our Federal Government and 31 States have a valid death penalty statute. Many citizens...

April 24 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?

The hidden treasure represents the treasures in heaven we store up for ourselves (Matt 6:20), especially when we sell everything we have, give to the poor,...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What are the times of the Gentiles?

The times of the Gentiles began with the conquest of the kingdom of Judah by the Babylonians in 586 BC and represents the conquest and domination of the Holy...

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Which hills is the psalmist referring to in Psalm 121:1?

April 24 2017

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Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?

April 24 2017

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What sin came into the world through one man?

Both sin and death came by Adam's transgression of Gen. 2:17. In Rom. 5:12-21 Paul shows that the consequences of Christ's obedience extend as far as Adam's...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What are the times of the Gentiles?

By "the times of the Gentiles" we mean, the administration of the Gentiles, as the rod of chastening upon Israel, to further God's purpose concerning them....

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What is "the fullness of the Gentiles" mentioned in Romans 11?

By the times of the Gentiles we mean the administration of the Gentiles, as the rod of chastening upon Israel, to further God's purpose concerning them. It...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?

Elihu was a descendant of Buz, the second son of Nahor, the brother of Abraham (Gen. 22:20-21). Elihu must have been a very young man to be calling Job and...

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Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What is "the fullness of the Gentiles" mentioned in Romans 11?

The fullness of the Gentiles comes in at the very end of this Age. It will be the end of the dispensation in which God is saving a people for Himself, by...

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Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What events took place on Saturday before Resurrection Sunday?

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1 Peter 3:18-20 is simply saying that Christ through the Holy Spirit was present while Noah preached; using the holy Spirit, He appealed to them to repent...

April 24 2017

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What are the times of the Gentiles?

“The times of the Gentiles” is this current dispensation, commonly referred to as the Church Age. It began with John the Baptist’s preaching of the gospel,...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are our mind and soul one and the same entity?

The short answer is NO, the mind and soul are two very different things. Scripture gives a simple equation for the nature of humans: Body (dust of the...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?

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Minor note: There were actually four friends of Job that spoke. Elihu was the youngest one that God did not rebuke, since his argument was that God was just...

April 24 2017

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What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?

April 24 2017

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What is a carnal Christian?

Paul prevented from speaking to the Corinthians as unto spiritual people (1 Cor. 1-3) because they were still carnal, still babes in Christ meaning their...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Who can judge God?

The kingdom of God universal--God is the Supreme Moral Governor of the universe, and everything in harmony with Him (Job 38:1-22; Dan. 4:17,25,32,35). ...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?

Job suffered devastating destruction in various dimensions as Satan attacked him and his family. He lost his children and his entire wealth and and was...

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