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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about how darkness appeared in the beginning? Did it coexist with God? or, was it created just like anything else?

Darkness is the absence of light. Darkness is natural, light has a source. Without light there is darkness. In Him there is no darkness at all. He is the...

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What is the New American Standard Bible (NASB)?

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Great analysis by Michael. I agree with his views.

April 21 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What does the Bible say about how darkness appeared in the beginning? Did it coexist with God? or, was it created just like anything else?

When we talk about God “creating” darkness, and literally applying it to the earth, I believe we are missing the point. You “create” darkness by shutting out...

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?

“If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?” is the question I want to consider. Though it has been touched on, I would like to offer a...

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April 21 2017

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

What does it mean to live by faith?

To me, living by faith from a Christian perspective has multiple possible meanings or implications: 1) believing in concepts or events that we ourselves...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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If we could do anything to merit salvation, then it would be by works. We can only receive from God, we have nothing to offer Him. Our salvation would depend...

April 21 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'

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Jesus died for all our sin. We are saved when we first believed it, because that is when we are born into the family of god. By faith alone. Romans 4:5 That...

April 21 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

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Kenneth, since the New Testament was not written in Hebrew or Aramaic means only its original text was inspired by God and is “…profitable for teaching, for...

April 21 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

Does God love me?

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These verses do not show a conditional love of God. If we love Him, then the Comforter will come - But everything I read says that if we don't love him, it...

April 21 2017

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

Is raising the dead still possible today?

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John 2:22 states that the disciples finally believed when they had seen the risen Jesus. Is this reference contrary to the explanation by Mr. Houdmann?

April 21 2017

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

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

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Contrary to the Christian concept of "Thou shall not kill", our government has the legal authority to execute criminals. The law in the United States is not...

April 21 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?

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Amen Andy! A wonderful testimony and evidence of truly being born of God, born from above.

April 21 2017

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How do I renew my mind?

April 21 2017

Comment by Yolanda Maestas

I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?

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Thank You I needed this

April 21 2017

Comment by Angel karing

Is the United States of America in Bible prophecy?

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David Reagan from Lamb and Lion Ministries, rapture ready and others had interesting write ups on Irwin Baxter, he denies the trinity among other red flag...

April 21 2017

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What should we learn from the life of Jezebel?

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Is God real? How can I know for sure that God is real?

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What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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How do I know what is God's will for my life?

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How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?

April 21 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What did Jesus mean by, "Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day, he saw it and was glad?"

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Matthew 13:16 "But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear." Thank you!

April 21 2017

Comment by Dinganie Soko

If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?

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It is very clear that Jesus did give up some of His power when He was born of a woman and the example given by Seth (Luke 2:52) cannot be more appropriate!...

April 21 2017

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

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

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Also, Andy my brother, regarding a job. If you are physically fit enough to climb and carry a ladder, Directv is always looking for equipment installers....

April 21 2017

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'm glad what I wrote 'speaks' to you and is supportive and helpful. Once I learned that 'doing' apart from the Lord Jesus was a recipe for failure I...

April 21 2017

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What did Jesus mean by, "Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day, he saw it and was glad?"

April 21 2017

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

What did Jesus mean by, "Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day, he saw it and was glad?"

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To me, Abraham was one of God's greatest! A vote up for your excellent answer! --Andy--

April 20 2017

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

How to approach my pastor about doctrinal error?

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Good answer and good church advice! A vote and a Kudos! --Andy--

April 20 2017

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

How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?

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Michael, you richly deserve a Kudos for a really 'on-point answer'. Hey, a vote up you receive. On a side note, thank you for your continued prayers for our...

April 20 2017

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

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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And,...to me the most important message being conveyed is that God's eternal grace was free! It cannot be earned or worked for in order to receive this...

April 20 2017

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

If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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JD, I totally concur with James Kraft and Janise Rose! Praise God that "we are not under law but under Grace!" --Andy--

April 20 2017

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

We are saved by faith, but does true repentance for one's sin play a part in that?

Here is my short answer that is from my experience the very night I got Saved! While attending a Christian music concert, I was overcome by my guilt, my...

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Question by Anonymous
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Are our mind and soul one and the same entity?

Matthew 10:28

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Comment by Kenneth Heck

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

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Brother Gary, the word brethren had a wide meaning in Hebrew and Aramaic. Two examples: why did Abraham say Lot and he were brethren in Gen 13:8 since they...

April 20 2017

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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Well...8 days later ...I find myself needing to read your answer again and I still find myself really needing to deeply grasp what Jesus was teaching us, His...

April 20 2017

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

How can I learn to hate my own sin?

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You are correct. The focus is to "become like Christ"; to seek to know Him and be more like Him every day by praying, reading, listening and meditating on...

April 20 2017

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

How can I learn to hate my own sin?

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Billy, I like your unique and 'on-point' answer. A vote up I give you. --Andy--

April 20 2017

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

Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?

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Billy, I like your unique style of an answer! Kudos! --Andy.

April 20 2017

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

Will we be naked in Heaven?

Let us study an important event of transfiguration, both Elijah and Moses appeared. Moses had been dead over 1,700 years and his body was then in...

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What does it mean that, "This is the day that the Lord has made?"

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?

I only add this answer as a personal perspective. It is not from the Bible but does incorporate my understanding of the Bible. Which would bring you greater...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?

I would say yes and no. Paul did not preach much on hell. He did preach on the way of not going there. After all, what is salvation but to save us from Hell?...

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Comment by Lawrie Yinka

What did Jesus mean by, "Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day, he saw it and was glad?"

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JD Abshire - Thank you for bringing together all the bible passages that harmonize clear answers to this question--especially the passage about Melchizedek,...

April 20 2017