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

Why do we need to believe in God?

This is THE really BIG life choice question! This most important choice is one of such extreme and eternal consequence that it needs attention in a rather...

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

Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?

Genesis 9:6 is not a rule that God placed Himself and mankind under; it isn't a rule. It's a life principle, the same as other declarations of this kind; an...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Being caught up in a sin, even one that one is willingly engaged in for a time, is not the same thing as the 'willful sin' of Heb 10:26. In the Greek,...

April 08 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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I believe the man that was sleeping with his fathers wife was living in willful sin. But Paul said he was a saint. He was about to lose his reward in heaven,...

April 08 2017

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

Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?

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Dan , Exodus 2:14-17 disagrees with you about why Moses left Egypt when it was discovered that he had killed the egyptian.The bible says he feared that it...

April 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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The reason we have eternal life once we have trusted Jesus to save us is because we are given the Holy Spirit at the time we believed, and He will never...

April 08 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Yes, we can all have pride which comes from self righteousness which comes from trusting in our own righteousness instead of the righteousness that come from...

April 08 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?

In Matthew 5:29 Jesus is not talking in a literal sense - he is using a metaphor to teach an important lesson. It means that when we are tempted by what we...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Are you saying then that you believe these former believers will be saved even if they have no faith? How does that fit with John 3:16, where only those with...

April 08 2017

Comment by Mirela Kolak

What is the end times timeline?

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Thank you for your detailed explanation! Surely I will study more deeply this prophecy, it's interesting and very important. It's a very complex prophecy...

April 07 2017

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

What is transubstantiation?

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More quotes from St. Augustine: "Christ held Himself in His hands when He gave His Body to His disciples saying: 'This is My Body.' No one partakes of this...

April 07 2017

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

What is transubstantiation?

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I mean I don't think Jesus was necessarily speaking of His own flesh that profits nothing because if He was, than would that not beg the question of what the...

April 07 2017

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How should a Christian view ADD and ADHD?

April 07 2017

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

What is transubstantiation?

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This is what St. Augustine said about the Eucharist. http://www.earlychurchtexts.com/public/augustine_sermon_272_eucharist.htm excerpts: "For what you see is...

April 07 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?

In 1 Corinthians 13:12 we read: "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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To abide is to remain (such as in a place or state of being.) Hence, to stop abiding in faith is quite simply to stop having faith. It would be when someone...

April 07 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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I wholeheartedly agree that true faith is abiding faith. Abiding faith (perseverance) is evidence that the Holy Spirit has regenerated the individual. You...

April 07 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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Rom 10:14 - No one can call on the Lord if they do not believe. We receive salvation through faith - but it is not created by it, nor does salvation create...

April 07 2017

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

Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?

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The only ‘step’ required to being saved is to call on the name of the Lord (Romans 10:13). Salvation occurs at a single point in time whereas sanctification...

April 07 2017

Answer by Jay Saunders

Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?

The enemy is defeated by trusting in and quoting the word of God to our foes in the spiritual realm. The sword of the spirit is a two-edged sword. It is a...

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What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?

April 07 2017

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How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?

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How long usually does it take for a prophecy to come into full effect?

April 07 2017

Comment by Renee Odenthal

What is warfare prayer?

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I just want to say I found this very helpful..clarified some things for me. I've recently been under spiritual warfare. And this will help me to pray more...

April 07 2017

Question by Suvitha John

Why do we need to believe in God?

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

Why do we need religion when we have God Himself to guide us?

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I believe you nailed it Cindy. A belief system is a religion by definition, and is very necessary for the structure and foundation needed to survive the...

April 07 2017

Answer by Jay Saunders

How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?

Foreknowledge is another word for prophecy. Now Jesus has given us a truth through scripture about truth. Out of the mouth of two or even three witnesses...

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What advice does scripture give in regards to 'toxic' friendships?

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What should we learn from the life of Joseph?

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What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?

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What evidence do we have that God is aware of us and our needs?

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What is adultery of the heart?

April 07 2017

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

Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?

Jesus delegated His authority--the right to use power as received and when needed to destroy Satan's works.(Lk. 10:19) The word "To tread on" is used that...

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

Why do we need religion when we have God Himself to guide us?

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Brandon, The object of this life we live, this experiment we wake up in, is to be RECONCILED to Jehovah God the Father, our Creator, Whom we were spiritually...

April 07 2017

Comment by Lori Cypher

What is adultery of the heart?

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I heard a great analogy once, that would fit in here well. Wrongs thoughts are like birds, and your mind is like a tree. They are going to fly overhead, and...

April 07 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is faith/confessing Christ a one time act that leads to salvation?

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When Abraham believed God, he was justified by faith alone. He had done nothing yet. It was a one time thing. If he would have been saved by what he did, he...

April 07 2017

Comment by Osmer Harris

Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?

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Maybe their question needs to define what they mean by cursing. I suspect the authors of the question consider a rebuke as a curse.

April 07 2017

Answer by Melanie Spindler , Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth

What evidence do we have that God is aware of us and our needs?

I agree with Mr. Maas and would add that we are told God knows us, sees us, hears us and provides for us because he cares about us. The beautiful Psalm 139...

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Comment by Angel karing

What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?

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Michael, thank you for reaching out to Mary and applying the balm of Gilead to her heart. You sir are a true peacemaking brother, bless your heart! Mary, I...

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

Were Cain and Abel born in the garden?

In fact, Adam and Eve were created to have dominion over Lucifer. They fell from grace within few days The first probationary period--Dispensation of...

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Why did Jesus refer to his mother as "woman" at the wedding in Cana?

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Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?

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Answer by Don Quinn , Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.

What is adultery of the heart?

Adultery of the heart is exactly what it says. When your heart is controlled by the mind your thoughts betray you. When Jesus made his remarks he did so...

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

What is the difference between sin, as a concept, and individual sins?

I would say that sin as a concept is any thought, word, or action that is disobedient to God's commands as revealed in the Bible (both prior to and after the...

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Answer by Ray Ashmore

How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?

Do you see all the prophecies out there from conservative charismatic sources? Notice how a great deal of it is prophecy about Trump, the government, the...

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Answer by Dannie Murdoch , Father and Grandfather. Former Deacon for maintenance.

How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?

There is no need for prophets today as God word has revealed the truth. If God were to speak through a prophet today, it would be in 100% complete agreement...

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Answer by Melody Sutter-fisher , Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless

How will you know if a prophet or prophetess is telling the truth?

Simply, if the prophecy is not Biblical. It is not true. Beware false prophets if it is not of God, step away immediately.

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