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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Ezekiel, You are welcome, brother. It seems that you and I agree on most everything which is good and means we use the same approach to Scripture with...

April 01 2017

Comment by Kelly Yochum

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

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Pam, and all; For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you,...

April 01 2017

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Can we earn salvation?

April 01 2017

Comment by David Soto

Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?

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Antwione, my brother, Thank you so very much for your response. Excellent response! Spot on target. Most people do in fact seem to view the Holy Spirit not...

April 01 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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Because I believe what the bible says and that a true believer can not reject the gospel. Only an unbeliever can reject the gospel. Jesus said that nothing...

April 01 2017

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

Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

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Wow! JD, a most impressive and well written scripture-strong answer!! You worked on this one, my brother! Kudos! ...Vote!....Favorite! --Andy--

April 01 2017

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Jason, 'know' as it relates to marriage in the Old Testament is one word most Bible scholars and renowned pastors agree upon as meaning sexual relations. As...

April 01 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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In the first part of your answer, you admit that these were believers - former Jews who converted to Christianity, which is only possible by placing your...

April 01 2017

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

How can I overcome a habitual sin?

If you are 'dealing' with habitual sin you know one thing and need to learn another. The thing you know is, no matter how hard you try, you can't defeat sin...

April 01 2017 9 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What does it mean that the "wisdom of this world is foolishness in God's sight?"

Great question in our nonsense epidemic times and I humbly submit an answer for your consideration. Simply stated anyone that actively seeks to replace God’s...

April 01 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

After Christ's resurrection when he appeared to the disciples, Luke 24:44-45 "And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was...

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

Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?

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Grant, a most excellent answer! I give you a vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--

April 01 2017

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

Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?

My short and to the point answer I submit: "In the beginning, God created them male and female". Adam(man) was/is distinctively different than Eve(woman) for...

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Why do you think God choose the name "Ishmael" for Abraham's son with Hagar?

April 01 2017

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

April 01 2017

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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?

April 01 2017

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

Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?

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Another excellent well written scripture 'spot-on' strong answer! Kudos! as I like to say. --Andy--

March 31 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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The first part of your answer seems at odds with the rest. If these were Jewish converts pressured to return to the law (which I agree, that is what was...

March 31 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

In studying this scripture I believe these were Jewish converts that were being pressured in to going back to Judaism and animal sacrifices. The writer was...

March 31 2017 15 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jason Wills

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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I really don't know why you are talking about James the Just when there is absolutely nothing anywhere in the New Testament which indicates that he was the...

March 31 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Jason, ידע (know) was used in the Hebrew language (such as Gen 4:1), and γινώσκειν (know) by the Greeks (e.g. Plutarch) in precisely this sense of sexual...

March 31 2017

Comment by Jason Wills

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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The word "consummate" does not occur anywhere in the original Greek text of Matthew 1:25. The actual word used is ἐγίνωσκεν, which means "know"; not...

March 31 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Michael Tinsley, thanks for speaking the plain truth. I was wondering how to respond to Jason's last comment. I agree with your comment in its entirety....

March 31 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the essentials of the Christian faith?

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The great theologian Karl Barth was once asked what was the greatest doctrine of the bible that he learned. He began to sing. Jesus loves me this I know, for...

March 31 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

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Under the law, the practice was forbidden: "'If a man has sexual relations with a woman during her monthly period, he has exposed the source of her flow, and...

March 31 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the essentials of the Christian faith?

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Very well said. First Corinthians 15 gives the basics of the gospel. It has been said there are two ways to heaven. The first way is to live a perfect life...

March 31 2017

Comment by Kelly Yochum

Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?

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Jeremiah Kaaya, Your answer does not seem to fit with scripture in both 1 Cor 7 and Romans 14. In furthering thought, living and Teaching Law; Given the...

March 31 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?

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He did not recognize Jesus as the savior and God in the flesh. He wanted to justify himself by the works of the law, so Jesus gave him a law (sell all that...

March 31 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why is God a jealous God?

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Thanks for your support Jim and thanks for your testimony. You are right, love casts out fear of punishment. Nevertheless, love should not cast out fear of...

March 31 2017

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How can I have a closer relationship with God?

March 31 2017

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

What does the Bible say about necromancy?

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Phil, I agree with you that Michael could have written it more concisely. I have come across quite a few of his answers that I have to re-read to figure out...

March 31 2017

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

What does the Bible say about necromancy?

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Cindy, 1 Samuel 28:6 says,"He [Saul] inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.", so he did ask God first but God...

March 31 2017

Answer by Cassius D'Souza

When we ask for forgiveness do we have to name our specific sins, or can we just ask for forgiveness in a more general sense?

Before we even ask God for blessings or forgiveness he has instructed us to leave everything at the alter and first go and make peace with the person we have...

March 31 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What does the Bible say about necromancy?

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Michael, As it was explained to me, Samuel did indeed appear before Saul but clearly the "medium" was shocked because she knew she couldn't conjure up the...

March 31 2017

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Why is 'You shall not murder' in the Ten Commandments?

March 31 2017

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How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?

March 31 2017

Comment by Dale Carter

What is the biblical definition of judgment?

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Yes. It seems alot of people confuse opinion, and factual statements about someone's actions, appearance and speech as being judgmental. I would like to know...

March 31 2017

Comment by Angel karing

How do Jews explain the resurrection of Jesus?

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My eyes are slowly being opened, I pray for patience!

March 31 2017

Comment by Selva Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Does Satan attack our thoughts?

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God knows the hearts of all men from above (Ps 139:4; Acts 1:24). However the Counterfeit spirit (satan) enters into our body in order to know our minds....

March 31 2017

Comment by Wanda Jenkins

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

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Great Answer!!! I agree totally. I thank God for this forum.

March 31 2017

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When we ask for forgiveness do we have to name our specific sins, or can we just ask for forgiveness in a more general sense?

March 31 2017

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

March 31 2017

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Jason, Matthew 1:25 says, 'But he (Joseph) did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.' To consummate a...

March 31 2017

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

How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?

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Andy, I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. I pray the same way Andy, asking Him to help others all over the world and for my local...

March 31 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is God a jealous God?

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Wonderful Nils; A healthy fear of the Lord is a good thing, but Love casts our fear. We know that we are loved with an everlasting love, because Jesus went...

March 31 2017