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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

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As the old saying goes, be careful what you ask for as you may get it. We should always pray with faith knowing that God will answer prayer. Not maybe the...

March 06 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?

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Hi Jennifer, The Lord recently opened me eyes to Scripture that appears to be unequivocal about losing one’s salvation, and I would like to get your opinion....

March 06 2017

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Can a baptized Christian support homosexuality?

March 06 2017

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What is progressive sanctification?

March 05 2017

Answer by Donald Kelley

What is wrong with having a gay friend if you are a straight Christian teenaager?

There is nothing wrong with a Christian having a friend who lives a gay lifestyle, just as long as the Christian doesn't sacrifice their beliefs for the...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the United States a Christian nation?

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Michael has spoken the plain truth. America and Western nations at large which were the bastion of Christianity centuries ago have departed from all biblical...

March 05 2017

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

Why did Saul kill the priest?

In 1 Samuel 8, the people of Israel demanded a king to replace the judges that God had periodically raised up for them after their entry into the Promised...

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Answer by George Brunton

What does it mean that we are bought with a price?

If you read the rest of the text, the answer is there. The 'price' being the precious blood of Jesus as shed on the cross at Calvary.

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Why did Saul kill the priest?

1 Samuel 22:1 - 23

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How can I know for sure that my anger is righteous indignation?

March 05 2017

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How can I learn to trust in the faithfulness of God?

March 04 2017

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Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?

March 04 2017

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

How are we as Christians to respond when we are gossiped and lied about?

I would say that the first and most effective way to deal with this issue is to be careful to live and conduct oneself in such a manner that either gossip...

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How can I learn to trust in God?

March 04 2017

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What does the Bible say about hermaphrodites?

March 04 2017

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How can I overcome temptation?

March 04 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What should I look for in a Christian girlfriend?

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The bible says a man who has found a wife has found a good thing. I found the perfect mate 57 years ago. Is she perfect? No, but in my eyes she is. Before we...

March 04 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?

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A person who is trusting in his own righteousness is not trusting in the righteousness of God which is alone by faith. Paul said in Philippians 3:9 the only...

March 04 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?

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But salvation is without works, Romans 4:5 but by faith alone. It is without works because Jesus paid for it all through his blood sacrifice for all our sin...

March 04 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?

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Salvation can not be earned. Good works can get no one to heaven. But all those that accept Jesus as their savior have eternal life, and can never be cast...

March 04 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What are the Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib and Post-Trib views of the rapture?

Nowhere in the Bible we can find any reference to “Pre-Trib or Mid-Trib rapture”. Actually, the word “rapture” is not in the Bible – it’s a word coined by...

March 04 2017 3 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"

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James, You said: “No where in the bible does it say that we become sinless. But when God looks at us He sees Jesus who paid for all our sin and declares us...

March 04 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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"Certainly, Jesus' death and resurrection is what allowed all men to come to Him - Gentiles included." In light of Ephesians 2:11-18, what of the millions of...

March 04 2017

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

Should a Christian own weapons?

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March 04 2017

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What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?

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What is a prayer of supplication?

March 04 2017

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Is Deconstructionism a valid way to interpret the Bible?

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What is a prayer of supplication?

March 04 2017

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

What did Paul mean by reminding Timothy to 'kindle anew the gift of God' in him?

Every Christian who is indwelt by the Holy Spirit has the power to either quench the Spirit (that is, to diminish its activity and influence in their life)...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

After the Rapture happens will the people left behind remember what the Christians have told them about the Rapture and how to get to heaven?

According with the Bible, there is not going to be any secret rapture or anyone left behind to remember anything. The "dispensationalist" or "futurist"...

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Why did God give us four Gospels?

March 04 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

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Wow! Wonderful discourse here. My biblical view is that tongues is a gift but the every true believer is under the control of the Holy Spirit, whether or not...

March 03 2017

Comment by Kenneth Heck

Did Jacob have more than one daughter?

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When females are married they become part of the tribe of the man they marry. Female tribes would imply that heredity is reckoned through females rather than...

March 03 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

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Rom 8:1 says there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, and Rom 7 sets the argument of what that actually means. The whole chapter is relevant, but...

March 03 2017

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March 03 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple"?

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We do need to make a distinction between salvation by grace, and discipleship. Salvation is a free gift given by God to all who believe the gospel of grace...

March 03 2017

Comment by lynn Sander

What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?

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Christopher: Please accept my sincere apology if the previous discussion on "What does the Bible say about tattoos and piercings" caused you distress...it...

March 03 2017

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Was it important to have hands laid on to receive the Holy Spirit? Why or why not?

While it is a common or popular practice to lay hands on believers as we pray for their needs, it is nowhere taught or implied in Scripture that the laying...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?

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This answer is concise and theologically balanced. I like your respect for biblical silence which many ignore. The Bible certainly does not provide any...

March 03 2017

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

Can a Christian lose salvation?

I had never believed in the "once saved always saved" mindset but Scripture has made me reevaluate this. All of the verses quoted here are truth--Bible...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does 1 Corinthins 7:9 apply, or not apply, to a person who frequently sins in the area of masturbation and porn?

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Brother, in your next to the last paragraph you say that a saved sinner can be condemned and eternally separated from God through that sin. That is not true....

March 03 2017

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Did Jacob have more than one daughter?

I cannot rule out the possibility that Jacob may have had more than one daughter though this is difficult to prove from the Bible. The Bible writers often...

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

Why did Joseph tell his brothers that they were spies?

My answer will provide a completely different perspective on the life of Joseph and his relationship to his family. In my view, so much Christian teaching...

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