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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it a sin in God’s eyes for a friend to give you money or a credit card to go to store with?
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Is the funding being given by the friend for the purpose of buying something on the friend's behalf (that is, running an errand for the friend in order to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
In my opinion, during His earthly incarnation, Jesus did not have knowledge of the exact timing of His return at the close of the age. To me, His question...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does “the oil and the wine” refer to in Revelation 1:1-20?
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If the reference to Revelation is to Revelation 6:6, rather than to Revelation 1:1-20, this verse has previously been discussed at...
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by Karl K. Wagner
Where are the gates of hell?
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Jesus, along with Peter, James and John have just descended from the heights of Mt Hermon. This is determined to be the very possible location of His...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?
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"Bodies will be raised in glory.." This is not literal; our flesh will decay and return to dust someday. I often read comments on this site that speak as if...
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by Aurel Georgescu
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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The White Horse of Revelation is the Antichrist. Chapters 6-22 of Revelation do not refer to the Middle Ages, but to the distant future when the world will...
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What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
Does that mean that when God comes no one (not even 1) will be faithful or is this because of the predicted great falling away?
Luke 18:8
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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All humans are sinners. God saves, or redeems some souls and that's all there is to it. The souls he doesn't redeem die and are no more, and are destroyed in...
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Daniel Donaldson
, Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants
What is the meaning of "pastures" in psalm 23?
The pastures of this passage are literally a part of the life of David while a shepherd. They are also literally a part of the life of Jesus, the true...
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by Karl Gauss
Does Deuteronomy 23:1 say that a man cannot enter heaven if he is castrated?
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Is it the case that the language of the KJB (et al) includes no word for foreskin or for its removal? Yet we read "He that is wounded in the stones, or hath...
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Alison Way
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Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
The way I look at it is that God's actions in the Old Testament (prior to the coming of the Messiah) were rooted in the necessity to respond to human sin,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will suicide end in eternal damnation?
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Mr New, it sounds to me like your brand of salvation has nothing to do with Jesus dying in our place on the Cross. It's all about us not committing sin. It's...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will suicide end in eternal damnation?
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Pastors and ministers don't own the patent on biblical truth. Lots of pastors and ministers teach error. "What about faith?" Mental illness is an emotional...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are there so many atheists?
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"The changing cultural norms are making it (atheism) more acceptable." Acceptable? To whom? You see, that has always been a major problem, people claiming to...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
On what day was Jesus crucified?
The confirmation to me that is was either Wednesday or Thursday (and thus fulfilled Mt 12:40 regarding Jonah) is the fact that on this particular weekend,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
Great question, BAMIDOURO Solomon! James, Jesus’s half-brother, took after Jesus. Being obedient to God is like a wise man building his house on a rock,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Why did Jesus have to die?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
David says, “Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow” (109:9). By contrast, Jesus said, “Love your enemies ... and pray for those who ... persec...
Psalms 109:1 - 31
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
The fear (that is, reverential awe and respect) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (as distinguished from knowledge) because it serves as the basis for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did Satan fall from heaven? (Luke 10:18)
Satan's fall from heaven was not an accident, or something that happened of Satan's own accord. Instead, he was forcibly expelled or cast out of heaven by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Christian Gnosticism?
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My view is that Deterministic theology and Gnostic philosophy are two sides of the same coin.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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"But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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Don't be shy James, tell it the way you see it! I agree with you and the bible. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). Mr Houdmann said it right when he...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
No, it is not necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven. After all, people in the Old Testament went to heaven, and many people in the world...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus raise Himself from the grave or did God do it?
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Interesting that you should mention 1 Peter 3:18 --1 Peter 3:18 says that Jesus was "quickened by the Spirit". I learned something from you, Tim, thanks!...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is christening in the Bible?
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S.M., where in the Bible does it say that children will go to heaven if they die before the age of accountability? Also, how old must a person be to reach...
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Roman CIERESZKO
, Retired librarian
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
To whom, for what time, and for what purpose was the Old Mosaic Law given? - was designed not for all people, but only for one chosen nation, namely Israel,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why should we pray for the peace of Jerusalem?
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This is all true, but very generic! Peace is the desire of all who are of a peaceful spirit. I think the question begs for a much deeper explanation than...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the greatness of God?
The passage that comes first to my mind is Isaiah 40:25-26: "25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes...
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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Is it a sin to have relationship (love) with a girl, as a teenager? (No sexual activity involved)
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Donald Martin
, I am one who has been given mercy by our Lord Jesus Christ
What does James mean when He says there is no "shadow of turning" with the Father?
In my opinion, "shadow of turning" is an isolated thought process outside of God’s perfect wisdom; it’s a type of wisdom that is chaotic and confusing in and...
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by Eldon MacBeth
Who is God?
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God is Love. Is God three in one, or one in three, or simply one? Man, with all of his wisdom can never in this mortal state truly understand the mystery of...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Is God's love conditional or unconditional?
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Biblical "love" is misunderstood. In Scripture, agape "love" is not a feeling or emotion. Agape love is a sacrificial act. "Agape love is unconcerned with...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
What does the Bible say about circumcision? What is the Christian view of circumcision?
But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from people, but from God. Rom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is the "she/her" in this verse?
Proverbs 3:15: The rewards of wisdom in Proverbs 3:14-15 are “proceeds” (v. 14)—“Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,” “length of days” in v....
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John Appelt
What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?
The Biblical account reveals quite a bit about Barnabas. His actual name was Joses or Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
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What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus raise Himself from the grave or did God do it?
By my reading of relevant passages, all three Persons of the One Triune God were involved in the resurrection. During His ministry, Jesus indicated on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What's wrong with wool? Ezekiel 44:17
I believe Tim is right. Sweat was and is still offensive: it stinks! Priests were to be blameless in their ministry, even outwardly as far as their dress was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What will we be doing in heaven?
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Why does it have to be that we either be in one place or the other, either a place called heaven or here on earth? Why can't it be that we will have access...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is the name of the Lord a “strong tower”?
Good question. The godly run to the Lord when in trouble. He is a safe place. He provides safety. It is like the person who ACCIDENTALLY did something wrong...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: Proverbs 1:7a, Proverbs 9:10a, Proverbs 2:5, Psalm 111:10a Too many teach that "fear of the Lord" means to have...