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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?

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Amen. God does chasten His children. 1 Corinthians 5:5. Turn such a one over to Satan to kill the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the...

February 19 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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Who are the righteous? Romans 4:6: Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works. Blessed is the man whose sins are covered....

February 19 2022

Answer by John Appelt

What happened to the descendants of Cain? Did they survive the flood?

Some of Cain’s descendants are mentioned in Genesis 4. In Genesis 4:17, 18, the genealogy from Cain is given: Enoch, Irad, Mehujael, Methushael, Lamech. From...

February 19 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?

I wouldn't support any country or government financially (except the US through the taxes I have to pay). There are a ton of Christian organizations that...

February 18 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?

The phrase "separation of church and state" has a false understanding by some, which makes it a negative thing. But properly understood there is a positive...

February 18 2022 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

What is a blessing according to the Bible?

My answer is short and sweet. When God blesses, he is conferring fullness of life which entails all kinds of things. And, when we bless God, we're...

February 18 2022 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

What would you say to a husband who says that based on Proverbs 31:11, he should not have to bring any money into the marriage and his wife should be the only breadwinner and should pay their whole cost of living?

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Apparently he's not familiar with the Bible or God. II Thessalonians 3:10 is good. There are many verses that challenge his viewpoint. I guess he doesn't get...

February 18 2022

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What is the Romans Road to salvation?

February 18 2022

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?

I agree with James that through Christ, all believers have been made righteous and that we are under grace. Disobedience is sin and God remembers our sin no...

February 18 2022 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

The rock represented Jesus. Moses in effect struck Jesus. He was also usurping God’s authority. He was making himself God before the people, not a servant of...

February 18 2022 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Eddie Luciano , A simple disciple and servant of Jesus the Christ — my Lord.

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

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Thank you Tim for allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you. As someone in the New Testament: “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to...

February 18 2022

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

How should a Christian view environmentalism?

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"Preserving the planet" isn't the main focus of common everyday people who agree with the science on environmentalism. "Quality of life now in the presence"...

February 18 2022

Answer by Joseph Mazivanhanga

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

When we read the OT it has types and shadows. The NT has antitypes and fulfilments. Moses represents the law and the old covenant—a covenant based on works....

February 18 2022 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?

There are no countries that support Christianity. They may tolerate it, but not support it. They may agree with Gods laws. But not true Christianity, True...

February 18 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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According to Daniel 12:2 and Matthew 25:46 we read that the unrighteous will live forevermore in “shame and everlasting contempt” when they “go away in to...

February 18 2022

Answer by John Appelt

What is the Romans Road to salvation?

The Romans Road is an evangelism tool used to lead people to Christ by using a string of selected verses from the book of Romans. They are meant to explain...

February 18 2022 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal...

February 18 2022

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

How should a Christian view environmentalism?

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If we continue to operate the way we have fir the past hundred years we will be sorry, regardless of what theologians say about what the bible teaches us....

February 18 2022

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

How should a Christian view environmentalism?

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All christians should view all political issues the way I, a liberal christian, view political issues, including environmentalism. In fact, I think all...

February 18 2022

Answer by Robert Hibbard , Retired Christian High School Teacher

As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?

In my opinion, financial support to any organization should keep an eye to the service of Christ's kingdom. That would mean support for causes that are...

February 18 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?

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Baptism is a work and cannot save. Baptism is something we do to proclaim we have believed on Jesus for the free gift of eternal life. But we do it of our...

February 18 2022

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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?

February 17 2022

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?

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Pray for me because I NEED TO CURB MY DESIRE of flesh way more than I actually do.

February 17 2022

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?

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Although we are forgiven by Jesus’ sacrifice, we are still accountable. Nothing can be hidden, and we are recommended for good or bad deeds.

February 17 2022

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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Consider this with eyes that see: 2 Kings 13:10-19 tells us about Ephesians 4:8. In verse 17 Elisha said, “Open the east window.” This is a sign of Jesus...

February 17 2022

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?

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I like your reference to modesty in 1 Peter 3:3, Singapore!

February 17 2022

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?

I am a Gideon, a member of The Gideon's International. We are encouraged to carry one or more pocket New Testaments when we are out and about. It has the...

February 17 2022 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What are some ways COVID-19 could transform us for better or for worse?

There's the BAD NEWS, and then there's the GOOD NEWS. First, the bad. Physically, it can take its toll on us: Covid-19 can affect the frontal lobes,...

February 17 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?

I was thinking about giving to Afghanistan because of some of the suffering going on, but I also have some discernment concerning people that do not support ...

2 Votes February 17 2022 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

February 16 2022

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?

First of all, who is a believer and who is an unbeliever? Believers have eternal life because our sin debt is paid in full and we can no longer be condemned....

February 16 2022 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?

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God chose Moses. He went to the back side of the desert in Midian and got Moses. Gave him a job that NO MAN would choose for himself. God went to Samson's...

February 16 2022

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

Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?

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The thing to know and remember is that we don't "get saved," we are chosen by God to be born of His Spirit unto everlasting life. We can't choose that for...

February 16 2022

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

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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You seem to ignore the scriptures that say we should die for our sins. Well Jesus died IN OUR PLACE!! It wasn't finished until He died. That was our penalty....

February 16 2022

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

If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?

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The question wasn't answered. If our penalty is eternity in hell then no one's penalty is paid by our substitute, unless our substitute spends eternity in...

February 16 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?

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Well, I am 81 years old. I dishonored may parents many times and was chastened when I was young. Later my parents, through a series of things they had no...

February 16 2022

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

Does the Bible say Christians have to attend church?

The passage that comes most readily to my mind with regard to this question is Hebrews 10:24-25, in which the writer says, "And let us consider how we may...

February 16 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that Jesus "led captivity captive and gave gifts to men"?

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I agree with the group who believe Ephesians 4:8 speaks of the victory over death that Jesus accomplished when He went to the place of the dead and was...

February 16 2022

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

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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Jesus died for the sins of all mankind. He not only died, He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening...

February 16 2022

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

did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?

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So how do you explain the scripture, "The wages of sin is death?" Is the penalty for sin death, which we know is eternal and is punishment, or is it eternal...

February 16 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?

Life is fragile. There's no guarantee that we can do anything that will prolong it. Except for maybe one Scriptural example. Wiersbe states regarding...

February 16 2022 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?

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John 12:32 Jesus draws all men to be saved. Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS and calling of God are without repentance. Irrevocable, cannot be changed back. John...

February 16 2022

Answer by Lewis Kabika

What does it mean that "a just man falls seven times"?

My opinion is that a righteous person is one who has been saved from sin by Jesus Christ's death. For this reason, such a one is kept safe and secure by...

February 16 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible say Christians have to attend church?

Paul writes, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one ca...

February 16 2022 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?

The offering of the Firstfruits was the first offering of the harvest of grain. The holiday season began with Passover which was on the 14th day of the first...

February 16 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does the bible say about boxing?

February 15 2022

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Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?

February 15 2022

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is the true gospel?

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Dear George Delmindo, You concluded: "Jesus is the king of that kingdom. Nowhere in scriptures did he say that the gospel he preached was about himself."...

February 15 2022