Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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Danny thanks for your comments. Scientific findings are consistent with a young earth of about 6,000 years old. As a research scientist with 45 years...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
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John Appelt
Who was the Queen of Sheba?
“Unwrapping the Pharaohs” by David Down and John Ashton, gives a probable answer to the question. The following is derived primarily from this book:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?
Epaphroditus [Ēpăphro dī'tus] is a name which means: “LOVELY, HANDSOME, CHARMING.” He was a trusted messenger between Paul and the churches (Phil. 2:25;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are we judged in the "Book of Life"?
In the apocalyptic writings there is the conception of a book or of books, that are in God's keeping, and upon which the final judgment is to be based (Dan....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Abimelek in the book of Genesis?
Genesis 20:1 - 18
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some good Bible verses to memorize for marriage?
Great question! I would divide my answer into 5 categories: Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18-21 Yielded to Her Husband Ephesians 5:22-24 Devoted to His...
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What are some ways COVID-19 could transform us for better or for worse?
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Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
Where did the different races come from?
The different races that we know today came about after the flood of Noah, at the time of man's next rebellion against God: the Tower of Babel. Here man...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How was Moses a priest?
Ps 99:6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them. (ESV)
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Lawrence Siamuyoba
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were the names of the Pharaohs in Genesis and Exodus?
Great question, Jack! I can only tell you what David Downs and Dr. Ashton said in their article, "The Pharaohs of the Bible," featured in Unwrapping the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is imagination and escapism in a 'playground' sense a sin?
In my humble opinion, it is not a good idea. There are better things I can do with my time. What does Proverbs 12 say about chasing fantasies? Proverbs...
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Christine LaRocca
, Retired Business Owner
What are some good Bible verses to memorize for marriage?
God has given to us the answers to all questions in His Word, The Bible. 40+ years ago, when undergoing some marital challenges and wanting encouragement to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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There's no way humans could last 20,000 years on earth. 200,000 years is totally impossible. We have a record of our time here. The hatred we have for one...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some good Bible verses to memorize for marriage?
Ephesians 5:25-33. KJV
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by Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
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I agree w/ Jennifer regarding questions of faith on Wikipedia, or even bios of Christians, they cannot be trusted. For secular or technical issues, however,...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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J.B., is it your Christian duty to care for everyone? Is that not a mandate from Jesus Christ? If you refuse your child vaccines based on your religious...
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John Appelt
What were the names of the Pharaohs in Genesis and Exodus?
While no names of the pharaohs of Egypt are mentioned in Genesis and Exodus, there is some idea from the research of archaeologist David Down and author John...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus resist his mission? (Luke 22:41-44)
To me, no other passage of Scripture shows both the true humanity and true deity of Jesus more clearly than the verses cited in the question. Having been...
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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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John Appelt
Is the 7-day calendar based on Genesis 2:2-3, in which the seven day week was first mentioned?
The seven-day week is an unnatural division of time. The day is figured by the rotation of the earth, the month by the phases of the moon, and the year by...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Could this Covid-19 coronavirus crisis be caused by God's judgment upon man's sin?
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Good for you, Eileen! I'm with you!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?
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John 12:32 I, if I be lifted up will draw all men to me. The brass serpent on the pole is still used today in the medical profession as a symbol of healing....
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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
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What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
What an interesting question, Gregory Jones! The difference between wickedness and disobedience is that wickedness is the state of being wicked; evil...
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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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The spirit, or soul does not die. We are made in the image of God. Our body dies physically. Our eternity is spent either with God, or separated from Him...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What is the Romans Road to salvation?
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Shirley H
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....