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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 , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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 , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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 , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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 , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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

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

What sort of careers can a Christian consider?

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“We made no agreement with God.” If what you are saying is correct, then this means a Christian is free do as he pleases because he is under no obligation to...

February 15 2022

Comment by Pamela C

After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?

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This answer took me to depth of the meaning of the Old Testament festivals and how perfectly it is symbolic of the life of Christ.

February 15 2022

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is there any passage in the Bible, concerning sin in the church, that states that the leader or pastor should bring to the congregation a fellow Christians who sins?

Great question, Steven Berg! Jesus said something about this. Read on. HOW TO EXERCISE CHURCH DISCIPLINE (Mt 18:15-20): A. The procedure (Mt 18:15-17) 1. “If...

February 15 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What should we learn from the account of Daniel in the lion's den?

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That is why we should obey God, not the government. The government wants to be our God. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. That is why...

February 15 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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Jesus did not go to hell. He paid our sin debt in the cross. Jesus told the thief on the cross, today you will be with me in paradise. And as you say, hell...

February 15 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there life after death?

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John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned, but unbelievers are condemned already, because they have not believed on the name of the Son of God. John 3:16....

February 15 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What sort of careers can a Christian consider?

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Acts 16:31. Romans 1:16 John 3:16-18. We made no agreement with God. He made a promise to us. First John 5:13. Romans 6:23. The GIFT of God is eternal life....

February 15 2022

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After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?

February 15 2022

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

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

Sheol/hades was a realm with two divisions—a place of blessing (Luke 23:43) and a place of judgment (Matthew 11:23; 16:18; Luke 10:15; 16:23; Acts 2:27-31),...

February 14 2022 11 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vijaya Lekamge , A retired, part qualified Accountant

What is the true gospel?

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Dear Rotimi EWEDEMI, a well-presented answer in 2014 to the question, 'What is the true gospel?” I am sorry my comment is 8 years late. You wrote about the...

February 14 2022

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

What sort of careers can a Christian consider?

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“We are not in a covenant.” True believers are in a covenant relationship with God, i.e., the New Covenant of which Christ is the Mediator and the High...

February 14 2022

Comment by luanne hastings

If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?

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This is the way I see things, four little letters: "SELF!" Self gets in our way to please God. Adam and Eve pleased themselves when they ate the forbidden...

February 14 2022

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Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

February 14 2022

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What is the proper way to pray?

February 13 2022

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?

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Janice, I love your answer. I vote you up and give you a Favorite. ~~Jack~~

February 13 2022

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

Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?

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Let's examine what we're told in Samuel 28:7-25. Yes, verse 25 is the last verse of this affair, not vs 20. This witch talked Saul into allowing her to...

February 13 2022