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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
  2. What can we learn from Paul's shipwreck on Melita (KJV) or Malta? Acts 27-28
  3. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  4. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  5. Why was God tired of sacrifices? Isaiah 1:11-14
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Answer by Ryan Farrell

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

This original post represents a thought that I see and hear all the time but it understands the life of faith completely backwards. It's precision along with...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

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Drunkeness is a sin. So is gossip, pride, and self righteousness. Is drinking a sin? No. Colossians 2:15 Let no man therefore judge you in food, or in drink,...

December 04 2020

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

How can I overcome fear of praying in church?

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Are you able to tell us why you are fearful?

December 04 2020

Question by Anonymous
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How can I avoid keeping grudges against someone?

Colossians 3:13

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What nationality were Adam and Eve?

December 04 2020

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What should a Christian wife do when her husband verbally abuses her and calls her names and uses vulgar words?

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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the glory of God, Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we...

December 04 2020 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?

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The United States Supreme Court rebuked Democratic New York Governor Cuomo for UNCONSTITUTIONAL lock downs imposed on houses of worship. Mean while fellow...

December 04 2020

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should a Christian be a Republican or a Democrat?

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And I sought for a man among them, that would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not destroy it: but I found...

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What does it mean to pray earnestly?

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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

December 04 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are the seven dispensations?

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Ephesians 1:13-14 Ephesians 4:30 First Corinthians 15:51-53 First Thessalonians 4:13-18. First Corinthians 15:1-4 Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved,...

December 04 2020

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

How can I overcome disappointment with life?

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Mr. Saunders, I relate to your situation with your children. So sad losing a son. I lost one too. I have two daughters that I have tried to teach the right...

December 03 2020

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

How can I respond in respect and love if my spouse is jealous of my relationship with God?

It isn't that your spouse is jealous of your relationship with the Lord. It is actually the conviction of continuing in sin, whilst the Spirit of Truth is in...

December 03 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

Can one be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit?

Without going into a long drawn out explanation, there will be no better than the simple example of the thief on the cross. He was converted right there in...

December 03 2020 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Carrie beth Frabasilio

Does the Bible say "come as you are"?

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Exactly...

December 03 2020

Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?

I think that having any doubts about your relationship with God is the last thing that you need to worry about. You see, the fact that this is a concern for...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is antinomianism?

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Romans 3:28 There for we conclude that a mans is justified by faith, apart from the deeds of the law. Galatians 2:21 I do not void the grace of God, for if...

December 03 2020

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Answer by Dale Casselman , Christian/Circus Clown

How does a Christian overcome the fear of accounting for their life in front of God?

There is nothing to fear, but fear itself. We are hidden in Christ Jesus. The thing that I think you are missing is that after God the Father punished all of...

December 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can the bible help us overcome the fear of terrorism in our world?

I believe that so much as asking these sort of questions helps to stoke a furnace that has been burning with the unwitting help of the church for far too...

December 03 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Enoch Ilisia

What is the Day of the Dead?

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There is nothing wrong about remembering our loved ones who have died, especially their legacies and great services they performed. The only danger of such...

December 03 2020

Answer by Helen Stengel

Why does Isaiah 40:2 say the Israelites were punished doubly for their sins?

I heard very recently, (via some one who heard it from a speaker at Prayer for Israel), that a debtor in ancient Israel would be required to write down the...

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Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Can/should a Christian who is a virgin marry someone who is not a virgin?

I am of the opinion that if one sins, contritely and sincerely asks for forgiveness from Jesus Christ, then those sins are forgiven; the slate is clean....

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Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How can a modern scientist come to saving faith without rejecting evolution?

I am a PhD medical research scientist who came to the Lord 43 years ago when God touched my life dramatically. The bible became very real to me at that time...

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Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?

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Are angels male or female?

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Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?

I don't think that you ever do. I witness all the time. But, in saying that, it is who I am 24/7. I get an opening and it is going to happen. As you are...

December 02 2020 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Wong , Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.

How would the past queen of the south in Matthew 12:42 rise up in Jesus' time to judge and condemn Jesus' generation?

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That's great, Tim. I understand what it means now. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

December 02 2020

Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can I overcome my fear of the end of days?

If you are saved, you won't be here to go through what is coming upon the whole earth. Our sins were judged at the cross in Christ. We do not remain to...

December 02 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Bucky Lepew

How can I overcome sin in my Christian life?

This question has always perplexed me, as you do not have to overcome sin if you are born again. Your sins are all paid and forgotten with God. I recommend...

December 02 2020 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is believing (faith) a work of man?

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God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we...

December 02 2020

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

What can we learn from Ephesians 1 about ourselves and God that may help counteract grumbling?

Nearly every verse of the chapter contains a reason why Christians can be thankful, regardless of their temporal circumstances. God has blessed us with all...

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

Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?

Those who oppose abortion as it is practiced in the United States can undoubtedly cite multiple Biblical bases for that opposition. However, as long as...

December 02 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thonii Pao

Can one be saved without inviting the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit in the guarantor of our inheritance in Heaven (Eph. 1:13-14). That means to be a Christian without Holy Spirit is impossible. Rom.8:9 clearly...

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

How would the past queen of the south in Matthew 12:42 rise up in Jesus' time to judge and condemn Jesus' generation?

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By my understanding or interpretation, all the dead of all eras will be bodily resurrected for final judgment at the time of Christ's return. The judgment of...

December 02 2020

Comment by Ryan Farrell

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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I'm skeptical that this infanticide made it all the way up to Nazareth because it is not in the vicinity of Bethlehem (Mt. 2:16). If that were the case it...

December 02 2020

Comment by Philip Wong , Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.

How would the past queen of the south in Matthew 12:42 rise up in Jesus' time to judge and condemn Jesus' generation?

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Thanks Tim. She was mortal. Dead, how could she rise up with the power to judge and condemn?

December 02 2020

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

Did Isaiah truly preach for three years naked? ( Isaiah 20:2-3)

This is a prophecy. God is speaking through Isaiah. Isaiah was not naked. He laid aside his prophetic outfit. He declared that in three years Moab, Egypt,...

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?

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I agree the timeline just doesn't work if one wants to put the Magi at the birth, and the "house" is a very telling clue that they met up with Jesus some...

December 02 2020