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

What is the meaning of life? Why care?

I would say that, from a Biblical standpoint, we should care because God cares. He is the essence and origin of life. He created and gave life to humanity...

September 29 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

How can I be sure God exists?

This is not an easy question to answer - particularly because our belief in God is so personal and mostly based on our personal experience. For the majority...

September 29 2020 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ruth Acma

How can I be sure God exists?

Our existence is one proof that GOD exist. As it was stated in Wisdom of Solomon 2:23: For God created man to be immortal, and made him to be an image of his...

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Comment by steve conwell , Doing the work of the evangelist.

Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

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I am deeply saddened to see how easy it was for you to rationalize the irrational. First, too often capital punishment is executed against the poor and...

September 29 2020

Comment by steve conwell , Doing the work of the evangelist.

Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?

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Since we are a New Testament church and Christ fulfilled the mandates of the law, I doubt your explanation is acceptable to God. See Matthew 7:15. Jesus...

September 29 2020

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What should we learn from the life of Rahab?

September 28 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How can I be sure God exists?

How did the people mentioned in the bible become convinced that God is real: 1) they heard God speak to them in some way and what he said came true, 2) they...

September 28 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Should we pray the Scriptures? If so, why? If not, why not?

I believe there are reasons to pray the scriptures and reasons not to. Reasons to pray the scriptures 1. The bible is God’s book. This is his will for our...

September 28 2020 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Question by david hawthorne

How can I be sure God exists?

I love the idea of a loving, kind God but have such a problem when I see all the suffering in this world.

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What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith?

September 28 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is faith justified by works?

We are justified by our faith in the finished work of Jesus on the cross, as explained in the quoted verse. The good works that Christians do to fulfill the...

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

What are the laws of thermodynamics and how do they provide evidence for creationism?

The first law can be stated simply by saying you cannot get something from nothing. In our universe there is a lot of something (viz matter, elements) that...

September 28 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is cultural relativism?

September 28 2020

Question by Thelma Lesch

Is faith justified by works?

Galatians 2:16

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

Is paradise a different place than heaven?

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James, I liked your reference to John 5:24 which I love in the KJV and also in the NLT: “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in...

September 27 2020

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

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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Daniel, if you think God protects you from being reckless, you have the wrong idea about God, my opinion. Stand in front of a train and declare that you...

September 27 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is paradise a different place than heaven?

Paradise was in the center of the earth. Hell on one side, and paradise on the other. When the rich man was in hell, he called across to father Abraham to...

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Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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Simply stated; there is a finely calibrated bargain at the heart of a republic: Citizens have duty to obey the LAWFUL and LEGITIMATE mandates of the...

September 27 2020

Comment by Sondra Singleton

What does the Bible say about abuse?

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Thank you for also bringing up the emotional abuse aspect which is often ignored or downplayed but typically does more lasting damage than physical abuse and...

September 27 2020

Comment by Dave Greenwood

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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This is not airborne, it is a virus that lives in saliva. Most viruses live in moisture, like as I mentioned saliva, even blood and mucus. A mask is there to...

September 27 2020

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

What step or steps can be taken when reading the Bible seems boring? Hebrews 4:12

One year my wife, Phyl, and I read through the One-Year Bible (NIV) together and shared insights. It was a wonderful experience! Her Dad did this, too. Also,...

September 27 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is collective salvation?

September 27 2020

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Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

September 27 2020

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

Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?

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Karen, you are probably saying that we should pray, "We acknowledge you as our Provider of all we need each day."

September 27 2020

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

Why should we pray for "our daily bread"?

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Grant, you are right. Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."

September 27 2020

Answer by Kaye Dean

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

In response to whether wearing a mask shows lack of faith, I will say this: My husband and I have been firm believers of wearing a mask during this pandemic....

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

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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Jay, I agree with you, voted you up, and favorited you. Also, I wear a face mask to protect myself, too, and so do at least 3 others in my family.

September 27 2020

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Are the 'angels' of the churches in Revelation 1-3 real angels, or are they human messengers?

In my view these angels were angelic beings. Throughout the Old Testament, God often refers to his angels as stars. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s...

September 27 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is Jesus called the rose of Sharon?

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The question asked why Jesus was sometimes called the "Rose of Sharon". I was trying to indicate that this title for Jesus was based on the similarities...

September 27 2020

Comment by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?

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I feel your hurt, your trust has been betrayed. At the end of my answer is a suggestion that might be helpful. Let’s get our faith from trusting the...

September 27 2020

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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Ocie, I don’t know where you are from but wearing a mask is not mandated in many states.

September 27 2020

Comment by Dean OBrien

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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Thank you ... "The truth will set you free"

September 27 2020

Comment by Dean OBrien

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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Thank you for your rational post, it restores my hope that it is still possible for us as humans to make free choice as the Lord has given us. Our immune...

September 27 2020

Answer by Michele Reeves

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

This is an interesting question. It can and has been answered in different ways. I believe wearing a mask is personal between God, you and your doctor. I don...

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Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?

In my view God speaks to us and reveals his will to us in 5 different ways. I learned this from a talk on the Alpha course. In order of God’s priority they...

September 27 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?

We were made in the image of God. We have a body, Jesus, a soul, the real you, and a spirit, God the Father. When sin entered the world through Adam we are...

September 27 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Timothy Petimoya

Why is Jesus called the rose of Sharon?

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So what's your main point?

September 27 2020

Comment by Derek Duke

Who created God? Where did God come from?

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Mr Singapore Moses, I am sorry I have not seen this question and your post before now. Noting your credentials, I add Hallelujah, and are not we glad and...

September 27 2020

Comment by Dave Greenwood

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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It is destroying your nation, just not in the way you think it is.

September 27 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Should I tell my mom my dad watches porn or should I let God deal with it?

The fact that God has made you aware that your father watches porn, and you are raising this question, likely means that he wants you to deal with it. I am...

September 27 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Why in Exodus 33 did God tell the children of Israel to take off the jewelry after they had made the golden calf?

Ornaments and fine clothes were a symbol of pride and independence, of attachment to the things of this world (their former life in Egypt). To humble them...

September 27 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kaye Dean

What does the Bible say about women wearing a head covering, and does it apply to us today?

My opinion is that Paul was speaking about the customs of that time, but as it pertains to Christians now, I believe that what Paul is saying is that when...

September 27 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Daniel Gaschler , Looking To Make Jesus Happy !

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

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When we are at church we are in God's house, and those of us are there have no known symptoms of the virus. So YES, I feel we are in God's hands. We should...

September 27 2020

Comment by venkatesan Iyer

Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?

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I have read a lot of books by him. I have attended one lectures. I had registered for a training seminar, which I could not go.Basically I respected him as...

September 27 2020

Comment by Joe Kirday

Should I tell my mom my dad watches porn or should I let God deal with it?

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The simple and direct answer is yes to both. By watching porn, you are degrading yourself, and not honoring our Lord.

September 27 2020

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Does wearing a face mask displace trust in God?

God expects us to protect ourselves against contagious diseases. In the 13th Chapter of Leviticus, for example, the entire chapter (40 verses) deals with...

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