What does God think about lending money?
The Old Testament prohibited Israelites from charging interest on monetary loans made to other Israelites (especially those who were poor), but permitted it...
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about Christian behavior?
The bible spells it out pretty well with one scripture, Galatians 5:22: "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, meekness,...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is Unitarian Universalism?
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You say faith is not a work, but at the same time you also say faith is not a gift. Either faith is a work (earned through our own efforts) or faith is a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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If good works could save us, then Jesus died in vain. Galatians 2:21 Romans 4:2 and 5-8. Ephesians 2:8-9. Good works are for the believers rewards in heaven....
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What are the beliefs of Jesus only / oneness Pentecostals?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the Apostle John referring to in Rev 2:9 when he said, “Some Jews who say they are Jews but are not“?
The phrase cited in the question appears in the messages of Jesus in the book of Revelation to both the church at Smyrna in Revelation 2:9, and also to the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
God created Adam and placed him into the Garden of Eden. He was not formed in the garden, which is in the east. The east is significant. The star of...
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by Billy Shifflett Shifflett
How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?
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I am incline to believe Tim Maas answer but yet not so sure that is acceptable to me. The Garden of Eden also known as The Garden of God, tells me that for...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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James, if works are not part of your faith in Jesus Christ, are you truly saved? I'm not speaking of "death bed" conversions here. I am speaking of the...
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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?
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Are the demons the disembodied spirits of the Nephilim?
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Tim Maas
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Does scripture mention anything about a world leader in the last days?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Unitarian Universalism?
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Faith is not a work. Faith is what we believe. Faith comes from hearing the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. When we believe that gospel we are sealed by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
The Bible has much to say about conflict: Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Romans 12:18, 21 If it be...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is Unitarian Universalism?
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Before we can believe in Him, we must first hear the gospel about Him because our faith to believe in Him comes from hearing the gospel about Him (Romans...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is an acceptable salary for an evangelist?
There is no direct guidance in the bible on questions of salaries for workers in the Christian faith. But I believe there are some general principles we can...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I rebuild trust in my marriage which is on the rocks?
To restore trust or rebuild any relationship that is fractured or broken, we can use the model that God has given us to restore our relationship with Him. We...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the gospel?
The gospel is the "good news" about Jesus Christ. The New Testament in the bible is the New Covenant that Jesus established through his birth, life,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why have some churches stopped the altar call, ignoring those who would like assistance in the prayer of repentance and profession of faith in Jesus Christ?
I believe altar calls became popular in some denominations because they were always used in the Billy Graham crusades for over half a century. I believe they...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
The verse that comes first to my mind in response to the question is Romans 12:18 ("If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does scripture mention anything about a world leader in the last days?
Second Thessalonians 2:1----- The man of sin, the antichrist will not come until the falling away first. We will depart from the earth to meet the Lord in...
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Beverly Hilderbrand
Are angels male or female?
This is just the way I see it-----Angels have always been referred as being male in the Bible. They were always with God praising Him and doing for Him. God...
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Nick Pyen
Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?
In the Bible,the prophet Daniel received a prophecythat reveals in a very detailed and amazing waythe exact time of the coming of the Messiah. Since the 70th...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Unitarian Universalism?
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John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. But, only those who believe are saved. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?
God created humans in His own image to have a unique fellowship with Him. He had to give them free will, because that was the only way that they could...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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Good answer Michael and Danny. We celebrate birthdays in my home and thank God for the many blessings given to us. A birthday is a celebration of one's life...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to love Jesus?
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Jay, I love your reference to John 14:23 23 "Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that Jesus is the answer?
Jesus is the answer to our broken relationship with God. When God created Adam and Eve, they enjoyed perfect fellowship with Him. But Adam sinned by...
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Donna Williams
What would the ephod represent spiritually if at all in the new testament and for us today?
In first Samuel the thirtieth chapter it reveals that David used the ephod to inquire of God. The ephod in this instance was used as a means to seek God for...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the gospel?
The gospel is given in First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried, and rose again on the third...
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Robert Faseler
Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?
It was because of increased atmospheric pressure. The earth was in what is called a hypo-barometric chamber before the flood. It never rained before the...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did God choose just one son for the blessing when He spoke to Rebekah about the twins in her womb?
The Jewish culture of the day honoured the first born son. He received a double blessing and a double share of the inheritance. Then the other sons received...
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What should we learn from the life of Abimelech, son of Gideon?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about bad health?
The Bible has much to say about bad health: Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." Romans...
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Jay Saunders
What does the Bible say about self-discipline?
Paul, the greatest teacher in the meaning of the dispensation of grace, gives us an example of a child of God putting on the armour of God which includes the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did God choose just one son for the blessing when He spoke to Rebekah about the twins in her womb?
Exodus 33:19,..."I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion." The Lord's sovereignty is...
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by lorna froese
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
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I can understand that we make a lot of added customs or practices that are not necessarily good or bad. A lot has to do with the motive behind this. Is it to...
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by ioan plamada
Is there an error in the counting of the generations in Matthew chapter 1?
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I understand that Joseph is not the father of Jesus, but why do we need this genealogy?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do the ten horns symbolize in Rev. 17:9-11?
Good question, Rob! The 10 horns symbolize the 10 rulers which head a 10-nation federation which will shape in the west and will be headed by Antichrist...
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by Deborah Pashkewicz
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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I think of the million's of Jews who were burned alive by the Nazis. When our Lord returns to give us New bodies I do not believe it will matter how our...
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by David Nochella
, disciple of the Lord Jesus disguised as a carpenter
What is the white stone with the 'new name' on it that believers will someday receive?
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A white stone: When an athlete won in the games, he was often given, as part of his prize, a white stone, which was an admission pass to the winner’s...
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mark Roberts
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Jeffrey Smith
Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?
In Matthew 5:28, which refers exclusively to men lusting after women, Jesus was largely speaking to his disciples - all of whom were men. If His 12 disciples...
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Hector Rios
Why did Adam and Eve make garments of fig leaves to cover themselves?
I always wonder if the forbidden fruit was perhaps a fig tree. But now the more I think about it maybe they used fig leaves to cover themselves because their...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that Jesus is the answer?
"Jesus is the answer" is a popular phrase and absolutely true. The phrase is commonly used by people who have recently come to faith in Jesus, as part of...