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Can keeping the Five Pillars of Islam get me to heaven?
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?
They may claim/affirm they "love each other" but their relationship is still sinful. Why? Because sexual relations outside the marriage bond are wrong. Such...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
To me, attending worship services under the current circumstances (even as a demonstration of faith) in the absence of some vital overwhelming necessity to...
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Joyce Wall
What should I do if my church of 300 is still meeting in spite of the state governor asking people to refrain from large gatherings due to COVID-19?
I still have faith and believe I can trust God, but the state governor has asked people to refrain from large gatherings. What should Christians do?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can man live without God?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Paul mean when he said he had finished the race?
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life, for just...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
John 15:16 is spoken by Jesus to eleven of His twelve chosen Apostles during the last supper. It part of a long and personal discourse with many teachings,...
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by Donna Williams
What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?
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Michael I agree with you and the responses that were given. I would like to add that the purpose of tithing is to teach us how to put God first according to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Romans 3:9 What then, are we better than they? No, in no way; for we have before proved, both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin. There is none...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are angels male or female?
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Angels are spirit beings.They are God's heavenly host. They are messengers, but that's only part of what they do. Of course they appeared as men in B.C....
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by Billy P Eldred
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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(cont) when I was a stranger and you invited me in......When did we (do these things).....reply...whenever you did for the least of these brothers and...
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by Billy P Eldred
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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I would like to start by saying that I believe one is saved by faith and that that faith is in belief that Jesus is Who he said he is! But that faith...
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Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
Silver Teacher award!
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What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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How does a prostitue reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
The potential problem with Christians "standing up for their rights" is that, depending on how vigorously they do so, it may damage their witness to others...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are angels male or female?
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I agree with you. Angels are spirit beings. I don't believe spirit beings are gender conscious. I think that's exactly what is meant when it's said that we...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Continuing, The darkness we begin to realize and recognize after we are in our enlightened state, comes in many forms, not just drinking, drugging, and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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Some of us who have been enlightened, (gotten saved) and I should say many of us, seem to think that everywhere we go we're surrounded by people who are on...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
The problem with Christians "standing up for their rights" is that it damages their witness to others with regard to the fact that this world is not the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s wrong with standing up for our rights (Luke 6:29–30)?
29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also. 30 Give to...
Luke 6:29 - 30
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when He said, "When you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go."
As John 21:19 (the verse following the verse cited in the question) notes, Jesus was indicating by these words the type of death that Peter was to die --...
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by Gene Coleman
What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Rotimi Ewedemi remarks seem more like Jehovah Witness and Watchtower believes than typical Christian to me.
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by Donna Williams
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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Thanks Jack!
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stan jones
Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?
Mt Carmel Is no more than 15 - 20 miles from the Mediterranean sea and it was possible while the false prophets were preparing their alter Elijah had water...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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For David Willbanks. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me,...
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Addie Maynard
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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When I was a young man I went to a lot of the kinds of parties Mr Houdmann talked about in his response. Plenty of marijuana use and overindulgence of strong...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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And of course, compare Butler's book with Michael Harris' answer here, too.
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Jae Park
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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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Donna, I agree with you. I read years ago a book by Butler on Genesis which had something like this: https://www.bible.com/events/471669
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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For some the once silly idea of people maintaining supplies for their own needs isn't that silly today as that unforeseen or experienced spoken of before has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is wrong with being a grouchy giver? (as opposed to a "cheerful giver" in 2 Cor. 9:7) The job still gets done.
The thought expressed in the verse cited in the question is not unique to Christianity, to the Bible, or even to a religious context. It was also articulated...
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Jay Saunders
What does John 3:16 mean?
What is the word equitable mean? When I was a child there was an insurance company called Equitable Life. Equitable means fairness. In bartering it means...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
A very timely inquiry during these perilous times and places. I humbly submit for your consideration the Words spoken by the Lord to His now friends. Jesus,...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?
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A Most excellent answer, My Brother!!! A Vote Up! And, a Favorite Star as well. -Andy-
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?
The last thing Jesus said was, "IT IS FINISHED". Than is an accounting term which means PAID IN FULL. He paid our sin debt in full so we could never be...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
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Point on correct my Brother James! A Vote Up...and, a Favorite Star I give you!!! -Andy-
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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925 ‘Be Ye Reconciled to God’ 1 The Way of Peace—God in Christ reconciling 2 Cor. 5:19 Christ made peace by the blood of His cross Col. 1:20 2 The Work of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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Like sheep we went astray, And broke the fold of God, Each wandering in a different way, But all the downward road. How dreadful was the hour When God our...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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O darkest woe! Ye tears, forth flow! Has earth so sad a wonder? God the Father’s only Son Now lies buried yonder.
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Anonymous
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
The type of action of which Paul was speaking was prefigured in the Old Testament by the ritual involving the scapegoat (as described in Leviticus 16:20-22),...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
2 Corinthians 5:21 King James Version (KJV) 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in...
2 Corinthians 5:21
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does "Zion" here refer to heaven? (Isaiah 35:10)
As with many prophetic passages from the Old Testament, I would say that the verses cited in the question were meant to have both a near-term and long-term...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was this prophecy fulfilled by Jesus (Isaiah 35:5–10)?
Although Jesus did not quote the words of the cited verses exactly (as He did with the different passage from Isaiah that He read in the synagogue at...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)?
In this passage, Peter is addressing the elders among the Christians to whom he is writing, who have a special responsibility for leadership and setting an...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)?
In this passage, Peter is addressing the elders among the Christians to whom he is writing, who have a special responsibility for leadership and setting an...
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by Donna Williams
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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Thanks Jack for the encouragement and I am glad to hear that you were able to witness. I am looking for the opportunity to do so as well.
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by Troy Pickens
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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It's God's will to see all men saved. If you die from the coronavirus or any other means before you believe, it's too late. Wash your hands saints and follow...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the baptism of/by/with fire?
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When a person believes John 6:47 or John 3:16-18 or First Corinthians 15:1-4, they are at that second sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise unto the day of...