Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
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Knowing right from wrong isn't the same as being given laws to be governed by. The Law of Moses was given to Israel. Following the Law of Moses goes far...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
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So, Jack...this is a topic of interest to you and perhaps others. I recently saw a docudrama called "Coming Convergence" - it is about this exact topic. I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Bill Berry, That sounds as if Jesus and Satan were brothers competing for first place in the Father's heart. They aren't. Satan wasn't jealous of Jesus apart...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Danny - a very thought-producing comment! Yes - of course, Water baptism becomes essential after salvation: However, if we are born again then we are His,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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"If heaven is perfect..." The Garden of Eden was perfect. Where did the thought to rebel come from? Both places are said to be without a "spot or blemish,"...
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Kevs Account
Does God forgive abominations?
I have to disagree with the answers posted thus far. I agree that the previous answers apply to sin. However, abominations are different from sin. No sin is...
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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Hi Thomas, Could you please quote chapters and verses which led you to your conclusion? I can quote many verses that say that the dead are in the grave and...
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Mary Warren
What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?
I believe the fulfillment of Jesus' statement (prophecy), is found in Revelation 14:6 "And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the...
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Robert Ross
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? I voted up Shirleys answer. It is brilliant. Secular evidence in many sciences substantially...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
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Tim, my Brother-in-Christ!...A most excellent answer!!! A vote up and a favorite Star I give you! -Andy-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
Christians believe in the verbal plenary inspiration of the books in the Bible, meaning that every word found in the Bible is given to us by God (verbal),...
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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?
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Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
Ro 7:12 and 1Ti 1:8 Ps 19:7 also Ps 119:142; Jas 1:25 Ps 119:89 also Mt 5:18; Mt 24:35; 1Pe 1:24-25; Isa 40:6-8
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is creation, and what does it mean?
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Tim, the reason I changed my reference from Romans 8:19 to ones listed in this new question was that it fits in with what I was asking.
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What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?
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Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should believers be concerned if they are elected?
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What you are saying is if God chose who is going to believe or not believe based on whether they are chosen or not, then no one knows whether they are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should believers be concerned if they are elected?
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When do we get the seal of the Holy Spirit? Before we believe, or after. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel...
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by Richard Burroughs
What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?
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Here is my question for the evolutionists, "If we evolved from apes, then why are there still apes?"
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by Ann Gehin
What is the Alpha Course?
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I agree the Alpha course is only as good as the people who present. That being said, I was a die-hard atheist, Jesus-hating feminist until I attend Alpha. I...
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Kathleen M Brosius Brosius
What law is Paul talking about in Romans 9:31-32?
The Law (the Ten Commandments) was given to all mankind. Jesus did not intend for there to be two types of people. His plan was for all of us to believe in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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What you are saying is the Jesus died for the whole world, First John 2:2, but only gives grace to some and condemns the rest to hell because He did not...
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
The scriptures in Peter are teaching that Jesus the Christ (as a spirit) went to a spiritual world wherein the dead existed (in a spirit form) and gave them...
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Tiffani Lee
Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?
There’s no need to be negative and beat yourself up as that is exactly what Satan wants. Like some of the previous responses, pray to the Lord for repentance...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should believers be concerned if they are elected?
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After Jesus went to the cross, salvation is a free gift to all who believe on His name. John 1:12 Gods grace is available to every one who believeth, to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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It depends on whether you believe John 3:16-18. If you say Jesus only died for the elect or chosen, then you have to say He lied. First John 2:2 Says He died...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?
The very first thing we need to understand that Jesus our Lord did not curse the fig tree. It was Peter's conclusion that Jesus cursed it. Second thing we...
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by Vernon Justus
Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
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I have always heard that punctuation in the bible was added by translators. If that is correct then punctuation would correspond to the translators'...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is the point of living if a person like me is predestined to hell?
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Lucas, that’s the same question every atheist has to answer regarding their own life. The New Testament says that those who call on the name of the Lord will...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How does God see me in Christ?
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Ephesians 1:4, "Even before God created this world He loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes." WE are holy and without...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I take control of my thoughts?
First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the TRUTH is not in us. We are going to have sinful thoughts until we die. It is part of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
God in His sovereignty has given man a free will. If not, Adam and Eve could not have sinned. Since the fall, all men are sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans...
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N S
, 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian
Does the Bible support the need to have a marriage officially solemnized or officiated?
As Jesus and the Pharisees discussed (Matthew 5:31 and Matthew 19:7), Moses said to give a woman a "WRITING" OF DIVORCE when a divorce was going to take...
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What does the Bible say about arrogance?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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Yes, everyone will eventually confess that Jesus is Lord, but the unsaved will not do so until there is no alternative or choice involved (that is, when...
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Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is creation, and what does it mean?
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Tim, great answer, especially, your reference to the Fall of man. I changed my references now from Romans 8:19 to Genesis 1:1-2 and Jeremiah 10:10-11.
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by Johann Myburgh
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
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Dear Tom. I do not comment on social media often, but I felt I had to thank you for your thoughtful, biblical answer to this question. After MUCH research...
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Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
From Exodus 32:14 it appears that God sometimes, upon request, change His mind. Twice more, Moses pleaded with God on Israel's behalf (Num 14:1-16; 16:1-50)...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Bro Ezekiel, I tend to agree with Aurel. If the broken horn refers to Germany it would mean Germany would have to assert herself, "appear out if nowhere." I...
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by don SAGE
Can restoration occur after a pastor has been caught in a scandal?
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I see yours as the most meaningful answer possible. However, we must forgive and forgive, etc. etc..
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by don SAGE
Did Constantine decide what books belonged in the Bible?
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Always wondered how Constantine could have ever had anything to do with the formation of the New Testament. Thanks Michael.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the keys to Christian communication?
The art of Christian communication covers many aspects of the relationship between born-again believers and our relationships with the world at large. There...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
As indicated in the verse cited in the question, we are justified (reconciled to God, or declared righteous by Him) by faith -- not faith in ourselves, or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is creation, and what does it mean?
The anglicized version of the Greek word translated as "creation" in the verse cited in the question is "ktisis". From the New Testament verses in which this...