Was Mary Magdalene considered an apostle or a disciple?
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Actually she was neither one. She was a believer. The same as the thief on the cross. That thief never followed Jesus or did on thing but believe Jesus was...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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Bryan Myers
, Minister of the Body of Christ
How are we to interpret Jesus' words about the bread and wine being His body and blood (Mark 14:22-24; see also 1 Corinthians 11:24-25)?
The bread and wine are offered, on the first day of the week as a memorial to the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ until He returns. The...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?
Jesus is in Heaven, seated at the right hand of the Father and interceeding on our behalf.
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?
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Thanks, Andy! I appreciate your encouragement!
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Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
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Excellent answer as usual by Michael. -ANDY-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When a person has a long-standing illness and decides against further treatment, is that a sin?
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Kellie, simply one of your best answers to any specific question that I have read your answer/comments! Medical care and it's ever increasing/soaring cost is...
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When we pray, are we asking God to change circumstances in our or someone else’s life?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When we pray, are we asking God to change circumstances in our or someone else’s life?
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Paul, you give a most excellent answer that is supported by your commentary and excellent scripture references. We, in our human frailty and weaknesses each...
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Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
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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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The whole bible is for us, but not all to us. James is to the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad. First Verse. Romans 7:4-8. This is the apostasy of...
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Why does God allow evil men like Hitler and Saddam to come into power?
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Does God expect Christians to vote?
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by Dorothy Mathieson
Did God create the universe?
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How well is your answer Michael. Excellent and congratulations.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does God hate divorce?
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God bless you and your bride, James. Marriage is very serious, never to be taken lightly. Sometimes, it is a real trial, but we must honor each other and God...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
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Am I reading this right? It's now a sin to not want to raise children? Your love for each other as husband and wife can be questioned because you decide to...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?
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Agree with you Robert. I don't know why you are alone in your reasoning!
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Does God expect Christians to vote?
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by Darrell Thatcher
Was Abrahams laughter here in disbelief or was he rejoicing about the Lord's day as in John 8:56?
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Pearl - I don't see where God punished Sarah, just that He questioned Abraham about it.
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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
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Totally agree with you James. Obviously you were married before God - and its stood the test of time. My wife and I were married in an Anglican Church (We're...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?
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There also is a great representation of what Arminians generally believe (though it is actually a pretty broad tent) here, with their own acronym, FACTS, to...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?
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I don't hold to Arminianism (or Calvinism) myself, but Arminians and Calvinists agree on the point of Total Depravity. For Classic Arminians and Calvinists,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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Karen, I believe your first husband, "not knowing Jesus' saving grace," might take you bringing up an ugly event of the past that he knows nothing about, as...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
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Continuing, What would the outcome be? How can both people be exalted by God when one wants a child and the other doesn't? The hardest thing for us to do is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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Thank you Steven Best. I don't anticipate an answer from Mr Houdmann, Ezekiel, Brian, or Eduardo for your "lock down" question: If we should confess to our...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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The Gap Theory fails because it is not in the Bible! And it puts death before sin when the Bible says death is the end result of sin. And if something...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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I can only put myself in the place of the person who didn't find out about the affair. I have been married for 45 years and 6 months. If my wife Faye has...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
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I love the hymn based on Acts 1:26, [Act 1:26]Praise To The Heavenly Wisdom Praise to the Heavenly Wisdom Who knows the hearts of all— The saintly life’s...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
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Just because a couple gets married in a church has nothing to do with whether they are believers or not. Lots of unbelievers get married in churches. And...
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by Richard Burroughs
Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?
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I have to respectfully disagree on your comment. Luke was not one of the young men with Saul (who later became Paul). Luke was a Christian man and wrote the...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between mercy and grace?
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AMEN, AMEN, James. Just to be where Jesus is and be with Him, is all the reward, I need. I love Him so much. I hope I please Him while I am on my journey.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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There are no "regulations on Christian ministry." Righteousness has rules and regulations baked in the way yeast causes bread to rise. Service to Jesus...
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Who was Absalom?
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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why am I hurting so much if God loves me?
The greatest evidence of God's love for each and every human is the incarnation of Christ to make eternal life possible for all who place their faith in Him....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Judges chapter 2 talk about Joshua when he died in chapter 1?
The book of Joshua mentions the death of Joshua in Joshua 24:29. The book of Judges begins in Judges 1:1 after Joshua's death. Judges 1 then describes the...
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by Daves Deli
Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?
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WOW! Thanks for that. Many different levels of knowledge, that’s for sure.
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Why is 'taming the tongue' so difficult?
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Who are the biblical patriarchs?
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Can women serve as deacons in the church?
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How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Bible say the name Quirnius and the eBible version says Cyrenius in the book of Luke chapter 2 verse 3?
They are the same name/person. His full Roman (Latin) name was Publius Sulpicius Quirinius, which would have been applicable because the Romans controlled...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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In verse 1 Timothy 3:2 the New Living Translation says it this way "So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a Christian invest money in the stock market?
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My wife and I worked hard to pay the 30 year loan on our house in 15 years as we bought it in the late 70's when interest rates were 11 and 12 percent on...