Is the similarity in human/chimp DNA evidence for evolution?
My opinion on this matter is simple...if there were such a thing as ape to man evolution we would see apes turning into men or would have seen or will...
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Jack Croach
What is Jeshurun?
It is generally thought to be derived from a root word meaning upright, just or straight, but may have been derived from שׁור, shur, to see, or may be a...
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by Dennis Primm
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
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I agree with Aurel Gheorghe's response, but would like to add that a person should believe that Jesus was born of a virgin, he died on the cross, and he was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
27 The priests and the Levites stood to bless the people, and God heard them, for their prayer reached heaven, his holy dwelling place.
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Punjab Sharma
, Practicing Hindu Christian, Proudly homeschooled, unemployed
Is abandoning a child a sin?
For a parent to leave their family, or worse, their child, is not only recognized as a sin by the Bible [1 Timothy 5:8] but also as a generally bad thing to...
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by Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Is abandoning a child a sin?
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To answer your quetion, let’s examine what is sin.The Greek word for Sin actually means to miss the mark, or target. It is like an archer missing the target...
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How did Judas die?
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What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In Matthew 25, Jesus states that if we don't visit those who are sick or in prison, we'll be punished. Is He talking about people who are actually in prison or sick, or is he talking about those who are spiritually sick and/or bound?
First of all, I would say that the Bible makes it clear that we are saved by faith in Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). Good works that Christians then do are...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
In Matthew 25, Jesus states that if we don't visit those who are sick or in prison, we'll be punished. Is He talking about people who are actually in prison or sick, or is he talking about those who are spiritually sick and/or bound?
Jesus gives 6 examples of kindness and compassion shown to people in need, in Matthew 25: 35-36. 1. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat 2. I was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)
I'd say that such an action would always be misguided, but it would be done out of a desire to appease a false god (other than the God of Israel) who...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Jeshurun?
"Jeshurun" appears four times in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 32:15, Deuteronomy 33:4-5, Deuteronomy 33:26, and Isaiah 44:2) as a poetic name for Israel...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What sort of "revelry" did they indulge in? (Exodus 32:6)
Aaron had declared a "feast" or "festival" following the offering of sacrifices to the golden calf idol that he had made (Exodus 32:5). The passage in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the second death?
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Our soul/spirit lives forever either in heaven or hell. John 5:24 Verily, verily I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me,...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
The Bible says that Jesus is coming back to this earth to reward His people as He promised and to take them to heaven (Rev 22:12). He will restore the life...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3)
Why would anyone want to sacrifice their children? (2 Chronicles 28:3) 2 Chronicles 28 English Standard Version (ESV) Chapter 28 Ahaz was twenty years...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What sort of "revelry" did they indulge in? (Exodus 32:6)
What sort of "revelry" did they indulge in? (Exodus 32:6) The Golden Calf 32 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain,...
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Why is eating pigs now okay?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why is eating pigs now okay?
According with the Bible, eating pig is not okay. Pigs are dirty animals and due to their scavenger lifestyle, they harbor large amounts of viruses and...
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Is there an angel named Raphael in the Bible?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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Mark 7, Acts 10 and Romans 14 are not about consuming ‘unclean’ foods at all. Mark 7 is addressing the Pharisee self-imposed ritual of hand-washing before...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about perfectionism?
Perfectionism has such a bad wrap because people try to earn their way into heaven by being perfect rather than accepting God’s grace. However, once a person...
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?
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by Wambui Mburu
Should married Christians wear wedding rings?
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Praise Yahuah! Once more Nathan Toronga you have defended the Word! "There's no biblical basis for such a practice - adopting paganism as Christianity. "...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are we afraid to die?
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MOST ASSUREDLY! It is that with God there is no Shadow Of Turning! Our relationship becomes our peace. He never leaves us. With Him there is no fear, all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23)
I think all the previous comments have been good and would like to vote them all up. I also found something in a Bible Commentary by Wiersbe I have and is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why weren’t the priests more conscientious in consecrating themselves? (2 Chronicles 29:34)
As I understand the situation, it wasn't so much a matter of conscientiousness as numbers and time. 2 Chronicles 28 (the chapter prior to the chapter cited...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
I would say that God's original intent was that humans live forever on earth in fellowship with Him. After sin made this impossible, and introduced death,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why are we afraid to die?
Because of the human ability to reason, it is natural for us to question our existence. How did we get here? What is the purpose of life? What will happen...
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Punjab Sharma
, Practicing Hindu Christian, Proudly homeschooled, unemployed
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
The Bible and Jesus have taught us that upon death, we will go to heaven for the rest of eternity and live an eternal life. But if so, what is the purpose of...
Luke 23:43
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Oakleigh Oswin
, Unemployed, Orthodox roman catholic,My dad left when I was 2
Is abandoning a child a sin?
Ephesians 6:4
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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Billy I get what you're trying to say, but I don't agree. It's clear from reading the bible that God decided to redeem mankind "before the foundation of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why weren’t the priests more conscientious in consecrating themselves? (2 Chronicles 29:34)
Why weren’t the priests more conscientious in consecrating themselves? (2 Chronicles 29:34) 34 The priests, however, were too few to skin all the burnt of...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?
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The 25 October decision by the European Court of Human Rights mandatory ruling for it's 47 European countries the following. "The imperatives of “religious...
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Should married Christians wear wedding rings?
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Pearl Ekong
, Fortified member of the body of Christ
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
I believe the sin here refers to not believing or having faith in Jesus Christ as the saviour or the Son of God. That if anyone confesses this sin, God will...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are we afraid to die?
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I agree with S. Michael Houdmann: " Fear of the ACT [emphasis mine] of dying Few of us know how we will die. Quick and painless, in our sleep, a long,...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about brokenness?
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Lynda, Thanks for sharing what God is teaching you through C. S. Lewis. When I read the question, the parable of the sower immediately came to mind. I am...