Is it ok to minister with an online ordination?
We do not have to be ordained to preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What will we be doing in heaven?
I'm glad you asked. We as Saints will be rejoicing with him, eternally, and living with him; no sickness, nor heartache, nothing!
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by Marvin Pace
Is it ok to minister with an online ordination?
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As with most professions today you can receive your degree on line so why not the ministry? I do believe that in addition to on line studies a person needs...
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mary anderson
Who are the twenty-four (24) elders in Revelation?
I believe that the 24 elders are the patriarchs of the Old Testament that were faithful to GOD. As it is here on earth it is in Heaven, an elder has a...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Why did Jesus have to die?
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Is it worth debating what the questioner means by ‘death’?
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John Olson
Is it wrong to read the Bible online?
In my opinion, there is nothing wrong with reading the Bible on line. In fact being a single-armed stroke survivorIi use one during church services as using...
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by Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?
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I don't remember God giving The Ten Commandments to Noah. When did this happen?
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by Jay Saunders
What is Spiritism?
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Spiritism comes in many forms and labels. They may or may not include the bible but most of the time they shy away from the wisdom and knowledge of the...
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What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are the different forms of biblical literature?
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As stated in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, God breathed the words of scripture. The only scripture known by the author, presumably Paul, when 2 Timothy was written - c....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why can't I stop sinning?
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Paul talked about his struggle with sin in the flesh in Romans 7. But talked about how nothing could separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. And...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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John, See 2 Cor 5:9-10. Each one of us has been given spiritual gifts and we will be rewarded depending upon how we have used them. Every believer is saved;...
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God?
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He (Jesus) was crucified, mistreated, whipped (39times), He died on the cross, for the sins of the universe, that as saints, have a right to the tree of...
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by Mark Williams
What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?
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Back in bible days fire was very important to daily life. Often if your fire went out people would go to a neighbors to get a bunch of coals (embers) to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is moral absolutism?
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Romans 3:23 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith, and not by the deeds of the law. The law is the knowledge of sin, to bring us to Christ...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is moral absolutism?
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None of us could ever live up to Gods perfect Holyness, That is why we have to have His to be saved. Romans 4:6. When we believe the gospel, First...
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Is it ok to minister with an online ordination?
Are online ordinations sufficient for ministering?
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What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?
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What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares?
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Should a Christian watch scary movies/horror movies?
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holly coffay
Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?
I’m answering in reference to the Catholic and Presbyterian ways of adding or splitting the Ten Commandments. I feel that God specifically gave Noah what HE...
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Michael Morgan
, Child of God saved by Grace
Why can't I stop sinning?
In reviewing the previous responses to this, I pray mine is unique, yet it is grounded in those given, and of course grounded in Scripture. First, our idea...
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What is Judaism and what do Jews believe?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do these Scriptures indicate that God intends to leave us alone at some point?
Although I can understand the questioner's perspective, I would say that, in these verses, what is being emphasized is not a plan on God's part to leave at...
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by holly coffay
Why does the Catholic Catechism omit commandment #2 (You shall not make idols) and split #10 (You shall not covet your neighbor's belongings) into two, making them #9 and #10?
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I’m answering in reference to the Catholic and Presbyterian ways of adding or splitting the Ten Commandments. God specifically gave Noah what HE wanted to be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the key to witnessing to Muslims?
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I agree with you John. The question presumes that witnessing to muslims is somehow a different experience than witnessing to others. Islam is just a...
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Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Why does Acts 9:7 say that those traveling with Paul heard a voice, but Acts 22:9 says that they heard no voice?
The words in Acts 9:7 are the words of St Luke.while the words in Acts 22:9 are the words of St Paul. The former verse is to be taken as biographical words...
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Roger Young
What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
Although a basic reading of Genesis chapter 1 seems to say that everything came into existence, including mankind, in six 24 hour days, it has always...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?
Colossians 3:14, 17, "Over all these clothes put on love, the perfect bond....and whatever you say or do, let it be in the name of the Lord Jesus, in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?
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I understand Tim. If I was at the funeral of a person of another faith and someone wanted to know what I believe about anything but grief I'd politely find a...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Do we have guardian angels?
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Let us remember Matthew 26:53, "Or do you think I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide me with more than twelve legions of angels?"... that's a...
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Anonymous
Why do these Scriptures indicate that God intends to leave us alone at some point?
Both of these Scriptures (First book same chapter of both Old and New Testaments): "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee ... for I will not lea...
Matthew 28:15
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Westboro Baptist Church?
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I have to disagree with the statement that we are chosen by God to be saved. When we trust Jesus as our savior we are chosen in Him before the foundation of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
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Grant, your first statement bears repeating. "What this question is really asking is, 'If God is in control why does he allow evil to exist?' The answer is...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What is Taize worship, and is it biblical?
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Good explanation of Taize generally. However, I note that some Taize songs have made it into modern song books - and can be the source of great blessing....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?
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I don't think it was a "curse" b/c what Noah said is more like a father's prophecy about his children and grandchildren.
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What is the prophetic significance of the fall feasts in the Old Testament?
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What is biblical hermeneutics?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?
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Danny, I totally agree with what you are saying, and I thought that I had adequately expressed that in my response, and also made clear that (in my view) the...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the Jezebel spirit?
The Jezebel Spirit is best illustrated by the special features that we can identify in the story of Jezebel in the Book of 1 Kings 16 going forward. She...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians attend a funeral of someone of another faith?
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With due respect Tim, I wouldn't suggest going to a funeral to witness. The purpose for attending a funeral is to show support and offer condolence for the...
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by Casey Mink
Does a person exercise "free will" to receive Christ before becoming a Christian?
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Thank you both. I used to argue the same thing as Anthony & it is definitely more appealing to my human mind. However, JD Abshire, I think your scripture...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to sow to the spirit?
In these words (found in Galatians 6:8), Paul is using an agricultural metaphor to describe Christians sowing (planting) "good seed" by allowing their...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
Jesus was quoting Psalms 82:6, in which the psalmist wrote in verses 2 through 6 of God speaking to humanity, and comparing the power that He had given to...
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
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Does a person exercise "free will" to receive Christ before becoming a Christian?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who else was on earth, when Cain talked about other people?
Cain is subsequently noted -- just two verses later -- as acquiring a wife and children, although the Biblical account to that point did not specifically...