Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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Michael, I have to compliment you as this has to be one of your very best answers to any question I've read!!! --Andy--
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, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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How do I get right with God?
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
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Faith in Jesus Christ and what He has done for us at Golgotha 2,000 years ago absolutely assures one of salvation. If you believe in 4 billions years of...
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by Wally Ress
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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Was the flood before or after?
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by Ursula S Monroe
Is it wrong to want to die?
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I was going through a terrible time when my husband of 24 years came back from Iraq and told me he didn’t care about me anymore. But he didn’t leave, he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of theology?
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First Corinthians 2:14 is critical to understanding the bible. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
For the first time the technology is here. Some business are using it for various reasons. I believe it is all part of national health care where in order to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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I agree Mitchell. The human race was so pure in the beginning, that it was not a problem. Now if close relatives marry their children will have the negative...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?
When we die physically, the blood and water separate showing that when the soldier pierced Jesus side that He was in fact physically dead. So no one could...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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All believers are chosen. We are not chosen to believe, but when we believe we are chosen. God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world....
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dale dorsett
How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
I believe that God's seal is the Holy Spirit. Those without him need to get sealed by salvation through Jesus and then having their eternal spirit man born...
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by dale dorsett
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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Everything that exists came from God except evil. Lucifer created evil by defiance of God while in Heaven - "I will be as the Most High God" "I will exalt my...
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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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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 Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
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That's a most scriptural answer and can be expanded further...
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by JEAN KABUYA
, Pastor @Breath of Life
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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AMIN May all the blessings of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be your portion In our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ's Name. BARUCH HABA'B ATTA ADONAI EL ELOHIM MELEK...
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by Patty Ward
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
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Just to add to my previous comment, I was reading Heb. 9 in the NASB (I think), but as I was looking this up in KJV -it says “which had the golden censer”....
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by Patty Ward
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
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Thank you, that makes sense to me because as I understand, the High Priest in Exodus would take coals from the altar of incense in a censer and bring it into...
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dale dorsett
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
If you want to be technical, we are all children of Adam and Eve and the only ones not so were the Nephalim which were not of God and God wanted eliminated...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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A Bible-strong answer, so a Vote-Up and a Kudos! -Andy-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should I seek God first in my business?
I would say that seeking God first in one's business is clearly implied by Jesus' instruction to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness"...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
I am not a Greek scholar, but my understanding is that the Greek word in Hebrews 9:4 that is translated as "altar of incense" is used only twice in the...
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by ken egan
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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A couple of questions for all who are participating in this discussion, first my statement : Like many of you I also will be taking my children and their...
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Daniel Hitson
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
While God's Word to man is infallible, it was mentioned that for reasons provided, any linguististic translation cannot fully propagate the original...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the baptism of/by/with fire?
Michael has place this quote accurately in context of Matthew 3:11 where 3 baptisms are mentioned namely in water, in The Holy Spirit, and in fire. Here are...
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by Mitchell Nimmoor
, GOOD SOLDIER IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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I spoke with my pastor about this issue. He also pointed to Leviticus and that intermarriage had not become a sin until that time. He also pointed out that...
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by RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?
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I would agree in terms that maybe God uses the DNA of created matter to reanimate its substance. People ask how will God resurrect us if we die and our...
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by daryl marsh
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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This Halloween and every Halloween since1517 was the start of the protestant reformation. This year is even more special because it is the 500 year...
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by Angela Gabhart
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Let's let children be children and have some innocent fun...demons need not be included. Just innocent pumpkins, candy and a few good ghosts stories. I as...
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by Shandel Johnson
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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I agree that we should not participate in pagan holidays such as Halloween and Easter. Personally, my children are grown and we never celebrated Halloween....
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What does it mean to 'die to self'?
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Yes and amen to this! As Ravenhill would say, we are not just to go to the cross, but we are to get on it. He alone can live this life. May He richly bless...
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by Corrie Lof
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Correction- distracts us from
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by Corrie Lof
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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I am a little surprised that nobody has mentioned Reformation Day! This year is actually the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of the theses! A...
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Patty Ward
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
Hebrews 9:4 Is there a reason for the discrepancy?
Exodus 30:6
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Did God marry Adam and Eve?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "I saw satan fall from heaven"?
The devil, or Satan, was originally created by God as one of His angels. However, his pride in his own beauty and power led him to rebel against God, and...
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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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The thief on the cross did nothing but believe that Jesus was who He said He was and was saved. Many people have been saved on their death bed when someone...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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Christ imputes righteousness through the Holy Spirit when we accept His free gift of salvation by grace. If we add works, we have perverted the gospel. A...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is biblical theology?
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There are different dispensations in the bible. After Jesus went to the cross salvation came by grace apart from works of the law. The tribulation saints...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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Calvinism and Arminianism are both doctrines of men and are not biblical. Believers in grace do not persevere in the faith to stay saved. Jesus keeps us...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is practicing meritocracy in line with Christianity?
I'd say that it could be, but only if the Biblical criteria for determining merit (which can often be in conflict with the criteria of "the world") were in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
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You are right. That is what we should do. To forgive is divine. But beings we still have our old nature we just do not always do it the way we are supposed...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What are the doctrines of grace?
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Calvinism was not taught by the Apostles. You will not find TULIP or any such more modern 'systemized belief' on soteriology in their teaching. Any good...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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Second Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not wiling that any should...