Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?
Idol worship for the Christian is believing any other way of salvation, than what Jesus did for us on the cross. It is adding anything to what He did to save...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
Jesus did not go to hell because He paid our sin debt in full when He said it is finished. That is when our salvation became complete. He paid for all our...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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I think you need to contact Dr Baumgardner directly and discuss these issues related to plate tectonics with him. He has considerable professional experience...
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by antoine dacc
Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?
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Because they were not doing it in faith, but as if magic style. It shows clearly that they did not have a close intimacy with Jesus, and were just religious....
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?
Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day? I view this as one of those “opinion” questions and not a salvation issue. (Romans 14:1) From a geologist’...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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Aurel, I never said that living under grace was a licence to sin. The New Testament states that a believer is not under the law but they are to obey the law...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul?
It sounds as if the questioner might be confusing two different passages. The Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon Saul (1 Samuel 11:6) (as Samuel (the last...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?
Although the Jewish exorcists mentioned in the passage cited in the question invoked the name of Jesus, they themselves had no faith in Him (as indicated by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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We do those things in the law like not committing adultery, fornication, drunkenness, and all the other commandments, because we are saved. Not to save us....
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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It is interesting that Baumgardner does see a consequence of these events affecting marine life. He says, “That no air-breathing life could survive such a...
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
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I was asked earlier if I had read material written by Dr. Baumgardner. I was familiar with his computer program, Terra, but I never read any of his articles...
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by Angel karing
How do I respond to an immediate family member who is Wiccan without compromising my faith in Christ?
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Kinya, There is hope for everyone, even your mom. Remember Saul...Paul :) I love that you Love the Lord in spite of your family. I am the only one in my...
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Herbert Roshell
How does God deal with a sinner?
Thanks for this opportunity. God/Jesus is very forgiving. My life was at its very lowest and the sins I had committed were to me "unforgivable". I remember,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that the law is upheld by faith, not nullified by it?
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"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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Brother Kraft, although I appreciate your tireless contributions to this topic, I cannot see any Bible support for your assertion that the 7th Day Sabbath...
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What did Paul mean when he said he had kept the faith?
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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?
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Who are the 144,000?
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Do Muslims call Allah 'Father'? How can we come to God as Father?
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by JD Abshire
What is the difference between the law and grace?
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Thank you Angel, to Him be the glory! What a God, what a savior!
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Aurel Gheorghe
How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?
Lucifer rebelled because he had free-will - God created him with the ability to obey or disobey. Lucifer chose to disobey. God wants us to obey Him out of...
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What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2?
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What does the Bible say about Voodoo? How should a Christian view Voodoo?
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What does the Bible say about reincarnation?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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The only way to get eternal life is to trust that Jesus is the only way to be saved. That His blood sacrifice has covered you from all sin. We are saved when...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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I agree that salvation can only come through faith, not by any works. And while God saves us on account of our faith, our faith itself is not functionally...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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We are saved and have eternal life given to us as a free gift when we trusted Jesus as our only savior. We were sealed unto the day of redemption by the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that the law is upheld by faith, not nullified by it?
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Jesus fulfilled the law for us so that we could be saved by grace. By just accepting His blood sacrifice for all sin. We are saved by faith alone. Romans 4:5...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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Salvation is not functionally equivalent to faith, so it is not a logical consequence that man 'must persevere' because 'God saves.'...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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John 12:19 Again, with 'every part that applies' it is restricted by context to the people flocking to see Jesus in prior, Jn 12:18. 1 John 5:19: By 'every...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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Predestination (as per the Biblical definition) means to set boundaries/limits/horizons upon something before hand. [http://biblehub.com/greek/4309.htm] The...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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It is good to see such a doctrine laid out - it helps me understand. However, it also clearly does not fit with scripture. Throughout the New Testament, its...
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by Mary McDonald
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Michael, I agree with your perspective that God wanted Paul's 'thorn' to be unnamed. As those following the path of Christ will endure many 'thorns'. At some...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
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The Sabbath Saturday was done away with. Jesus is our Sabbath rest. Those that keep the Sabbath day as a requirement are under the law works and not under...
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by JD Abshire
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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As Michael clearly stated, a truly born again individual, one who is born from above will persevere. Why? Because it is God who does the saving, not man. He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?
My opinion (based on my best understanding of relevant portions of the Bible) is that, although angels were created as perfect beings, Lucifer/Satan and the...
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Brian O'Donohue
, A Grateful sinner saved by Grace
How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?
(Revelation 21:4). The sinful are not in heaven, but in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). Nothing impure will ever enter heaven (Revelation 21:27). Outside...
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by Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
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giving to God is not for His benefit but for ours. The cattle on a thousand hills belong to him. its us who He wants to empower and bless through our...
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by John Anderson
How should a Christian view socialism?
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There are some good churches out there, Kelvin. Often the rich and influential, as you call them, hold positions in a church due to their education level...
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What should I be looking for in a husband?
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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
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by Norleen Zhuwarara
Is it sin for a wife to not submit to her husband if there has been a breach of vows, such as adultery, without reconciliation?
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The bible clearly states in Mathew about a cheating spouse. So I believe respect is always there but if you can't find peace Matthew 5:32 But I say to you...
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He Bu
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
Time to challenge that thought! I have accepted the idea that a christian can not be demon possessed, because pastors said so. But like with a lot of what...
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How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?
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