What is the eternal state of the believer?
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, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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Does a person exercise "free will" to receive Christ before becoming a Christian?
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Does the Bible teach that God divorced His people so they could be wed to the Messiah, Jesus?
In my opinion, the passage that comes closest to addressing this question is Romans 11 (particularly Romans 11:11-12), in which Paul speaks of how, following...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible say about tapping and like remedies?
Have heard that tapping is a good method for stress relief, but I'm not sure of the science/logic of it or whether there are underlying spiritual aspects to ...
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by Billy P Eldred
Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?
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Ezekiel. A note of caution. The prophet Joel said "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about capitalism?
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I agree. Freedom only works if the people are good. When the people do not obey Gods laws they ruin the whole. We have laws to protect the righteous, and to...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
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Hi Craig, In my view, these Old Testament saints lived lives of faith in God and he declared them righteous by placing them in Abraham's bosom when they...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
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Explanatory Note to Jesus not inheriting a sinful nature. Let’s take a look at how we receive this sinful nature. In Psalm 51:5 King David says “Surely I was...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
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Hi Grant, Just wondering, what do you do with the hall of faith, Hebrews 11:17-38, wherein is listed Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and on down to Rahab,...
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by Norma Hardie
Will I still be a Christian if I don't believe in, or fully understand, the Doctrine of the Trinity?
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What an interesting article and all the responses. I myself have had these questions. Our God is so loving and awesome to understand where ALL of His...
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Wanda Jenkins
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Is religion the cause of most wars?
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Is religion the cause of most wars?
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Why is focusing on God important?
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Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
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Jay Saunders
How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
I was a poor student most of my life in my younger years. I did not know it until I went to college later in life. My first college english teacher asked to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about social justice?
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Very good Michael. If everyone in this country would take care of their own families, we would have much greater freedom from government. What ever...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Brother Aurel, yes. I said that some Bible scholars allude to the idea that the little horn could refer to the rise of Germany in the end times. I also said...
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by Cindy Jennings
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What does the Bible say about veganism for moral reasons?
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Indeed, I meant Genesis! I must have forgotten where I was in the Bible when I quoted those verses :-)
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John Blair
Does the Bible teach that God divorced His people so they could be wed to the Messiah, Jesus?
I've heard the theory that Yahweh divorced Israel so they could be 'married to Christ.' Is there any scriptural backing for this?
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by angela karing
What are the origins of Easter?
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Here is a very interesting and eye-opening explanation as to why Passover and Easter are celebrated at different times: Why are Passover and Easter...
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by Frances Munro
, Homemaker, bible student, Sheepdog to the Master!
What is Gestalt therapy, and is it biblical?
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Thank you Michael for this very well balanced and helpful answer. I was trained in biblical counselling and I find many techniques in helping people become...
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by Maddy Treiber
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
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I agree with you 100%. It's important for people to understand the difference between demon possession and demon influenced. The Bible gives a clear picture...
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by Kelly Adams
Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?
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Couldn't of said it or stated it any better. God speed my brother
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Is religion the cause of most wars?
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Why is there the shift of focus on God in the phrase, "for God cannot be tempted by evil," in James 1:13?
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What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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Janice Burton
, Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
We worship God because He Is..just because He is the supreme deity of all creation. We praise God for Who He Is..He is YHWH, King, Savior, Lord, Great I AM,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus?
Let's focus on the scriptural truths and promises that underlie God's plan of salvation. 1. God is sovereign. He decided before the foundation of the world...
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
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I grew up with a Mormon friend and it made me want to study into why it is different. Joseph Smith was visited by an "angel" who said many untrue things....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
In my view, Jesus had to have the capacity to sin and the free will to say NO in order to be my perfect substitute. He had to be like me in every way except...
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Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?
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How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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Why was Jesus' ministry so short?
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What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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What are the seven dispensations?
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Why does God allow people to be disabled / handicapped?
I too would like to share my testimony. My first son was born with a rare and severe chromosome abnormality known as Trisomy 13, which is considered...
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Andre Favron
How do I motivate myself to pray when I don't feel like it?
When discussing an issue as tremendously personal as this, it is best to stay in the simple. Why is it personal? Because each of us that struggle with...
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by Robert Woods
Why do we have to ask for God's forgiveness if He died once for all?
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“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). First of all, this...
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Bruce Schultz
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Should Christian believers follow the Ten Commandments? No! You may choose to worship on Saturday but it's not required. The Ten Commandments were part of...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Brother Ezekiel, are you referring to the broken horn of Daniel 8:8? Daniel 8:21-22 identify the “goat” as Greece and the horn was Alexander the Great, who...
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by June Williams
, Professional Grandma, Homemaker, Continually seeking God!
What happens once we die?
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That I can see!
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Dear Brother Kenneth, many Bible scholars believe that Revelation 8 deals entirely with past events - the seven trumpets of God avenging the saints...