Is having Christ on the cross a sign of torture or the reverse?
I think that the cross can mean many things to many different people, and I can certainly see how it could be a sign of all of the things that you mentioned....
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Ugoezeh Gbaruko
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
I think the circumstances surrounding the believer at the point of death/ rapture matters here. If there is still time It is necessary the Believer is...
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Emijah Parker
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
Simple he want us to forsake everything. Even our mother's and farther's cause even with their good intentions they will fail us in our walk with him. So he...
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Daniel Rinker
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
According to Mark 16:16, "he who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned" (my paraphrase). Notice that the...
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Anonymous
Is having Christ on the cross a sign of torture or the reverse?
Being Baptist, I recognize the empty cross as a sign of the resurrection where Catholics recognize the cross bearing Jesus as the sign of the crucifixion. O...
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Michael Milverton
Why do some people in the church say not to take the Bible literally?
The bible provides it's own answer. Paul instructs Timothy to "rightly divide" or "handle" the word in 2 Timothy 2:15. If it was always straightforward it...
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Michael Milverton
How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?
Raise the dead or make the paralysed walk. Think about it, every group and millions of people think they have the Holy Spirit in one way or another, the...
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Seth Freeman
Why not say "sola Verbum Dei", instead of "sola scriptura"?
Because "Sola Scriptura" along with the other 4 "Sola" war cries of Protestants were birthed out of the reformation. Martin Luther was essentially responding...
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Anonymous
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
There is this ministry called Bethelministries.com that I just came across by accident. I would love others to go to the website and just read articles by...
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Rodney Brown
Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?
I like the above,.......... In this world there's the will of the flesh at work in the children of wrath, whilst we are the children of the spirit of...
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John Fernandes
How can I help someone understand that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a very obedient person and is not to be prayed to or elevated in mind or spirit above any other human?
We catholic pray to Jesus through Mary - she intervene Mary was instrumental to perform the first Miracle of Jesus Changing of Water to Wine. She knew that...
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Rodney Brown
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
Was the thief crucified alongside our Lord water baptised on that day when he promised him, "this day you shall be with me in paradise"? I think you know the...
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Mark Galinsky
Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?
Do we really even have "Free Will" now? 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world,...
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Michael Owens
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
Luke 14:26 just cross reference that with Matthew 10:37 "Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son...
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Jean Mccoy
Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?
The above answer is correct, as we won't be living in a fallen world and won't be grappling with sin all the time, we won't need a free will as all our...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How can I justify evolution of man with God creating man?
In the 1950 encyclical Humani generis, Pope Pius XII confirmed that there is no intrinsic conflict between Christianity and the theory of evolution. In 1996,...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
In the Amplified Version of Luke 14: 26, you can see that there are some explanations about what "hate" means in this context: "In the sense of indifference...
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
Why did Jesus say a person must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, in order to be his disciple?
This means anyone that one must love Jesus even more than his immediate family and even more than himself.
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Anonymous
Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?
We will be free from sin but will have our free will. the angels still have their free will. When satan is gone all we will know is light and God. So really...
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
What is the best way to study the Book of Revelation?
Im trying to study revelations and so far its been good. But I really could use some information on what tools or books i could use to study deep instead of ...
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James Bellamy
Why aren't people reading the bible anymore? How can people know God, but not know the Bible?
2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a...
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James Bellamy
Does a believer ever become perfect?
We actually will never be perfect in that we will be completely without sin on this earth. Yes, in and through Christ, and through His propitiation we are...
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Elizabeth Adeleke
Why aren't people reading the bible anymore? How can people know God, but not know the Bible?
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in...
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Asabe Tahir
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
I have always been taught that as our ultimate example, Jesus was baptized by John to set an example for us to follow. This was considered a type of...
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Pam Johnson
Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created?
The new earth will be created for all those who believed in and called on the name of Jesus and tried to live in obedience to Him. This new earth is created...
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Pam Johnson
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
Baptism is an outward sign to other believers (and the world I guess) that you are making an open profession of your faith and to the best of your ability...
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Elizabeth Adeleke
How do you stop an unknown spirit or demon from having sex with you on a daily basis?
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; (Mark 16:17 KJV), you can only stop...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can I help someone understand that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a very obedient person and is not to be prayed to or elevated in mind or spirit above any other human?
There are already many great answers here, but I want to add my own opinion, as well. We want our actions to be biblically-based, and there seems to be...
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Pastor Lao
, New Hope International Church
How do you stop an unknown spirit or demon from having sex with you on a daily basis?
Demons are real indeed. They exist. Unfortunately most churches are not knowledgeable or have experience in this matter to help out effectively. First, you...
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Tammy Thorpe
, Factory assembler, wife, dog owner
How can I help someone understand that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a very obedient person and is not to be prayed to or elevated in mind or spirit above any other human?
All of mankind including Mary and all the saints are asleep in their graves and know nothing that goes on under the sun.(Ecclesiastes 9:2-6) It is a waste of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why not say "sola Verbum Dei", instead of "sola scriptura"?
Since Protestants hold that they are guided by Bible alone or "sola scriptura", while Catholic teach that they are guided by written and traditions, Scriptur...
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Anonymous
How do you know what your spiritual gifts are?
Will God tell you or will He give you a dream that tells you or will he send someone to tell you?
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Elizabeth Adeleke
How do you know what your spiritual gifts are?
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5 KJV). So the only...
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Jeff Watret
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
I think it to say that one part of the Christian walk or another is the keystone to achieving the greatest goal of the Christian life is quite divisive. I...
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Warren Taldo
Will we lose our free will when the new heaven and new earth come?
In the book of Revelation we are promised to be with God in the new heaven and new earth, does this mean we will be free from sin, and if so will we no longe...
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Tim Scott
Why are we taught that we would go to heaven when the Bible says that a new earth will be created?
People don't understand correctly what happens when a person dies. In another question, I addressed the issue. Death is a sleep. Psalm 13:3; When you die,...
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Bob Reese
, Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
I have found, and been taught, to reference His words and pray for direction and guidance when struggling or wrestling to find peace in answering many...
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Seth Freeman
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
Yes, the thief on the cross did. Ephesians 2 tells us that we are saved by grace, through faith, and not by works. When we accept the atoning work of Christ...
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Abel Christian
How can I help someone understand that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a very obedient person and is not to be prayed to or elevated in mind or spirit above any other human?
I would agree that most denominations, especially Orthodox, Catholic, and some Protestant Churches, had vehemently agree and made clear that Mary should NOT...
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Elizabeth Adeleke
How can I help someone who argues that he knows when the world will end?
Glory be to our God, my answer is no one know when Jesus is coming back, people have been predicting about coming back of Jesus for long even since I was...
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Elizabeth Adeleke
How can I help someone who argues that he knows when the world will end?
Glory be to our God, my answer is no one know when Jesus is coming back, people have been predicting about coming back of Jesus for long even since I was...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why is the Church so divided?
The Church is divided because of sin. Men refused to dialogue and listen to authority, took matters into his own hands, left and started another church. I...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it possible to enter into the kingdom of God without water baptism?
YES. A person can go into heaven without baptism. The requirement to get into heaven is RIGHTEOUSNESS. When a person dies, he is judged by Jesus. He might...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How can I help someone understand that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a very obedient person and is not to be prayed to or elevated in mind or spirit above any other human?
Hi Pam. Whenever you say "Mary is just an obedient person", it raises red flags for the Catholics. If you say, "Mary IS an obedient person", there will not...
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Lana Gomes
How can I help someone who argues that he knows when the world will end?
Just love The Lord God with all your heart .... Mind ..... Soul ..... Spirit and love your neighour then the rest will move (without any anxiety) for the...
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James Bellamy
How does one know one has the Holy Spirit? What are the signs?
All believers on here who have not spoken in a tongue post salvation need to take heart; and don't be discouraged. The Holy Spirit entered you the moment you...
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Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
How can I help someone understand that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was just a very obedient person and is not to be prayed to or elevated in mind or spirit above any other human?
I agree with you. Mary was just a human that God chose to birth His son through. She died just like millions of people have. She was nothing special but God...
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Myrtle Maness
How do I obtain genuine love for those who seek to destroy me?
When we are hurt....it is hard to let go of the pain. Our flesh will hold onto the hurt and pain....then a bitter root grows from the unforgiveness and then...
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Elli Mceldowney
How do I obtain genuine love for those who seek to destroy me?
It is hard to forgive, especially if you honestly believe that this person does not merit forgiveness from you for whatever. But what has helped me is...