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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
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ainsley chalmers
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Tim Maas
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What was the sin of Sodom (Genesis 19:8)?
As noted by the references in the passage from Jude cited in the question to "sexual immorality" and "unnatural desire", the particular sin identified in the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Proverbs 14:12 mean?
Super question, Sharon! "A shortcut to success may be a false trail leading to destruction." (Ryrie). "Destruction" in Proverbs 14:12 is translated as "the...
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Patricia Shirley
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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the New Testament say about homosexuality?
As I see it, there are 3 main passages in the New Testament relating to homosexuality and being prohibited therein. I think that almost every scholar and...
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Peter Leon
Do Catholics pray the sinner's prayer to be saved?
Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, Orthodox repeat the “baptismal” covenant that was spoken over them in their christening, at their confirmation. This is the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the cross?
When Jesus went to the cross we did go with Him, and He died in our place. He took the punishment we deserve. He is the one that paid the price for our sin...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should we fellowship in a church that’s liberal in its teaching?
In my view, we need to fellowship in a church that teaches the bible as the Word of God, a true and infallible guide for Christian faith and practice. When...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about respect?
It is one thing to know what the bible says about "biblical respect" and quite another to apply it in our daily lives. The other answers have done a good job...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Should we fellowship in a church that’s liberal in its teaching?
Some churches are liberal in that they support sexual sin, abortion and Darwinian teachings on long ages and deny the biblical creation account.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by “the simple” in Proverbs 14:18?
The Hebrew word in question (anglicized as "pthiy") is used to indicate a person who is uninstructed or unlearned -- often in a negative sense, with the...
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Is it wrong to question God?
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What time of the year was Christ’s birth?
My understanding is that Jesus was born in late September early October. From Luke 3:23 we know that Jesus was baptized around His 30th birthday. Although...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about friends?
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Grant Abbott
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What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
Here are a few suggestions for your consideration. I will use John 3:16 as the example from the NIV translation. [John 3:16] /"For God so loved the world /...
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April Streets
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus said: “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of...
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What does the Bible say about respect?
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How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
The bible clearly teaches there is one God (Deut 6:4). The bible also clearly teaches that this One God has chosen to reveal himself through the bible as...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
What is the purpose of bible memorisation? To remind ourselves of the important words of truth and encouragement from the bible to strengthen our faith and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
I don't know the particular situation of the individual questioner, but it would seem to me that there would almost have to be facts related to his past and...
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Who was Pontius Pilate?
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How might Jesus encourage someone who doubts his ability to memorize Bible verses?
I'm too old to memorize, and besides that, my memory is not what it used to be. I doubt my ability to memorize God's Word. What encouragement is there f...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
He's set to conquer our ancient foe. In Hebrew he is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer)” (Revelation 9:11). A hymn says, "Apollyon is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
In John 14:8-9, when the apostle Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied," Jesus mildly rebuked him by saying, "Have I been...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What time of the year was Christ’s birth?
Commentaries that I have read have suggested that Jesus was born in the spring. I understand that the primary bases for this view are, first, the fact...
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Brighton Manyadza
Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
My opinion is that some people in life become what they are not by choice. They are forced by circumstances to end up living a life we condemn. So before we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can "a son be given" that is to be called "the everlasting father"? Isaiah 9:6
Why would Christ be called "everlasting Father" if he is "the son of God?"
Isaiah 9:6
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?
The goodness of God is that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die for sinners which we all are, Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. Jesus paid the price for...
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keisha broadnax
Why did God specifically say that he would put hostility between woman and the offspring of the serpent?
When you use a Strong's Concordance when you study the bible, you can find that “enmity” between the woman’s offspring and the serpent’s offspring implies a...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
The apostle Paul declares how Jesus is the prince of peace in Colossians 1:19-23. "For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
In my view, the great sin of Sodom was their rejection of the Love and Mercy of God. You see God loved the people of Sodom just as much as he loved every...
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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
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Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?
As has already been clearly and profoundly stated by the first person who answered this question, I would simply like to say that this was not God's perfect...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
It was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Hebrews 10:10). On that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?
Abraham might have thought that God intends to bless all nations through me and especially through a coming Savior, Jesus Christ (Genesis 12:3). So how can...
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David Thomson
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
This is a question that I have thought long about. I lean towards being at rest until Jesus comes again. The scripture most used for the argument that we go...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?
Although “angel” in Revelation 1:16 may be referring to a heavenly angel, it more probably means a human “messenger” such as a pastor. My belief is born out...
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Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?
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Does Matthew 19:17 mean that Jesus is not God?
Jesus is the Word of God made flesh as correctly identified in John 1:14. Further, He is correctly identified by Paul as “being in the form of God,” who “...
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What do the seven stars represent in Revelation?
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Grant Abbott
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Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?
It is crucial for every Christian to understand the cosmic battle between "good - God" and "evil - Satan" that is going on every day of our lives. Satan and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Old Testament say about homosexuality?
Review the classic OT passages on homosexual behavior: Genesis 19:4-8 In Genesis 19:4-6, "Sodom and Gomorrah have become the byword for wickedness. This...