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  1. What exactly did the 7th commandment mean?
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  5. Was there anything outside of Eden when God planted it in the East, and was Adam created outside the Garden?
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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?

What Paul is saying there in Hebrews is that it is impossible for one who is saved to fall away. The bible clearly states that all who call on the name of...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is divine providence?

Divine providence is the means by and through which God governs all things in the universe. The doctrine of divine providence asserts that God is in complete...

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Is it possible to be a gay Christian?

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Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?

June 15 2015

Question by Anonymous
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How can we know when we are straying from savings, which is wise, to accumulation, which is not wise?

My question comes from this quote: "Over and over again, the Bible warns against the accumulation of wealth and encourages us to seek spiritual riches inste...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is lasciviousness?

Lasciviousness refers to the practice of debauchery, lewdness, or licentiousness. In a word, to be lascivious is to be lustful. Lasciviousness was condemned...

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Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

What should we do when we are hurt by loved ones?

First off, are you a true believer? In which I mean has God worked the miracle of salvation in your life? If you are genuinely saved, then you have some...

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Answer by Ray Lyon , Musician, composer, producer

Will we see some of our loved ones go to Hell at the time of the end?

If we don't see friends and/or family members in heaven, it is because they personally rejected The Gospel of Jesus Christ during their time line (life time)...

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Answer by Christina Marie , says, "Peace of Christ to you."

How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?

1. How to stay optimistic: It may help you to meditate on Philippians 4:8. I took the eight key words from it--true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable,...

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Answer by Christina Marie , says, "Peace of Christ to you."

How do you truly forgive someone?

How do you truly forgive someone? For the rest of your life. Repeatedly. I mean, there are things that I forgave years ago that will still crop up in my...

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Answer by Ray Lyon , Musician, composer, producer

Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?

I agree with both articles written above. However, I would also add this: we live in one messed up GONE CRAZY world. Woe unto the world, right has been made...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Is the Bible reliable?

Using the same criteria by which we judge other historical works, not only is the Bible reliable, it is more reliable than any other comparable writings....

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Why didn't Solomon follow his own advice on women?

Proverbs offers men much wisdom related to avoiding the trap of sexually immoral relationships with women. However, Solomon's greatest personal weakest was...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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How and when should we overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11)?

Proverbs 19:11 teaches, "A person's wisdom yields patience; / it is to one's glory to overlook an offense." To "overlook" an offense is to take no notice of...

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Answer by Christina Marie , says, "Peace of Christ to you."

Why is Satan not mentioned in the epilogue of Job, when it was Satan who was responsible for Job's affliction?

Perhaps the Book of Job can be seen as a parable illustrating James 4:7: "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." This would explain why Satan was very...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Moses' mother?

Moses' mother, Jochebed, was a Hebrew woman living in slavery in Egypt before the exodus. She was the daughter of a Levite, and she married Amram, another...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about PTSD?

The Bible does not say anything specifically about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. However, we can glean much guidance from some indirect teachings...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?

The six days of creation do not explain what scientists can see with their powerful telescopes, microscopes and other devices. Scientific vocabulary is not a...

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What should we learn from the life of Hannah?

June 15 2015

Answer by Woodie Ischer

How do you truly forgive someone?

I festered a deep resentment for someone who wronged me in many ways. I prayed to God daily to help me forgive this person as I knew that if I could forgive...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

If I understand Paul right, he was talking about sexual sin. If you read that verse in the context it was written he was talking about going to a prostitute...

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Answer by Christa Wisniewski

Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?

While I do not understand your follow up detail I do understand and plan to address your statement question. I believe that after death those who TRUELY love...

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the tribe of Naphtali?

Israel's tribes were named for Jacob's children. Naphtali, being the sixth son of Jacob, is one of Israel's twelve tribes. In the time of Moses, Naphtali was...

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Answer by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

How can I know what God's plan is?

The previous answers are all wonderful. I would like to add the word "Patience" to the list. By all means, use the search window on this site. Walk by the...

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How is Satan god of this world?

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Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?

June 15 2015

Answer by Pastor Shafer

What is God saying in this verse that, "I have given you cleanliness of teeth"?

[And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places] Five judgments that did not break Israel, but only...

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What is true friendship according to the Bible?

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What is nouthetic counseling?

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How do I get rid of my homosexual tendency?

June 15 2015

Answer by Gerald LaRosa , Music Minster, Professional Musician

How do you truly forgive someone?

The opposite of forgiveness is revenge. I suppose that It depends on the crime. I going to assume that the nature of the crime whether it be some form of...

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Question by Dtermined2liveforGOD mathis1

What should we do when we are hurt by loved ones?

What should we do if hurt emotionally? What should we do if hurt physically? What should we do if the hurt is unintentional? What should we do if the hurt...

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Answer by Bro. Daniel

Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?

Greetings...Check out Romans 7:14-25. The struggle doesn't go away. You got closer to the Lord and you get better at deflecting the fiery darts as you go...

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Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?

My question to you is this: How can you as a mere mortal determine between those who are vessels of wrath and those who are vessels of life? Can you tell the...

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Answer by Kelly Noble

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

Sin is anything we do in our heart or outwardly(which obviously originated in our heart) that puts a block up in our relationship with God. The bible is very...

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Answer by Kelli Hamann , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?

There are a few things we need to take into consideration in evaluating this question and possible answers. Personally, I believe what the Bible says about...

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Question by Anonymous
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Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?

See related eBible topics: https://ebible.com/questions/265-what-is-predestination-is-predestination-biblical https://ebible.com/questions/3273-how-are-p...

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How did Christ fulfill the prophecies of Isaiah 49:5-6 that Israel would be gathered to Him, and that He would be a light to the gentiles?

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Who are the men who capture weak women in 2 Timothy 3:6-7?

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How do you respond to someone who does not believe in God?

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Why did Jesus have 12 men as His disciples, but no women?

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Answer by Kelly Noble

How do you respond to someone who does not believe in God?

First pray! It is God Who moves and convicts. Secondly, ask if they ever caused harm to another... Purposefully or unintentionally. The answer will be yes...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Is the Spirit of adoption in Rom 8:5-17 connected to the Spirit of God who was promised in Ezekiel 36:27?

Yes, it is The Holy Spirit who opens the eyes, convicts of sin and gives us a new heart. In this sense there is a connection between the verses you...

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What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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Answer by Christine Elder

How do you respond to someone who does not believe in God?

How do birds know when to migrate or where to go? How do other animals know when to hibernate and wake up in the spring? How do plants start to grow? I know...

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Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

Is the Spirit of adoption in Rom 8:5-17 connected to the Spirit of God who was promised in Ezekiel 36:27?

Ezekiel was a visionary. Much of his message centers on inner conversion. You might say a new heart, a new spirit. Ezekiel 11:19 "I shall give them a single...

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Answer by Guy Hawthorne , Student

Why did the 'disciple whom Jesus loved' not reveal his name in the passages where he is mentioned?

It is generally acceped that the Apostle John was that Apostle referred to as the "one Jesus loved". Although Jesus loved all equally.

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Answer by Tim Collinson , Tim Collinson

Who are the men who capture weak women in 2 Timothy 3:6-7?

If you read the context of the passage, which is from 2 Timothy 3:1-9, it is talking about false believers and false teachers, scoffers and those who give an...

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Answer by Corey Hines

What does Jesus say about friendship?

John 15:13–15 "13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15...

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