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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?

September 22 2015

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What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?

September 22 2015

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What should we learn from the tribe of Ephraim?

September 22 2015

Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

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

Primarily we witness to (or pray for) others to come to Christ because _we don't know if they are written in the Book of Life. Because God knows should have...

September 22 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do we have eternal life in Christ now, or do we receive it in the future?

What is the Biblical definition of eternity? When do we receive eternal life? Do we receive it now (I John 5:11, I John 3:15, John 3:36), or in the age to co...

John 3:36

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If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?

September 21 2015

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

What is soaking prayer and is it biblical?

This is a definitive explanation of the term "soaking prayer", and not meant to be a critique of its practice in any way. Originally the "word of faith"...

September 21 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Is it ever right to lie?

Three things we need to consider when judging an action - the Intention, the Deed, and the Consequence. If both the intention and the deed are good, the...

September 21 2015 3 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

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

While this is certainly a valid and reasonable question to ask, I think it reflects a basic misunderstanding of both witnessing and election. By addressing...

September 21 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Goss , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?

There are many times in the Bible where people (or spirits) acting on behalf of God, used deception as a means to an end. It was not automatically considered...

September 21 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?

There are many times in the Bible where people (or spirits) acting on behalf of God, used deception as a means to an end. It was not automatically considered...

September 21 2015 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? There is a humorous saying that goes, “How odd of God to choose the Jews.” The complexity of one’s answer...

September 21 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

What does it mean that the church is the bride of Christ?

What does it mean that the Church is the bride of Christ? In short, the bride of Christ is none other than the Body of true believers from Jews and Gentiles...

September 21 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Eugene Peh

Can Christians lie when asked by the authorities to do something against God's commandments?

For example the midwives reply to Pharoah in Exodus 1:19 or when Dietrich Bonhoeffer tried to kill Hitler?

3 Votes September 21 2015 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why don't many church groups perform church discipline today?

Good question and I humbly submit for your consideration a simple answer: under the giant banner of Christendom there resides numerous governing doctrinal...

September 21 2015 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Who was Mary Magdalene?

September 21 2015

Answer by Ni Jay , Researcher into human reasoning

How can I learn to trust that God is in control?

If God is not in control then He could not be the creator. We do not have many gods, each in charge for different things like in Hinduism for instance e.g....

September 21 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Was Jesus considered a prophet?

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Answer by Carl Mason

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

God chose Israel for two reasons. First, He loved them; and second for keeping His oath. Deut. 7: 7The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you,...

September 20 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13?

Daniel 9:26, "And after sixty-two weeks an Annointed One put to death..." This has already happened. Psalm 2 Also describes the messianic drama. Part has...

September 20 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?

Why did Jesus allow the legion of demons to stay in the area when they begged him? My take on this issue has slightly different focus from the usual...

September 20 2015 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by STEWART DONOHOE

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

I was educated as a Roman Catholic child by nuns and priests. We were certainly taught to venerate saints and angels with a very special veneration of Mary....

September 20 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the occult?

September 20 2015

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Why is wickedness portrayed as a woman in Zechariah 5:7-8?

September 20 2015

Answer by Donald Woody , Musician/Producer

Why did Jesus say authority was given to him to execute judgement because he is the "Son of Man"? Wouldn't "Son of God" make more sense?

The tile "Son of Man" is the title Jesus takes that identifies His Human side or humanity. Jesus is in fact the very thing that all the Roman emperors...

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Answer by Donald Woody , Musician/Producer

What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13?

The term "beast" as used in the book of Revelation is a symbolic term for a ruling world power. It is from the symbolic language in the Old Testament and is...

September 19 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?

September 19 2015

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What was Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus in Revelation?

September 19 2015

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What does the Bible say about a person who is a sociopath / psychopath?

September 19 2015

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What is a faith conversion? What does it mean to be converted?

September 19 2015

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

We read in Philippians 2:9, 10, “Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him, and given Him the name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus...

September 19 2015 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What does it mean that the words spoken by Jesus are spirit and life?

Meditating the Words in the Bible, we were created by God with three distinct parts: spirit, soul and body (Deuteronomy 6: 5; Matthew 22; 37; 1 Thessalonians...

September 18 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dick Wounded Eagle

Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?

Gold - we are on the material plane of existence and therefore must go to work spending 1/3 of our lives working. See Genesis. Realize even Jesus had to go...

September 18 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do the dead know what the living are doing?

September 18 2015

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What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

September 18 2015

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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?

September 18 2015

Question by Nangiar Lawai , Graduate

What are the two beasts in Revelation Chapter 13?

Revelation 13:1 - 18

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Question by Jan Grover

What does it mean that "The Lord will enter into judgment with the elders and princes of his people?"

“The Lord enters into judgment against the elders and leaders of his people: It is you who have devoured the vineyard, the spoil of the poor is in your hous...

Isaiah 3:14

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Answer by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?

Let me state right up front that I do not completely espouse to all of the conclusions purported by the New Perspective on Paul (hereafter NPP), however, I...

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Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?

September 18 2015

Answer by Nancy Dunbar

What is a blessing according to the Bible?

Deuteronomy 28 spells out all the blessings God promised the Israelites if they fully obeyed Him and followed His commands. As you will see, they are all...

September 18 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Agnes Stuart

What is a blessing according to the Bible?

Deuteronomy 28 spells out all the blessings God promised the Israelites if they fully obeyed Him and followed His commands. As you will see, they are all...

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Answer by Dave Mueller , Volunteering -- Prison, Senior Citizens Driver, GeorgiaCares

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

I was delivered by many addictions when I called upon the Lord to save me and forgive me of my sins. I repented and turned away from many sins that lingered....

September 18 2015 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Xavier Gomez

Is tarot card reading a sin?

In most cases I believe it falls into the category of Divination. I'll try to explain. Think of flipping playing cards randomly with no thought, just for...

September 18 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up