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    5. What (if any) are different sections of hell? Please provide scriptural references.
    6. What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
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    Answer by N S , 4th-generation Bible-believing Christian

    Does the Bible support the need to have a marriage officially solemnized or officiated?

    As Jesus and the Pharisees discussed (Matthew 5:31 and Matthew 19:7), Moses said to give a woman a "WRITING" OF DIVORCE when a divorce was going to take...

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    What does the Bible say about arrogance?

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    Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    Does God condone war?

    In a perfect universe, there would be continual peace. However, in this life and fallen world, evil spiritual and human forces are active that seek to harm...

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    Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?

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    Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

    Does God condone war?

    The Old Testament says "yes," I think, but the New Testament appears to say "no."

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    Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

    Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)

    From Exodus 32:14 it appears that God sometimes, upon request, change His mind. Twice more, Moses pleaded with God on Israel's behalf (Num 14:1-16; 16:1-50)...

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    Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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    What are the keys to Christian communication?

    The art of Christian communication covers many aspects of the relationship between born-again believers and our relationships with the world at large. There...

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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)

    As indicated in the verse cited in the question, we are justified (reconciled to God, or declared righteous by Him) by faith -- not faith in ourselves, or...

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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    What is creation, and what does it mean?

    The anglicized version of the Greek word translated as "creation" in the verse cited in the question is "ktisis". From the New Testament verses in which this...

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    Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

    How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)

    Romans 5:1

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    Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

    What is creation, and what does it mean?

    How is creation defined, and what does it mean? See also Colossians 1:16-17; Jeremiah 10:11-12

    Genesis 1:1 - 2

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    Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?

    I would say that the fasting being referred to in the verse cited in the question was not viewed as a required part of the regular religious practices of the...

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    Question by David Dietz

    Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?

    According to Paul, we have direct access through the Holy Spirit. Is this not what he is to do for us?

    Acts 13:2

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    Answer by GodsChild Forever , Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer

    Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

    No, not at all. Mormons have nothing to do with Christianity. They are one of the cults who call themselves Christians, but do not believe in the very basic...

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    Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

    What does the Bible say about friends?

    ‘A friend loveth at all times’ (Prov. 17:17): When I was in Bible college, one of our choices (in an Old Testament class which covered the Book of Proverbs)...

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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    Who was Simeon?

    To my knowledge, there are a total of four men named Simeon mentioned in the Bible (two in the Old Testament in the books of Genesis and Ezra, and two in the...

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    What is bloodguilt?

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    Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

    What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?

    The Israelites were required by the Law that God gave to them through Moses to give a tithe (that is, one-tenth) of their income to God -- not just with...

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