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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

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Why stereotype scientists just because some of them are unbelievers in what we believe? There are people in the same business we are /were /whatever /who are...

November 08 2023

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Regarding Ezekiel 39:9, when does this war take place, and are the weapons literally going to burn for 7 years?

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I'm not sure of any of the timing about any of this. All we know for certain is that God moves in His own time. He is never early, and He is never late....

November 08 2023

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the significance of high places in the Bible?

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This question was asked another way on this site and someone writing under Mr Houdmann's name said it wasn't "always" wrong to worship at a high place. The...

November 08 2023

Comment by David Whitley , Deacon at Orange View church of Christ

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

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Love to clarify: A person is saved by Grace alone through Faith alone, in Christ alone and not by works, as it is the free gift of God. The problem is this...

November 07 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?

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A very comforting and scriptural answer. I miss seeing James on this site, but am very grateful for his timeless and heartfelt answers.

November 07 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?

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David, for more clarity and understanding, could you give an example of what you may have done, are doing, or plan on doing in addition to only "believing"...

November 07 2023

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Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?

November 07 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What is the relationship between salvation and forgiveness?

Salvation and forgiveness are much like the analogy of the purchase of a gift for someone and then the recipient accepting that gift. The gift was paid for...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the worst sin?

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That's right, "Jesus blood can make the vilest sinner clean," a lyric from my favorite Christian singers group, the Gaither Vocal Band. Hear them sing these...

November 07 2023

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

Who was Jabez?

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November 07 2023

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

Is God omniscient?

God is omniscient, but that quality does not compromise the free will of humans, or mitigate their responsibility for their actions, because God is outside...

November 07 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What does it mean to believe in Jesus?

John 3:16, 6:47 and Acts 16:31 state that one must believe in Jesus to be saved and to have eternal life. Believing in Jesus is accepting Him by faith on the...

November 07 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Why is Isaiah 53 written in the past tense, as if Jesus' life and death had happened already?

This is the usual way the Bible expresses a certainty. Many prophecies are written this way. For example, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of...

November 06 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

Knowing that God forgave us through the shed blood of Jesus Christ is the foundation to finding the courage to forgive ourselves also. The grace of God and...

November 06 2023 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

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45 years ago I went through hell but didn’t believe in Satan. However through this life experience I came to know Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I also...

November 06 2023

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Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

November 06 2023

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What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)?

November 06 2023

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Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?

November 05 2023

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How does a prostitue reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?

November 05 2023

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How does a prostitue reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?

November 05 2023

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Why is corporate worship important?

November 05 2023

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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?

November 05 2023

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What does the Bible say about bragging?

November 05 2023

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

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?

Isaiah 49:6: And he said, "Iis a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I...

November 05 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?

Ezekiel 3:14: So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me....

November 05 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Roy

In the Old Testament, what do the 12 wells and 70 palm trees represent?

The 12 wells signify the 12 tribes of Israel bringing water to the 70 nations. God told Abraham that through his descendants, he would bless the nations with...

November 05 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?

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Absolutely! You are married in the eyes of God. Don't let anyone tell you different. No document makes that marriage less godly. Rejoice in God's grace.

November 05 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Christian fish symbol mean (ixthus / icthus)?

Greek was one of my favorite subjects at Arizona Bible College and especially in seminary. Ichthus is a symbol consisting of two intersecting arcs, the ends...

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What does the Bible say about bragging?

November 05 2023

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Why is it better to let someone else praise you? (Proverbs 27:2)

November 04 2023

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Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?

November 04 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?

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Danny, I'm not sure how you came to the conclusion that I was implying prostitution is something done out of pleasure rather than a 'perceived' necessity. We...

November 04 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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Good answer, Thomas! Did you mean 1 John 5:3-4 when you said, "[born-again children of THEOS] Keep willingly His commands and do His will (1 Joh 3:24, Joh...

November 04 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?

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Daniel 9:25 is pretty clear that the "weeks" literally describe a period of time and the things that will occur during that time frame: Dan 9:24-27 "Seventy...

November 04 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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Yes, works for God AFTER salvation are very important. The point is that we do not work FOR salvation or as an effort to maintain it. We work for God out of...

November 04 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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Paul's point in Eph 2:1 reminds the believer of what they were prior to salvation, "dead in trespasses and sins". Verse 8 reminds them that the gift of...

November 04 2023

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?

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Good answer, Jennifer! I especially appreciated your statement, "By aknowledging that salvation is a free gift offered by Christ, we humbly admit that it is...

November 04 2023

Answer by Thomas Lorenz

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

In Biblical theology, the categories are · Nominal Christians (Rev 3:1) versus True Christians (2Cor 5:17) and · Immature Christians (Luk 8:13) versus Mature...

November 04 2023 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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Why would anyone want to look upon their loved ones from heaven? That's really weird! Me in heaven looking down at my three daughters going through their...

November 04 2023

Answer by Robert Gilbert

What is the Feast of Weeks?

Simply, the festival of weeks are 15 specific weeks when moving away from the "ceremony and tradition". We can easily pick out two of these weeks, which are...

November 04 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?

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Prostitutes don't ply their sinful trade just for the joy of it. I don't know, but I can imagine getting undressed in the presence of a slobbering wolf has...

November 04 2023

Answer by Robert Gilbert

What are the seventy weeks of Daniel?

Daniel's seventy sevens is seven workers who work 15 weeks. The 15 weeks are broken into 3 groups. God has seven weeks and seven workers. All of the weeks...

November 04 2023 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by John Appelt

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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As I understand it, salvation is always by believing in Jesus. Written to believers, Ephesians 2:1-9, describes the great transaction done in their behalf....

November 04 2023

Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How does one recover from falling into sin?

Sin is used by some as an escape from the pains of life in general, as a means of pleasing our fleshly desires, and a way of rebellion against God. The...

November 04 2023 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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John, that is well stated! All the attributes you mention have been made available to everyone, and we may take possession of them all through placing our...

November 04 2023

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Is the idea of mother nature biblical?

November 04 2023

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Did Esther have sex with Xerxes before they were married?

November 04 2023