What happened to the descendants of Cain? Did they survive the flood?
Some of Cain’s descendants are mentioned in Genesis 4. In Genesis 4:17, 18, the genealogy from Cain is given: Enoch, Irad, Mehujael, Methushael, Lamech. From...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?
I wouldn't support any country or government financially (except the US through the taxes I have to pay). There are a ton of Christian organizations that...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
The phrase "separation of church and state" has a false understanding by some, which makes it a negative thing. But properly understood there is a positive...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
What is a blessing according to the Bible?
My answer is short and sweet. When God blesses, he is conferring fullness of life which entails all kinds of things. And, when we bless God, we're...
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by Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
What would you say to a husband who says that based on Proverbs 31:11, he should not have to bring any money into the marriage and his wife should be the only breadwinner and should pay their whole cost of living?
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Apparently he's not familiar with the Bible or God. II Thessalonians 3:10 is good. There are many verses that challenge his viewpoint. I guess he doesn't get...
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What is the Romans Road to salvation?
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
I agree with James that through Christ, all believers have been made righteous and that we are under grace. Disobedience is sin and God remembers our sin no...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
The rock represented Jesus. Moses in effect struck Jesus. He was also usurping God’s authority. He was making himself God before the people, not a servant of...
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by Eddie Luciano
, A simple disciple and servant of Jesus the Christ — my Lord.
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
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Thank you Tim for allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you. As someone in the New Testament: “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view environmentalism?
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"Preserving the planet" isn't the main focus of common everyday people who agree with the science on environmentalism. "Quality of life now in the presence"...
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Joseph Mazivanhanga
Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
When we read the OT it has types and shadows. The NT has antitypes and fulfilments. Moses represents the law and the old covenant—a covenant based on works....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?
There are no countries that support Christianity. They may tolerate it, but not support it. They may agree with Gods laws. But not true Christianity, True...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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According to Daniel 12:2 and Matthew 25:46 we read that the unrighteous will live forevermore in “shame and everlasting contempt” when they “go away in to...
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John Appelt
What is the Romans Road to salvation?
The Romans Road is an evangelism tool used to lead people to Christ by using a string of selected verses from the book of Romans. They are meant to explain...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view environmentalism?
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If we continue to operate the way we have fir the past hundred years we will be sorry, regardless of what theologians say about what the bible teaches us....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view environmentalism?
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All christians should view all political issues the way I, a liberal christian, view political issues, including environmentalism. In fact, I think all...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?
In my opinion, financial support to any organization should keep an eye to the service of Christ's kingdom. That would mean support for causes that are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Baptism is a work and cannot save. Baptism is something we do to proclaim we have believed on Jesus for the free gift of eternal life. But we do it of our...
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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?
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Pray for me because I NEED TO CURB MY DESIRE of flesh way more than I actually do.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?
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Although we are forgiven by Jesus’ sacrifice, we are still accountable. Nothing can be hidden, and we are recommended for good or bad deeds.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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Consider this with eyes that see: 2 Kings 13:10-19 tells us about Ephesians 4:8. In verse 17 Elisha said, “Open the east window.” This is a sign of Jesus...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
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I like your reference to modesty in 1 Peter 3:3, Singapore!
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
I am a Gideon, a member of The Gideon's International. We are encouraged to carry one or more pocket New Testaments when we are out and about. It has the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some ways COVID-19 could transform us for better or for worse?
There's the BAD NEWS, and then there's the GOOD NEWS. First, the bad. Physically, it can take its toll on us: Covid-19 can affect the frontal lobes,...
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Gregory Jones
As a Christian should I give financial support to a country that does not support Christianity?
I was thinking about giving to Afghanistan because of some of the suffering going on, but I also have some discernment concerning people that do not support ...
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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
First of all, who is a believer and who is an unbeliever? Believers have eternal life because our sin debt is paid in full and we can no longer be condemned....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
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God chose Moses. He went to the back side of the desert in Midian and got Moses. Gave him a job that NO MAN would choose for himself. God went to Samson's...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
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The thing to know and remember is that we don't "get saved," we are chosen by God to be born of His Spirit unto everlasting life. We can't choose that for...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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You seem to ignore the scriptures that say we should die for our sins. Well Jesus died IN OUR PLACE!! It wasn't finished until He died. That was our penalty....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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The question wasn't answered. If our penalty is eternity in hell then no one's penalty is paid by our substitute, unless our substitute spends eternity in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?
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Well, I am 81 years old. I dishonored may parents many times and was chastened when I was young. Later my parents, through a series of things they had no...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the Bible say Christians have to attend church?
The passage that comes most readily to my mind with regard to this question is Hebrews 10:24-25, in which the writer says, "And let us consider how we may...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean that Jesus "led captivity captive and gave gifts to men"?
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I agree with the group who believe Ephesians 4:8 speaks of the victory over death that Jesus accomplished when He went to the place of the dead and was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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Jesus died for the sins of all mankind. He not only died, He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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So how do you explain the scripture, "The wages of sin is death?" Is the penalty for sin death, which we know is eternal and is punishment, or is it eternal...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?
Life is fragile. There's no guarantee that we can do anything that will prolong it. Except for maybe one Scriptural example. Wiersbe states regarding...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
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John 12:32 Jesus draws all men to be saved. Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS and calling of God are without repentance. Irrevocable, cannot be changed back. John...
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Lewis Kabika
What does it mean that "a just man falls seven times"?
My opinion is that a righteous person is one who has been saved from sin by Jesus Christ's death. For this reason, such a one is kept safe and secure by...
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Anonymous
Does the Bible say Christians have to attend church?
Paul writes, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--not by works, so that no one ca...
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John Appelt
What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?
The offering of the Firstfruits was the first offering of the harvest of grain. The holiday season began with Passover which was on the 14th day of the first...
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What does the bible say about boxing?
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Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the true gospel?
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Dear George Delmindo, You concluded: "Jesus is the king of that kingdom. Nowhere in scriptures did he say that the gospel he preached was about himself."...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What sort of careers can a Christian consider?
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“We made no agreement with God.” If what you are saying is correct, then this means a Christian is free do as he pleases because he is under no obligation to...
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by Pamela C
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
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This answer took me to depth of the meaning of the Old Testament festivals and how perfectly it is symbolic of the life of Christ.