Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?
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Mr Matthews you are correct. Period.. A government license makes marriage legal, but a prayer asking God to join a man and a woman together as husband and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are types of hermeneutics?
There are 5 types of hermeneutics...definition of hermeneutics - the study of philosophy or the study of nature. As humans we interpret everything, even if...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about honesty?
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If we are going to tell the truth about our selves, then we have to confess we are all liars. How man murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? How...
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by Alex Harris
Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist?
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Richard I am enclosing my research. http://niltindia.asia/appiusforum/book.pdf
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the gifts of the spirit?
As described in the passage cited in the question, the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit as enumerated by St. Paul are as follows: a message of wisdom (guidance...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
Romans 13 has been frequently quoted in support of submission to the government. Religious leaders, as well as politicians, often misuse and abuse Paul’s...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are types of hermeneutics?
My understanding is that there are four major schools of biblical hermeneutics: llteral: a text is to be interpreted according to the “plain meaning”...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the rules of biblical hermeneutics?
I understand that there are eight such rules for interpretation of Biblical texts. Briefly stated, they are as follows: 1. Definition: What does a given word...
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by Richard Vas
Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist?
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Thank you for that illuminating answer Alex. Where can I learn more about precisely this subject? This is a rare kind of knowledge that I've never seen...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is Mary the mother of God?
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Since God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) is eternal means He does not have a mother. If He had a mother then He had a beginning which is not what the Bible...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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The people who throw out silly calculations and theories about the second coming are looking for headlines, and they get them. They don't believe for a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Issac hear God speaking to Abraham after Abraham tried to sacrifice him?
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Jehovah is known as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is famously known who Abraham and Jacob were in relationship to Jehovah. They both have...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Issac hear God speaking to Abraham after Abraham tried to sacrifice him?
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One often overlooked part of the story is the similarity of Isaac being as willing as Jesus was to obey his Father all the way to death on an altar. I don't...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the soldiers break the legs of men crucified with Jesus?
None of the wounds inflicted by the process of crucifixion itself were normally fatal in and of themselves. (As a passing note, in Roman crucifixion, nails...
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James Kariuki
, Born Again Christian
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?
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This answer gets better every time I read it. That's how you wring all of the juice out of a text. That's how you expound! I love it!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Golden Rule?
We should treat others as we would like to be treated which supposes we want the very best spiritually for ourselves. Luke 6:31 "And as ye would that men...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to love my neighbor as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37–40?
I would say that the process starts by examining the ways in which you love yourself. You love yourself even when acknowledging and accepting the fact of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do people earn wings in heaven?
Although angels are described in multiple locations in Scripture as possessing wings, they were apparently created in that manner by God for His purposes....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
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The Chronicles of Narnia incorporate both Christian and pagan allegories. A young child cannot distinguish between the Christian allegories and the pagan...
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by kel gens
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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Interesting, reminds me of Luke 21:29-32. It is my belief the fig tree represents Israel. Israel became a nation in 1948. vs 32, “this generation will not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
In this present age, governments will always be composed of fallible, sinful humans who may or may not act according to scriptural principles. God's...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God have to test Abraham to see if he would sacrifice Isaac if He's omniscient and knows everything?
In my view, God ordered Abraham to sacrifice Isaac not because He Himself did not already know what Abraham would do, but to have Abraham grow and mature in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God have to test Abraham to see if he would sacrifice Isaac if He's omniscient and knows everything?
I think God would "have to" test Abraham in this way to see if Abraham really loved Him and to show us that he did. God did not/does not hide the painfulness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was Ham's sin when he looked upon his father's nakedness?
I would say that, even if Ham viewing his father's nakedness would be regarded as unintentional or an accident, he did nothing to alleviate or correct the...
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Natala Mathebula
What is an armor-bearer? Should there be a church position of armor-bearer?
An observation I've made pertaining to the concept of "armour bearer" has had me crying for the church. I need to state upfront that I won't go into the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to love my neighbor as Jesus taught in Matthew 22:37–40?
37 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great com...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the full armor of God?
Our Spanish pastor recently preached a sermon on the armor of God. He told us that there is a difference when a soldier used it in that time or in ours for...
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by Kathy King
What does Revelation chapter 12 mean?
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Vincent, Cindy is correct in saying the woman is symbolic of Israel. I’m not sure why you would put so much significance in Mary when she was a mere human...
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by David Mosley
Why does the Bible say to not be yoked with unbelievers but then say that we should stay with an unbelieving husband/wife if s/he will allow it?
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Jennifer, excellent feedback...thank you!
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David Mosley
What was Ham's sin when he looked upon his father's nakedness?
Why did Noah say cursed be Canaan; servant shall he be unto his brethren?
Genesis 10:22 - 25
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Charles Crabtree
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
1 Let every person p be subject to the governing authorities. For q there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. ...
Romans 13:1 - 2
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Jesus' love in the true, biblical sense? What should it look like?
My opinion is that in the event that a man truly adores God, he should likewise cherish his siblings and his neighbors (1 John 3:10–18; 4:7–21).
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by Gene Coleman
Who is Satan?
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Ronald Ingram, I agree with you. I have often wondered if Lucifer was jealous of relationship between God and mankind and by seemingly always trying point...
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Anonymous
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian fanaticism?
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No one ever loves God with all that God says we need to. That is one of Gods laws that shows us we are sinners and need a savior. Galatians 2:21 I do not...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God still give visions to people today? Should believers expect visions to be a part of their Christian experience?
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Mr. Houdmann (gotquestions.org), how can you definitely say that God is using dreams and visions where there is no gospel message available? How do you know...
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by Emily Blanor
Is Mary the mother of God?
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I know that Mary is the mother of God because I heard it in Church and I believe Church.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does everyone have a "God-shaped hole"?
Yes, everyone has a "God-shaped hole" according to Pascal who wrote in his book: “What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there...
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Ocie Taylor
How can I overcome a habitual sin?
One of the most successful methods I've learned through studying habitual habits is that fasting and praying is an excellent way to break habitual sins and...
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by Richard Vas
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
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Wonderful testimony of God's character, your faith, and the authority and power of Jesus Christ. I hope wherever you go in life, that no person you come...
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by Joel Ruiz
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Let us allow the Bible to always interpret itself, and take the word of God plainly as it is written in the first instance, before we make any allegory or...
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Michael McMorris
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
There are differing interpretations of the "two horns". Remember that Revelation is addressed to seven churches, to the audience of that time.The people were...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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If believers really want to fight a good cause, try this. Put all the other fights that are unwinnable on hold for a minute and take up the fight of holding...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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Joshua 24:15 was the scripture my Dad used for his first sermon, called a "trial" sermon in the church culture I grew up in. His declaration that "As for me...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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"Elect leaders that will support Christian values"? Do you mean leaders like the one "evangelical christians" presently support, who occupies the WH? When...