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Comment by Vernon Justus

What is the Baha'i faith?

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Thanks, Michael. You spent a lot of time and effort to make a complicated answer understandable.

March 28 2020

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

What does the Bible say, if anything, about donating blood?

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Rotimi, the verses you have quoted speak of: a) not eating meat (Genesis 9:4 NLT “But you must never eat any meat that still has the lifeblood in it.”). b)...

March 28 2020

Question by Suzy Chatterton

Do I need to get baptized as an adult if I was baptized as a child?

I followed my religion and always felt a closeness to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Do I need to get rebaptized as an adult?

Matthew 3:13

March 28 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Susan Satava

Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?

The image of Christ still on the cross doesn't account for his resurrection, which takes his promises to fulfilment and secures our eternal hope, not only...

March 28 2020 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do I get the image of God as imposing and angry out of my mind?

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Mr Houdmann correctly described God. My question to "Anonymous" is, How did you get that image of God as imposing and angry? Did you get it from reading the...

March 28 2020

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

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

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Being forgiven FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING ETERNAL LIFE does not depend on being able to forgive your perceived enemies or anything else that YOU DO. The...

March 28 2020

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

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

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Tom, people who claim to be sinless are steeped in pride. They are also lying to themselves. Twisting the scriptures to confuse the issue by asking obviously...

March 28 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

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Amen Danny; Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:6-8 God...

March 28 2020

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?

Great question! There are many who would say as long as he says he believes Jesus died for his sins that he is saved and always will be. The Bible says even...

March 28 2020 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

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Now, who is this soil that's getting all of this attention, all this instruction? It is the Disciples. It's any of us who want to be leaders of Jesus'...

March 28 2020

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

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The popular view is that you "MUST bear fruit, and if you don't it's more likely than not that your salvation is not authentic. You just had a moment of...

March 28 2020

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

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There's a tendency by many in the church to try to determine whether the people claiming to be born again are "truly" born again. I think, that they think,...

March 28 2020

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

Here is my most 'simplistic' straight forward answer that I think really makes for ease of understanding this highly debated subject concerning each of our...

March 28 2020 10 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?

I feel the hurt in your question. The enemy (satan) will use weaknesses in us to distract us from the Lord and what he has planned for us. I think it is best...

March 28 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What does the Bible say, if anything, about donating blood?

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Tim, I am of the opinion that we look a bit more deeply into the scriptures to find out God’s thinking concerning blood. “But flesh with the life thereof,...

March 28 2020

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?

I humbly submit an opinion on this matter for your consideration: OF COURSE IT DOES. As our republic was founded on religious freedom and we did not create...

March 28 2020 9 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Why compare offspring to stars? (Genesis 15:5)

This is the gospel. Per Paul, the gospel was preached unto Abraham (Gal 3:8). And this is how the nations would be blessed. In the ancient near eastern...

March 28 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean that today is the day of salvation?

My very simplistic style or type of an answer is this: In the space or exact moment of any single milli-second of mental cognitive understanding that GOD is...

March 27 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?

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One of your very best answers...to any question that you submitted, my Brother James! A Vote up and a Favorite Star I give you!!! -Andy-

March 27 2020

Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?

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Thanks Gene COLEMAN for your post. As a very keen Bible student and researcher, I will appreciate if you could kindly proffer an answer that you consider to...

March 27 2020

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What does the Bible say should we do when in time of pestilence?

March 27 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?

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John 3:18 Believers are no longer condemned. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may...

March 27 2020

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Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?

March 27 2020

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Are our dreams from God?

March 27 2020

Award for Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

March 27 2020

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

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Why did Jesus choose to be baptized by John the Baptist?

March 27 2020

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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

March 27 2020

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?

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Jack, every time I’m tempted to wax poetic or to pretend that I have insight into the Creator’s plans, I’m reminded of Eliphaz Bildad and Zophar, Job’s three...

March 27 2020

Answer by Gary Wofford

How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?

The fact that the other party is unaware of the offense is a very common occurrence. Rarely do we intentionally hurt others. If you will think back on the...

March 27 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?

A very timely inquiry during these perilous times and places and I humbly submit an opinion for your consideration. Consider for just a moment that most of...

March 27 2020 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jmessenger Bmessenger

Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?

God allows these and other things to happen so that we may always trust him and his judgment, all according to God's will (all in his plan, it is written).

March 27 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

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The parable is about the "soil" keeping itself in "playing shape." The sower gets the harvest, not the soil. The "fruit" belongs to the sower. The soil will...

March 27 2020

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

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower?

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Jesus explained the parable, but He didn't explain "the fruit." The original question was about the different amounts of fruit. Mr Houdmann interprets the...

March 27 2020

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

What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?

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Good exegesis Carl. Some of us have a tendency to think every parable, story, and teaching is about salvation. Most are not. Most tell of something done or...

March 27 2020

Question by Anonymous
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How can my husband think he is forgiven and will enter the kingdom of God when he has been unfaithful and a porn addict off and on for 20 years?

He still sings in church, but his private life is full of sin. Will he be forgiven and enter God's kingdom?

John 3:5

March 27 2020 5 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Clark Dunlap

Is cessationism biblical?

First, this is an important topic and I too praise God for the testimony of God's power in the primary answer on this. But for most cessationists, and yes I...

March 27 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?

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Aurel, I like what Stephanie Englehart said, "I am led to believe that God does not put a sudden stop to the COVID-19 pandemic because God is not done...

March 27 2020

Answer by Al Mark

How does God view how easy it is for us to sin in our minds and how hard it is to control our thoughts, even if we don't act on our bad thoughts?

God is aware of our weaknesses, and tells us that we are broken creatures that don't come close to His standard of perfection, but at the same time accepts...

March 27 2020 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?

I’m sure that most of us at some point have asked how a God of love can allow sin and suffering to exist - how come He does not intervene and ends world...

March 27 2020 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about the future resurrections?

The Bible talks about two resurrections: the resurrection of life (the just), and the resurrection of damnation (the unjust). These two events are separated...

March 27 2020 Follow Vote Up

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Who are Kenneth Copeland Ministries? Are their teachings sound?

March 26 2020

Award for Ken van Zyl , I am a retired South African educationist living in Brazil.

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Who is evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, and are his teachings Biblical?

March 26 2020

Comment by GodsChild Forever , Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer

What does the Bible say about suffering?

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There are so many reasons for God to allow suffering in the life of His children. He is a loving God who is more concerned about our Eternal State and soul...

March 26 2020

Answer by Tom Huntford

What does the Bible say about complementarianism vs. egalitarianism?

"Egalitarianism" means "men and women are equal". "Complementarianism" means "men and women have different and complementary roles". The Bible shows that men...

March 26 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

My very simple and short answer is that The Holy Spirit and The Holy Ghost are "one and the same as the 3rd person of GOD! *GOD, THE FATHER; GOD, THE SON and...

March 26 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?

March 26 2020

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What does it mean when God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil"?

March 26 2020

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

What does the Bible say about the future resurrections?

What does it say about the resurrection of the just (Luke 14:14; John 5:28-29)? And what does it say about the resurrection of the unjust (Rev. 20:11-15)?

March 26 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about praying for wisdom?

In my opinion, the one Bible verse that most directly addresses the question is James 1:5, which states, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who...

March 26 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up