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Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?

January 19 2020

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

How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?

Ro 7:12 and 1Ti 1:8 Ps 19:7 also Ps 119:142; Jas 1:25 Ps 119:89 also Mt 5:18; Mt 24:35; 1Pe 1:24-25; Isa 40:6-8

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

What is creation, and what does it mean?

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Tim, the reason I changed my reference from Romans 8:19 to ones listed in this new question was that it fits in with what I was asking.

January 19 2020

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What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?

January 18 2020

Award for Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

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Is there any “secular” evidence to support the Bible’s claims? (Psalm 119:160)

January 18 2020

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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?

January 18 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should believers be concerned if they are elected?

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What you are saying is if God chose who is going to believe or not believe based on whether they are chosen or not, then no one knows whether they are...

January 18 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should believers be concerned if they are elected?

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When do we get the seal of the Holy Spirit? Before we believe, or after. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel...

January 18 2020

Comment by Richard Burroughs

What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?

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Here is my question for the evolutionists, "If we evolved from apes, then why are there still apes?"

January 18 2020

Comment by Ann Gehin

What is the Alpha Course?

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I agree the Alpha course is only as good as the people who present. That being said, I was a die-hard atheist, Jesus-hating feminist until I attend Alpha. I...

January 18 2020

Answer by Kathleen M Brosius Brosius

What law is Paul talking about in Romans 9:31-32?

The Law (the Ten Commandments) was given to all mankind. Jesus did not intend for there to be two types of people. His plan was for all of us to believe in...

January 18 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

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What you are saying is the Jesus died for the whole world, First John 2:2, but only gives grace to some and condemns the rest to hell because He did not...

January 18 2020

Answer by Thomas Riccardi , Warrior Spirit

Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?

The scriptures in Peter are teaching that Jesus the Christ (as a spirit) went to a spiritual world wherein the dead existed (in a spirit form) and gave them...

January 18 2020 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tiffani Lee

Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?

There’s no need to be negative and beat yourself up as that is exactly what Satan wants. Like some of the previous responses, pray to the Lord for repentance...

January 18 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Should believers be concerned if they are elected?

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After Jesus went to the cross, salvation is a free gift to all who believe on His name. John 1:12 Gods grace is available to every one who believeth, to the...

January 18 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

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It depends on whether you believe John 3:16-18. If you say Jesus only died for the elect or chosen, then you have to say He lied. First John 2:2 Says He died...

January 18 2020

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?

The very first thing we need to understand that Jesus our Lord did not curse the fig tree. It was Peter's conclusion that Jesus cursed it. Second thing we...

January 18 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vernon Justus

Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?

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I have always heard that punctuation in the bible was added by translators. If that is correct then punctuation would correspond to the translators'...

January 18 2020

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

What is the point of living if a person like me is predestined to hell?

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Lucas, that’s the same question every atheist has to answer regarding their own life. The New Testament says that those who call on the name of the Lord will...

January 18 2020

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

How does God see me in Christ?

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Ephesians 1:4, "Even before God created this world He loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes." WE are holy and without...

January 18 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I take control of my thoughts?

First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the TRUTH is not in us. We are going to have sinful thoughts until we die. It is part of...

January 18 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?

God in His sovereignty has given man a free will. If not, Adam and Eve could not have sinned. Since the fall, all men are sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans...

January 18 2020 2 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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...

January 18 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Award for S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about arrogance?

January 18 2020

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

Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

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Yes, everyone will eventually confess that Jesus is Lord, but the unsaved will not do so until there is no alternative or choice involved (that is, when...

January 17 2020

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Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

January 17 2020

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

What is creation, and what does it mean?

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Tim, great answer, especially, your reference to the Fall of man. I changed my references now from Romans 8:19 to Genesis 1:1-2 and Jeremiah 10:10-11.

January 17 2020

Comment by Johann Myburgh

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

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Dear Tom. I do not comment on social media often, but I felt I had to thank you for your thoughtful, biblical answer to this question. After MUCH research...

January 17 2020

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

January 17 2020

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)...

January 16 2020 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?

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Bro Ezekiel, I tend to agree with Aurel. If the broken horn refers to Germany it would mean Germany would have to assert herself, "appear out if nowhere." I...

January 16 2020

Comment by don SAGE

Can restoration occur after a pastor has been caught in a scandal?

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I see yours as the most meaningful answer possible. However, we must forgive and forgive, etc. etc..

January 16 2020

Comment by don SAGE

Did Constantine decide what books belonged in the Bible?

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Always wondered how Constantine could have ever had anything to do with the formation of the New Testament. Thanks Michael.

January 16 2020

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...

January 16 2020 Follow Vote Up

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...

January 16 2020 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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...

January 16 2020 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

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

January 16 2020 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about shunning?

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I never knew what shunning was until I watched the DVD: Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, DVD Beverly Lewis' The Shunning, DVD

January 16 2020

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

January 16 2020

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

What should we learn from the life of Abraham?

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Exactly James, 1 Timothy 1:15-17. AMEN.

January 16 2020

Comment by Megan Muthiani

Why did Jacob tell his sons, that avenged the rape of their sister while Jacob did nothing, "You make me stink?"

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I totally agree with this, I felt it in all my heart instantly. I totally resonated with this.

January 16 2020

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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"Doing can't save us, but we can't be saved without good works," is what you state Mr Whitley. Do you recognize the impossibility of both statements being...

January 16 2020

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...

January 15 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

January 15 2020 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Krista, Many people ask 'If we don't have to get baptized, then why did Jesus get baptized?' They answer themselves without even knowing it. We don't have to...

January 15 2020

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...

January 15 2020 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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Terry, The (b) part of your first sentence is correct, not because I agree, but because it's biblical. "No action is essential" for salvation. Then this...

January 15 2020

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

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)...

January 15 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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