Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
Perhaps it is designed to impress upon people (or to attempt to "make real" to them) the degree of suffering that Christ was willing to endure in our place,...
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Ralph Bosse
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Was Martin Luther anti-Semitic?
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What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
Mark 10:25. - It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, etc. This is a strong hyperbolic proverbial expression to represent anything that is...
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Has God turned his back on American Christians?
Over these last nine years I have struggled to feel the presence of The Holy Sprit in my life. Having had everything going wonderful for me for 18 years afte...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is getting drunk a sin?
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Brother Andy, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Thank you for your willingness to share your pain. We will be praying for you and your...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
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The bible does warn against drunkenness, but not drinking in moderation. Paul said, be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit....
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by Jim Stapleton
Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
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My view of the six days are simple. I view them believing at this point in my spiritual growth, that each day could have been separated by millions upon...
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Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is getting drunk a sin?
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I have a very emotional *Kudos!* reply to Bro..Houdmann's answer!!! My comment comes from a deep, deep...very deep.....state of mind and emotional turmoil...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
1. The Believer Is in the Eternal Plan of God. Rom 8:29, 30 2. Redeemed Rom 3:24; 8:23 3. Reconciled II Cor. 5:18-20 4. Related to God Through Propitiation...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
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My first resource is always from my own existing knowledge, understanding, and study. As needed or appropriate for the sake of completeness or accuracy, I...
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Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of mankind?
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What scriptures can you use to explain to someone that Jesus is returning to earth at some point?
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown” (Rev 3:11). "Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words...
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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
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Good insight on the great things God has done for each believer. Tim, where did you get such insightful information?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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Amen, sister!
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by Charles Yeager
What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
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I was a prodigal son. Drunken, blasphemous, whoremonger, drug user, pot head. I suffered greatly for these acts, but even though I have been severely...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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God is God. He has a mission. He does not want any to be lost. He is in spiritual warfare! He can do anything! Isn't He wonderful!
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by Jim Stapleton
Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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Why would anyone believe that the only saints are the ones that the Catholic Church deem are saints? Scriptures tell us that as believers in Jesus Christ we...
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Jim Stapleton
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
Christmas, Easter and more were originally pagan rites and in order for the "established" religion to try and draw them away, they made Christian...
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How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?
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Does God promise to protect us?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Life’s Greatest Rom. 6:23 1 Life’s greatest...
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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
These are the benefits that occur most readily to me, in no particular order, and although far from being a complete list (if such a list is even possible):...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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How right you are, Shirley!
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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?
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Good comments, char e! But instead of Psalm 116:16, don't you mean Psalm 115:16? Psalm 115:16 New International Version The highest heavens belong to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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What happens when we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation. Romans 4:6-8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputes righteousness without works. Blessed...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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Romans 3:28 For the wages of sin is death, and we all sin, and we all die, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Gift of...
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Does Bible prophecy predict that there will be a World War 3 (III, three) before the end times?
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Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?
Yes, it is my opinion that we inherited not only imperfect bodies once Adam and Eve sinned, but also, the Earth became imperfect, and was no longer a...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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I believe that God can use any individual or nation to be His hammer or rod to accomplish His purpose. Cyrus, the Medes, the Babylonians, whoever He choses....
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When does the Holy Spirit enter a person's life?
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James, I am long overdue in giving you a Kudos for your excellent Scripture strong answer. -Andy-
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Why did Paul leave Trophimus, a 7-year companion, sick and not heal him?
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Why did God curse the ground? What is this "cursed earth"?
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Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
Previously Assyria had been God’s “rod” (Isa. 10:5-19) but now Cyrus the Mede and later Alexander the Great from Greece would be God’s chosen...
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Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
First, Jesus told the thief on the cross, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" (Luke 23:43). Where was Jesus going that day? To...
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William Courage
What did Jesus mean when he said, "You are already clean because of the words which I have spoken to you."?
In chapter John 4 verse 17, Jesus states, " But you do know Him, because He remains with you and will be in you ". This also lines up with Jesus stating in...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Here is the only mention of Faith only in the Bible, James 2:24 "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
In 605 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar finished his 2 year siege of Carchemish, and most of the Assyrian Empire became the Babylonian Empire. In 586 B.C. Nebuchadnezzar...
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by Steve Friesen
What does he mean that he yearns jealously over the spirit that he has made to dwell in us?
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I agree with your response, but the one thing I would say though is that God’s Spirit doesn’t leave us if He has to compete with the world. He will never...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
What scriptures can you use to explain to someone that Jesus is returning to earth at some point?
Matthew 24:36, Jesus tells us He will return, but no one except the Father knows the date or time.This explicitly tells us Jesus will return. 1 Thessalonians...