What does it mean to have the appearance of godliness but deny its power? Examples?
Today many churches measure their success by attendance, membership, and baptisms. The pressure to increase membership and revenue often lead church leaders...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where was Jesus born?
He was born in Bethlehem, a town 8 km south of Jerusalem-- a village about 6 miles (10 km) south of Jerusalem. Bethleem bayth-leh-em': of Hebrew origin; a...
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by gary mcpherson
, follower of Christ
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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No, not because of Ellen White other than the 7th day Adventists. Autel can worship our Lord on any day you wish and on any seventh day as I do. Again, "The...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Originally, government buildings such as the Treasury building and Capitol hosted church services and the military band even doubled as the worship band....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Joyce Meyer had it very wrong. The First Amendment does keep the government out of our churches. It also is supposed to keep every religion out of our...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Jennifer, it has been interpreted by our courts that public institutions cannot profess a religious belief; i.e. that public schools cannot have corporate,...
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James Barnhouse
What does it mean to have the appearance of godliness but deny its power? Examples?
I believe that almost all churches today deny the power of Christ's message. Jesus said that powerful signs will follow those who believe: Mark 16:17-18 King...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Not every founder who was a slave owner did so willingly - many inherited slaves. They then had to decide whether to free them knowing that they would have...
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by Robert Banks
, Bible study discussion leader
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Many of the founding fathers called themselves men of faith and yet many of them owned slaves ( American slavery).
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Are the visions of people who glimpse hell in near-death / after death experiences real?
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by Jennifer Weber
Why did Elijah cover his face with his robe when God was talking to him?
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I just love how God did allow them to see His face when they were on the mount during the transfiguration of Jesus. In John 14:9 Jesus said, "Anyone who has...
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Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Gary, I’m still bemused - what does Ellen White have to do with the question posted by Anonymous about God's holy day? I hope you are not trying to insinuate...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?
I went to Kiva Elementary School in Scottsdale, Arizona for 6th-8th grades, and my sister (Judy) went for 5th-8th grades in the late ’50s or early ’60s. I...
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Guillermo Farinas
Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?
The command in Matthew 18:8-9 may appear extreme and it is. Should a believer actually "cut it off" [hand or foot]? Maybe so in extreme cases. For example, a...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
There is no way to name one translation as more accurate than any other because there are too many variables, nor is the actual translation anywhere near as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does this genealogy include a list of the musicians? (1 Chronicles 6:31)
I would say that the mentioning of the fact that these men were musicians was just intended to indicate their specific function within the priestly tribe of...
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What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does this genealogy include a list of the musicians? (1 Chronicles 6:31)
Why does this genealogy include a list of the musicians? (1 Chronicles 6:31) The Temple Musicians 31 These are the men David put in charge of the music i...
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by gary mcpherson
, follower of Christ
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Ellen White False Teachings God is comprised as a Trinity of 3 coeternal persons who are one in motive and purpose but not substance. God is understood to...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does the Cambrian Explosion fit within the framework of young-earth creationism?
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The fossil record speaks of a worldwide deluge and refutes the evolution story that molecules-microbes-mice-monkey-man.It is consistent with the historical...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about healing?
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Romans 9:15, "... I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion." GOD, alone, is sovereign....
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
You can be assure by doing what the Apostles told everyone when they asked "what must I do to be saved?" Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that God will not despise a broken spirit and contrite heart?
CONTRITE; CONTRITION - kon'-trit, kontrish'-un (dakka', "bruise"): Only in Old Testament (Ps 34:18; Ps 51:17; Isa 57:15); nakheh, "smitten" (Isa 66:2)....
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Are the visions of people who glimpse hell in near-death / after death experiences real?
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Great answer, Tim!
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
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Who is authorized to oversee the Lord's Supper?
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Who are the "other sheep"?
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Is it OK for Christians to practice Reiki?
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Is it OK for Christians to practice Reiki?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What do "sun" and "healing" and "wings" symbolize in Malachi 4:2?
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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does patience look like in a marriage?
God defined marriage in Genesis as between a man and a woman. It is a special relationship. Being human, we all have our own personalities. Genesis 13:8,...
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D. M.
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
How can I believe in the goodness of God when there is so much evil in the world?
The goodness of God in our life was never affected by the presence of evil, from the day of the fall of Adam and Eve, the salvation of Children of Israel,...
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by William Cramer
, Aviation
Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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Thank you for the responses. So if our bodies are in “sleep mode” until the resurrection, I am confused as to are our bodies resurrected as Christ was? And...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible say about doubt?
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Gareth I came to the Lord about 40 years ago. I was leading a sinful life but a Christian minister prayed for me and I was baptized in the Holy Spirit. As a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?
Many Old Testament scriptures refer to the coming Messiah and have been specifically fulfilled in Jesus. The exact number varies based on how one determines...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Genesis is a historic account - all OT characters were real people who lived in real time and space (Luke 3:23-38). A real creation and a real flood...
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by Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Good point Danny, many of my evangelical friends do in fact use the word 'religion' as a four letter word. What my friends refer to as 'religion' the bible...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting, for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked work"?
The teaching that John was referring to was the foundational Christian belief that Jesus was both truly and fully God and also truly and fully human. John...
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When did the Catholic Church begin praying to Mother Mary?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do "sun" and "healing" and "wings" symbolize in Malachi 4:2?
According to Malachi, Malachi 4:2, three symbols are mentioned. ESV-- "But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its...
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D. M.
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
What does the Bible say about selfishness?
Selfishness is an attitude that builds on being self-centered. It takes away the room for humility, and even when exposed it does not bow down to the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I stop being nervous about praying publicly?
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I don't think you and the person asking the question are talking about the same thing Vincent. I don't think he/she was relating a fear of being persecuted...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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I agree with you Brandon. I don't understand the need to muddy the waters by claiming a belief that had no official name, and was named the way belief...
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wayne dean
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
Genesis was written in a metaphoric fashion. The bible doesn't say that God needed to rest, it just says he rested. This rest is in association with the...
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by Troy Davidson
Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?
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I agree with you whole-heartedly, Rosemary! It is nice to hear someone state the simple truth. Salvation is offered to everyone. All have a freewill choice....
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Glenn Oldham
Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?
The forty days of rain plus the foundations of the earth bursting forth caused all creatures on the earth & in the air to die. There were some sea...