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  1. When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
  2. Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
  3. What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
  4. When did the Catholic Church evolve?
  5. Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
  6. How is the patience of the Lord salvation (verse 15)?
  7. What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
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Award for Stephen M , Early retired. Enjoying the time God has given me.

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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

January 08 2019

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

Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

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Stephen, really good answer! KUDOS!!! --ANDY--

January 08 2019

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

Which churches or religions preach that there is heaven when people die but nobody goes to hell?

The question sounds as if it might be referring to the doctrines of either universalism (where everyone is saved) or annihilationism (where, by my...

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What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?

January 07 2019

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

January 07 2019

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Does this passage, John 3:16-17, tell us that God sent Jesus to die for our sins?

January 07 2019

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

When did Mary know for certain that Jesus was the Son of God?

I would say that Mary knew from a factual standpoint (and also believed through faith) that the child she would bear would be the Son of God from the moment...

January 07 2019 Follow Vote Up

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Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

January 07 2019

Comment by Stephen Moreau

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

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*[[Mar 16:16/KJVLite]]* He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Why did Jesus say people had to be...

January 07 2019

Question by Kathlelen Kelnhofer

When did Mary know for certain that Jesus was the Son of God?

Luke 2:16-19: " 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby m lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying ...

Luke 2:48 - 51

1 Vote January 07 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

It doesn't matter whether or not the founding fathers were Christians, Jews, Muslims or Buddhists. This nation was founded by brilliant men who prohibited...

January 07 2019 2 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What will the end days be like?

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Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

January 07 2019

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

How could Moses, a man, go forty days without food or water?

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I see what you mean. The references to this answer are: he Bible tells us that Moses did without water and food for 40 days when he was receiving the Ten...

January 07 2019

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

Is the United States of America in Bible prophecy?

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AMEN, AMEN, AMEN. ITS NOT ABOUT ME OR YOU OR ANYONE ELSE DIRECTLY. IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS. THE WHOLE OF THE BIBLE!!

January 07 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?

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Three of the greatest grace verses in the bible are Romans 4:6-8 He imputes His righteousness to us, and will no more impute sin to our account. He takes our...

January 07 2019

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January 07 2019

Question by Alfred Luthringer

What will the end days be like?

2 Timothy 3:1

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

It is clear that the rapture and the one time resurrection of the righteous dead are married and cannot be separated. Therefore the timing of that one time...

January 07 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Which churches or religions preach that there is heaven when people die but nobody goes to hell?

My daughter went to a church that was telling her that everybody goes to heaven, nobody goes to hell. Also, this church was preaching from a few books of the...

January 07 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the sin unto death?

January 07 2019

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If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?

January 07 2019

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Does God love me?

January 07 2019

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What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?

January 07 2019

Comment by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

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Stephen, "Not the putting away of the filth of the flesh", some water bath or some type of ritual. Those in the ark were not saved spiritually by water, but...

January 07 2019

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Were the Founding Fathers of the United States Christians?

January 06 2019

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Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

January 06 2019

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What is the Christian life supposed to be like?

The Christian life has two goals, one inward and one outward. The inward goal is to become the person that God created us to be. And who are we created to...

January 06 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When fasting, is it okay to drink alcohol?

I am not aware of any Biblical references regarding fasting that mention or approve the consumption of alcohol during a fasting period. Some references (such...

January 06 2019 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Barbara Wallace

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

I say no because what the scriptures say in Revelation 20:5-6: But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This [is] the...

January 06 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Who were the giants living in the Promised land?

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Manda! You need to understand the usage of sons of God vs. children of God in the Bible. The expression "sons of God" is found only five times in the Old...

January 06 2019

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

What exactly was the 'Promised land', Jericho or Canaan? Or neither?

According to God's promise to Abram (Abraham), as recorded in Genesis 15:18, and His later words to Joshua, as recorded in Joshua 1:4, the Promised Land in...

January 06 2019 Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?

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When Jesus comes for the church, the body of Christ, He comes in the clouds and we go to meet Him in the air. At the end of the tribulation He comes to the...

January 06 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

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The problem with the left behind series is that it leaves carnal Christians behind and they do not go at the rapture. That can not be true. All who have the...

January 06 2019

Answer by Dale Richardson

How should a Christian view hand based biometrics? Could it be the prologue to the mark of the beast?

What the mark of the beast is is clearly outlined in scripture if one is a diligent student of prophecy. Knowing what the mark of the beast is will let you...

January 06 2019 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?

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But we know we all grieve the spirit at times whether we know it or not. Because First John 1:8 says, if we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the...

January 06 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?

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Amen John. We can only grieve the spirit if we have the Spirit. Romans 8:9 Without the Spirit there is no salvation, with the Spirit we have eternal life....

January 06 2019

Comment by Penny G. Vera , PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.

How should a Christian view hand based biometrics? Could it be the prologue to the mark of the beast?

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I would also ad, when you receive the Lord as your personal savior, you receive the Holy Spirit, which identifies you as his.

January 06 2019

Comment by bernard bunag

Was King Solomon a good king?

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I concur. Had he repented of his sins , the outcome would have been different .

January 06 2019

Comment by Derek Brown

Is there a difference between joy and happiness?

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To me happiness is a state of mind that is a result of natural circumstances which are variable and subject to change. Whereas joy is a constant condition of...

January 06 2019

Comment by Manda T

Who were the giants living in the Promised land?

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Hey guys, I respectfully disagree with the above and would like to put forward something for you to think/pray about. Since God's angels (even those fallen)...

January 06 2019

Comment by David Tan

Why did God allow the Israelites to keep the Midianite virgins for themselves?

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Ruth, a Moabite woman, is another example. She called Naomi's God her God, Naomi's people her people. No one can fully fathom God's plan. Thank God for...

January 06 2019

Comment by Stephen Moreau

What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?

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This 1peter 3:20-21 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein...

January 06 2019

Answer by Mickey Johnston , Retired

Are civil unions with vows and/or marriage with a licence equal biblically?

When my husband and I married 46 years ago, we were not believers, and were married in a civil ceremony. It was a second marriage for both of us, and back...

January 06 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Albert Ogier

When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?

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Why does 1 Thes. 4 separate anything from the second coming? When the prodigal son returned the father ran to meet him, but they returned to the father's...

January 06 2019

Answer by James Fehr , I'm a farmer

Why is following Christ so difficult?

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8 NLT) 1 Peter 5:8 is...

January 06 2019 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up