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Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

What a powerful question! However, in order to fully grasp the meaning of what was said, let's take the verse back to the original language using Strong's...

January 13 2019 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Janice Thomas , Perpetual Bible student, retired Property Developer

Will the antichrist be a Muslim?

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My opinion is that were the antichrist to come from Islam, we would not be fooled, taken by surprise... as the Bible tells us we will be. It is not as if...

January 13 2019

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

Do we have eternal life in Christ now, or do we receive it in the future?

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Charles, since the unrighteous will go away into eternal punishment (always conscious in torment) means eternal life is more about a believer’s quality of...

January 13 2019

Comment by Ian Jackson

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

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On the surface it’s been taken as to taking God's name in vain (swearing by using his name verbally in light hearted matters or irrelevantly). This can be...

January 13 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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You're right in that they would fall from grace. But not that they would lose their salvation. Christ died once for all sin. And Paul said they had already...

January 13 2019

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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?

January 13 2019

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

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

Confession is good for the soul (old Scottish proverb.) Whether it be to God, a priest, your AA group, whatever; it cleanses. Confession is good for the soul...

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

Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove?

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I like the folk hymn that goes along with your comment, Sidgar, "Like Noah’s weary dove" 1. Like Noah's weary dove That soared the earth around, But not a...

January 13 2019

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

Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove?

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I like the folk hymn that goes along with your comment, Jesteen: Like Noah’s weary dove 1. Like Noah's weary dove That soared the earth around, But not a...

January 13 2019

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

Why did Noah release a raven? Why did he later release a dove?

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I like the folk hymn that goes along with this, Michael: Like Noah’s weary dove 1. Like Noah's weary dove That soared the earth around, But not a resting...

January 13 2019

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

Can Christians live their best life now?

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Yes they can after they've accepted Christ as their personal Savior, according to 2nd Corinthians 5:17: "Old things have passed away, and all things have...

January 13 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the righteous will live by faith?

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John 5:24 Verily,verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE, and shall not come into...

January 13 2019

Answer by Sean Adams

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

Fall away here is about a specific sin and not about backsliding or sin in general. It is specific to apostasy and in context a warning toward Jewish...

January 12 2019 2 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that there is only one baptism?

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No one should be baptized into a denomination. That is not biblical. We are not baptized a Baptist, Methodist, Catholic or anything else. We are baptized in...

January 12 2019

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

What is the meaning of the cross?

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And the blood on the doorposts and lintel formed a "cross", symbollically.

January 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?

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Josephs brothers sold him to slave traders headed for Egypt. They meant it for evil, but God allowed it for His purpose. No one can thwart Gods plans. His...

January 12 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?

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The plague of hail did not kill all the animals, just the ones left outside. "Give an order now to bring your livestock and everything you have in the field...

January 12 2019

Comment by Nigel Poore

What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?

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Has any thought been given to the fact that if all the Egyptian animals were killed (7th plague), then, for the firstborn of the Egyptians animals (and...

January 12 2019

Comment by Sean Adams

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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The only reward on that day that will be rendered to those seeking glory, honor and immortality...eternal life.

January 12 2019

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

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I made it about 8? books in before I finally gave up on it. The antichrist isn't 'glorified' in the series as treated as a good guy, no. But the book does...

January 12 2019

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Why is God going to release Satan after the 1000 years?

January 12 2019

Question by Debra Grannemann

How should we be praying for our President?

In my opinion, our current President is corrupt and ungodly. What are the best ways to pray for such a person?

1 Timothy 2:1 - 3

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Answer by Allen Dicker

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

Finally, believers that are not swept up in pre-trib rapture. I think that pre-trib is popular because believers, especially Americans, have an allergy to...

January 12 2019 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Luna Daniel

Is it considered lust to comment or joke about the attractiveness of a person to whom you're not married?

I was speaking to a friend of mine about a sermon I was watching online and after sharing parts of the teaching that I thought with resonate with her, I went...

Matthew 5:28

January 12 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Charles Yeager

Do we have eternal life in Christ now, or do we receive it in the future?

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I agree that those are great verses Gary and thank you for the response. Due to the brevity and lack of detail of your comments I have to assume that you do...

January 12 2019

Answer by Tim Foster

How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?

The baptism in the Holy Spirit refers to Acts 1:8, Acts 2:4, and 1 Corinthians chapters12 and 14. The believer receives power after the Holy Spirit comes...

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Who are the Wesleyans, and what are the beliefs of the Wesleyan Church?

January 12 2019

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

How is the law our tutor to bring us to Christ?

I would say that Paul was referring to the Law being our tutor with respect to both showing us how God requires humans to live, and then also bringing us to...

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Comment by Carol Jeanne

Was Jesus black?

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The Bible distinctly says Jesus was born a Jew, a descendant of King David. Jesus did not decide to become a Jew. Jews are a light skinned people, not black,...

January 12 2019

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

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11)

What does it mean to misuse God’s name? (Deuteronomy 5:11) 11 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guilt...

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Comment by Jennifer Henkel , Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!

Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?

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I'm wondering if the two of you read the series. The Antichrist is not glorified, no secret rapture is alluded to (though it gives the reaction of...

January 12 2019

Comment by Joe Maples Maples

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

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It is interesting how varied are the views on this one simple word, "perfect". While I am no scholar the simple definition of this simple word in my finite...

January 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Was Jonah spiritually transported to Nineveh or did he walk?

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Actually Jonah was transported to Nineveh in the belly of the fish. He was then spit out on dry land on the shore of Nineveh. Just my opinion, but I believe...

January 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be free from sin?

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First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doeth not commit sin, for His seed (the Holy Spirit ) remaineth in him, and He can not sin, for He is born of God....

January 12 2019

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

"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

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rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn--Romans 12:15 John 11:26

January 12 2019

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

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

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How can the church truly know the sincerity of a fallen pastor? Isn't it better to remove the pastor from ever influencing believers again? Matthew 18:9 My...

January 12 2019

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January 11 2019

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"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?

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Answer by STANLEY S. DRANE

What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?

Jesus came to finish God's work of salvation (John 4:34: 17:4). to pay the full penalty for our sins. With his death, the complex sacrificial system ended,...

January 11 2019 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?

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Cindy, the closest date attributed to the book of Revelation is during the reign of Domitian (81-96.) John, the Gospel writer, would have had to have been an...

January 11 2019

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What sort of outreach ministries should a church have?

January 10 2019

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What are articles of faith?

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What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

January 10 2019

Answer by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

Something else to consider in this discussion is God's wonderful rainbow that he put in the clouds, as a covenant between God and man. Genesis 9:13-16 makes...

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