Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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They feel it's too strict for them, as well as the gospel of Jesus Christ, and they'll go to some other church instead.
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by Clifton Pappion Jr
What does it mean "Elijah must come first and restore all things" in Matthew 17:11?
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I am in total agreement with the first answer. I saw a video of the Hosea Prophecy on the AOC NETWORK that confirms why I am in agreement. God Bless
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by Gene Coleman
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
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I have heard an explanation of there phrase if you eat of the fruit you will die, which is a fact,but it doesn’t say immediately as some might infer....
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What does it mean that we will judge angels?
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Tim Maas
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In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
I believe that the actual verse to which the question is referring is 2 John 1:1, rather than 1 John 1:1. In my opinion, John did not use the word "lady" in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would God tell King David to take a census of the people in verses one through nine, and then cast judgment on him because he did what he told him to do?
In 1 Chronicles 21:1, this same action is expressed as, "Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel.” As in the case of Job 1:6-12, it...
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Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
Who is the “lady”?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Jeremiah?
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And, I wish to add, 2Timothy 4:3,4, "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Jeremiah?
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Amen,Amen to that!! THE BOOK says, Titus 2:11, "For the Grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, (12) teaching us that, denying godliness...
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by Debbie Armstrong
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Does anyone see a connection between Genesis 3:15 and Genesis 25:26. I don’t want to state any revelation I have had, although I would like others insight....
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by Art Diaz
, Electrician
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Psalm22 was prophetic of the crucifixion, a song to the chief musician, to be sung in the melody of "the deer of the dawn." In the new testament, Mathew...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
I AM, the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) he's the only way to salvation, eternal life, and heaven, none other but to Jesus Christ.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?
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This is very interesting. Thank you!
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by Debbie Armstrong
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Thank you for the insight on the Geneva Bible and the information on translations. Seekers like me are hungry for accurate TRUTH.
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by Felix De Evangelist Itsuokor
, A preacher of the gospel.
What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
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Dear Michael, I absolutely disagree with you on this issue. The way everyone is trying to interpret the word of God in their own way these days is...
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by Cherie Snoddy wade
Are our dreams from God?
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I can only speak from my experience with my own dreams. But I believe that my dreams when remembered can only come from God. I have had dreams that were very...
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
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I beg to submit as follows: What we have in John 3:16 is the very words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord did not speak in Greek; He talked in Aramaic now...
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by Laurie Johnson
Was Jesus black?
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The ONLY visual description of our LORD and SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST was in Revelations 1:14. John saw JESUS and described his hair as WHITE AS WOOL. YES, this is...
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by Cal Horelick
What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
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I am a fairly new Christian...I was born and raised Jewish...Although I have recently been baptized and proclaim Jesus as my Lord and Savior...I am still...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Should a Christian get insurance?
Firstly may I ask what is faith and what does faith entail? The scripture says anything which is not of faith is sin. When one wants to buy a new car and he...
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Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
What is the true meaning of Christmas?
I would like to refer to Acts 17:22 to 34. St Paul who looked around the places of worship of the idol worshipers of Athens found among them a place for...
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by Richard Wilkinson
What is a Foursquare Church?
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What you espouseing here is simply an argument between modern Calvinists and Arminians. There really are no salvific issue, they seem to hold to the creeds...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
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Bren, I'm so sorry you feel sadness. Two Christians having different opinions on something that doesn't define them as Christians shouldn't be a problem! We...
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Does the Bible record the death of the apostles? How did each of the apostles die?
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What is Christendom?
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What is the key to making marriage last?
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do English Bible translations say, "a child IS born" or "WILL BE born" in Isaiah 9:6 when the original Hebrew translation says, "WAS born" (happened already)?
I have not studied Hebrew grammar, but my understanding is that Isaiah is speaking in this verse in a tense known as the "Prophetic Perfect". Normally, use...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do I know I’m actually praying and not just talking out loud?
God (being omniscient) not only hears our words, but also knows even our thoughts. Being outside of time, He also has all of eternity to listen to even the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Who is being "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 ...?
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Ezekiel, Paul here (1 Thess 4:13-18) is describing the resurrection of the saints and the gathering of the living saved at His Second Coming. When is Chris’...
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by Gene Coleman
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
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I believe the Watchtower may have recently changed their teaching on blood transfusions and now “enlightened themselves” to accept same or similar...
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by Gene Coleman
Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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Danny, I believe you are correct and that’s why they (JW’s) changed or altered this Scripture in their bible to read at end of first line to “the Word was a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
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The whole point was the man wanted to justify himself by works of the law, and not by the grace and mercy of God. Jesus said, by the works of the law shall...
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How is the church the Body of Christ?
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What happened at the Council of Trent?
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Does the Bible say that abandonment is a valid reason for divorce and remarriage?
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Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?
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Who is being "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 ...?
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Aurel, thanks for the reflection. Perhaps a question worth addressing is thus: How would you interpret the scene describe in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? Who is...
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by Jerry Tate
Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?
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Moses was not dead in the grave when he appeared with Jesus on the Mount. Furthermore, born-again ‘believers’ will not face the same “judgement” as...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?
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A born again believer who lives in those sins, God may take their life early, but we can not lose our salvation. God does judge his people, and He will...
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by Janice Thomas
, Perpetual Bible student, retired Property Developer
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Ariel is correct in what he says inasmuch as: What he terms 'National' Israel IS the country itself. Spiritual Israel IS 'The Church' made up of, 'The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did the Catholic Church begin praying to Mother Mary?
I'm not sure that it would be possible to pinpoint the date. I would say that the practice would not have been uniformly established prior to AD 380...
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by Scott Paine
Why do young widows incur condemnation for wanting to get married?
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Not a big issue; it just seemed odd the way I took it, and now it all makes sense. Thanks for your usual concise explanation:)
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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Judas though he was with the Lord never had a love relationship with Him. We in comparison have a love relationship with our loved ones and would give our...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
Believers have already had all their sins paid for by the Blood of Jesus. So we can never be condemned again. John 3:18 But we still reap what we sow, and if...