When someone has been married numerous times, is that considered adultery?
As noted in the verse cited in the question, the only grounds mentioned by Jesus (and therefore recognized by God) as justification for divorce is a spouse's...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?
I would say that the blood sacrifices mentioned in the question were for the purpose of atoning for the sins of the people and obtaining God's forgiveness of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Saul allowed to continue to serve as king after he had been rejected by God and David had been anointed as king?
Yes, God had rejected Saul, but I believe that He allowed him to continue to serve as king for the same reasons that David (even after he had been anointed...
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Can God lie?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Jesus saying when he said "Woe to you when all men are speak well of you, for so did their farthers to the false prophets."
I would say that the point that Jesus was emphasizing is that His disciples should act, and should judge themselves, according to God's standards and...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?
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I believe that the passage that A F was thinking of was Ecclesiastes 7:16-17 ("Be not righteous overmuch, and do not make yourself overwise; why should you...
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by Nilsa Rodriguez
Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
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I agree with this response. I especially see struggling with intense burning after being saved from “spiritual” cult religions. Same to me as horoscopes. I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the symbolism of water baptism?
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When we believe we are baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13. We do not make a commitment when baptized. We only profess that we have believed the...
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dennis dunbar
Did Jesus come only for the Jews and not the Gentiles?
Jesus came for all mankind. In Genesis 12 Abraham was to be father of many nations, including by spiritual belief. Remember, Jesus said, "I want no man to...
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David J
How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?
Matthew 7:16,17 is where Jesus spoke about this - he said that such ones would be recognized by their "fruit". In other words by the things they "produce" in...
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by Terri Armen
How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
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Again, see God’s word — James 4:3, 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all...
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by Maria Elena Martinez
What is Opus Dei?
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Many years prior to the Da Vinci Code movie the Opus Dei was already known to be a secret society by the Spaniards. They are big in that country, they...
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What can I do to positively influence my adult daughter, who has no interest in God, to become a Christian?
My daughter lives where Mormonism is very prevalent . She just moved there a year and a half ago. Prior to last week, for the 30 years I’ve known her, she ha...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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Her body went NOWHERE. It was buried in the ground or in a tomb or wherever. Your body is not important. It DOES die. You'll never need it again. But who you...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is 'the devil made me do it' not a valid excuse?
First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God, doeth not commit sin, because His seed, (the Holy Spirit) remaineth in Him, and He, (the Holy Spirit) can not sin,...
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How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?
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I have been through the same problem, when I found God and became a Christian. I lost a lot of people, family as well. You just got to stay strong and let...
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modesta titis
What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?
There's this book, entitled "The Bruised Reed" by Richard Sibbe. You should read it. It is a book that will strengthen you when we think we have failed as...
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Is it sinful to enjoy materialistic things?
I'm glad you asked, when you enjoy material things more than the things of God, that's a form of idol worship, and we must first always put the Lord as first...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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I agree Christian views are not monolithic, but I do want to clarify: When it comes to the ten commandments the phrase is "Though Shall not Murder" - not...
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by Kaila Ramesh
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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I don’t think it’s a fair assumption to state that all Christians believe this way. Or to assume that. I’m new to the website, so I hope I’m going about...
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Aurel Gheorghe
How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?
Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish truth from error, especially today when we receive so many conflicting messages delivered to us via many different...
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A F
Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?
Ecc. 2:24-26; Ecc. 3:9-14;Ecc.4, basically all of Ecc is good for pondering. Finally, the Teacher says, Ecc. 12:13-14, “fear God and keep his Commandments,...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
Who are the Jesuits, and what do they believe?
The Jesuit Order, otherwise known as the Society of Jesus (S.J.), is the military enforcement arm of the Catholic Church. On the Jesuit flag is written the...
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What is inaugurated eschatology?
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How do I know the difference between a person coming to me from God or the devil?
How can I be sure where a person is coming from, such as a person who seems to be holy, but then changes their ways to negative vibes all the time?
Galatians 6:7
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Jim Riddle
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Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?
I like to come up with simple answers. Demons are Satan's army. In Matthew 9, enough demons lived in two Gadarenes to possess a whole herd of pigs when Jesus...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it sinful to enjoy materialistic things?
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I agree. the Lord said if we ask for bread will he give us a stone? No, God is willing to bless us with material blessings when we do right, but every thing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did sacrifices have to do with the Lord’s appearing?
Leviticus 9:4 especially: Leviticus 9:3 - 4 THE LORD ACCEPTS AARON'S OFFERING 3 And say to the people of Israel, 'Take a male goat for a sin offering, a...
Leviticus 9:3 - 4
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What does it mean in the Leviticus 23 when it says "ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord"?
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?
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That is a great explanation. I'm currently writing a book interpreting the deeper meaning of the old testament. I was wondering if I had permission to cite...
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Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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You only have a few choices of where Rachel's body descended. Sheol, Hades or Hell. When claiming the soul separates at death, It does make a difference of...
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What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?
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Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Why should we serve in the church?
Romans 12:1 speaks of offering your bodies as living sacrifices, which is your spiritual act of worship (some versions render it as spiritual service). It...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Jennifer, thanks. Just one observation. The sinless blood of Christ does not "act as a perfect, sufficient atonement". It is eternally the perfect atonement...
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by Stephen Charsky
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Follow the words of Jesus, he demanded that we be reborn through baptism by water and the Holy Spirit.
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What happened on each of the days of Creation?
What happened on each of the days of Creation? From a geologic perspective, I will list the main events that likely occurred on each day of the Creation...
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What does the Bible say about being a Christian husband?
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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?
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Tim Maas
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How can we consider all of Solomon’s proverbs as wise when we know he turned away from the Lord?
I would say that the six primary means of evaluating the wisdom of Solomon's proverbs are Solomon's desire, God's promise, Solomon's actions, Solomon's...
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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I am a believer in the life of a child starting from the embryo. I am pro life. I also believe that each person does have a choice to make.