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

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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Ephesians 2:8 ‘For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one...

July 21 2018

Comment by Dai Remmei

If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

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Thank you Michael for all good teaching you are giving through this platform. I agree with you in many of your teaching but not this one. 1. Bible clearly...

July 21 2018

Answer by Gregory Tomlinson , Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate

Does the Bible marginalize women?

Does the Bible marginalize women? Anti-Christian sentiment would suggest it but a close examination of scriptural context reveals something else. In Genesis...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Kofi

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

According to the scriptures, once a person is saved he or she should show evidence of being saved by obeying God. (Faith without Works is dead - James 2:17)...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tim Darden , Retired from corporate America

What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?

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I agree about a possible reference to the 70 weeks in Daniel. My thought is I am always to forgive and God will judge at the end of the 70th week.

July 21 2018

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When were Joseph and Mary considered married?

July 21 2018

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When were Joseph and Mary considered married?

July 21 2018

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

How did knocking down two pillars make the whole building collapse? (16:29–30)

God answered that prayer. Samson was positioned in such a way as to be able to exert pressure on both main supports. When these two supporting columns gave...

July 21 2018 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the Levite mutilate the body of his dead concubine? (19:29)

The first thing that I would say is that, to me, this account is just another example (although an extreme one) of instances throughout the book of Judges in...

July 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

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Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?

July 20 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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I am 77 years old and have been a light smoker since I was 18. The churches I grew up in, almost everyone smoked. In the 40's and 50's.But the people loved...

July 20 2018

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

Why did the Levite mutilate the body of his dead concubine? (19:29)

25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine and sent her outside to them, and they raped her and abused her throughout the night, a...

July 20 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?

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We can say the same thing about over eating or eating junk food all the time. We can say the same thing about riding a motorcycle as people to get killed on...

July 20 2018

Comment by Ray Fowler

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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Please do not forget the small book of James. Faith "ALONE" is not taught in the N T Be ye does of the Word not hearers. Show me your faith without your...

July 20 2018

Comment by Mickey Johnston , Retired

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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I left the Catholic Church many, many years ago, but my Mom remained staunchly faithful to “the Church” and chided me about not praying the rosary, going to...

July 20 2018

Answer by Griselda Bittinger

What does the Bible say about the period of mourning after the loss of a spouse?

There are a number of factors that might contribute to how long it takes to feel better again. The most common include: *The quality of your relationship...

July 20 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?

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We have a hope beyond hope. What ever happens in this life is only temporary. But we know we have eternity. We will not be bound by time. We can rejoice in...

July 20 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How, why, and when did Satan fall from heaven?

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Lucifer wanted control of all above God. This had to have happened before God created man. Satan was already fallen before he tempted Eve. Satan still has...

July 20 2018

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Does the Bible marginalize women?

July 20 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. It is not...

July 20 2018

Comment by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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The “sprinkling of water” on a baby’s head is not what saves & we all know it is not complete in making a child a RCC member. Salvation, through grace by...

July 20 2018

Comment by Carrie beth Frabasilio

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?

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Brother Micheal, what an amazing and thorough explanation. And, I totally agree with Andy, I always look forward to your answers knowing they are faithful to...

July 20 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

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When Christ died, he died for all sin. First John 2:2 All believers have eternal life. Therefore a person who already has eternal life, has eternal life...

July 20 2018

Comment by Ruth King , Caregiver

If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

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Thank you for clarifying that my brother is not in Hell. He was a Christian and I miss him very much.

July 20 2018

Answer by Kathy Akers

Why is following Christ so difficult?

My opinion as to why it's hard to be a Christian is due to walking the narrow path is because Christ giving His life in the most painful, demeaning, &...

July 20 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelly Adams

If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

First of all, I personally struggled with mental illness and being attacked with strong urges to commit suicide. From those experiences God didn’t want me to...

July 20 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is "saving faith"?

John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth,...

July 20 2018 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Alan Schuetz

What year was Jesus Christ born?

Christ was born on the Feast of Weeks (Heb. Shavu'ot/Gr. Pentékosté) in 6 CE during the first census of Quirinius. Shavu'ot roughly corresponds to the...

July 20 2018 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When did God first identify himself as the LORD?

In Genesis 15:2, my English translation of Abram's (Abraham's) words indicates that he used the word GOD (in all upper-case letters) in addressing God, which...

Exodus 6:2

July 20 2018 Follow Vote Up

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Do women have to remain silent in church?

July 20 2018

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Are the writings of the Apostle Paul inspired?

July 20 2018

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Do women have to remain silent in church?

Do women have to remain silent in Church? I do not think so. Women can worship and praise God. I believe that women can preach and teach the word of God and...

July 20 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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If a Christian commits suicide, will he/she still be saved?

July 20 2018

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Why did dreams seem to help people know God’s will in the Bible? (Judges 7:15) Does this apply to people today?

July 20 2018

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Why did the soldiers draw back and fall to the ground when Jesus said, "I am He," in John 18:6?

July 20 2018

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the presence of a pastor necessary in order to have a group Bible study?

My view is that a pastor or church elder or mature believer should ideally be present during a Bible study. This will be a useful opportunity to discuss the...

July 20 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?

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Roman Catholic theology on salvation is unbiblical. One is only saved by grace through faith in Christ and not by works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Baptism does not...

July 20 2018

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

How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?

God is sovereign over all his creation (Isaiah 40: 1-31). He alone has the right to judge the life of every human being according to the standards he has...

July 20 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do we seek God?

It is important to differentiate what kind of seeking we are talking about: 1) Is a person seeking to start a relationship with God or 2) Is a person seeking...

July 20 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?

The mode of one's death (regardless of whether a person is a Christian or a non-Christian) is not the decisive consideration in the attainment of eternal...

July 20 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Valerie Peacock

How do we seek God?

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To seek God - Through praying everyday as often as you can and by continual study of the Bible and meditating on His word all the time and being obedient to...

July 20 2018

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

How do we seek God?

1. Become thoroughly familiar with His word (the Bible), which is God's revelation of Himself to humanity. Read it in its entirety (from front to back, just...

July 19 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why was Hosea ordered to take back an unfaithful spouse? (3:1)

I would say that Hosea was ordered to do this by God (just as God had earlier (in Hosea 1) ordered him to marry that same woman -- who was described as a...

July 19 2018 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

When was the book of Revelation written?

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Eusebius merely repeats his interpretation of Irenaeus that John was banished under Domitian. Later writers quoting earlier ones or interpreting from them...

July 19 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

When was the book of Revelation written?

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Irenaus's writing is circa 180AD - several generations after John lived. He wrote: "if it were necessary to have his name distinctly announced at the present...

July 19 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

When was the book of Revelation written?

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With all due respect to your research and thoughtful answers, I trust John MacArthur as probably the greatest teacher of theology alive today. That's all he...

July 19 2018

Answer by Alan Schuetz

If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

Christ's Name is Yehoshu'a (Gr. 'Iesous/Aram. Yeshua/Eng. Joshua). In Hebrew, His Name means "Yahoah saves," where Yahoah is the proper pronunciation of the...

July 19 2018 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up