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Comment by Trish Whitehouse

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

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Ongoing repentance is needed for spiritual life, and to further our intimacy with Christ and others. Our sin nature, as you said, is not done away with until...

July 08 2018

Comment by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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Ainsley, I agree, it is sad, but many people in the related sciences deny creation because of pressure from their piers and employers. The guy at California...

July 08 2018

Comment by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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John, I agree that we will never be perfect on this Earth, until we receive our resurrection bodies, just as Jesus did, and inhabit the New Earth. Let's look...

July 08 2018

Question by Lilybrian Obogro , Student

Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell?

Based on the fact that Galatians 3:13 says that: “Cursed is everyone who hanged on a tree.” Then comes the question: Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell? W...

Galatians 3:13

3 Votes July 08 2018 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What is the book of Jasher and should it be in the Bible?

The book of Jasher is mentioned in the Bible twice, as something the readers should be familiar with, but then so are the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel...

July 08 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

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Jennifer thanks for your response. I think we are in agreement that the tithe is not compelled on the church. What we do not appear to agree on is whether...

July 08 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?

Let's look at the most general purpose of the woman's role in the family unit. She is the most nurturing parent. She is ruled more by emotion than a man....

July 08 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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I do understand what the fall is all about. The question is focused on how evolutionary thought can influence one's Christian walk. I have addressed this by...

July 08 2018

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

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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Derek, we will never be perfect in this world and a belief in Jesus Christ will not change that. But God forgives the true believer so that once dead, our...

July 08 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?

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Colossians 2:16 must be examined within its context, which includes the surrounding verses, and even Paul’s other writings. Here, Paul is confronting a...

July 08 2018

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What does the Bible say about communication?

July 08 2018

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What is the origin of the peace sign?

July 08 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

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But the main reason offerings are encourages is because they are *also* encouraged by Jesus, were taken up by the early church for relief efforts to other...

July 07 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

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Tithing under the Jewish law could not have continued in the Christian church. - The first/primary tithe was set up to be a source of goods and incomes for...

July 07 2018

Answer by Bonnie Agudelo

Why is waiting on God so difficult?

Waiting on God, trusting and obeying Him go together. All through the Bible we read of people who had to wait on God. Job, David, Abraham, Samuel, etc. And...

July 07 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?

July 07 2018

Answer by Skip O'Rourke

Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?

When one sees how another conducts themself, living their life by example, they will be curious of what fuels that persons character in this life. Be that...

July 07 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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You don't seem to understand what the fall is all about John, Romans 5:12 says: "Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man (Adam), and death...

July 07 2018

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

How can I be saved?

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I'm glad you asked. To be saved, you must first, admit that you've been a sinner, then confess and repent of all thy sins, and the Lord will not only save...

July 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?

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I have to disagree that obedience is evidence of faith. lots of people obey Gods laws, but have never received the free gift of salvation by grace. The only...

July 07 2018

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

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Myron, this is a balanced reflection of biblical truth. I support your rationale.

July 07 2018

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?

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I agree that tithing is not imposed on the Christian. No one is compelled to tithe or even to serve God. Tithing is not a salvation issue. However, there is...

July 07 2018

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

What is the significance of the salt and new bowl used by Elisha in healing the bitter water and barren land?

In my opinion, the employment of a new bowl (rather than one that had been previously used) was indicative of the holy, consecrated use that was to be made...

July 07 2018 Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:4)

As noted in Joshua 17:4, the daughters of Zelophehad were "following up" on the request that they had previously made of Moses (when he had still been alive)...

July 07 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

Do I need to be baptized again as an adult if I was baptized in a Catholic church as a baby?

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Carolyn do not worry, none of us are worthy. But Christ died for our sins so that if we believe in Christ's saving blood he makes us worthy. That little...

July 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?

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If my understanding of scripture is right, the children of those wicked nations that were killed before the age of accountability would have been saved. If...

July 07 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?

There are two salvations mentioned in the bible. One is salvation by grace by believing in Jesus for salvation. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he...

July 07 2018 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ernest Pearson

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

Predestination is what God has already called us to, and we can relate to this by taking hold of the past tense of God's promises. Example: while God has...

July 07 2018 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ernest Pearson

Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?

The bible says many people perish for a lack of knowledge. If we as Christians knew the blessings of God, we would be enjoying and walking in the promises of...

July 07 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

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Cindy, I don't understand your comment. I am a Christian and have a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. I believe that abortion is a horrible form of...

July 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?

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Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore, judge you in food or in drink, or in respect of a feast day, or of the new moon, or of a sabbath day. I believe we...

July 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

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God has made the way of salvation open to everyone. John 3:16 And He wants everyone to be saved. First Timothy 2:4, and He died for the sins of the whole...

July 07 2018

Answer by Jay Saunders

How can I overcome doubt in my relationship with God?

A big obstacle for many of us is our earthly parents. Some of us have had parents that could be totally trusted to be there for us through thick and thin....

July 07 2018 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:4)

Why did the daughters claim a right to land? (Joshua 17:3-4)-- 3 But (H)Zelophehad the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manas...

July 07 2018 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

Is creationism scientific?

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Check out the ‘reasons to believe’ ministry. Founded by a Christian astrophycist, RTB is a Christian, scientific think tank dedicated to the harmony of...

July 07 2018

Answer by Derek Blake , 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall

What is Old Earth Creationism?

As others have said, Old Earth Creationism is the belief that God created 'everything' over a much longer period than the six standard days. There is,...

July 07 2018 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Darryl Seay

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

I submit that we must confess our sins and repent (turn away) of them (James 5:16, 1John 1:9, and Romans 6:13). However the work of forgiveness was secured...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by DJ Field , Minister of the Gospel

What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?

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JH Newman (1801-1890) did not originate the phrase 'the second Adam.' It was, in fact, originated by Joseph Hart (1712-1768) an 18th-century Calvinist...

July 07 2018

Comment by Nicholas Ayah

Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?

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When Eve was given to Adam, she was created from his rib and Adam had reached the age of realization of loneliness as of different sex. God could have...

July 07 2018

Answer by kenny lamm

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

First off, I’m a newby to the forum. Wanted to acknowledge Grant, Gregory and Tim, it is already worth the trip; great answers very well stated. It’s...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Serge Botans

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

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My first thought when I read the question was: there is no mention of electricity in the Bible, there is no mention of the Internet, there is no mention of...

July 07 2018

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

Is creationism scientific?

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Faith in God is the basis of creationism, which, in turn, explains the beginning of the universe, etc. I accept that God created the universe. I also accept...

July 07 2018

Comment by Andrew Osakue , Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader

Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

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Thanks Cindy. I agree with you completely after reading articles on the five Jameses in the N.T and the six Maryes of the N.T. I have never imagined that...

July 07 2018

Answer by Nneka Ugwu

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and...

July 07 2018 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why should I retire at 67 when retirement is not in the Bible?

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There are certain jobs that require physical abilities that we run out of at a certain age. It is different for different people. Air line pilots have to be...

July 07 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

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Since we are washed in the blood of the lamb, we can never be condemned. God has forgiven us all trespasses. So we do not ask for forgiveness of sin. We...

July 07 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?

First John 1:9 says, we are to confess our sins to stay in fellowship with our heavenly Father. Since all of our sins are paid for, we can no longer be...

July 07 2018 2 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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An atheistic professor recently once stated words to the effect: Now biology has shown there was no Adam and Eve which means there was no original sin and...

July 07 2018