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  4. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?

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Pradeep, I agree whole heartedly. The church is no longer a fledgling. When She was, She needed to be real careful who She took up with, allowed to lead,...

April 04 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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When we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation, we are sealed unto the day of redemption by the Holy Spirt who is our righteousness before God. All...

April 04 2018

Answer by Chris Button , Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace

If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?

No, the world would not have been overpopulated. Overpopulated means there were too many people to sustain with the earth's available resources. This implies...

April 04 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about pre-evangelism?

April 04 2018

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the "biblical way" to have sexual relations with your spouse?

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Great answer Nate.. You might just as well ask 'what's the "biblical way" to enjoy a steak dinner, or a baseball game.' I say if you need to ask, you...

April 04 2018

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

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If a person were in that book they must already be candidates for heaven because everyone in that book goes to heaven. That would mean they don’t need the...

April 04 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Does Matthew 19:17 infer that one can gain heaven by keeping the law?

Can we gain heaven by keeping the law? Apparently the young ruler kept all the commandments and that did not saved him. It must be something more that just...

April 04 2018 6 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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Good catch! I don't remember the exact verse I meant as it has been a while, but possibly II Tim 1:5, Tit 2:3, Acts 18:26, or I Cor 16:19? I'll keep looking....

April 03 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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I believe there is only one true interpretation of a verse, although there could be several applications. How do I know what's true? No, I don't rely on...

April 03 2018

Comment by Julia Fisher

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Lawrence, Thank you for clarifying your position. If I understand you correctly, you believe that the original scholars (fluent in Hebrew) who translated the...

April 03 2018

Comment by Virginia Smile

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

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I just read this thread from 2013 with great interest and appreciation. On August 13, 2014, you included a list of subjects and corresponding verses,...

April 03 2018

Comment by Julia Fisher

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Cindy, There are many things that God hasn't explicitly stated in scripture, but we can "assume" certain things based on what He HAS stated. "For in six days...

April 03 2018

Comment by Carol Shihadeh

Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?

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I feel like there is a difference between Catholics and Evangelical Christians,so therefore I would feel uncomfortable taking comunion in a Catholic church....

April 03 2018

Comment by Carol Shihadeh

Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?

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I fell like there is a difference between Catholics and Evangelical Christians,so therefore I would feel uncomfortable taking comunion in a Catholic church....

April 03 2018

Answer by Bob Reese , Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.

Why is it wrong to pray to saints?

It is incorrect to pray to saints when we have the King of Kings to pray to. This seems too easy an answer however, John 14:6 and Matthew 6: 9-13 reveal the...

April 03 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

April 03 2018

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

Why pray if God already knows what we are going to pray for? That is a shortened form of the question I would like to address. It is true that God already...

April 03 2018 28 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

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That’s an interesting thought and if it were true the Spirit of God would be preaching a new works based Gospel. For example are you saying, “Hey listen...

April 03 2018

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Did Adam and Eve eat of the Tree of Life?

Let me start by saying that only God is immortal (1 Tim 6:16) - the rest of created beings are mortal (Rom 5:12). The Bible also say that the first couple...

April 03 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean in Gal 3:13 that the believer has been redeemed from the curse of the law?

In addition to the Ten Commandments, God gave Moses the ceremonial law. Large sections of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy are dedicated to these...

April 03 2018 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?

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"There is speculation, based on some church tradition, that Simon of Cyrene later became a Christian—some theories state that he was already a follower of...

April 03 2018

Question by Anonymous
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Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?

I have a family member who was in a terrible accident and is now in a coma. Is it ok to say I "expect" God to do a miracle for her?

Mark 5:1 - 43

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Comment by Robert Broyles

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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James, you stated that " When we trust Jesus as our savior He imputes His righteousness to us..." Yes, this is true. We stand perfect "in Christ Jesus". Paul...

April 03 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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One more comment...you asked what the early church used since the final canon was not pulled together until the 4th century. The OT already existed. The NT...

April 03 2018

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

Is the book "Why Christians Should Support Israel" biblically correct?

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My Brother, Paul stated to Timothy in his second letter, 2 Tim 3:16-17, "All scripture is (right now) given by the inspiration (breath) of God, and is (right...

April 03 2018

Comment by Troy V

What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?

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And they compelled one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 KJV And...

April 03 2018

Comment by Cindy Meyer

How do you forgive a family member for a wrong done to you when they don't acknowledge it?

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Thank you!! God has worked in my own head to help me forgive. It’s getting better.

April 03 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there life after death?

The bible is the only truth we have for those who believe it. The bible says we live for ever either in hell or heaven. Jesus preached more on hell than on...

April 03 2018 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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"1.) The verse means God chose some to be saved before time began as He pleased, but not according to faith " I did not state what you surmised, ".....but...

April 03 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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JD, I was referring to the choosing not being tied to faith in view #1. Correct me if I am wrong, but you hold the view that God's choice of people is...

April 03 2018

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

What does it mean to be blotted out of the Book Of Life?

It seems that God's book of life has every name of every person who has ever been conceived.Only those who receive eternal life remain in the book,as...

April 03 2018 3 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by d golden

What is Tenebrae? What is a Tenebrae service?

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The statement in one of the answers that Tenebrae is "an ancient tradition in "Christian" history, should more honestly be explained as a tradition of men...

April 03 2018

Comment by Mark Wheeless , Music Minister and Sunday school teacher

What does it mean in Gal 3:13 that the believer has been redeemed from the curse of the law?

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No man, except Jesus Christ has ever been able to live a completely sinless life. The penalty for ANY sin is eternal damnation. Since the way to eternal Life...

April 02 2018

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

Good question and I humbly submit for your consideration that the core purpose of such establishments is serving over priced alcohol to a purchaser. (Isaiah...

April 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by John P Curtin

What does the Bible say about cavemen, prehistoric men, neanderthals?

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The recent scientific discoveries DNA connecting Homo Sapiens Sapiens with Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis has enabled a possibility that ADAM and EVE were...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?

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Christianity is the only one that is not a religion. All religion says we have to do something to be saved, in Christianity we have to do nothing to be saved...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?

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Jesus was showing us we are all sinners and could not keep the law to bring us to Him for salvation by grace. The law was given to show us we can not keep...

April 02 2018

Comment by Thomas Tracey

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

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Without knowing the intent of a Christian frequenting bars it is difficult to answer this question. I do not see any reference throughout the Word that a...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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We are made Holy in the Spirit, not in the flesh. Galatians 3:3 We are given His righteousness when we believed the gospel of our salvation. Ephesians 1:13....

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?

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The gospel is given in First Corinthians 15:3-4. That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third...

April 02 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Julia, Although I believe in a young earth, mostly due to so many variances in how "scientists" tend to date things and because they HAVE to believe in an...

April 02 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the true gospel?

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Danny, you are absolutely right. There are people who believe they are saved by the way they live and what they do. But believing what the bible says is how...

April 02 2018

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

Why should a Christian not frequent bars?

Dear Sister Norma, I am sure there are others that see your question as a test against the old established church, but really it goes back much farther than...

April 02 2018 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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Anonymous Person, When I say the Gospel, I don't mean reading a verse out of Matt, Mark, Luke or John. I mean the clear Gospel message that salvation comes...

April 02 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is transubstantiation?

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Anonymous Person, Jesus did not expect the disciples to drink His blood or eat His flesh. If that were the case, He would have literally presented His blood...

April 02 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What happens once we die?

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Due to the limited space available I will address only the first paragraph. Jesus taught in parables (Matt 13:34) and we have no reasons to believe that Luke...

April 02 2018

Comment by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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4.030 years later iEsou christou (Mt 1:1 Greek) sacrificed Himself on the PESACH (Passover), 14th Nissan, 30 C.E. to bring mankind back to ALHYM through The...

April 02 2018

Comment by Lawrence wong , Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Good point Julia. Perhaps I have not conveyed clearly what I think ALHYM is saying compared to the interpretations of the words in the original Hebrew by the...

April 02 2018

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Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?

April 02 2018

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April 02 2018