Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?

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I see what you mean but am confused in that becoming married means making a vow before Almighty God. Does not the Bible say let your yes be yes and your no...

March 13 2018

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

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The idea that a little sin in a person, a church, or a nation, left unchecked, will bring the participants into bondage and lead to death is a worthwhile...

March 13 2018

If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

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Rev 13:8 has been referred to in several of the answers proffered. It reads: “ And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose name hath not been...

March 13 2018

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?

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First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the...

March 13 2018

What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?

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Salvation is a free gift from God. Period. Jesus did all the saving and we did nothing for it. Romans 6:28 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God...

March 13 2018

Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?

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I have experienced the Holy Spirit talking to me constantly in my mind and I have the instant understanding and in face I sometimes say something back and He...

March 13 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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I meant to say Matthew 12:24 in the above comment, rather than Matthew 12:23.

March 13 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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Andrew, An explanation of this topic that I have seen from Christian commentators whom I respect, and that has satisfied me with regard to this topic, is...

March 13 2018

Does the Bible say that only 144,000 people make it to heaven?

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Thanks Collins. Concerning the “new heavens and new earth” please see answer to the question: “What are the New Heavens and New Earth” in eBible.com. I...

March 13 2018

What does Jesus mean when he says, “An hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment"?

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Awesome Word! Totally concurs with scripture. Be Blessed, Lena

March 13 2018

If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?

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Thanks Billy for this answer. Quite incisive!!

March 13 2018

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

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"Whenever a little bit of sin is permitted In a person or a church." "This permitted sin will draw a person or a church out of the will of God." Statements...

March 13 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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I've been taught my whole life that what you've said above is true, Tim. But I struggle with how to interpret Mark 3:28-29. 28 "Truly I say to you, all sins...

March 13 2018

How should a Christian view bodybuilding / weightlifting?

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For most people, physical exercise is difficult. I was a "body builder" before I became a Christian and I've tried all forms of exercise since to keep me...

March 13 2018

What is replacement theology?

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In Revelation 7 it says God is going to saved 144,000, 12,000 of each tribe of Israel. They will be preachers during the tribulation, and it says a great...

March 13 2018

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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Terry, I disagree that the filling of the Spirit does not accord with Scripture. Salvation takes place when you believe in your heart and confess with your...

March 13 2018

What is pantheism?

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We enjoy Gods creation, but worship the creator. Even ourselves are wonderfully put together by the creator. Once we have accepted Jesus free offer of...

March 13 2018

How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?

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Robert, This will be my last comment. You ask, "no law, especially God's law, can legally and ethically charge an innocent man (Christ) with transgression...

March 13 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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JD, I do not see anything (implicitly or explicitly) in Matthew 17 that would indicate that Moses and Elijah appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration in...

March 12 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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Gary, in Genesis 3:1-4 we find the first lie recorded in the Bible: “You will not surely die.” Sadly, the first couple believed Satan’s lies and doubted God...

March 12 2018

If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?

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Brother Michael, I am sorry, Genesis 3:21 does not mention anything about God carrying out any first animal sacrifice. It only mentions God making garments...

March 12 2018

What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and Holy Ghost?

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All believers have His Spirit in them through the new birth when we believed the gospel of our salvation. Ephesians 1:13 Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us...

March 12 2018

How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?

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What is the literal translation for "seed" in the Greek? "Sperma". So Christ (as the son of man) "was made of the [sperma] of David". Let's go back to my...

March 12 2018

March 12 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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"There is ample Scriptural evidence to support the idea that the spirit is nothing else but the breath of life." Have you considered the events and...

March 12 2018

How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?

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Matthew 10:28 English Standard Version (ESV) 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul...

March 12 2018

What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?

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Aurel, the soul / spirit returns to God but the Bible doesn't say the breath of life is dead or unconscious in the presence of God. James 2:26 ‘For just as...

March 12 2018

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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Hi, Cindy What you say has been taught for years. Unfortunately it simply does not accord with scripture. Yes at the end of time the gifts of the Spirit will...

March 12 2018

What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?

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The 'Free the Nipple' movement is about promoting equality between the sexes. It fights for the rights of women, particularly their right to go shirtless...

March 12 2018

How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?

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Clearly Jesus was and is God. There was never a time when He wasn't God. He has no beginning and no end. That's Jesus as "the son of God". However, Jesus as...

March 12 2018

Is it wrong to ask God to show us signs?

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God speaks to us today by his word or through the Holy Spirit. If you have not salvation, you have not the connection with God that is needed to hear his...

March 12 2018

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Further Madelyn, I repeat: I understand fully what you and others are saying about using guns for whatever purpose you deem desirable or necessary. My...

March 12 2018

Will Catholics go to heaven?

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I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church. I left in my late teens when I found that Catholic beliefs don't follow the Bible. (Call no one Father, but your...

March 12 2018

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Hi Madelyn, thanks for joining in the discussion. God has no need to change His personality, but He does change His instructions. During the Caanan WAR...

March 12 2018

What is the Immaculate Conception?

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Thomas, you stated that "Mary" had "no normal conception of the male spermatozoon with the female ovum". I will agree that she did not have intercourse with...

March 12 2018