How do we differentiate between our needs and wants before God?
I would say that it is not necessarily up to us to make that distinction. Instead, we are to bring ALL our requests -- things that we (from our limited...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When God destroys the earth will he start over?
I would say that the new heaven and the new earth mentioned in the passage from Revelation cited in the question will not be like the old heaven and earth....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I stop judging others?
I have found that the most effective means of avoiding judgment of others is to shift my focus away from other people, and toward Christ and my relationship...
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Tim Darden
, Retired from corporate America
What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?
The children of Israel had seen many signs and wonders performed by God including the twelve plagues upon Egypt, walking through the Red Sea on dry ground,...
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by Cindy Jennings
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Does the Bible support the SDA belief of investigative judgement?
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If I may, I'm quoting from John MacArthur's NKJV Study Bible: "These are 2,300 evenings-mornings, with no "and" in between, which refers to 2,300 total units...
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by Jerry Tate
Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?
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Per your own words, “not necessarily fermented or intoxicating” is not a very convincing argument for “grape juice”. Suggest prayfully considering the...
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by Anna Thornton
Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?
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Thank you, I understand no. I myself have been saved and I pray all the time for other people that are troubled. Our world is beautiful. It’s amazing simply...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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Jennifer I will respond only to one point you offered, and that is that we "are not to stop caring about what Christ wants and pursue sin...". I don't...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?
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Salvation is a lifetime journey composed of three chapters: Justification: we are saved from the penalty of sin and made righteous (Rom 3:22) - declared...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean when he says, "But wisdom is justified by her children"?
Jesus made this remark in reference to his opponents among the members of the Jewish religious establishment, and their inconsistent beliefs and teachings...
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What does the Bible say about doubt?
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by Danny Hickman
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Is it wrong to be frustrated with God?
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I'm like you James, people get under my skin. God saved me after I spent years not being thankful for all He did for me. I could never be angry with Him. My...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God let so much hate and murder go on when he commands us to love and be kind? Why does he not put his foot down and stop all these hateful and abusive people from continuing what they do?
The late C. S. Lewis, a Christian commentator whom I highly respect, discussed this subject in his excellent book, Mere Christianity, which is fully viewable...
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Benjamin Dahoo
Is it God's will when a small child dies?
If we understand the concept of God's perfect will (this is what He wants) and His permissive will (this is not what he wants but He allows it), we will...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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Mr Houdmann, your answer is spot on about a person getting as far away as he or she can from an abusive relationship. However, I take issue, as I always do,...
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by Susan Green
I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?
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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."?
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How great is our God always full of grace and mercy .Thank you abba father
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How do we differentiate between our needs and wants before God?
How do we differentiate our needs and wants before God? Matthew 7:7 says, "Ask, z and it will be given to you; a seek, and you will find; b knock, and it wil...
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Anna Thornton
Why should we serve in the church?
1. Serving in a church makes us feel better and helps us be closer to God; 2. It shows God our faith instead of just saying, "I’m a Christian." God wants us...
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Tim Maas
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What does God say about using healing rocks to bless a person's house, or bless a person to keep demons away?
From my limited knowledge of healing rocks, they are a "New Age" concept that are purported to have special powers with respect to averting evil, or healing...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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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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
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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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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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STANLEY S. DRANE
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...