Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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Some church groups are not preaching the good news of the gospel, but salvation by works instead of grace. So many are being led to hell believing they are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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James Kraft
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
Many are not taught the way of salvation by grace early on. So they believe they are saved by works, and know they can not live up to it. So, they give up...
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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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You wrote: “So we are all sinners to a degree because we can not be made righteous in the flesh, only in the Spirit.” How exactly does this work? God can...
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Which church is the true church?
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James Fehr
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
I believe the number one reason kids leave the church is because parents don't train up a child the way they should go. Just sending them to Sunday school...
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by Ken Love
Can people in heaven look down and see us?
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There could be one more option - that Moses and Elijah had not yet ascended into Heaven. There could be a 'holding place' for those who die. Personally, I...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where did the precious stones come from for the breastplate that Aaron wore when he ministered?
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I choose to believe that the Jews had asked the Egyptians for silver and gold jewelry and for clothing. And the Lord had given the people favor in the sight...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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The Holy Spirit is our seal unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:30. Second Timothy 2:19 That is how the Lord know us, we have His Spirit in us who will...
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What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?
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Colossians 2:16 Therefore, let no man judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day, or of the new moon, or a Sabbath day.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Amplified version in Acts 17:22 speak of 'religious' as being 'reverent to demons'?
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First Timothy 4:1-5 Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and...
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ozioma nwokoye
Why was Simeon not blessed in Deuteronomy 33?
I believe Simeon was not blessed because he didn't act. My own question was "Why were Reuben and Levi blessed and not Simeon?" Probably Reuben, being the...
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Is there a difference between joy and happiness?
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Is the 'Way of the Master' evangelism method biblical?
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by Freda Walker
What did Jesus mean when he said, "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?"?
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I believe it's more simple than that. A non Christian cannot lead a non Christian to Christ. Just like a blind man cannot lead another blind person.
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by Kenneth Heck
How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?
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Brother Wainwright, I believe we are in agreement as to the nature of the body, soul, and spirit. In your first comment, you said "It is evident she was...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the difference between the universal church and local church?
"Into Christ’s spiritual body who are knitted, compacted together, as a living, dynamic body in a locality, and in sum total, in the world”. This is my...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?
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We will have to agree to disagree therefore this will be my last comment. The breath of life is the soul/spirit which when united with the body results in a...
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What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
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What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
What should I do if I cannot decide who I should be dating?
I agree with Michael; I would add that I am a firm believer that God is sovereign and as such, He will reconcile all things to His will and to Him. Aren't...
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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'?
The Greek word that is used in the verse is δεισιδαιμονεστέρους, which transliterates into the English alphabet as deisidaimonesterous. Acts 17:22 is the...
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Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?
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Al Mark
What does it mean that God is light?
In the Old Testament, God appeared to the Israelites in the form of light. The Lord was going before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the...
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Al Mark
What does it mean to walk in the light?
"Walking in the light" comes from 1 John 1:5-10. Here, John starts off with an explanation of the nature of God, and proceeds from there to how we can have...
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by Pamela Morris
, Medically retired radio traffic manager. Mother of 3 adults.
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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I am just so blessed by your post. I have been wrestling with the business of tithing for a while. Also, thank you for the 'new verse" that I had not used in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?
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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. Grape juice was...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how He said, John indeed baptized by water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 1:13 In...
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Richard Burroughs
Can people in heaven look down and see us?
Like others above who have quoted 2 Corinthians 5:6, I believe that when we leave this earthly world (physically die) we go to be with Lord (since the Bible...
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Alpha Sprout
How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?
Being involved in leading my parent (mother) to Christ, incurred the wrath of the remainder of all family members, the result being a hostile environment...
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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by the mountain of God? EZ 28: 14
In my opinion, as indicated by the parenthetical note in the passage cited in the question, and as also shown by the similarity between the description in...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What is theistic evolution?
What is theistic evolution? Like many Biblical subjects, there are many different views to almost every topic. Theistic evolution (TE) is no exception. One...
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by Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What does the Bible say about the Magi?
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An Addendum: A reasonable speculation: Though my comment speaks somewhat negatively about the Wise Men, I should add that there is another side to the issue...
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What are the beatitudes?
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Glenn Harrell
, Bi-vocational Minister, writer
How can the love of leading people to Christ make me lose my entire family?
In short--IT CAN'T. -- It may not be love. It may be control. It may be fear of rejection realized. If the love is truly for them, it will contain patience,...
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What is Puritanism and what did the Puritans believe?
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by Kenneth Heck
How could Jesus, who can't lie because He is truth embodied, say the dead girl in Mark 5 was "only sleeping"?
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As I understand it, for Christians the body contains the soul, and the soul contains the spirit. The spirit isn't independent of the soul - using the word...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it God's will when a small child dies?
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James, I am indeed sorry for all your losses. But you also have every right to live as long as you have. Think of all the souls you have touched on this...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when he said, "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?"?
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All very true Tim. Then they went about trying to establish there own righteousness by the works of the law, instead of faith in Christ. They were all...
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Chad Davis
What is meant by the mountain of God? EZ 28: 14
What is meant by the mountain of God? EZ 28: 14
Ezekiel 28:14
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by Kevin Rainey
What was Jesus doing in the desert for 40 days before he was tempted?
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Correct, there is very little detail to go on for answers to this question, yet, if we look for the pattern in the OT we can find some clues. The first great...
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by Sharon Strine
Is it God's will when a small child dies?
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Both Tim and John - I'm afraid I have to say I respectfully disagree with both of you. Many years ago I lost a child in miscarriage. A year and a half ago -...
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Al Mark
Are pagan objects within a person's home a sin if you are not bowing to them?
Idols can take various forms, not only as pagan objects, but whatever takes your devotion and priority away from God. We are to give God first place in our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about holiness? What does it mean to be holy?
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First John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin, for His seed, (the Holy spirit ) remaineth in Him, and He can not sin. But we still do. First...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome disappointment with life?
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When we are going through trials and tribulation, we begin to question God. But He is silent. We want to talk to Him and ask Him why. But He does not answer....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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Believers are absent from the body and present with the Lord at death of our physical bodies. It is our soul/spirit that is saved. At the resurrection we...