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Comment by Janice Burton , Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor

Will I be fat in heaven?

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Thank you for your courage to reach out and ask such a pressing question. I’m sure others like me and you who struggle with weight issues are pondering....

April 20 2018

Comment by Allan Templeton

Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

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Moses wrote all of the information regarding the history of the world to date during the forty years in the wilderness, including the covenant with Abram...

April 20 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary stated that "Sharing in the Spirit does not mean a person is automatically indwelt and sealed by the Spirit..." ".... have become partakers of the Holy...

April 20 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

What is the human soul?

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From the ESV: Gen 35:18, talking about the death of Rachel: "And as her soul was departing (for she was dying), she called his name Ben-oni but his father...

April 20 2018

Answer by Robert Broyles

What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?

In order to answer this question we need to understand Paul's theology on "the two Adams". Christ is called "the last Adam" (1 Cor 15:45) or the second Adam....

April 20 2018 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Roger Young

What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?

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Thank you for your well thought out answer to this question. It is important for young people in our churches to know there is more than one way to...

April 20 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary, you quoted the following: "“A Christian… is a new creation, and his heart has been turned toward God. His old nature is gone, passed away. His new...

April 20 2018

Comment by kel gens

What does the Bible say about death?

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George : the Bible is stricken of any verbiage that our body and soul separate at death.

April 20 2018

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why is God a jealous God?

It is sometimes hard to answer questions about God because, we, as humans cannot understand his ways. The Bible even says "My Ways are above your ways"...

April 20 2018 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?

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Derrol, those differences have to be read artificially into the text - they are not natural to the text themselves. The language used in I Thess 4:13-18...

April 20 2018

Comment by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?

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Robert, comparing {A} 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 with {B} Revelation 19:11-16, we see a difference in Jesus's Return, that show it is in two stages {A.} JESUS...

April 20 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus ask Simon Peter to feed his lambs and then ask him to feed his sheep? Is there a difference between a lamb and a sheep concerning the faith?

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I would agree with that Tim. New believers need to be built up in the faith. They need to know the gospel of their salvation is in Christ alone. They need to...

April 20 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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The Greek word metochos refers to a partnership that leads to life change. And the case of the people of Heb 4:4-6 were not "prior to Jesus' death and...

April 20 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary, you asked "So our eternal security is based on a Christian keeping themselves ‘immersed in the Word of God’?" Our eternal security is based on keeping...

April 20 2018

Comment by Robert Broyles

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary, you asked "Isn’t salvation a gift and gift is something we receive therefore we do not earn it?" First from what did Christ save you? He saved you from...

April 20 2018

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Why did God’s Spirit hover over the dark waters of the earth? (1:2)

April 20 2018

Comment by Ahmed Michael Mustapha , Market Place Minister

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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@Gary, Gifts in general can be lost by way of theft, damages, or obsolescence if not secured or properly handled or utilized. I believe we all have...

April 19 2018

Answer by Robert Broyles

Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

The question is, "Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?" Christ tells us that "apart from me you can do nothing" John 15:5. The...

April 19 2018 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by kel gens

What is the human soul?

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Tyrone and others: Please reference, where in Gen35:18 does it state the soul leaves the body? Regarding Rev 6:9-11, if we ahead to Rev 20:4-6, obviously...

April 19 2018

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Why did God’s Spirit hover over the dark waters of the earth? (1:2)

April 19 2018

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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

April 19 2018

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Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

April 19 2018

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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

April 19 2018

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

Why were the Jews spiritually blinded by God so they were not able to accept Jesus? I believe it is because they were not intended to understand and enjoy...

April 19 2018 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God say, "Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good"?

To me, this verse is simply expressing attitudes and practices that are commanded, taught, or advocated throughout the entire Bible. Although Christians are...

April 19 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What are the sacrifices of righteousness?

In the context of the sacrificial system of the Old Testament (in which this verse appears), I would say that the writer was referring to making or complying...

April 19 2018 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Does the Bible say anything about a pre-Adamic race?

April 19 2018

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Can people in heaven look down and see us?

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I agree with Michael's exposition of Hebrews 12:1

April 19 2018

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Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

April 19 2018

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Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

April 19 2018

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Why do most Jews reject Jesus as the Messiah?

April 19 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary, prior to Pentecost the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and there is no indication that it was only for a limited period of time (John 20:22)....

April 19 2018

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What is a Christian view of 'A Course in Miracles'?

April 18 2018

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Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

April 18 2018

Question by Anonymous
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Will I be fat in heaven?

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Comment by Graham Sutton , Seeker of wealth turned paramedic

What/who do the seven heads of the beast represent in Revelation?

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I'm thinking that the seventh kingdom might be the European Union, comprised as it is, of strong nations, such as Germany, represented by iron, and the...

April 18 2018

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

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Aurel, when was Peter born-again – during Christ’s ministry or on the Day of Pentecost? When one is born-again he is a new creature (2 Corinthians 5:17),...

April 18 2018

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How should a Christian spouse handle an adulterous affair that has resulted in a child?

April 18 2018

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What is the Davidic covenant?

April 18 2018

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is the greatest challenge that the church faces today?

A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration that it's the same one for human kind in general since the garden, packaged today in a satanic...

April 18 2018 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

What is the power of the Holy Spirit?

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Enola, If the Holy Spirit is providing you with an understandable language and an interpreter to explain the message He wants to share then I say, Alleluia !...

April 18 2018

Comment by Graham Sutton , Seeker of wealth turned paramedic

What is the Great Tribulation?

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Regarding the assertion in your last paragraph, the righteous being raptured and the 144,000 enduring the great tribulation are not mutually exclusive. I...

April 18 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to test the spirits?

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Ephesians 1:13 Says we are regenerated by the Holy Spirit when we believe the gospel. In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel...

April 18 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to test the spirits?

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I agree. There is only one gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on...

April 18 2018

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What does the Bible say about self-hatred?

April 17 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?

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Answers in Genesis has an interesting article on this topic. They make sure to clarify that what one believes about the age of the Earth is in no way a...

April 17 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Gary, your questions: when Peter denied Christ three times, did this occur prior to or after he had been filled with the Holy Spirit? After Peter had been...

April 17 2018

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Why would a person who changed after sharing with the Holy Spirit have to 'deceive the Holy Spirit' somehow to later reject faith and that same Spirit, such...

April 17 2018

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

What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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To reiterate “No one who truly comprehends the evil of sin, the terror of sin’s consequences, the love of Christ, and the grace and mercy of God, could ever...

April 17 2018

Comment by JD Abshire

What does the term "Sovereign Grace" refer to?

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Amen Danny! That's by the BOOK. Amen!

April 17 2018