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Comment by Andrew Hudson

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

Comment by Kilian Kean , Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)

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

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

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

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

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

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What is the difference between the ceremonial law, the moral law, and the judicial law in the Old Testament?

March 12 2018

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How can I gain a passion for winning souls?

March 12 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

March 12 2018

Comment by Ni Jay , Researcher into human reasoning

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

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How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?

March 12 2018

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

Is the Bible relevant for today?

If the Bible is the inspired word of God [2 Timothy 3:16] and if Jesus is God's Son and He claimed the Scriptures are God's Word [Matthew 21:13, Luke 4:27,...

March 12 2018 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

Answer by jerry brownlee

What is the purpose of tithing?

What is the purpose of tithing? To start; Mal 3:8 does not discuss the purpose of tithing, but the consequences of misusing and abusing the tithe, which was...

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Comment by Robert Broyles

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

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March 12 2018

Comment by JD Abshire

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

Comment by Robert Larkin , Novice Bible scholar

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

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

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

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

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

Comment by Ara Nelson

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

Comment by Robert Broyles

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

Comment by Jay Saunders

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

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

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

Comment by Bud Zack

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

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

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

Comment by Robert Broyles

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

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Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?

March 11 2018

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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If you are once saved are you then always saved?

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Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?

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Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?

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What is biblical theology?

March 11 2018

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Are we supposed to 'let go and let God?'

March 11 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

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Gary, spirit/soul is the breath of life that God breathed into Adam’s nostrils (Gen 2:7). Body+spirit (breath of life) = living being. At death, the process...

March 11 2018

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

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JD, is never a good idea to speculate about who will be saved and who will be lost – that is God's prerogative. My Heavenly Father is a loving and...

March 11 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

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

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Mary came from the seed of David. Luke 3:31-32 Jesus did not need a human father to be David's descendant. Jesus was God. John 20:28 As such, He is sinless...

March 11 2018

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Is there a 'second blessing' subsequent to salvation?

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The Books of Acts reflect the church in transition from the OT to the NT. New believers were more or less 'certified' as actual believers in Christ by...

March 11 2018

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Just how narrow is the narrow gate?

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How narrow is it? First, let's talk "in relation to". If you compare the width of Jesus to the width of every other man who ever lived, then it is narrow...

March 11 2018

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Did God create other people in addition to Adam and Eve?

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Hi Jennifer. As always I highly respect your opinions and appreciate your comments. As to the explanation about the modifiers, how many other instances in...

March 11 2018

Comment by jill stuart

Is it wrong to ask God to show us signs?

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I have asked GOD for a sign sometimes but only according to His will. Usually it is about something that I think the Bible neither rejects or condones....

March 11 2018

Comment by helen cooper

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

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If the person who commits the sin is truly sorry then yes, God will forgive.

March 11 2018

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is lasciviousness?

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Once we have been saved and received the gift of the Holy Spirit our soul/spirit is never in jeopardy. But if we live in those sins we can lose our life and...

March 11 2018

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?

The bible is clear that there will be many saved during the tribulation period. But they are not the same as those saved by grace during the church age. From...

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Comment by Madelyn Allen

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Oh and one more thing I just thought of.. I guess I am having a rather hard time understanding why the military and police are more qualified to carry guns...

March 11 2018

Comment by Madelyn Allen

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Hi Mr. Hickman, I have been following the discussion between you and Mr. Johnson and just find myself with one question. If Christ did not encourage weapons,...

March 11 2018