How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
If you want to be technical, we are all children of Adam and Eve and the only ones not so were the Nephalim which were not of God and God wanted eliminated...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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A Bible-strong answer, so a Vote-Up and a Kudos! -Andy-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should I seek God first in my business?
I would say that seeking God first in one's business is clearly implied by Jesus' instruction to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness"...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
I am not a Greek scholar, but my understanding is that the Greek word in Hebrews 9:4 that is translated as "altar of incense" is used only twice in the...
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by ken egan
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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A couple of questions for all who are participating in this discussion, first my statement : Like many of you I also will be taking my children and their...
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Daniel Hitson
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
While God's Word to man is infallible, it was mentioned that for reasons provided, any linguististic translation cannot fully propagate the original...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the baptism of/by/with fire?
Michael has place this quote accurately in context of Matthew 3:11 where 3 baptisms are mentioned namely in water, in The Holy Spirit, and in fire. Here are...
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by Mitchell Nimmoor
, GOOD SOLDIER IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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I spoke with my pastor about this issue. He also pointed to Leviticus and that intermarriage had not become a sin until that time. He also pointed out that...
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by RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?
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I would agree in terms that maybe God uses the DNA of created matter to reanimate its substance. People ask how will God resurrect us if we die and our...
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by daryl marsh
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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This Halloween and every Halloween since1517 was the start of the protestant reformation. This year is even more special because it is the 500 year...
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by Angela Gabhart
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Let's let children be children and have some innocent fun...demons need not be included. Just innocent pumpkins, candy and a few good ghosts stories. I as...
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by Shandel Johnson
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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I agree that we should not participate in pagan holidays such as Halloween and Easter. Personally, my children are grown and we never celebrated Halloween....
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What does it mean to 'die to self'?
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Yes and amen to this! As Ravenhill would say, we are not just to go to the cross, but we are to get on it. He alone can live this life. May He richly bless...
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by Corrie Lof
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Correction- distracts us from
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by Corrie Lof
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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I am a little surprised that nobody has mentioned Reformation Day! This year is actually the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of the theses! A...
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Patty Ward
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
Hebrews 9:4 Is there a reason for the discrepancy?
Exodus 30:6
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Did God marry Adam and Eve?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when He said, "I saw satan fall from heaven"?
The devil, or Satan, was originally created by God as one of His angels. However, his pride in his own beauty and power led him to rebel against God, and...
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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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Bruce Salmon
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Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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The thief on the cross did nothing but believe that Jesus was who He said He was and was saved. Many people have been saved on their death bed when someone...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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Christ imputes righteousness through the Holy Spirit when we accept His free gift of salvation by grace. If we add works, we have perverted the gospel. A...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is biblical theology?
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There are different dispensations in the bible. After Jesus went to the cross salvation came by grace apart from works of the law. The tribulation saints...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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Calvinism and Arminianism are both doctrines of men and are not biblical. Believers in grace do not persevere in the faith to stay saved. Jesus keeps us...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is practicing meritocracy in line with Christianity?
I'd say that it could be, but only if the Biblical criteria for determining merit (which can often be in conflict with the criteria of "the world") were in...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
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You are right. That is what we should do. To forgive is divine. But beings we still have our old nature we just do not always do it the way we are supposed...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What are the doctrines of grace?
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Calvinism was not taught by the Apostles. You will not find TULIP or any such more modern 'systemized belief' on soteriology in their teaching. Any good...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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Second Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not wiling that any should...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the doctrines of grace?
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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 3:16 For God so loved the world,...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?
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We Christians seem to be very good at picking issues and then analysing and arguing over the details. Of course every prayer to Mary is not in line with...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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I'm a little confused by this answer. On the one hand, you say the Galatians merely would lose the blessing of grace, not salvation, if they returned to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
A person who has accepted Jesus free offer of salvation by faith alone in what He did for us on the cross is given eternal life through the Holy Spirit when...
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Simplicius Pereira
, Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai
Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?
Jesus was invited and He was happy to go to the Samaritans, Gentiles and to those who were pagans in faith practice. But wherever he went he proclaimed and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when he said to the Pharisees, Scribes and the lawyers, "The blood of all the prophets which was shed from the foundation of the world may be required of this generation"?
If the focus of the question is on the word "may" in the passage cited, I would say that Jesus was not using it in the sense of something that might or might...
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Why is loving others often so difficult?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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And, I stumbled upon your answer again and realized you deserve a favorite star! A star and a Kudos! --Andy--
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who found Hagar near the spring of the desert when she ran away?
As indicated in the verse from Genesis cited in the question, Hagar was found by "the angel of the Lord". Some commentators are of the opinion that, when...
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Gregory Jones
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by Corrie Lof
What should we learn from the tribe of Ephraim?
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Also, a strong warning for us as the tribe of Ephraim is not mentioned in Rev. 7. The Angels gather the elect from all the tribes of Israel, but all are...
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by Carol Biedermann
In the end days before the rapture, does the enemy attack Christians more?
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Attack is an excellent word, it means an action of verbal or physical abuse. It shows disharmony in marriage, friendships, church. I will use my own...
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by
Edwin Danny Reaid
What are the doctrines of grace?
At some time in our life all Christian’s may struggle with questions like: When a sinner is saved, who chooses whom—does God choose the sinner, or does the...
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by Sarah Steele
How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?
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This question also includes its own question in response: are we talking about Christ's *form* or his *being*. Though he may have been created in the whom,...
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Saleem Bhatti
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What did Jesus teach, the gospel of the Kingdom of God or the gospel of Christ?
I fully align myself to the answer proffered by TIM Maas. I am of the opinion that more scriptural evidence will be necessary to show that what Jesus...
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by RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
How does one prove that Christ was *not* created since He was fully human. He was conceived (dictionary defines this as "created") and walked among us?
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I would say Amen to Brother Mass, also the Incarnate Logos as Messiah had to put on a human body to fulfill the prophecies about being David's lineage as...
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Zion Izuora
Who found Hagar near the spring of the desert when she ran away?
Genesis 16:7 - 10
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by Vernon Smith
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Kudos Andy, if God’s Word isn’t enough, that mean it’s insufficient!