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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do I know what gifts God gave me?

There are a number of ways to help narrow down and pinpoint the spiritual gift or gifts you have been given by the Holy Spirit: 1) Study the gifts as...

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What are Christian saints according to the Bible?

November 06 2017

Answer by Paul Gerardi , Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

If you are a Baptist, then you ascribe to the Bible as your source of doctrine and faith. From it you learn that you are saved by faith (reliance on) the...

November 06 2017 2 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How did King David die?

According to the Bible (1 Kings 1-2), David was seventy years old when he died, which (even today) would be considered an appropriate age for death by...

November 06 2017 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

What did Israel mean when he blessed Joseph's two sons, and said, "Let my name be named on them?"

This is the birthright ceremony. Because scripture does not anywhere explicitly state this to be so we must tease this information and its meaning from a...

November 06 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Friesen

What does it mean to die to the flesh and what are some practical ways to do it daily?

I think the best answer to your question is spelled out by Paul in the 7 1/2 chapters of Romans leading up to this passage. The entire first half of Romans...

November 06 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

If I am understanding the intent of the question correctly, the most helpful commentary on this subject that I have come across was in C. S. Lewis' book,...

November 06 2017 3 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?

It is important to understand the cause of Barren women and “impotent man” in the light of Bible: There are at least EIGHT women in the Bible who were...

November 06 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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If one are Baptist one does not believe it is the true Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

November 06 2017

Answer by Mike Thompson , Saved by Grace

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

My experience has been that Catholic churches here where I live in Central Texas are ok with anyone taking communion, both at funeral Mass and at general...

November 06 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mike Thompson , Saved by Grace

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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My experience has been that Catholic churches here where I live in Central Texas are ok with anyone taking communion, both at funeral Mass and at general...

November 06 2017

Comment by Kathleen Peticca

Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?

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I believe you are right. I was waiting with HOPE that someone would remember this. Jesus spoke of her importance and remembrances of her actions. Perhaps...

November 06 2017

Answer by Lee Meadows

Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

I have been struggling with CCM in our originally traditional church for some time. And it's not that i am not a music lover, because I am. And that may be...

November 06 2017 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?

Is it possible that predestination could mean a special calling, but not the saved?

Ephesians 1:5

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Answer by RUFUS DOZIER , LOVER OF OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

My answer is not from the Bible, but from my own thoughts: How can it be wrong? You are accepting the blood and flesh of Jesus, who is the head of the...

November 06 2017 19 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?

Within the whole of Christendom there are many shades or degrees of Christian thought on any given matter and thus shelter maybe found for any Utopian...

November 06 2017 13 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

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It is honestly wrong for you to partake in the Catholic Church, especially if you do not believe that you are receiving the Real, True Body and Blood of our...

November 06 2017

Comment by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What does it mean in Psalm 15:1 and Psalm 24:1-3, when it states “in your Holy Hill” and “into the hill of the Lord” respectively? Why is it not “on your Holy Hill” or “onto the hill of the Lord”?

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Could it be that the “holy hill” of Psalm 15:1 and Psalm 24:3 is a figurative description of a group of people? And could these people best be described as...

November 06 2017

Question by robert fowler

How did King David die?

1 Kings 2:10 - 12

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Comment by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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David, Very definitely the words of scripture mean what they say, BUT do the words of the translators necessarily mean the same things the words of the...

November 06 2017

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Answer by Anonymous Person , Coptic Orthodox Christian and loving my LORD <3

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

Since you are not in Communion with the Catholic Church, you would not be permitted to receive the Holy Eucharist. Some churches practice "open communion"...

November 06 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Corrie Lof

Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

Instead of picking apart aspects of ideas in her "testimony", look at it as a whole. Is this how God reveals Himself to His people? The parable of Lazarus...

November 06 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tom Lackey , Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

I don't know if this will happen at every Catholic church, but at my step sister's funeral service, the priest said that only Catholics should come forward...

November 06 2017 1 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is following Christ so difficult?

The Christian life is not difficult, it is impossible. But, we have this. Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that He that hath begun a good...

November 06 2017 2 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Huffman

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

This question is fairly simple. As a non-Catholic you are not invited to participate in Holy Communion. Conversion to Catholicism is required and confession...

November 06 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jerry Kemp

Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?

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Yes, that is what I'm asking.

November 06 2017

Answer by frances Keene

Is it wrong to take Catholic communion at a wedding if I am a Baptist?

I am of the Methodist faith. I have been in Catholic churches many times, and I have taken communion in them too. The priest has never asked me if I am a...

November 06 2017 6 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Selva Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

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God does speak and that He wants to talk to us. The point is that God doesn’t want us to hide from Him. God wants to confide in Him. If we quit avoiding...

November 06 2017

Answer by leslie coutinho , Working in the Gulf, State of kuwait as a Project Manager

Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?

As the Prophet Isaiah 42: 1-4 had written in the scriptures that the Lord Jesus would bring justice to the Gentiles, which probably the blind man was a...

November 06 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

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To my brother Michael Tinsley: most excellent points you make and one that I have tried to explain to to one of the most devout of any of my Catholic...

November 06 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

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One of your very best answers to any and every question presented here on this precious website. My Kudos to Bro. Houdmann's tireless and extensive devotion...

November 06 2017

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Is the pope the Vicar of Christ?

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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

November 05 2017

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Can I (a Jew) become a Christian?

November 05 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

When Jesus said He would do anything if we asked in His name, did He mean healing?

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Good answer! And, Bible-strong. A lot of Jesus spoke was His 'immediate audience specific'. i.e., the lady that touched the Hem of His garment who was...

November 05 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What are some verses to give to a friend that has a dying spouse?

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JD, blessed family Christian testimony. We are truly blessed if we are born into a strong Christian home. I am one of four to parents and grandparents whom...

November 05 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?

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JD, another great answer and Bible-strong. A Vote-Up, a favorite star and a Kudos I give you. --Andy--

November 05 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What did Christ mean when he said he did not pray for the world, only those the Father gave him?

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My Brother JD: My comment is one of giving you major Kudos for probably one of your very best answers to any of the many that I've read! I am overdue in...

November 05 2017

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What was the Protestant Reformation?

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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

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What is the dispensation of Innocence?

November 05 2017

Answer by Jose Evangelista

Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

"Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?" Baptism is an illustration of salvation; ultimately it is salvation. "Baptism"/ "baptism...

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Answer by Jose Evangelista

Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?

In the Old Testament, the tribe of Levi was designated priestly line: all priest must come from this line. But Israel breached their covenant -- however,...

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Comment by ken egan

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

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Aurel you said "God's creation, as described in Genesis 1 take place over a literal 6-day period, followed by a day of rest. If we cannot trust this to be...

November 05 2017

Comment by Vernon Jacks

Why will some who are sons of the kingdom be excluded?

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Thank you. I asked that question when I read this and appreciate the answer.

November 05 2017

Answer by Jose Evangelista

What does "buried with him through baptism" mean?

"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should...

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