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

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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Excellent, my Brother! A most excellent expose' of scripture that put emphasis on God's directive to not live and be self-righteous! We are not to be self...

October 14 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

We should love sinners, because we are one. We have a hard time with this, but remember, God loved us while we were yet sinners. God loves us, but hates our...

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Comment by dennis schaefer , Dennis Schaefer Retired US Coast Guard Chief

How do I get right with God?

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To get right with God is easy, yet not so much. Repent is the answer, but one must be willing to not only repent, but not repeat the sin again.sounds easy,...

October 14 2017

Answer by Claudia Waid

Where did the word "Christian" come from?

"CHRISTIAN" stands for Christ man, meaning "One who follows After Christ Jesus/Our Lord God & Savior Of The World. Hope this brings clarity :)

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Why did the angel ask Daniel to shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end?

In Daniel 12:4, the prophet was told to seal parts of the book till "the time of the end." In verse 6 an angelic voice asked, "How long shall it be to the...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What is the Apostle Paul saying in this scripture when he says, "Let no man therefore judge you in meat or in drink or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days"?

The Bible talks about two set of laws: God’s moral law, the Ten Commandments (TC), and the ceremonial law of Moses, which contained scores of regulations and...

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Answer by Daniel Sackey

How should Christians view the model of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs?

I am inclined to take the view that Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory whose objective is, as its name suggests, to categorise human needs, in an...

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

Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?

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Michael, I have to compliment you as this has to be one of your very best answers to any question I've read!!! --Andy--

October 14 2017

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How do I get right with God?

October 14 2017

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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

October 14 2017

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?

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Faith in Jesus Christ and what He has done for us at Golgotha 2,000 years ago absolutely assures one of salvation. If you believe in 4 billions years of...

October 14 2017

Comment by Wally Ress

How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?

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Was the flood before or after?

October 14 2017

Comment by Ursula S Monroe

Is it wrong to want to die?

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I was going through a terrible time when my husband of 24 years came back from Iraq and told me he didn’t care about me anymore. But he didn’t leave, he...

October 14 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the definition of theology?

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First Corinthians 2:14 is critical to understanding the bible. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness...

October 14 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

For the first time the technology is here. Some business are using it for various reasons. I believe it is all part of national health care where in order to...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?

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I agree Mitchell. The human race was so pure in the beginning, that it was not a problem. Now if close relatives marry their children will have the negative...

October 14 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?

When we die physically, the blood and water separate showing that when the soldier pierced Jesus side that He was in fact physically dead. So no one could...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?

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All believers are chosen. We are not chosen to believe, but when we believe we are chosen. God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world....

October 14 2017

Answer by dale dorsett

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

I believe that God's seal is the Holy Spirit. Those without him need to get sealed by salvation through Jesus and then having their eternal spirit man born...

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Comment by dale dorsett

What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?

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Everything that exists came from God except evil. Lucifer created evil by defiance of God while in Heaven - "I will be as the Most High God" "I will exalt my...

October 14 2017

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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?

October 13 2017

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Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?

October 13 2017

Comment by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

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AMIN May all the blessings of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be your portion In our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ's Name. BARUCH HABA'B ATTA ADONAI EL ELOHIM MELEK...

October 13 2017

Comment by 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?

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Just to add to my previous comment, I was reading Heb. 9 in the NASB (I think), but as I was looking this up in KJV -it says “which had the golden censer”....

October 13 2017

Comment by 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?

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Thank you, that makes sense to me because as I understand, the High Priest in Exodus would take coals from the altar of incense in a censer and bring it into...

October 13 2017

Answer by dale dorsett

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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Answer by 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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Answer by 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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Comment 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...

October 13 2017

Answer by 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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Answer by 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...

October 13 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

October 13 2017

Comment 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...

October 13 2017

Comment 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...

October 13 2017

Comment 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...

October 13 2017

Comment 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....

October 13 2017

Comment 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...

October 13 2017

Comment by Corrie Lof

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

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Correction- distracts us from

October 13 2017

Comment 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...

October 13 2017

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Did God marry Adam and Eve?

October 13 2017

Answer by 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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Why is a bronze serpent used to save the Israelites in Numbers 21:8-9?

October 12 2017