What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
This is another very difficult question to answer because the Bible has so little to say about why God has tolerated such opposition. So we can only guess as...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
How can a person observe passover by oneself?
The way a Christian keeps Passover is not by keeping the old Hebrew ritual laid out in the law commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. Even back then Moses had...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Is there anyone alive today who 'stole land' from indigenous people? For that matter, were U.S. citizens ever subject to the laws of various native American...
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What is the Church of Body Modification?
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Ursula S Monroe
How can I overcome disappointment with life?
I too have endured pain and suffering in this life. When you're in the middle of this it is very hard to see the end. For me I bury myself in Christian music...
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by Cindy Jennings
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What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
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I use the ESV and the NJK: "And as her SOUL was departing (for she was dying)..." Pretty clear to me that the soul leaves the body when the physical body...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should Christians view the model of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs?
As implied by the verse cited in the question, I'd say that Maslow's hierarchy of needs (as I understand it) is contradicted most directly by Jesus' words in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Using your logic that "those who break laws are sinning, as are those who assist them,"(you even list scripture to support this political point of view) then...
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by Drambi Audu-Peter
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?
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Communion means fellowship. It should be taken by at least two people.
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
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Interesting take on Gen 35:18 Cindy I decided to look it up "With her last breath, for she was now dying, she named him Ben-oni (Son-of-My-Pain), but his...
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by Salvador Silva
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Let us learn from the life of Adam and Eve in Eden before, how marvelous their life was and how their loving God sustained and provided their need (they...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
This one is very easy to answer if you can set aside 2000 years of the false teachings of Churchianity and an additional 1000 years or more of apostasy that...
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Why did Jesus have to die?
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Darrell McKnight
, Minister/Musician, Central Carolina Sch. of Preaching
Why did Lamech say he should be avenged seventy-seven times to his wives?
How haughtily and imperiously he speaks to his wives. How bloody he was about it. He owns himself a man of a cruel disposition. He did not murder Cain but he...
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?
The answers so far include the scriptures from Job 38:4-7; Eph 6:12, 2 Pet 2:4 Eze 28:13-17 and Job 1:6-19; 2:7. To understand the linkages I have found it...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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Jesus says beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing which are ravenous wolves. He says he shall know them by their fruits. A good tree...
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by Salvador Silva
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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There is no such an ex-christian when we have been saved by Jesus. The two basic questions we should ask as follow; How can I become ex-christian if God has...
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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are we as Christians allowed to befriend people from different faiths?
Are we ALLOWED? We are TOLD to befriend the world by way of offering the world a different tree to eat from, the tree of life, the truth. Jesus is the Truth!...
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COLIN WOO
How should Christians view the model of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs?
Matthew 6:26 - 34
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
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"Falling asleep" is simply a euphemism for death since a dead body looks like it is sleeping. Souls are eternal and your relationship with Christ decides...
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What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Is faith in God a crutch?
Is Faith in God a crutch? I would ask what is the crutch that those who say this is talking about? Hebrews 11:1, says what Faith is according to the person...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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The word electos itself doesn't mention or mandate any specific criteria. It simply means chosen out (generally for the purpose of rendering a specific...
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by JD Abshire
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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Quote: " (all those whom He has known in His omniscience will be saved) ". According to Strong's the work "elect" has no bearing on what God knew would...
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Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
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Tim I thought the Lazarus story was a parable or an illustration and not an account? I think it would be stretching the intended and original intent of the...
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Bonnie Agudelo
Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
Jonah was alive while in the belly of the fish. The Bible says he prayed out of the belly of Sheol. First, Sheol would be hell and the Bible doesn't mention...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
I would say that God's seeming continued delay in ending Satan's activity, is actually indicative of His mercy, in order to allow the ungodly and the elect...
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Richard champness
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
Is God's plan of redemption dependent upon Satan's continued existence? Is this why Satan is still allowed to exist?
John 12:31
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Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to unbelievers that die before the return of Christ?
The Bible often refers to death as a "sleep." This is because the dead will actually be "awakened" (resurrected) at the end of time, some to everlasting...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What commandment and what king is this scripture (Ecclesiastes 8:2) referring to?
Since it was Solomon who wrote Ecclesiastes, he may have been referring to himself when he spoke of the king, or he might have been speaking in more general...
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by Judy Sheridan
What does the Bible say about restoration of a believer who has sinned after his/her conversion?
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But you must come to Him with a repentant heart that intends never to repeat the sins. Jesus said "Go and sin no more". God knows if we are truly sorry when...
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by Judy Sheridan
What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?
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God is our creator and He is their's too. I believe with all my heart that they have a soul which He also gave them. They are His and when their body dies...
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by Donna Murray
Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?
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I disagree. The bible is all about Jesus and man's relationship with him. All scripture points to Jesus and his finished work on the cross. While it is about...
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Paul Melonas
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?
I believe our Lord and Savior meant that whenever we partake of food we should take a moment and meditate on him and partake of the bread and the wine in...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about fate / destiny?
We have a free will as to whether we accept Jesus as our savior. God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world, But we have to accept him...
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Heather Furby
Is faith in God a crutch?
Yes, faith is God is a crutch, it helps weak people in navigate their way through life. I think the Bible is quite clear that it is a crutch, it is an aid in...
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What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I continue to stay strong physically and mentally while being wronged by people who are close to me?
Although life is undoubtedly made easier by support from family and friends (who should ideally be the very last people who would be malicious or hurtful...
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Will there be sex in heaven?
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to the diaspora?
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What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?