Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
We do need to keep the meaning of repentance right as it is meant in the bible. The Greek word for repentance is the word metanoia, which means to change...
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Melanie Spindler
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Is it biblical to blame the spirits, such as the spirit of anger, the spirit of lust, the sprit of greed, etc... as the cause of our sins?
Excellent answers, all, above. I too believe that spirits exist and work to trip you up, but it is our own flesh nature & sinful desire that causes us to...
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Melanie Spindler
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Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
Short and sweet: NO. Unrepentant sin is not forgiven. I cite the following: -Luke 24:47 It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?
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The problem comes when we trust in our works to save us, instead of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Romans 11:6 It is all grace, what Jesus did for us,...
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Does this passage, John 3:16-17, tell us that God sent Jesus to die for our sins?
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Jesse Mitchell
When a person dies, does his/her spirit stay with us?
Scripture can provide you the answer that hopefully helps and comforts you. In 1Thess 13-18 Paul tells us that those who have died in Christ before He comes...
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What is liberal Christian theology?
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by Danny Hickman
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
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Thank you Cindy for your responses. We probably sit next to each other in church and across the aisle from one another at the "town hall." Or maybe we only...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to present oneself to God as one approved?
I think that the idea that Paul is expressing to Timothy here is that, although Christians are all sinners saved by God's grace, Timothy (and, by extension,...
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by Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
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Not a genetic risk, just genetic chaos, where the genes that don't work well multiply until you have a person without the genes they need to reproduce, end...
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What does it mean to present oneself to God as one approved?
What does 2 Timothy 2:15 mean?
2 Timothy 2:15
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What is liberal Christian theology?
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What is the pride of life?
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How can I avoid denominations and just be a Bible believing Christian?
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What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
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by Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
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That would be incest. If we all had the same genetic routes, than humanity would not have got this far.
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
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Incest was not banned before the law was given. It's a problem due to the genetic risk, not a moral problem. We all marry relations - but most countries ban...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
When dealing with controversial matters of Earthly nations and kingdoms, it often helps to look at God's kingdom. While it will not be a perfect match in...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
I believe the woman Cain married was a descendant of Adam and Eve just like the rest of humanity. The head scratching over Cain's wife is probably due to a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
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Thanks for the encouragement Bj, be blessed abundantly!!
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Sharon Brown
What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?
"Hell hath no greater fury than a woman scorned." Been hearing that since I was a child and I really believed it was scriptural until I began to read the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Jennifer, I’m not encouraging lawlessness, but am intrigued to hear people saying how God’s Ten Commandments observance is optional, but local laws must...
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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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It's so true what you stated. We are forgiven sinners - we shouldn't hold serve on people who need forgiveness. None of us are without a criminal record;...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
God gave us a free will. If we were just puppets then Adam and Eve would have not sinned. They sinned because they chose to. Free will. They were deceived by...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?
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Jesus, in His resurrected spiritual body, was not stopped by earthly barriers. "A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them....
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by Marie Alexander
Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?
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Can you prove this answer by Scripture or is this your personal perspective?
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What are Y-Chromosomal Adam and Mitochondrial Eve?
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Why is the birthright so emphasized in the Bible?
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by Bj Folk
Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?
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You nailed it again Danny! Thank you for you Biblical answers to support your answers!
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by Bj Folk
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
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Right on the mark Danny! Our "intelligence" has a tendency to want a black and white answer while we miss the true meaning of His Word - God's love for us...
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by Jim Riddle
, Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Very well explicated. There is a difference between walking with Christ and having empathy. Neither of these is political, both are forgotten in politics.
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by Cindy Jennings
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
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I'm not saying that man-made laws are sacred but unless they violate the moral code of the Bible, then we are to obey them. Yes, Jesus told His disciples to...
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by Myrtle Linder
, I am 86 years old and retired but not from workning for GOD!
Is freedom of religion a biblical concept?
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We do have a choice, if we didn't we would not have to stand before HIM one day and be judged for those choices, St. Matthew 25:31-46, check it out!
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by Bonnie Agudelo
Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
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Another thing mormons believe is that Jesus and Lucifer (Satan) are brothers but Jesus had a better plan of salvation. So that's how He became the Savior and...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What are Y-Chromosomal Adam and Mitochondrial Eve?
The mutational variation comparison between all human races for the Y-chromosome and mitochondrial DNA indicate very little genetic drift has occurred...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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I do not see many of these who want open borders taking people in to their houses and taking care of all the needs. We are any way with our taxes but that is...
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What is the meaning of Lent?
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Did Constantine decide what books belonged in the Bible?
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Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
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What is the pride of life?
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How can I forgive those who sin against me?
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A good answer, Stanley! A vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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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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The command that we follow the law doesn't have an exception for any law that violates God's teachings. For example, slaves were told to 'obey their masters'...
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by Shyla Hernandez
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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Michael Houdmann the Bible does say we must follow the law of the land "unless" it goes against God's teachings . You may want to read Leviticus 19 or maybe...
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by Shyla Hernandez
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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You are exactly right. The Bible does teach us to follow the law of the land unless it goes against God's law which is to love each other as our self and to...