Is Mormonism properly defined as a cult?
Much controversy has occurred in recent years regarding how Bible-believing Christians should view the teachings of the Mormon Church. Mormons call...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When & where did the incarnation occur?
I would say that the Incarnation occurred in Nazareth (Luke 1:26) at the moment when Jesus was conceived in Mary's womb through the overshadowing of her by...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Hi Ariel, I find your answer, intriguing, but I would argue that Israel exists on more than two levels: 1. Those chosen at the Foundation of the World – let’...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
I consulted a Greek interlinear translation of these verses (http://biblehub.com/interlinear/colossians/1.htm) to try to get a clear idea of the original...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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The theology of food is interesting. My view is that unless we discover the power of the liberty we have in Christ, we shall be bound by dietary laws and...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Aurel, before the New Covenant, the dead went down to Sheol but their bodies went to the grave (qeburah). Likewise Acts 2:29 refers to David’s tomb where his...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Was it unfair for God to allow Job to suffer over what was basically an argument between God and Satan?
About whether God’s treatment of Job was just, is a matter of perspective, in my opinion. Some would say that God can’t be unjust and that ends it. Tell that...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean to surrender to God?
As the bible uses surrender, it is both a spiritual battle and a decision of the will. Who will be in control of our life? Do we want to be in control? Will...
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by Tyrone Helm
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Brandon, what you're saying still doesn't change the fact that the old testament saints were saved without ever being baptized. I believe Eph.2:8&9 says...
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Aurel Gheorghe
When will the dead be raised in Christ?
To better understand the resurrection, first we should briefly address the state of the dead. The Bible say that the dead will sleep in the grave until the...
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Kathy Akers
When & where did the incarnation occur?
When & where did the incarnation of Jesus Christ occur?
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by Wambui Mburu
How can you believe in salvation by faith alone when the only occurrence of 'faith alone' in the Bible (James 2:24) says that salvation is not by faith alone?
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Shalum "No-one can be saved by observing the law, but no-one who is saved will continue to transgress the law." That statement right there sums it up for me....
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Who are the the he's, him's and other personal pronouns referring to in Colossians 1:15-22?
These verses in Colossians 1:15-22 use the personal pronouns he, him, himself, etc. in these passages, and it is confusing for me to follow the personages. I...
Colossians 1:15 - 22
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by Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Tyrone, as stated above I believe scripture clearly teaches he did descend into hell before coming back in the third day. Concerning the thief on the cross,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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While commentators vary on who is is the 'towards you (oldest manuscripts, best supported translation)' or 'us-ward' of II Pet 3:9 (humanity, Gentiles, the...
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How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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by Bob Griffith
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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2Pet 3:9 NASB says "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Aión does mean 'age-long' or references a cycle of time - the word on by itself does not mean eternity. It's usage in scripture ranges from short periods,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Gary, about the word ‘Sheol’ - most Bible scholars agree that it's a place where the dead go – and the dead go to their grave. In the Bible, the 1st death is...
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by Kenneth Heck
Will there be sex in heaven?
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According to Rev 7:9, no man can number those that are saved. We will not know how many there are even if it is a set number.
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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
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What was the purpose of a dowry?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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The ones about which Jesus says "I never knew you" are those that believe they are saved by their works. Matthew 7:15-23 False teachers will tell you if you...
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How can I overcome disappointment with life?
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Should a Christian be patriotic?
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Will there be sex in heaven?
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Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What are the pros and cons of attending a mega-church (megachurch)?
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Bro Hickman, thanks. You have spoken well. Church size is not the issue here and I said as much. The problem lies in how the church leadership handles the...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happened to the evil spirits Jesus cast out of the man named "Legion" after the swine drowned? Did they cease to exist?
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Aurel, the word ‘Sheol’ means ‘underworld (place to which people descend at death)’ (Strong’s Hebrew 7585) which is an entirely different location to where...
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by Heather Furby
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
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If you believe we can't change or add to what the Bible says - surely you believe you should read it in its original languages, Hebrew and Greek? Every time...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
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The Greek word is moné, 'a staying,' which basically means abode or dwelling place. Since both mansions and rooms are dwelling places, both are 'possible'...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does a Christian overcome the fear of accounting for their life in front of God?
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ... Rom 8:1. That's good news if you can convert this truth from something that simply...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does the geologic timescale fit with the view of a young earth?
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I am a graduate in science having done subjects like chemistry and geology. As a result of my 50 odd years of research in mainly medical/biological science I...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Is there anything God cannot do?
The one thing God cannot do is accept His Son as Lord and Savior of your life. He gave us a Free Will to choose between good and evil and to know the Truth,...
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by Glenna Miller
Was it biblically wrong for Harry S. Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?
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How should we interpret Proverbs: 31 8-9 ? Aren't we called to love our neighbors but also to protect the innocent and weak from the wicked?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What are the pros and cons of attending a mega-church (megachurch)?
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Bro Ezekiel, There was a house of worship around the way of where I live here in the Atlanta area that began with 85 members which, with the work of the Holy...
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, I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis
Are Christians free to worship God any day of the week?
I worship God, my Father, as I wake up in the early am. I continually worship God through out the day and evening. He is my everything. I rarely go 'into...
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Why did Jesus teach in parables?
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Should a Christian celebrate Hanukkah (Christmaskah)?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus come only for the Jews and not the Gentiles?
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Simeon echoed the prophecy from Isaiah cited in the answer (Isaiah 42:6) with regard to Jesus being sent for the Gentiles (in addition to Israel) at the time...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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Wow! What a discourse here. I agree with Michael's answer in its entirety except as concerns his assertion that there is no priesthood in the church other...
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Philip Davies
Is christening in the Bible?
Christening means the act of giving a child a Christian name, but by association it has also come to mean infant baptism. Now this is one of the most...
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by Philip Davies
Can a lay person lead a communion service?
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will the dead be raised in Christ?
There are some (such as those who maintain that the soul "sleeps" after death prior to the resurrection) who will say, in order to reconcile this conflict,...
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What is the Mishnah? What is a midrash?
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Did Jesus come only for the Jews and not the Gentiles?
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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I totally agree with Markus. We must remember that Jesus did all of this - from birth to ascension - for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21: Jesus became sin for us!!...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?
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There are two kinds of sinners in the world, saved ones and lost ones. I know I am going to heaven when I die because Jesus said if we trust Him as the only...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?
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And First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.