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  1. When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
  2. Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
  3. What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
  4. When did the Catholic Church evolve?
  5. Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
  6. What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
  7. How is the patience of the Lord salvation (verse 15)?
  8. Does saving for retirement show a lack of trust in God (Luke 12:16-21)?


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Answer by Rich Hazeltine

Is Barack Obama the antichrist?

I recommend raptureless.com as a resource to resolve this issue. Josephus recorded the events of this time. Reading his eye witness account reveals the truth...

July 31 2017 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Sunny Cortez

Is it necessary to receive a 'calling from God' to be a Pastor?

If someone became a Pastor without a 'calling,' would they be a false teacher?

July 31 2017 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Olusegun Engr. AFOLABI

How should a Christian view logic?

LOGIC AS AN ELEMENT OF CHRISTIAN LIFE; logical application to life perspectives means reasons and to act with reasonable knowledge and understanding. Which...

July 31 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is sexual purity so important?

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Sexual sin causes all kinds of problems. We do reap what we sow. God gave us His ways to give us His abundant life. But when we grieve the spirit that lives...

July 31 2017

Comment by Ursula S Monroe

Why are there so many Christian denominations?

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I agree with Mr Houndeman too. I'd like to add that since each of us is a unique creation of God that there will be differences in worship and missions. With...

July 31 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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Both Calvinism and Arminianism are not the bible. We are saved when we trust Jesus as our savior, and Jesus says we can not be lost. John 10:28 I give unto...

July 31 2017

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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?

July 31 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

In my opinion, this is an extremely difficult question to answer. To demonstrate the degree of its difficulty I give you the example of two men who are...

July 31 2017 2 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian promote world peace?

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Comment by Taiye Adesoji

What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"

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In deep and thoughtful sound of joy that can be heard to God our rock

July 31 2017

Comment by Cassius D'Souza

Should a Christian practice yoga?

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Thank you for your answer I understand that the poses are basically stretching exercises, what I struggle with is the mantras and sounds that have to be...

July 31 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Where does faith come from?

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"When a person chokes or drowns and stops breathing, there is nothing he can do. If he ever breathes again it will be because someone else starts him...

July 31 2017

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

Where does faith come from?

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James, “Our response in salvation is faith, but even that is not of ourselves [but is] the gift of God. Faith is nothing that we do in our own power or by...

July 31 2017

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

Is the Bible a fairy tale?

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This answer by Brother, Michael may be the very best that I've ever read on any Bible question!!! Michael, you simply just "nailed-it" with each and every...

July 31 2017

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

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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James, an excellent and very cogent Bible-strong answer! God never stops loving us, just like the wayward prodigal son returning home to his father. He was...

July 31 2017

Answer by MMin Jeffrey Green

Should Christians celebrate birthdays?

I Believe, as a Set Apart Believer, follower of Jesus, we should do what Jesus did and taught. Jesus was and still is a Jew and never was nor will ever be a...

July 30 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by sherry george , Homemaker

Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?

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Amen, sadly many people think just because the government, some church's and/or society agree it is ok to have same sex marriages, it will be ok in Gods eyes...

July 30 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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If regeneration precludes faith, then we do not have to believe to be saved. That is not true. We believe the gospel to be saved. Faith is not a work, faith...

July 30 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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We all are born with some light. When we disobey our parents we know we have done something wrong. We know that if we steal from others we might have...

July 30 2017

Answer by Joseph Lloyd , Sunday school supt

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

Yes, if we look at the Old Testament, did God not choose Israel? However, Israel chose a GOLDEN CALF! How many prophets did the Lord send, including Jesus?...

July 30 2017 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tony Flores , Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

Our Free Will is the power to make decisions of our own, rather than having God or fate predetermine what we do. Yes, the human is capable to choosing or...

July 30 2017 2 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Bj Folk

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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Jennifer, well explained and supported with contextual Scripture (as usual). These types of questions are what I call "bait", i.e., Religious/ denominational...

July 30 2017

Comment by Bj Folk

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

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GREAT clarification Jennifer.... much needed

July 30 2017

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Is there a heavenly mother?

July 30 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, (everybody) that He gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus) that WOSOEVER believeth on Him, will not peristh, but have...

July 30 2017 3 Comments 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Armstrong

What exactly does the phrase mean, "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper."?

My opinion is that, "No weapon form against thee shall prosper" means nothing of evil shall defeat me. Even if I lose my life here on earth, I will regain it...

July 30 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Selena Wan , Homemaker

What happens to unborn babies?

I had two miscarriages some 29 years ago. I have tried to put it all behind as the thought is painful to bear..until few nights ago, my daughter dreamt of th...

July 30 2017 Follow Vote Up

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How can I know what God's plan is?

July 30 2017

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What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

July 30 2017

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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"

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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

July 30 2017

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

Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken with other believers?

I would say that it is the Holy Spirit and the words of Christ (Matthew 26:26-29) -- both of whom are omnipresent -- that consecrate the elements used in the...

July 30 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that it is by grace we have been saved, through faith, and that this is not of ourselves but is the gift of God?

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James, you simply "nailed it to the cross" with a most excellent answer! As the 'ole Gospel Hymn states: "...Jesus paid it all..all to Him I owe..all to...

July 30 2017

Comment by Sammy Allen

Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?

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People who it's never happened to may not believe it. I don't think I did and then it happened to me! I had been praying all morning. Only a short time after...

July 29 2017

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What does it mean in Rom 3:27 that boasting is excluded because of the law that requires faith?

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

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

Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?

The Israelite army that David commanded as king was attempting to capture the city of Bethlehem, where David had been born and raised, but which had been...

July 29 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

What is the underlying Greek word used for translating "falling away" in the NKJV & "departure" in the WEB?

2 Thessalonians 2:3, is talking about a great Apostasy or Falling Away that will come as the Antichrist and the False Prophet infused by Satan and...

July 29 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

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Good catch, I forgot the midwives were Hebrew. As for the parable - I would agree in not using it as a proof-text, but along with other examples, it can be a...

July 29 2017

Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

My opinion (it is only my opinion) is that their is no universal rapture of believers or of the church. Paul wrote to the Thessalonians at a time when they...

July 29 2017 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by venkatesan Iyer

Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?

I was teaching about the properties of drinking water to a kid ( 8 Yrs). His teacher had given the answer "Drinking water is colourless, odourless and tastel...

2 Samuel 23:15 - 17

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What exactly does "fall away" mean in Heb 6:6?

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It is when you believe the gospel that you are saved. It is when you know you are a sinner and believe that Jesus paid for all you sins. We are saved and...

July 29 2017

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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

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Award for Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?

July 29 2017