Why does Adam get blamed for the original sin and not Eve?
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I'm glad you asked. We see in Genesis 3:11-13 (Life Application Bible Notes) when God asked Adam about his sin, Adam blamed Eve. Then Eve blamed the serpent....
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is progressive sanctification?
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James, how can we reap what we sow? The criminal on the cross reaped a bitter harvest indeed, but was instantly saved. It is hard to imagine one not being...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
The Bible repeatedly says that appearances can be deceiving to human eyes (1 Samuel 16:7), and also that a person is known by his deeds, rather than by his...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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I agree with Jennifer's view. I will go with what Christ taught. He distinguished the body and soul, which is traditionally consistent with Jewish theology...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the International House of Prayer (IHOP)?
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Very informative article. I had never heard of the group. If these claims are true, then I agree with Michael that their practices are largely unbiblical.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Salvation is totally apart from works. Romans 11:6 If it was by works, it would not be grace, and if grace, it would not be works. Salvation is a free gift...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Amen Tamara, How hard is it to believe John 3:16. God made it simple so the simple could be saved. I have seen children who were very slow in learning hear...
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by mark albright
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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One further clarification, Jesus preached to 20000 when he fed them. Peter led 5000 to the Lord in one day. NP is not great because they are big. They are...
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Ebony Blackwell
, Bus driver charter and speacial needs school students.
Is God making his people not turn to him in Isaiah 6:9-10?
No, I don't think that God is making his people not turn to him in Isaiah 6:9-10. I think that in Isaiah 6 9-10 God is warning his people of what's to come...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Rosemary, An excellent message and it holds the Truth. We are saved by grace through faith period., Ephesians 2:8-9,'for it is by grace you have been saved,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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Amen brother, I will see you in heaven. If our sins were not all paid for no one could be saved because we are all sinners. Praise the Lord He saved us by...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is Jacob's Ladder?
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Yes, one nuance I believe though, that while the dream is highly symbolic, it is also very literal. Jesus is the Word of God, who became flesh and dwelt...
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by Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Since we are here to worship and glorify the Lord, I don't think God would think it to be "precious" if we were unable to do that for thousands of years....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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I think the hostility toward religion(as you call it) is brought on in large part by over zealous religious folk trying to force feed society a belief system...
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Aurel Gheorghe
How did Joseph know that to sleep with Potiphar's wife was a sin?
The answer is simple: because Joseph knew adultery was a sin and did not wanted to sin against God's holy Law. Abraham also was fully aware of God's Law...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are there levels of rewards in heaven flowing from the way we as Christians lived our lives?
This is such an important question. Salvation is a free gif of God for all that have trusted Jesus as their only savior. Those that have become a child of...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Gen 35:18 With her last breath, for she was now dying, she named him Ben-oni (Son-of-My-Pain), but his father named him Ben-jamin (Son-of-Good-Fortune)....
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
, Registered Nurse
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Vincent, after reading the responses to your post, I believe the truth of salvation & it being by faith alone in the finished work of Jesus Christ has...
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by mark albright
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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Jesus in Luke 18 2men went up to the temple to pray one a Pharisee the other a sinner.The Pharisee stood and prayed God I thank you that I am not like others...
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Anonymous
Is it possible for an individual to be able to see who's a Christian just by looking at a person or passing someone on the street?
An individual I know believes he can tell if a person is a Christian just by simply looking at them, what are your opinions on this?
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by Barbara Wilson
, Retired Nurse
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
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When I read the Bible, I see that Adam and Eve were given a choice to walk with God by not eating from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They, of...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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I have no problem with churches trying out different styles, or just being big, etc. I do think it is a problem when a Pastor or other church leader...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Can you point to a specific verse in the Old Testament where believers go to a place of comfort/rest called Paradise that is in Sheol? I am unware of any...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Meluleki, we agree the Bible is silent about what Lazarus did and said after his resurrection, however it is not silent about where the Old Testament saints...
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Are there levels of rewards in heaven flowing from the way we as Christians lived our lives?
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Yes, Jesus told us to lay up treasure in heaven. Salvation is a free gift and every one who has trusted Jesus as the only way to be saved, will go to heaven....
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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by Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Again, Gen 35:18 makes it undeniably clear that the soul leaves the physical body at the time of death. Psm 116:15 - "Precious in the sight of the Lord is...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Well said my brother Al Mari. Whilst we are in constant quest for knowledge of the scriptures we can only abandon our current understanding if better...
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Law Lamar
How did Jesus' disciples die after Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension?
Peter asked to be crucified upside down, so that his death would not be the equal of Jesus and the Romans supposedly obliged.....according to National...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Al Mari your point makes perfect sense to me.
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Mickey Johnston
, Retired
How did the crucifixion kill Jesus?
Although Jesus endured all possible human suffering through his scourging and beatings, and the human agony caused by crucifixion, crucifixion did not...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Perhaps you need to show me how, from the bible, one can conclude that "leading captivity captive" refers to souls of those who had died prior to the cross....
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by mark albright
Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?
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All of Andy and D. Stanley and Louie Giglio and Passion sermons are available online for free. Lives are changed, Eternal Destinies are changed. Jesus is...
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
, Registered Nurse
What happened during Jesus' last hours before His death?
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The only time ever recorded in the Holy Word of God that Jesus referred to His Father as "My God " was when God the Father placed the sin, the grief, the...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died?
One significant fact that should be noted is that only Mathew records this detail in the gospels. Why? Bible scholars have suggested that it was because...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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Dear Gary I agree with you that we shouldn't conclude on things that the bible doesn't say. Fair point, but that should apply to everything including the...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Why does Adam get blamed for the original sin and not Eve?
In offering an answer, I would like to start with the Solution. Romans 5:1-11, tells us what God did to remedy the Sin NATURE that was passed to all after...
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by Kenneth Heck
Why does Adam get blamed for the original sin and not Eve?
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It might also be said that since Eve was made from a rib of Adam, she constituted a part of Adam, not an independent creation. So, Eve implicitly shared some...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Adam get blamed for the original sin and not Eve?
I would say that, first, Adam alone (prior to the creation of Eve) was the one to whom God had directly given the command not to eat the fruit of the tree of...
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Robert Chiappardi
, Counselor at Salvation Army ARC, Richmond, VA
What can we learn from the book of James?
James 1:1 - 27
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by Sunny Raj Mysi
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
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Excellent brother! So true.
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Nilsa Rodriguez
Why does Adam get blamed for the original sin and not Eve?
Genesis 3:1 - 24