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Comment by antoine dacc

Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?

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Because they were not doing it in faith, but as if magic style. It shows clearly that they did not have a close intimacy with Jesus, and were just religious....

May 18 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day? I view this as one of those “opinion” questions and not a salvation issue. (Romans 14:1) From a geologist’...

May 18 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

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Aurel, I never said that living under grace was a licence to sin. The New Testament states that a believer is not under the law but they are to obey the law...

May 18 2017

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

What does it mean that an evil spirit from God came mightily upon Saul?

It sounds as if the questioner might be confusing two different passages. The Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon Saul (1 Samuel 11:6) (as Samuel (the last...

May 17 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?

Although the Jewish exorcists mentioned in the passage cited in the question invoked the name of Jesus, they themselves had no faith in Him (as indicated by...

May 17 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

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We do those things in the law like not committing adultery, fornication, drunkenness, and all the other commandments, because we are saved. Not to save us....

May 17 2017

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May 17 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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It is interesting that Baumgardner does see a consequence of these events affecting marine life. He says, “That no air-breathing life could survive such a...

May 17 2017

Comment by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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I was asked earlier if I had read material written by Dr. Baumgardner. I was familiar with his computer program, Terra, but I never read any of his articles...

May 17 2017

Comment by Angel karing

How do I respond to an immediate family member who is Wiccan without compromising my faith in Christ?

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Kinya, There is hope for everyone, even your mom. Remember Saul...Paul :) I love that you Love the Lord in spite of your family. I am the only one in my...

May 17 2017

Answer by Herbert Roshell

How does God deal with a sinner?

Thanks for this opportunity. God/Jesus is very forgiving. My life was at its very lowest and the sins I had committed were to me "unforgivable". I remember,...

May 17 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

What does it mean that the law is upheld by faith, not nullified by it?

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"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks...

May 17 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

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Brother Kraft, although I appreciate your tireless contributions to this topic, I cannot see any Bible support for your assertion that the 7th Day Sabbath...

May 17 2017

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What did Paul mean when he said he had kept the faith?

May 17 2017

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

May 17 2017

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Who are the 144,000?

May 17 2017

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Do Muslims call Allah 'Father'? How can we come to God as Father?

May 17 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What is the difference between the law and grace?

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Thank you Angel, to Him be the glory! What a God, what a savior!

May 17 2017

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

Lucifer rebelled because he had free-will - God created him with the ability to obey or disobey. Lucifer chose to disobey. God wants us to obey Him out of...

May 17 2017 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the sea of glass mentioned in Revelation 4:6 and 15:2?

May 16 2017

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What does the Bible say about Voodoo? How should a Christian view Voodoo?

May 16 2017

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What does the Bible say about reincarnation?

May 16 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?

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The only way to get eternal life is to trust that Jesus is the only way to be saved. That His blood sacrifice has covered you from all sin. We are saved when...

May 16 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?

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I agree that salvation can only come through faith, not by any works. And while God saves us on account of our faith, our faith itself is not functionally...

May 16 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?

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We are saved and have eternal life given to us as a free gift when we trusted Jesus as our only savior. We were sealed unto the day of redemption by the...

May 16 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the law is upheld by faith, not nullified by it?

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Jesus fulfilled the law for us so that we could be saved by grace. By just accepting His blood sacrifice for all sin. We are saved by faith alone. Romans 4:5...

May 16 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?

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Salvation is not functionally equivalent to faith, so it is not a logical consequence that man 'must persevere' because 'God saves.'...

May 16 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How does predestination work as described by scripture?

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John 12:19 Again, with 'every part that applies' it is restricted by context to the people flocking to see Jesus in prior, Jn 12:18. 1 John 5:19: By 'every...

May 16 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How does predestination work as described by scripture?

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Predestination (as per the Biblical definition) means to set boundaries/limits/horizons upon something before hand. [http://biblehub.com/greek/4309.htm] The...

May 16 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

How does predestination work as described by scripture?

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It is good to see such a doctrine laid out - it helps me understand. However, it also clearly does not fit with scripture. Throughout the New Testament, its...

May 16 2017

Comment by Mary McDonald

What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?

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Michael, I agree with your perspective that God wanted Paul's 'thorn' to be unnamed. As those following the path of Christ will endure many 'thorns'. At some...

May 16 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

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The Sabbath Saturday was done away with. Jesus is our Sabbath rest. Those that keep the Sabbath day as a requirement are under the law works and not under...

May 16 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?

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As Michael clearly stated, a truly born again individual, one who is born from above will persevere. Why? Because it is God who does the saving, not man. He...

May 16 2017

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

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

My opinion (based on my best understanding of relevant portions of the Bible) is that, although angels were created as perfect beings, Lucifer/Satan and the...

May 16 2017 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Brian O'Donohue , A Grateful sinner saved by Grace

How was Lucifer allowed to sin while in heaven? Isn't heaven a place of perfection and sinlessness? How could sin have entered into Lucifer's mind/heart/spirit if he was in a perfect heaven?

(Revelation 21:4). The sinful are not in heaven, but in the lake of fire (Revelation 21:8). Nothing impure will ever enter heaven (Revelation 21:27). Outside...

Revelation 21:4

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Comment by Dorcas Sitali , Miss Dorcas sitali

If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

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giving to God is not for His benefit but for ours. The cattle on a thousand hills belong to him. its us who He wants to empower and bless through our...

May 16 2017

Comment by John Anderson

How should a Christian view socialism?

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There are some good churches out there, Kelvin. Often the rich and influential, as you call them, hold positions in a church due to their education level...

May 16 2017

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What should I be looking for in a husband?

May 16 2017

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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?

May 16 2017

Comment by Norleen Zhuwarara

Is it sin for a wife to not submit to her husband if there has been a breach of vows, such as adultery, without reconciliation?

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The bible clearly states in Mathew about a cheating spouse. So I believe respect is always there but if you can't find peace Matthew 5:32 But I say to you...

May 16 2017

Answer by He Bu

Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?

Time to challenge that thought! I have accepted the idea that a christian can not be demon possessed, because pastors said so. But like with a lot of what...

May 16 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?

May 16 2017

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May 16 2017

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

May 16 2017

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

Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?

The word sin is used in Scripture over 400 times. In all cases whether in Hebrew or Geek the word carries a meaning of an offense against what God has...

May 15 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

For God so loved the world, (all of us) that He gave His only Son, (Jesus) that whosoever, (you and me) believeth on Him, should not perish, but have...

May 15 2017 2 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

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Jennifer, I agree, God wants us to keep His Law out of love and not out of fear or as a chore. If we have love in our hearts, loving God and loving our...

May 15 2017