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  1. How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
  2. In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
  3. What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
  4. What does judgment mean in this passage?
  5. Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?

May 10 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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

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Paul wrote: “For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. What then? Are we to sin because we are not under law but...

May 10 2017

Answer by Jay Saunders

Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?

First rule pray from your heart without reguard of the fear of man or to impress man. Pray the promises of God that our Heavenly Father has clearly given us...

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What is the genetic fallacy?

May 10 2017

Answer by Eduardo Po

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

My trust is in our Lord who conquers all through His Son Jesus. Confessing our sin, or acknowledging our sinful act through Him gives us the peace in us. We...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Law works was the old testament, grace is the new. So we are not under the law in any way. If there is no law their is no sin. The ten commandments were...

May 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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

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Romans 11:6 says if it is by grace, then it is no more by works, if it is by works, it is no more by grace. It can only be one or the other. It can not be...

May 10 2017

Answer by Ryan Attard

Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?

No, not really. At the center of prayer is love. Asking for a technique for prayer is like asking for a technique for love. There are no techniques to loving...

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Why are there so many Bible translations, and which is the best?

May 10 2017

Answer by lawrence stone

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

I attended Catholic school Preschool-High school graduation, and it was just my understanding that the sacrament of Reconciliation (or confessing sins to a...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?

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Romans 11:6 says, if we were saved by works, it would no longer be grace, and if it is by grace, it is no longer by works. So there is nothing we can do, our...

May 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?

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If we had to turn from sin to be saved, then it would be by works and not grace. Turning from sin saves no one. Receiving the free gift of salvation by grace...

May 10 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?

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You are absolutely right Cindy. When we accepted Jesus blood sacrifice for all our sin, we were sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise and can never be lost....

May 10 2017

Comment by Thomas Moore

What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?

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Are we not confessing to God himself (the Father) through the priest? "Forgive me Father"....

May 10 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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JD, I never questioned Paul’s compassion; my only intention was to bring some clarity into 1 Corinthians 5:5 the way I understand it. Although Paul has...

May 10 2017

Comment by Bob Wier , Ordained 6-25-2017

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

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Nils, regarding the water issue and the continental divisions, take a look at this article. I think you might find it interesting. It has caused many in the...

May 10 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Water wouldn't be 'pushing continents sideways' under the theory of catostrophic plate tectonics. Convection in the mantle is the primary driver of plate...

May 10 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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Why did God create the earth to last for so long? What do you believe about the “New Heavens and New Earth.” (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1) Is that literal,...

May 10 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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You are right about Wegener. Why do you think it took so long to finally agree that the continental shelf lines of all the continents fit together? It was...

May 10 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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Related research on these topics can be read here: http://www.icr.org/article/embracing-catastrophic-plate-tectonics/...

May 10 2017

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May 09 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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

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When Wegener first proposed an original super-continent and continental drift, he was mocked by secular scientists until data proved him right over 50 years...

May 09 2017

Comment by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?

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Andy, I sincerely thank you. Praise and glory to our Lord Jesus! Sorry once again it took so long to respond. I fell twice in the past week, once in the...

May 09 2017

Comment by Ryan A

Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?

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You're quite right JD. I believe God will eventually come to take vengeance on Christendom (or, as popular and politically correct culture has now called it,...

May 09 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

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

“Romans 14:1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.” One of the reasons this is a disputable matter is because of...

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Comment by Francesco Scinico

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

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Hi Rosemary, Thank you for your comment. I would like to point out that being created in the image of God (as the Bible says we humans are) does not...

May 09 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?

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The only time an Apostle had to specifically have known Jesus while on Earth and been one of his followers was in the case of Matthias. He was chosen...

May 09 2017

Comment by Terry Gillard , Worship Leader and Engineer

What is the difference between a Christian and a disciple?

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Not sure the requirement to see the Risen Christ is the requirement of an apostle. Looking again at the scriptures (see "What is an apostle") and considering...

May 09 2017

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

Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?

I believe [ Romans 1 ] sums up the attitudes, abominations, and abuses that caused God to bring judgment upon these cities, but first look at verses 1-16 and...

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Comment by JD Abshire

Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?

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Amen Ryan! We need to call it as God's Words states it, SIN. I don't know if the ratio of a wicked populous vs righteous will be the trigger for destruction...

May 09 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

When we are saved are we assured of going to heaven?

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Aurel, there is a sequel to 1 Corinthians 5. In 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 we read: "But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may...

May 09 2017

Question by Olasunkanmi Adeniran

Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?

Energetic, reserved, eloquent, simple, etc.

Numbers 14:28

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What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?

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Is God real? How can I know for sure that God is real?

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What does it mean to be double-minded?

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Were Adam and Eve saved?

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What is conditional election?

May 09 2017

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

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

The moral portion of the Law (such as the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17)) that lays out God's requirements for human conduct toward God and other people...

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What are the mainline denominations?

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What is the true meaning of Rosh Hashanah?

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What is the Skeptic's Annotated Bible?

May 09 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

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Repentance for salvation means to change your mind and believe the gospel of all grace. That Jesus took all of our sins upon Him at the cross. We receive...

May 09 2017

Question by Ethan Connelly

Does the Law of Moses still apply today?

Nehemiah 8:1

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

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When we accept Jesus as our only savior, by faith alone, Romans 4:5 we are sealed unto the day of redemption by the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13...

May 09 2017

Answer by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE , Registered Nurse

How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?

We were created " in the image of God" & one thing that means is we are eternal beings because God is eternal. So yes, this means that our souls will...

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What are the lost books of the Bible?

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Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?

May 09 2017

Answer by Ryan A

Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?

There are a few proposed reasons as to why Sodom and Gomor'rah were destroyed. Whatever the sin was that incurred God's anger, we know that it was very great...

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