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

What happened after Jesus' resurrection to the dead that rose when Jesus died?

These verses from Matthew (which is the only place in the Bible that mentions or refers to this incident) specifically indicate that the dead saints were...

June 06 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

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?

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I am not sure. Theoretically, in a very rare case, perhaps? Discernment between spirits generally only comes into play when there is a specific 'spirit' at...

June 06 2017

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

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?

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Brother Glenn, I believe John 14:6 is Jesus saying He is the Only Way and Truth and Life that can Lead or be the Path to, be absolute reality and veracity,...

June 06 2017

Answer by Henry Klassen

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?

Is it possible to tell if a person is or isn't a Christian by what he/she looks like? Well, If we simply take Gods word for what it says without adding "our...

June 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Was it biblically wrong for Harry S. Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?

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1. Conventional bombing took more lives than the A-bombs during WWII in Japan. Use of the A-bombs ended the conventional bombing runs - saving lives. 2....

June 06 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

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In II Tim 3:17 the word is 'artios' - prepared to function. http://biblehub.com/greek/739.htm It speaks to efficiency in the here-and-now because one is...

June 06 2017

Comment by Cegal Reams

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

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THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT I would ask that you look at the most detailed chapters on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they were to be used, which...

June 06 2017

Comment by Cindy Jennings , 1 Saved by Grace

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

Comment:
Yes, we were created to worship and glorify God. Isaiah 43:7; Col 1:16, 1 Cor 10:31; Rev 4:11; Rev 19:5, 10 The purpose of the Church is to glorify God - Eph...

June 06 2017

Answer by John Smith

Was it biblically wrong for Harry S. Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?

The question is: "Was it bibically wrong for Harry S. Truman to drop the atomic bomb on Japan"? The result was over 200,000 old men, women and children were...

June 06 2017 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both?

Jesus' death on the cross was the beginning of a process to eradicate sin from this world and from our hearts. Because of His death and resurrection, Jesus,...

June 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Are we free from our sins by the death or resurrection of Jesus, or both?

Jesus' death on the cross was the beginning of a process to eradicate sin from this world and from our hearts. Because of His death and resurrection, Jesus,...

June 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

No. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit when we first believed the gospel of our salvation. Ephesians 1:13. So speaking tongues has nothing to do with having...

June 06 2017 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Vinod Rasaily

Can a lay person lead a communion service?

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I think the question is not whether they lay person can, instead whether they should... Some of say, because every believer is a priest, there by everyone is...

June 06 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive sanctification?

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You are absolutely right John. When we trust Jesus as our only savior, we are sanctified. But as we grow in grace we grow in progressive sanctification. The...

June 06 2017

Answer by Zhijun Chao

What should we learn from the life of Job?

I think that the main topic of Job is not suffering. The reason why job suffered is clarified at the beginning of the book. The question can be asked in the...

June 06 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Zhijun Chao

What should we learn from the life of Job?

I think that the main topic of Job is not suffering. The reason why job suffered is clarified at the beginning of the book. The question can be asked in the...

June 06 2017 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did Paul sometimes need to work as a tent-maker to support himself?

June 06 2017

Answer by Billy P Eldred

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?

I believe the spiritual gift of discerning spirits would make this possible for some with that gift. That is not to say that everyone with the gift uses it...

June 06 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?

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Yes, it was. I am not sure why S. Michael Houdmann only places the taking of the vow as an Old Testament thing. In Acts 21:20-26, Paul also pays for and...

June 06 2017

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

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?

I humbly submit for your consideration that within what is generally called Christendom there are many varying degrees of believers, as an example like those...

June 06 2017 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Connelly

What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?

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A follow on to this question... In Acts 18:18 it states "Paul, having remained many days longer, took leave of the brethren and put out to sea for Syria, and...

June 06 2017

Answer by Vinod Rasaily

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?

In short, basically you are asking: is it possible to judge whether a person is Christian or not by mere appearance? Okay let me quote Jesus on judging:...

June 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How do I know if I truly believe and the Holy Spirit is in me?

Do you believe that Jesus paid for all your sins and that he was buried and rose again on the third day, and you believe He did it all for you because He...

June 06 2017 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Glen Jeffers , Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?

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So what does it mean Jesus is the door? What is the "way" in John 14? I know what I believe about this but don't exactly understand what you understand. I...

June 06 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?

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There are a number of terms in Scripture that are sometimes translated 'hell'. Hades (NT) and Sheol (OT) are the most common. They both mean the grave, or...

June 06 2017

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is Christianity a white man's religion?

Jesus was a Jew, born and raised in Israel. He was most likely brown. God called Abraham to start the nation of Israel as God's own people. Abraham was...

June 06 2017 1 Comments 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Renee Doyle

What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?

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Where in the Bible does it say Jesus went to hell?

June 06 2017

Comment by Edith St-Hilaire

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

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Show me a man who is dead to the point of stinking come alive and I will believe. Why does this remind me of doubting Thomas or others with limited faith? We...

June 06 2017

Comment 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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I hope the question raised by Jennifer above will be addressed. We certainly need our opinions to be based on scripture hence the need to quote scripture at...

June 06 2017

Comment by STANLEY S. DRANE

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....

June 06 2017

Comment 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...

June 06 2017

Answer by 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...

June 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

June 06 2017

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What is the International House of Prayer (IHOP)?

Comment:
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.

June 06 2017

Comment 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...

June 06 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?

Comment:
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...

June 06 2017

Comment 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...

June 06 2017

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Answer by 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...

June 06 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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,...

June 06 2017

Comment 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...

June 06 2017

Comment by Gerritt Schuitema , Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer

What is Jacob's Ladder?

Comment:
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...

June 05 2017

Comment 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....

June 05 2017

Comment 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...

June 05 2017

Answer by 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...

June 05 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

June 05 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?

Comment:
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)....

June 05 2017

Comment 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...

June 05 2017