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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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SANDRA WRIGHT
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Silver Evangelist award!
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Kenneth Heck
What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?
The 70 sevens of Daniel 9:24-27 is one of the most difficult prophecies of the bible. A definitive interpretation hasn’t yet been forthcoming; this only...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Certainly, Jesus' death and resurrection is what allowed all men to come to Him - Gentiles included. That is part of my point. This topic is on Heb 6:4-6,...
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by JD Abshire
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Reading John 6:64 first gives context, " But there are some of you who believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about a Christian serving in the military?
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Pastor E H Botting
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betty goldwire
What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord in Psalm 37:4?
To delight in the Lord means to take pleasure in discovering more about Him and following His will. This leads to the Holy spirit aligning our hearts desires...
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by Ursula S Monroe
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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For me I struggled with this concept until the Holy Spirit led me to the scriptures that talk about God's concept of time; Psalm 90:4 and 2 Peter 3:8. So...
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michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
If you have been blessed with the gift of tongues can you lose it if you haven't used it in awhile and fallen away in your faith?
I had a fallen away period in my faith and now have since returned to it, but am wondering if I have lost the gift of tongues permanently when I am praying?
Acts 2:1 - 47
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the dispensation of Innocence?
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Michael, in your last paragraph you said we escape our sin nature. I do not believe we do. We still have it even though we have a new nature. The old nature...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?
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I agree with you James. I believe Paul was casting down law-keeping as a means to being in a relationship with the Lord, and was "defending" faith in the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?
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I agree with you. 1 Peter 3:15 says we are to be ready to give a reason for the FAITH we have in the gospel of grace. This is not a call to argue with those...
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by Mary De Bonte
What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
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The way I read this has nothing to do with heresy in the church. Yes, everybody is responsible for their own thoughts and actions, but there are situations...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some good proverbs for addressing dependability?
I don't know about the exact word "dependability", but if it is considered to be synonymous with "faithfulness", the Bible talks extensively about both being...
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Jodie Jarvis
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How do we honor an abusive parent?
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SANDRA WRIGHT
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Silver Evangelist award!
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What does "as fits the occasion" mean in Ephesians 4:29 (ESV)?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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It means that one sin can not enter heaven. That is why believers are given Christ's righteousness as a free gift. Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:5, we are counted...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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Andy, I was just studying 'Authentic Christianity' by Ray Stedman who was pastor of Penisula Bible Church in Palo Alto, CA for many years. One of his interns...
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by Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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It is true that gloves are used when examining a vagina, oral cavity or open wound.The primary reason is there is a "possibility" of infectious organisms in...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does this passage mean: "But he who is forgiven little, loves little." (Luke 7:47 ESV)?
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Tim, love your answers. I would add to anyone reading it that the answer to this question is something we all need to keep in mind when we witness to anyone....
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by Shari Cyphers
How are we as Christians to respond when we are gossiped and lied about?
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What helps me are two things. First, if they're talking about me they're leaving someone else alone; second, it's none of my business what they are saying....
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by Ron Maurizio
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
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I do that all the time when I can't find something. You might want to try some healing prayers, that will really blow your mind. I even prayed for a mild...
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by michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
When we get to heaven will we be the same age as when we died?
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I believe in the vision of a brother I have never known in life. Jesus blessed me with a vision of my brother who died before I was born. My mother used to...
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by Ron Maurizio
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
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Best answer , you should be at the top.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did God allow Saul to persecute the early church?
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Tim, a Vote-Up I give you for an on-point and excellent 'analysis' type answer! Kudos! as well. --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did Jesus blind Saul?
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Tim, I just have to complement you for a well researched and well-written answer. So, I gave you a Vote-Up! Also, I give you a Kudos! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
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...And, I also wanted to compliment you for your excellent answers to many questions on ebible.com. I always come across them seem to always read and...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
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Yes, my Brother-IN-Christ! Amen...and, AMEN! --Andy--
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to be a woman of God?
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Ebony Blackwell
, Bus driver charter and speacial needs school students.
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If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?
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What is lucid dreaming? Is having a lucid dream a sin?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does 1 Corinthins 7:9 apply, or not apply, to a person who frequently sins in the area of masturbation and porn?
In the verse cited in the question, Paul is suggesting that it is better to marry, and thus to have an outlet that is sanctioned by God for sexual desires...
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by Natalie Allen
What advice should we give to an unwed Christian who has gotten pregnant?
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Great response that applies to women caught in this situation as well as the MEN WHO HELPED put them in it!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does this passage mean: "But he who is forgiven little, loves little." (Luke 7:47 ESV)?
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Amen Tim. We are all sinners, and if it had not been for Jesus we would all be lost. Those of us who have been great sinners, can show more grace and mercy...
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by JD Abshire
Could Jesus have sinned? If He was not capable of sinning, how could He truly be able to 'sympathize with our weaknesses' (Hebrews 4:15)? If He could not sin, what was the point of the temptation?
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"I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain" (Galatians 2:21)
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What advice should we give to an unwed Christian who has gotten pregnant?
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Terry, when we are born in to the family of God by faith alone, we still have our old sin nature. No one is without sin. First John 1:8 But all sin has...
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by Heather Furby
What does the Bible say about anal sex? What is sodomy according to the Bible?
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Hmm... you say that "Doctors, nurses, med technicians, and lab personnel cannot touch these areas [rectum, colon] on a patient without protective gloves" -...
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by barbretta marshall
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
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Yes. Well said.
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by
ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
About 40 years ago when I was a new christian of about 6 months, a young person I knew was going to commit suicide. He had been on drugs and had a loaded 303...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
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Debbie, Isn’t it amazing how God provides! I had a money/timing miracle too. Between 2006-‘09, a biz partner embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
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Love that you recognize that God is there for us, providing exactly what we need. Reminds me of Jesus teaching us to pray, "Give us this day our daily...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Did you ever experience an answer to prayer that was 'miraculous'?
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Yes, I’ve had numerous miracles happen. This is my favorite. I’ve typed this true story as I’ve written it in my (not-yet-published) book. The story is...
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by Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
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We find the ultimate form of worship where yes, there's singing, but also harps handed out to angels in Revelation...part of the New Testament. I also must...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the 'church of Oprah'? Is Eckhart Tolle's 'New Earth' compatible with Christianity?
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This is a branch of New Age religion that's takes away Christ from the centre and totally misrepresents biblical truth.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
When did the disciples of Jesus become Christians?
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Amen!