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  1. Was/is John, the cousin of Jesus, the same who authored 1 John?
  2. If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
  3. What is meant by “righteous judgment"?
  4. What does it mean that God or that God's greatness is "unsearchable"?
  5. Was Jacob scheming when he switched the blessing to Ephraim?
  6. Do you think you'll go to heaven?
  7. What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
  8. How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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Metochos is a lot more than simply sharing in the benefits of association. It's literally "change due to sharing" (derived from metá, "with change afterward"...

May 02 2017

Answer by JD Abshire

What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?

I agree with Tim and would also like to add that giving money or other resource to someone that most probably would be using it for the wrong purpose could...

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May 02 2017

Comment by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

What is the futurist interpretation of the book of Revelation?

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The preterist view is most accurate given that Daniel prophesied that the kingdom was given to the saints and will never be given to another people. The last...

May 02 2017

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

Who is Nostradamus (Michel de Nostredame)?

Nostradamus was a French physician who lived from 1503 to 1566. Although trained as a conventional physician, he gradually moved toward the occult through...

May 02 2017 Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?

Since the Bible warns (Proverbs 22:26) against becoming liable for the debts of another person (even including, presumably, someone whom you would know and...

May 02 2017 4 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

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

At the time of David (c.1000 BC) the iniquity of the fathers would be passed on down to the third or fourth generation (Ex 34:6-7, Deut 5:8-10, Lev 26:39)....

May 02 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

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

Bible scholars and philosophers have debated the meaning of Psalm 51:5 for centuries and conflicting conclusion and doctrines resulted from these debates....

May 02 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Does God consider it murder if an innocent man is executed by the state?

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Emo, a really good 'truth' answer! A Kudos and a vote. --Andy--

May 02 2017

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

What does it mean when it is said "be not of those who strike hands and pledge themselves"?

As I understand Biblical customs, the reference to "strike hands" is the equivalent of shaking hands with someone as a token of agreement or commitment to a...

May 02 2017 Follow Vote Up

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When was the book of Revelation written?

May 02 2017

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

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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To partake is to share in the ‘benefits of an association with’ but not necessarily to be born of the Holy Spirit. While all Christians do partake of the...

May 02 2017

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What is true worship?

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How can I be sure I am praying according to the will of God?

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Should Christian women wear head coverings?

May 02 2017

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of God?

May 02 2017

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

How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?

Your desire is good, created in you by God. This is the Spirit of the Son in you. To manifest God to the world and to give the world a good picture of Him,...

May 02 2017 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by JD Abshire

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

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Consider: Peter renounced the Lord 3 times. I do not believe there is an honest believer who can say they have not grieved the Holy Spirit. Even so, "And...

May 02 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?

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Good point Sidgar.

May 02 2017

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

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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Andy, There weren't enough characters to finish. Be blessed my friend and brother,, confident that the Lord will provide. In Christ our Lord, Michael

May 02 2017

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

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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Andy, Once again I commend you for having the personality and attitude for a job in sales. As I said in another comment, I was never good at it. Part of...

May 02 2017

Comment by Charlie Conard

What is the Assemblies of God Church, and what do they believe?

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I do believe in emotion, and how could anyone not be emotional about salvation? We've been delivered from a devil's hell by the shed blood of our Lord and...

May 02 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Jesus did not die on a stake, He died on a cross. I hope you are not talking about the new world order that is coming in the earth to deceive many. The new...

May 02 2017

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Is God imaginary?

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What does 'blessed are the merciful' mean?

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Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?

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What is the significance of 153 large fish in John 21:1-11?

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Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

How does an individual know if he or she is talking to God or the devil?

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Thank you for your past, present and all future prayers for my family and I. Boy' oh'boy!...do we ever need God's divine blessings at this immediate time!...

May 02 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?

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Brother Houdmann...Wow! What an incredible answer! And to my special Bro. Michael Tinsley: I didn't realize you were so gifted in science knowledge! I have...

May 01 2017

Comment by JD Abshire

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Brother James, Let's look at the whole verse 2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to...

May 01 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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The 1611 KJV translation is an English translation. It added the Greek word si (if) without any manuscript basis. It also changes parapesontas (having fallen...

May 01 2017

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

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I just read it from the 1611 KJV, and it says if. Compared to all other scripture it is giving a case that it is impossible for a believer to be lost....

May 01 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

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Thank you my brother, Michael Tinsley for prayers for me and also for your 'Bible-strong' answers -and- commentary. Life and surviving financially has never...

May 01 2017

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

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Bob, the only sin the scriptures say that cannot be forgiven is not unbelief but blaspheming The Holy Spirit, by attributing Jesus miracles and healings to...

May 01 2017

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

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Thank you for voting up my comments, you are right in what I am saying. We can get bogged down in theological minutia and sometimes miss the simplicity of...

May 01 2017

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Who am I in Christ?

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Kudos!...to both of my brothers Mr. Houdmann --and-- Mr. Michael Tinsley for such a great answer and a tremendous commentary!!! This is one of best I've read...

May 01 2017

Comment by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Did God make atonement for all? No. Not for people who do not believe in Him. Is unbelief a sin? Yes: (John 16:9; Heb 3:12; John 3:18; Rev 21:8, etc). All...

May 01 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Scripture doesn't claim that Jesus atoned for all men. It says He was the propitiation (atoning sacrifice) for the sins of the whole world (I Jn 2:2.) That's...

May 01 2017

Answer by Reggie byrum

Did Jesus have long hair?

Jesus of Nazareth---the Nazarene law concerning hair: Refrain from cutting the hair on one's head; but to allow the locks of the head's hair to grow.

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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Did Jesus have long hair?

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Jesus was from the city of Nazareth. It's not where he was born, but He grew up there. "and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled...

May 01 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

Salvation is limited to those who believe the gospel of our salvation. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that is all of us, that He gave His only Son,...

May 01 2017 4 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Why do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith?

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DW, very true what you wrote! I know of a preacher's kid similar to just what you describe when I was young. -Andy-

May 01 2017

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What does "power had gone out from him" mean?

May 01 2017

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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I think he might mean that it is 'man-made' terms that are not in scripture, vs. scriptural terms. Atonement is in scripture, yes - but unlimited atonement...

May 01 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?

A very interesting aspect of this experience has significant prophetic value, in my opinion. We know the story, in general, as being that Moses went up the...

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Comment by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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Theological terms, however, are necessary. The term "Trinity' is not in the Bible, but that does not mean it is not true. In fact, Jehovah's Witnesses use...

May 01 2017

Answer by JD Abshire

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

I believe the psalmist is referring to the moment of conception, the point at which the egg is fertilized and a new life has begun. "Wherefore, as by one man...

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