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Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible says all will eventually die, such as in Hebrews 9:27?

Hebrews 9:28, "So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for...

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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

June 01 2021

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What is the difference between salvation and justification?

June 01 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Are you allowed to have sex if you're engaged?

My opinion is that no, you are not allowed to have sex yet if you're only engaged. I believe you should wait until you are married to have sex. I base my...

June 01 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

If Christ emptied Himself of deity while on earth, then how could He be God?

See Philippians 2:5-7 especially. My problem is that Paul seems to say that Jesus “emptied Himself” of His deity or “equality with God” (Phil 2:6-7), becomi...

Philippians 2:1 - 11

June 01 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?

To be bathed (washed) in the blood of Jesus means to have your sins forgiven, therefore, if she was actually sent to you by the Holy Spirit as a messenger...

June 01 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by David Wood

What does "the body of sin" in Romans 6:6 mean?

The body of sin is something that manifests as a part of the spiritual makeup of a human being, that weaves its way into a person's psychological and...

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

Are you allowed to have sex if you're engaged?

However serioius a formal engagement may be as a statement of intentions with regard to marriage, I would say that (in this culture at least), it does not...

June 01 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about attitude?

Our attitude is important to God. See Philippians 2:5 JB Phillips -- "Let Christ himself be your example as to what your attitude should be." or the edition...

June 01 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first”?

This statement conveys the idea that the criteria by which "greatness" is judged in this life and world do not necessarily coincide with how a person will be...

June 01 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?

Being "bathed in the blood of Christ" might have been her way of saying, "You must be born again," (John 3:3) or if you are already a born again Christian,...

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

Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?

God regards sin (that is, human disobedience to His commandments) so seriously that it requires the death of the offender (represented by the shedding of the...

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

Why would a woman who called herself a "messenger of the Lord" wish me to be “bathed in the blood of Christ”?

God regards sin (that is, human disobedience to His commandments) so seriously that it requires the death of the offender (represented by the shedding of the...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible says all will eventually die, such as in Hebrews 9:27?

St. Paul said that “through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because all sinned” (Rom. 5:12). But Jesus...

John 11:26

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Is man's sin passed down only via the male?

Absolutely, it is gender specific and is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures and prove scientifically why Adam's...

May 31 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Nick Bishop

Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?

As I understood it, even the dogs felt sorry for this poor, homeless, down and out man. As you know, dog licking is something dogs do for many reasons. For...

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

Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?

In my opinion, Jesus added this detail involving dogs (which would have represented in that context an embodiment of uncleanness) to emphasize the utter...

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What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?

May 31 2021

Answer by Ralph Lucas

Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?

I believe Christ was refuting added laws/ traditions of men. God is never changing. If he said something in the beginning he is still standing on that word...

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What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?

May 30 2021

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about household salvation?

A few different translations of Acts 16:31 help to shed light on this topic: Acts 16:31 And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal...

May 30 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Do mentally ill people go to heaven? Does God show mercy to those who are mentally challenged, disabled, or handicapped?

Intellect plays a very limited role in a relationship with the Lord Jesus. The relationship with the Father through His Son Jesus is way bigger than waiting...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?

I highly value my years at week-long Christian camps and weekend/holiday Christian retreats. I am talking about the Young Life Camps I attended while I was...

May 30 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?

Jack, interesting question indeed! Acts 1:8 is the general commission for all disciples of Jesus. However, Holy Spirit guides us in the mission to achieve...

May 30 2021 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Why did the Holy Spirit forbid Paul to preach in Asia when Jesus said to go into all the world?

Acts 16:6 especially. My problem is this: Jesus commanded His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19) and to be witnesses to “the end...

Acts 16:6 - 10

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?

Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with an infirmity for about thirty and...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What happened at the Pool of Bethesda?

Significance of pool of Bethesda The folks lived in the Biblical times aware of angel of God coming down from Heavan to stir up the water and ministering...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What is point of the story of the crippled man at the healing pool?

Why Jesus singled out this patient? Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with...

May 29 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?

Greek: summorphoo (G5750), is used to refer "to be formed or fashioned like" and is translated as "conformable" in Phil. 3:10. Paul wanted to know Christ...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How can we recognize the Antichrist?

The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...

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Answer by TJ Weaver

Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?

First we should look at the context: Jesus is responding to people accusing him of casting out demons by demonic power. He uses a metaphor to demonstrate how...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?

14:2 suffering from edema Refers to a condition in which fluid accumulation in connective tissues or bodily cavities causes swelling and inhibits...

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Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How can I have faith by reading God’s word?

We get to know God fully through His word. Basically scripture reveals His love for us through: 1. The beauty of His creation. 2. His son Jesus Christ who is...

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

Is man's sin passed down only via the male?

A little background information first. Adam was mankind's federal head, which means God made him the commander-in chief of planet earth. God told Adam "Fill...

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How does having sin in your life cause you to have sickness, disease?

May 29 2021

Answer by Chet Shaner , Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer

What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?

What is the power of the resurrection? Without the resurrection Jesus would be no more than a wandering preacher with "nice" ideas. For myself, when I...

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Are Christians homophobic?

First things first. This is a loaded question, full stop! Here are a couple of examples of loaded questions: (1) are republicans racist? (2) do democrats lie...

May 29 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

Do dogs go to heaven?

The answer is NO - it is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures. Men and animals(beasts) are contrasted. Both Men and...

May 28 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?

The Greek: hudropikos (G5203) is referred as "dropsical", a disease of the body causing swelling due to excess water and this is rendered as "dropsy" in...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

How does God guide the Christian today?

The gifts of revelation, namely Prophesying, Word of Wisdom and Word of Knowledge, has refreshingly reassured us that God does speak today. But one of the...

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

What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?

"Dropsy" is a term formerly used for edema or swelling. It is actually a contraction of "hydropsy", referring to the accumulation of water in body tissues,...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?

Luke 14:2 "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." (KJV)

Luke 14:2

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