What and where is "the abyss"? (Revelation 9:2)
Literally "the bottomless pit" is "the shaft /pit/well of the abyss" in the Greek. Another commentator says the bottomless pit in the Greek should be...
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What are we saved from?
Sometimes when I am witnessing, the unbeliever will ask me, "What are we saved from?" What's the best answer for him?
John 3:16
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where were the fish during the flood?
I would say that there were no fish on the Ark, both because they could have survived under the conditions of the Flood, and also as indicated by multiple...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What and where is "the abyss"? (Revelation 9:2)
The English word "abyss" directly derives from the Greek word used in this verse. It is the same word that the demons possessing the Gerasene demoniac used...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who or what is Abaddon/Apollyon?
As Michael said, "Apollyon" is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Abaddon, meaning "destruction"; in the New Testament this name is given to the angel who...
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Allen Dicker
What is the Hebrew Roots movement?
Christianity is simply an extension of Biblical Judaism. It is indeed important for gentile Christians to understand their Jewish roots to fully understand...
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Donna Williams
Who was talking to Daniel 10:12-13?
I believe it was possibly the angel Gabriel. See Daniel 8:15-27; 9:20-27. Only Gabriel and Michael are specifically mentioned in the Old and the New...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What and where is "the abyss"? (Revelation 9:2)
NIV When he opened the Abyss, smoke rose from it like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the Abyss.
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Al Mark
Who are the Jehovah's Witnesses and what are their beliefs?
Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the deity of Christ - without that, how are they any different than other religions of the world? Christ cannot have...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was talking to Daniel 10:12-13?
In my opinion, more than one speaker is indicated in Daniel 10:5-21. The Being mentioned in Daniel 10:5-9 was the pre-incarnate Christ. The being referenced...
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What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?
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What is the Shekinah glory?
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What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?
If you say these commands only refer to the 10 commandments, or the 2 greatest commandments (Matt 22:37-39), or to love one another (John 13:34) you will...
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Donna Williams
What is the significance of the resurrection?
I believe that Hosea 6:1-2 is a prophecy of the resurrection of Christ. In the NKJV it reads as follows: "Come, and let us return to the Lord; For He has...
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
Can a Christian lose salvation?
Did you know that the Law in the Old Testament has no provision for a woman to divorce her husband? The only way out of a marriage was death or a written...
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Chris B
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
Joshua 24:15 15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then CHOOSE for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors...
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Helmut Fischl
, Retired
What was the exact date Jesus rose from the dead?
This is quite easily answered. He died in the middle of Daniel’s 70th week during Passover festival on Friday. He rose on Sunday morning, the first day of...
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Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?
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When there is a natural disaster such as vast bush fires in Australia is it God's anger against laws allowing things like abortion and euthanasia? God disciplines those He loves, so should we pray against these disastrous events?
Looking at natural (or made man disaster), often we are tempered to think that these horrific events are God’s punishment caused by a specific sin or sins....
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Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?
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Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?
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Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
How are we to interpret Jesus' words about the bread and wine being His body and blood (Mark 14:22-24; see also 1 Corinthians 11:24-25)?
It is important to remember that Num 12:5-9 says that everything spoken to a prophet is symbolism (dark sayings, riddles) and that Jesus said of the law of...
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Should we worship Jesus?
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What does it mean to watch and pray?
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What does the Bible mean when it speaks of the breaking of bread?
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What does the bible say about living in one place with your live-in partner?
What does God or the bible say about living in one place with your soon to be husband. Of course, not yet married. But, soon, in God's perfect timing.
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
When there is a natural disaster such as vast bush fires in Australia is it God's anger against laws allowing things like abortion and euthanasia? God disciplines those He loves, so should we pray against these disastrous events?
I agree it is not for man to call down disaster on our sinful world. This is God's judgement alone and His judgements are always fair and righteous. However...
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Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure?
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Does praying Scripture have greater effectiveness than other prayers?
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Is it wrong for a married couple to have sex just for pleasure?
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When there is a natural disaster such as vast bush fires in Australia is it God's anger against laws allowing things like abortion and euthanasia? God disciplines those He loves, so should we pray against these disastrous events?
According to 1 Thessalonians 1:10, it is Jesus who has delivered from the wrath to come. When the disciples asked Jesus if He wanted them to call down fire...
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Why is edification important in the life of a Christian?
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
When there is a natural disaster such as vast bush fires in Australia is it God's anger against laws allowing things like abortion and euthanasia? God disciplines those He loves, so should we pray against these disastrous events?
An Australian pastor made the comment, reported on popular media, that these bush fires were a reflection of God's anger against our unbiblical laws.
Hebrews 12:6
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Jack Dalessio
How do you win the battle of spirit over the of flesh?
I think we Christians are sometimes surprised by the desires of the flesh. I mean after all, for example, why do I still want to covet someone or something...
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What does Proverbs 14:12 mean?
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Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?
God’s plan for His Creation was to have eternal life, thus God gave the first couple access to the Tree of Life (Gen 2:16). By eating from the tree, they...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God allow spiritual deception to occur?
I understand the question to be asking about the instances in the bible when God doesn't address a person's lie or other way of deception. This kind of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What unfulfilled prophecies did Jesus make about the end times, the future resurrection, future rewards, and the Great White Throne judgment?
Jesus made some prophecies that have not been fulfilled yet. He prophesied of A. The end times (Matt. 24:1-42; Luke 17:26-30 --26 "And as it was in the days...
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Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land?
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Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?
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Was Noah's flood global or local?
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What is God's relationship to time?
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What is the definition of evil?
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Jackuline Ragan
When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?
It is my belief (Ecc. 12:6-7) that the soul departs the body when the silver cord (death) happens, returns to our Creator at that very moment. That is the...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Can a person who struggles with substance abuse and yet prays still go to heaven?
There is only one perfect human that ever lived on this earth. Or as Kris Kristofferson penned, "I'm only human, I'm just a man. One day at a tme or why me...
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GodsChild Forever
, Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer
What unfulfilled prophecies did Jesus make about the end times, the future resurrection, future rewards, and the Great White Throne judgment?
1. Resurrection All true believers who have put their trust in Christ alone for salvation and have accepted Him as Savior will be resurrected. This is not...
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GodsChild Forever
, Evangelist, Christian Blogger and Writer
What comes first, faith or works?
Faith is the root. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith comes first and genuine faith will result in a changed heart and good works. No one...