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Will there be a second chance for salvation after death?
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23)
I think all the previous comments have been good and would like to vote them all up. I also found something in a Bible Commentary by Wiersbe I have and is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why weren’t the priests more conscientious in consecrating themselves? (2 Chronicles 29:34)
As I understand the situation, it wasn't so much a matter of conscientiousness as numbers and time. 2 Chronicles 28 (the chapter prior to the chapter cited...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
I would say that God's original intent was that humans live forever on earth in fellowship with Him. After sin made this impossible, and introduced death,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why are we afraid to die?
Because of the human ability to reason, it is natural for us to question our existence. How did we get here? What is the purpose of life? What will happen...
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Punjab Sharma
, Practicing Hindu Christian, Proudly homeschooled, unemployed
What is the purpose of our life on earth if we will live for all eternity in heaven?
The Bible and Jesus have taught us that upon death, we will go to heaven for the rest of eternity and live an eternal life. But if so, what is the purpose of...
Luke 23:43
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Oakleigh Oswin
, Unemployed, Orthodox roman catholic,My dad left when I was 2
Is abandoning a child a sin?
Ephesians 6:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why weren’t the priests more conscientious in consecrating themselves? (2 Chronicles 29:34)
Why weren’t the priests more conscientious in consecrating themselves? (2 Chronicles 29:34) 34 The priests, however, were too few to skin all the burnt of...
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Brooklyn Bodenheimer
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Should married Christians wear wedding rings?
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Pearl Ekong
, Fortified member of the body of Christ
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
I believe the sin here refers to not believing or having faith in Jesus Christ as the saviour or the Son of God. That if anyone confesses this sin, God will...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Can you imagine being the sinless lamb of God and taking the punishment for every sin ever committed, and every sin that will be committed? First John 2:2....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does sin trap us and hold us captive? (Proverbs 5:22-23)
I think the following verses give a clear picture of how sin traps us: James 1:14-15 but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19)
I would say that, in the particular case cited in the question, God chose the specific disease of leprosy to punish Uzziah because of the consequences that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would King Uzziah want to perform a priest’s duties? (2 Chronicles 26:18)
I think that the answer to the question is given in 2 Chronicles 26:16 (two verses prior to the verse cited in the question). Uzziah's position as king made...
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SANDRA WRIGHT
, Praise The Lord!
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does the Bible say about pets?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How are we to submit to God?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19)
Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19) 16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would King Uzziah want to perform a priest’s duties? (2 Chronicles 26:18)
16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense...
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George Delmindo
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What does Jesus mean by comparing the wind to a person born from the spirit?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
Yes, the prophesies of true prophets always come true. Here are some proof verses: Deuteronomy 18:22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
God promised to rescue and deliver the nation of Israel from their bondage of slavery in Egypt. Whatever God promises we can be assured (guaranteed) that God...
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Jay Saunders
Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
This is about a premature birth caused by a violent act or altercation. This could also be a civil court case today. Sharon Tate was a victim of the Charles...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
In my opinion, the fine is associated with the idea that even babies with no specific prenatal birth defects who are born prematurely face increased danger...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is saving grace?
Saving grace is the all sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice once and for all for all sin to every one who believes. Romans 1:16 It is believing the gospel,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
First, I would say that any unwillingness associated with the cited passage was not on the part of God, but the Israelites. The people of Israel were not...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
Jesus is our model for how to have s close personal relationship with God. Even though Jesus was the Son of God, he left his divine rights in heaven to...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
We suffer trials and tribulations because we are followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus himself was made perfect through what he suffered, the trials and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage?
In response to the question “Does God have one specific person for you to marry?”, I offer the following. I believe he does. God has a “perfect will” for our...
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andrew kameya
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Jesus did not come to earth to heal people. He came to 1) die for our sins 2) turn our faces to God. Jesus healed and resurrected people to prove that he is...
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Gene Deloach
Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?
Mr. Michael’s answer is great and hits the whys for sure. I might add this consideration to his answer: We do not know when God will call us home to His...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are witches not allowed to live?
Good question! Witch Occurs only in Exodus 22:18 (“Never let a witch live" --God's Word translation [GW]., as the rendering of mekhashshepheh, the feminine...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
22 “If people are fighting and hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely[e] but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
KJ21 And Moses said unto the people, “Fear ye not. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today; for the Egyptians whom y...
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Frances Munro
, Homemaker, bible student, Sheepdog to the Master!
Silver Teacher award!
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
Why was Paul straining to get to heaven? (Philippians 3:14) Life in Christ involves a tension between two equal but contrasting truths. By faith, believers...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God mean ''and you shall not go up by steps to my altar, that your nakedness be not exposed on it''?
God mandated that the Jewish priests wear special clothing to cover their nakedness (Exodus 28:42-43; Leviticus 6:10), and if they disobeyed, they risked...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we be assured that Heaven can make us perfect, or can we be assured?
I like an answer I found online under a devotional by Billy Graham, the evangelist who led me to Christ: In Heaven we will be perfect—but by itself, Heaven...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
I would say that, as far as Biblical prophecy, there was unconditional prophecy (which would always come true if the prophet was truly speaking on God's...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
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Carolyn DeLautre
Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
Seems as though many are “prophesying” in these scary times, but sometimes the “prophets” go “Oops. I misunderstood,” or “even though I said thus-and-so &...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why was Paul straining toward something future like getting to heaven? (3:13–14)
Paul was an apostle. He came to preach Christ and Him crucified for the free gift of salvation by grace. He had eternal life, so was working for rewards in...
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Shirley Evans
What sort of New Year's Resolution should a Christian make?
If you make a New Year's resolution to start reading your Bible everyday....DON’T JUST READ it. Study what you're reading. Go to different commentaries that...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say to the young man, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me"?
The rich young ruler wanted to justify himself by keeping the law. Jesus said, by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. The rich young ruler had...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
How is prayer communicating with God?
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you(1 Peter 5:7) In Genesis 3 we learn that God usually comes down in the cool of the day to commune or...
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Pattyann Oloughlin.
, I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does it mean to die to the flesh and what are some practical ways to do it daily?
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Pattyann Oloughlin.
, I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis
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What does the bible mean in Colossians 3:1-2 by "looking for the things that are above"?