Is it wrong to ask God to show us signs?
I think that it is perfectly permissible to ask God for His guidance. Passages such as Psalm 25 and Psalm 86 express a desire by David for such instruction....
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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
Regardless if saved or unsaved, when we die, we all turn to dust and the spirit goes back to God who gave it (Eccl 12:7). Just as David, who is resting the...
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Why did Peter deny Jesus?
It is my opinion, that, out of living in the world, Peter really didn't even realize that he was denying Christ until the rooster crowed and he remembered...
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Larry Wiseman
, A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.
Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?
All prayer must be first of all done with the understanding God will be and is sovereign in his answers to every request. Sincerity and legitimate need must...
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Elle Rose
Is it wrong to ask God to show us signs?
I know I have no right to ask God to show himself to me or give me signs. I am, of course, unworthy and the Bible states that the things that are unseen are ...
2 Corinthians 4:18
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Joe Anderson
What did Jesus mean when he said, "You will seek me and not find me"?
Jesus was speaking to people who he sought to save but rejected him as the Savior, as the Son of God. I get the impression he was communicating by rejecting...
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Joe Anderson
Why did Peter deny Jesus?
I think Peter denied Jesus for the same reason any man or woman refuses to acknowledge the truth, any truth in any situation (since all truth belongs to God,...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
How can light from the Stars billions of light years away reach us if the Heavens and Earth are only about 6 to 10 thousand years old? The simple answer is...
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What is sensationalism? What is a sensationalist?
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How does the Spirit intercede for us with the Father?
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Why do some sincere prayers offered by Christians for legitimate needs seem to go unanswered by God?
James (in James 4:3) and John (in 1 John 5:14-15) -- whose writings were inspired, just as the gospels were -- both expanded on and qualified what seems to...
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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?
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Why do we pray before eating meals?
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How does the Holy Spirit help a Christian in times of trouble?
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration an experience from the depths of a soul crushing domain where the deepest pit of man's fears is...
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Melody Sutter-fisher
, Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
I am also in agreement with Mr. Maas, whether your sin is stealing paper clips from the office or murder etc. All sin is equal in God's eyes. None are...
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Brent Parker
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
Respectfully, I disagree with those here who say the office of the apostle and prophet were only for the establishment of the church. One thing I can agree...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the purpose of tithing?
Tithing was an old testament law. Giving is what we do under grace. Giving is done from the heart, tithing was done as a necessity. Giving is done out of...
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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
He can if he has repented for his sin and is truly sorry for it and turns away from it.
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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
One thing that helps me when I think about murderers who have "accepted Christ" before death is thinking about how the spiritual side of things works. I had...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What day did Passover fall on preceding Jesus resurrection?
As indicated by the verse cited in the question, the Passover associated with Jesus' death and resurrection began at sundown on the day now commonly called...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the sons of Israel referred to in Numbers 22:3?
The "sons of Israel" can refer either to the twelve individual sons of Jacob (to whom God gave the name Israel in Genesis 32:24-30), or to the collective...
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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
Agreed with Mr. Maas. All sin is mortal sin as it separates us from a holy God and all sin will bear consequences (Numbers 14:34, Jeremiah 32:18). All people...
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Trish Whitehouse
What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?
Although breast- feeding is a natural gift given by God to produce, not only nurturing of food substance to a little infant, but also a close physical bond...
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Albert Ogier
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
The rapture was not heard of until the17th century and it is confused by a lot of false teaching. It was introduced to calm people's fears regarding going...
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Who are the sons of Israel referred to in Numbers 22:3?
Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. Is that where the reference to the sons of Israel comes from?
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, Missionary in San Diego California
What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?
Based upon current scientific evidence, the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Genesis 1:1 mentions the earth being created after the heavens. There is no...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?
As I understand it, the Free the Nipple movement focuses on the issue of women not being allowed to appear topless in public, as men are. Apparently, this...
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What does the Bible say about sorcery?
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Do angels feel pain?
In my opinion, although angels can assume visible (as in Luke 2:9-13) or even physical (as in Genesis 18-19) form, they are by nature immortal spirit beings....
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Who / What is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?
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What does the Bible say about ego?
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Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?
I view Jacob being given the name Israel as somewhat similar to Jesus giving Simon the name Peter. In both cases the new names were bestowed in recognition...
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Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?
God said to him "Your name is now Israel..." but the Bible still says Jacob and Israel from time to time.
Genesis 35:10
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How do I word the beginning of my prayer?
I start my prayers with, " Dear heavenly Father".
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Does the Bible say anything about wearing robes, for pastors or priests?
Peter 3:3-4 Do not let your adorning be external, the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothes you wear, but let your adorning be...
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How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration; the kingdom principle of sowing and reaping [as-what ONE does-plants = he will receive]....
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What prayer pleases God?
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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?
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Why was God so forgiving of David for his many sins?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do I word the beginning of my prayer?
Although (as indicated in the question) Jesus gave us what we call the Lord's Prayer as a model or example, Christian prayer (in my opinion) does not need to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?
I would say that the psalm verse cited in the question is not (in my opinion) meant as a guarantee of material provision or prosperity that is applicable to...
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How is the Holy Spirit different than our Conscience?
I taught cross-cultural communication in the missions (now "global ministries") department of a Christian College for a number of years. The question that...
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What is the 'Free the Nipple' movement and how should a Christian respond to it?
1 Corinthians 12:22 - 23