What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
The simple way it was explained to me: Those elect before Christ were looking towards the cross, just as we look back on it.
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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
Those who died before Jesus were saved because they believed He would come. Those who died after Jesus came are saved because they believed He did come....
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Gerritt Schuitema
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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
The fathers in the Hebrew text did believe in Yeshua. God ‘spoke’ to the fathers directly, through messengers or through prophets (Heb 1:1). This is how He...
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Lena Wms
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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
I believe that the Old Testament saints were taken to a place called Paradise. The sinners were taken to death. If you will recall, Jesus gave the best...
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Maria Acevedo
I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
Having sex without being married is considered fornication, that is a sin. We are to be married so when the desire becomes overwhelming, our spouse is...
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
First allow me to offer comfort for your personal loss. I do not know the circumstances of their passing, but I know it's always painful to lose someone you...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?
It is difficult to say whether they considered their writings to be scripture or not. Furthermore, they were not as dogmatic about what is or is not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
As noted by Paul in Romans 4, those who lived before the time of Christ were justified (declared or counted as righteous by God) on the basis of their faith...
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What happens to all those before Christ, (Old Testament) for getting into Heaven?
Those who did not know Jesus, but only God, how are they going to get into heaven if they don't know Jesus? Bud R.
Matthew 27:51 - 53
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Michael Kohlbaker
, Pastor for 30 years in the Assemblies of God
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
I agree in part with the idea that Jesus may have done more than heal just this one man, though the story does not lend itself to this idea. Scripture says...
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
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Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
Being rich, even super rich, is definitely NOT a sin. It is impossible to use a bible verse saying that it is. Because, what dollar amount is too rich?...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
Whilst the ideal situation is that both husband and wife attend the same church a question arises as to what do you do if one spouse doesn’t want to be in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "modesty" in Christianity?
My understanding is that the Greek word translated as "modesty" in the verse cited in the question is used only once in the entire Bible (that is, in this...
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
Speculation and current standards in one's own denomination do not define anything, nor do the opinions of men. Let's let scripture speak for itself and be...
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Big Daddy Struggles
, A Born-Again Believer Since 1964
What does the Bible say about applied kinesiology?
This use of the mystical concept of "applied kinesiology" explored in this question is one I had never encountered before. Yet, I had studied "Kinesiology"...
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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
1.The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: One of the criteria for being born again is you are born of the Holy Spirit. John 3:5 states "...except a man be born of...
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Fraser Crest
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
The Hebrew word which is translated to "Angel" in the Bible simply means "messenger". This could be a heavenly messenger or a human messenger. The messengers...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?
I firmly believe that Joseph looked back in time and afforded to Simeon just punishment due him. See Genesis 34:13-30. Simeon and Levi had taken the Holy...
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David Huffman
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
Certainly, this is an interesting and vibrant discussion. I will add a few thoughts beginning with this question. What does it encompass when Jesus says, "I...
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What is the evidence that spiritual healing is real?
You know when you are healed spiritually by the following signs: 1. You experience the peace of God and all unforgiveness, bitterness is no longer there...
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Rick Lockhart
Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
Being rich will not keep you out of heaven. The bible makes it clear that it is the LOVE of money that can become your idol and take the place of God in your...
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What were the Dark Ages?
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Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
In the passage cited in the question, Jesus was referring to the events described in 1 Kings 10:1-13 in the Old Testament. When Solomon became king of Israel...
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What is the Palestinian Covenant?
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What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?
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Why did Pharaoh give Joseph so much power?
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What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?
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What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
For God so loved the world, (everybody) that HE gave His only begotten Son, (Jesus) that WHOSOEVER, (anybody) believeth in Him, will not perish but HAVE...
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Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
It is impossible to give you a proper answer to this question because the matter is a process and that process is too involved for any short answer to be...
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What does the Bible say about stress?
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Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
Is this referring to the Book of Wisdom (Wisdom of Solomon) of the Deuterocanonical books?
Luke 11:31
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
The original question 'Why does it seem that things get worse instead of better when we begin to pray' is very different from 'Why does bad things happen to...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is it possible for a person's name to be erased from the Book of Life?
God is love! (1 John 4:8) But God does not force anyone to love Him. He promised that when we come to Him, He will never turn us away. Yet it is against the...
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Danny Hickman
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How can we recognize the voice of God?
1John 4:2: By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does...
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David Huffman
Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
I DON'T KNOW. Here is a thought with no real support. With this question there is much speculation, some historical study, even warnings about presuming to...
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In the book of Job of the bible why is Elihu not guilty before God?
A main lesson from the book of Job is that if we come to God with questions, we should trust that He always stands by His word and unapologetically takes...
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Aurel Gheorghe
How should we interpret, "There will be two men in one bed; one will be taken, the other will be left"? Is this referring to homosexuality?
Christ is recorded in the Bible speaking in parable and symbols (Matt 13:34). Luke 17:34-36 is no exception. Here Jesus uses some of His favorite symbols to...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What is the origin of sin?
What is the origin of sin? As has been stated, the origin of sin occurred when Satan told the first lie if not sooner. (Genesis 3:2-4; John 8:44) However,...