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Answer by Philip Davies

What is the Anthropic Principle?

The world we live in has all the right ingredients for life and seems particularly suitable for man. It has the right temperature; not too hot or too cold,...

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What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God?

September 04 2017

Answer by marc waller

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

Here's something to think about. Is it possible for the earth to appear older than it really is? We know the Bible tells us God Can Make Old things new. When...

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Answer by Jim Stevens

Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

There is a difference between the trials we face in life and the temptations to sin. Romans 13:8-14 gives Christians specific instructions and concludes with...

September 04 2017 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Is there anything I can do to guarantee myself a long life?

Glad you asked! There is Good news! Yes! Is eternity long enough for you? But the Way is narrow while the way to destruction is wide. Jesus said, "I am the...

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What is the key to effective prayer?

September 03 2017

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean to suffer for Christ?

To suffer for Christ is to be a Soldier for Christ! God tells us that "we will suffer for His namesake; many trials and tribulations for we are in battle...

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Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What does it mean to be an ambassador for Christ?

My short and simple answer I submit: To be an ambassador for Christ is the responsibility given by Christ to all His Children "to go forth and share, teach...

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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?

September 03 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God?

John 1:12 But as many as received Him, (the free gift of salvation by grace) to them gave he power, to become the children of God, even to them that believe...

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Who was Elijah's father?

In 1 Chronicles 8:27 it states that Elijah is one of the sons of Jeroham. God bless you.

September 02 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Elijah's father?

As far as I am aware, the Bible itself makes reference only to where Elijah came from (Tishbe, in Gilead, on the east side of the Jordan River)(1 Kings...

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

How many god(s) does a Biblical Christian believe to exist?

I would say that a Christian believes that there is one true God, who has revealed Himself to exist in three co-equal, co-eternal Persons (God the Father,...

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Why did Judas betray Jesus?

September 02 2017

Answer by Ni Jay , Researcher into human reasoning

Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent?

God punished both of them. As God is just and righteous that can only mean that BOTH of them knew they had done wrong and they were not to commit this one...

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Question by Anonymous
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How many god(s) does a Biblical Christian believe to exist?

John 1:1 - 51

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Answer by Penny Starliper

Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

I understand that there are many traditions that exist in various religious sects. They are originally created to further express themselves when praying to...

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How many people are the "many" in Matthew 7:13?

September 02 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that there is no condemnation in Christ?

John 3:18 John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son HATH EVERLASTING LIFE; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on...

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What should we learn from the tribe of Joseph?

September 02 2017

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What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

September 02 2017

Answer by Adedayo Bobade

What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

In my opinion 'turn the other cheek' means provision for forgiveness, even before you are offended. It also suggests no room for retaliation; don't even...

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Answer by Robert Woods

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

I don't know how old earth is. I don't know that it's really all that important to know. It isn't to me. I do know this, in Genesis 1:28 God told Adam and...

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Question by Jesse Cruz

Who was Elijah's father?

1 Kings 17:1 - 24

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What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?

September 02 2017

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

What does the phrase 'rightly divide the word of truth' mean?

My understanding is that the Greek word translated as "rightly dividing" in this verse (2 Timothy 2:15) is the only usage of it in the New Testament. In the...

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Answer by Stephen Palm

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

I think that there is a false comparison when the choices are young earth creationism vs. Evolution. The proper contrast is between young earth and old earth...

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Question by Jeff Carlson

What is the 'Truth Project' and is it biblical?

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Answer by JD Abshire

Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?

"And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?" (Acts 19:15) Used twice in this verse, the word "know" is used in...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Do human beings truly have a free will?

God "draws" us to Himself in the sense of drawing water from a well. One doesn't go to a well and say: "Here, water, water, accept the bucket I've sent down...

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

How does the Holy Spirit speak through us?

I would say that the presence of the Holy Spirit at such times as Jesus was referring to is not necessarily characterized by any particular eloquence or...

September 01 2017 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

To know discuss or argue on the age of Earth according to Bible let us first understand the context of period calculated for a day or a month or year! We...

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent?

Was Adam with Eve when she spoke to the serpent? The previous responses have done well to explore many of the possibilities. In my response, I will briefly...

September 01 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?

My most direct and simple answer I submit! Jesus' revelation that He is the door is His revelation that 'only by Him, only with Him and ONLY THROUGH HIM is...

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What is Jungian analytic psychology, and is it biblical?

September 01 2017

Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

Why was it important that Jesus healed so many people while on Earth?

My short and direct answer is this: God's Word tells us that "Jesus is the Great Physician" and that He came to heal those that are hurting and make us whole...

September 01 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Len Stitt , Working in Afghanistan, Geology Professor Kabul University

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

The question, "Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?" makes the assumption that the Bible says the earth is young. But, that...

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Answer by Simplicius Pereira , Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai

If Job's three friends did not spoke of God what was right, how can we make good use of the passages that register their words?

This is a wonderful example How God elevates us, his children, when we praise and thank him even in our despair, suffering and ignorance of why we get...

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What does it mean that love does not boast?

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What is Heaven like?

September 01 2017

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Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?

September 01 2017

Question by Mike Allen

How does the Holy Spirit speak through us?

Mark 13:11

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Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?

September 01 2017

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What happens to a baby that dies within a few months after birth?

For nearly 1,800 years that Christian church taught and accepted the doctrine of original sin. Every human being was born in sin and at risk of going to hell...

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Answer by Bill Bass

Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?

Carbon 12 dating does work but once we went into space and proved that carbon 12 vs. 14 was not in equilibrium and then used in Willard Libby's equation...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Why weren't the seven sons of Sceva able to cast out the evil spirit in a possessed man if they cast it out in Jesus Christ's name?

I believe the answer to your question is that the Power to drive out demons did not lie in saying Jesus name, rather in Jesus Himself, God the Father and the...

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