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  2. Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
  3. Does Paul's letter to the Philippians have any relevance for us today?
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Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?

My daughter wrote the following essay for her 9th grade Logic class. I think it shows a very interesting and broader perspective. From a Christian...

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What is the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)?

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Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Does "God hate shrimp"?

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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

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What should be different about a Christian marriage?

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What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?

October 01 2017

Answer by James Richardson

If a faithful pastor has unbelieving children who are engaged in immoral lifestyles, should he continue in the ministry?

The question has already been answered in the court of common sense. The Bible’s words are true and sure, God does not lie. In Proverbs, God clearly states,...

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Answer by RICK PORTER , Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God

Why did Jesus use the 5 sparrows to explain to the disciples their value to God?

In Luke 12:6, and Matthew 10:29 as Matthew makes the same point, God's consideration for how He values mankind and especially for His children is said to be...

September 30 2017 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What was the Old Testament way of salvation?

"I know my Redeemer lives and in the end He will stand upon the Earth, and though my skin be destroyed, I myself will see Him with my own eyes. I and not...

September 30 2017 3 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

Why did Jesus use the 5 sparrows to explain to the disciples their value to God?

What is the significance of the sparrows?

Luke 1:1 - 80

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Answer by Myron Robertson , Seeking God's heart

Does Luke 17:3-4 suggest that if a person does not repent we do not have to forigive them?

To properly and fully understand God's demands on us regarding forgiveness requires much deep study and we cannot go into that here. In short,God's law...

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What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?

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How should a Christian respond to beggars?

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What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?

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What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?

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What does the Bible say about overcoming grief?

September 30 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

What evidence exists that God created us?

In my opinion, the original question needs to be rephrased into “Is there any evidence regarding how God created us?" To answer this question, I will limit...

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What does the Bible say about earning a living by farming and killing animals for sale?

September 29 2017

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?

September 29 2017

Answer by Joe Glascock , Homemaker,caretaker, artist.

Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?

If something is standing between you and God, that's not allowing him to use you to your full potential for his kingdom. Drop it like the bad habit that it...

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How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?

September 29 2017

Answer by Philip Davies

What did Jesus mean by telling the Pharisees, "You are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them and are not aware of it."?

Jesus used very powerful language and searching metaphors in his speech. By Likening the Pharisees to tombs that contain dead men's bones; all rotten and...

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What is the problem of good?

September 29 2017

Answer by Chris Button , Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace

Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?

I tend to agree that there was already a means of healing in place but I also think we just don't know. The Scripture doesn't say anything about Jesus...

September 29 2017 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What happened to the Virgin Mary after Christ went to heaven?

As far as I am aware, the last explicit mention of Mary in the Bible is in Acts 1:14, where she was noted as being present with Jesus' apostles and other...

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Can a person be born gay?

September 29 2017

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

What is the significance of Jesus trying to bring the disciples' attention to the fact that only 7 loaves are left over after feeding the crowd in Mark 8?

Just before the verse cited in the question, Jesus had told the apostles to beware of the "leaven" of the Pharisees and the Herodians. (Leaven, or yeast, is...

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

Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?

I had the same question at one time. I thought, "If (as I have always believed) my disembodied soul will possess all the essential characteristics of...

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Question by Robert Osborn

Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?

John 3:16 - 21

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Who were the Ammonites?

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How can I become more Christlike?

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

What is meant by, "Those who receive instruction in the word should share all good things with the instructor"?

To me, the thought that Paul is expressing here (as he did elsewhere in his epistles (such as in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14), and as Jesus also said in Matthew...

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Answer by Catherine wilkin , Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator

Is faith in God a crutch?

These three men Ventura, Larry Flynt and Ted Turner are wealthy men whose crutch in life is status and wealth. In Matthew 19:16-21 when Jesus was speaking to...

September 28 2017 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jay Saunders

Is cleanliness next to godliness?

Everything good comes from God so you should be a good steward of all that God blesses you with. Why would you think that God would bless you with more if...

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Do the ends justify the means?

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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

September 28 2017

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

What evidence exists that God created us?

To me, scenarios such as the one described require more faith than believing in the creation account in Genesis. Why would an omnipotent God need to work...

September 27 2017 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Does Luke 17:3-4 suggest that if a person does not repent we do not have to forigive them?

In the passage from Luke cited in the question, I think that Jesus' emphasis was on the forgiveness (which we can control), rather than the offender's...

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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?

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Is monergism or synergism correct?

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