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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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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?

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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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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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?

September 01 2017

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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

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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...

September 01 2017 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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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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...

September 01 2017 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context?

Good means blessed because it was the creation of God himself! God has never created anything bad. It was the creation or the creature that thought itself or...

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

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

Any prayer used from the bible as a formula for getting God to do something positive for us is really trying to manipulate God - getting him to respond like...

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

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August 31 2017

Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context?

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context? The word “good” (ṭôḇ,...

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Answer by Vernon Justus

Why didn't God see that 'it was good' after the second day of creation?

The reason is quite simple. God didn't actually create anything the second day, He only moved things around.

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What is the American Standard Version (ASV)?

August 31 2017

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Should a Christian practice yoga?

Yoga as we hear and witness is the physical training for the better functioning of our bodily tissues (both internal and external). These exercises have to...

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Is total depravity biblical?

August 31 2017

Question by Anonymous
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How do I know what gifts God gave me?

The Bible talks about us all having gifts, i.e the gift of discernment, the gift of teaching, the gift of speaking in tounges, etc. How do I know what my gi...

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Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He created each day of Creation? What does the word "good" mean in this context?

Why did God use the word "good" to describe what He had created each day of Creation? I'm hoping you can provide a "working" definition of the word that wil...

Genesis 1:1 - 31

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Why were the men mentioned in 1 Samuel 21:5 considered holy since they had been kept from women?

August 31 2017

Answer by Jim Stevens

Why are Christians always arguing?

Sadly many Christians can easily fall into argumentative behavior thinking they are defending "the truth" (or something they think is truth). This behavior...

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Answer by Karen Sweeney

What is the exception clause for divorce?

I plan on studying your question out more in the future but at first thought, the scripture in 1 Cor is probably phrased in a way that meets the needs of the...

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