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Does God require Sabbath-keeping of Christians?

May 14 2017

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why is obedience to God important?

Obedience is important because it is a reward in this life and in the life to come. We are saved by faith alone in what Jesus did for us on the cross, that...

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What does the Bible say about thankfulness/gratitude?

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What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?

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Why do so many people struggle with a lack of faith?

May 14 2017

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How can I overcome having a critical spirit?

May 14 2017

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

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

Leviticus 15:18 had specified that consummated sexual relations (even within marriage) caused ceremonial uncleanness for both the man and the woman until the...

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

How do you forgive a family member for a wrong done to you when they don't acknowledge it?

In the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15), Jesus instructed Christians to ask God to forgive them their sins in the same manner or to the same extent that they...

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Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...

May 14 2017 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steven Best , Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher

Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?

First, Christ was crucified, Mary was his mother and Mary Magdalene was a convert/disciple of Jesus. So, of course there are elements of truth in the Da...

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

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

We could go to Matthew 13:38, John 6:70, John 8:44, Acts 13:10, and 1 John 3:10 to see N.T. speaking in one way or another of Satan's Protege or Children,...

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

Luke 23:40-43, is one of the best statements of what every human must decide in life. In the face of facts about life and death, existence now and existence...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

The first people God commanded the Israelites destroy upon crossing the Jordan River was the inhabitants of Jerico and Ai. A little research shows these to...

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What is the Word of God?

May 13 2017

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

What is the Word of God?

".....and The WORD became flesh and dwelt among us!" Jesus Christ, OUR LORD, GOD The FATHER'S only begotten Son IS The WORD! "In the beginning was The WORD;...

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

Are the tribes in Canaan that God commanded Israel to destroy the 'offspring of Satan?'

I would say that the "seed" of the serpent (Satan) in Genesis refers to any individual or people (starting with Cain and his descendants) who choose to...

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

What does "fullness of time" mean in Galatians 4:4-5?

I would say that it refers to the exact, unique point in history when, in God's omniscience, circumstances were such that all the specific prophecies related...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be unequally yoked?

Even Christians can be unequally yoked together. If one comes from a very wealthy family, and the other comes from a poor family, it can cause problems. Not...

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Answer by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

Faith comes from hearing the word of God (Rom 10:17) because the Bible tells us much about God by pointing out that all good things, like love, hope, joy,...

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Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?

May 13 2017

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What is the Torah?

May 13 2017

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

If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?

I would say that it would depend (from a biblical point of view) on whether the grounds for the man's divorce had been adultery by his wife or (for a...

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Answer by Casey Leonardo

If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?

This is not a straightforward question. There are definitely some who will have nuanced and different opinions based on their views on sacramental theology...

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Answer by Ryan A

Why doesn't God save everyone?

God wants his creation to love Him. God is not a dictator, he has given us free will to choose to love him. Forced love is not love. As such, to force...

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Answer by Ryan Attard

Why read the Old Testament if the laws no longer apply to us?

The simple answer comes from St Augustine: "The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed." Without...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?

The apostle here is clearly talking about the faithful of Israel that had continued in His divine purpose, the Church which He began to build from the start...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?

The apostle here is clearly talking about the faithful of Israel that had continued in His divine purpose, the Church which He began to build from the start...

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

What are some distinguishing differences between philosophy and theology?

Although the two terms can intersect or overlap, I regard philosophy (from the Greek words for "love of wisdom") as a broader field of study or inquiry than...

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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

May 12 2017

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

Why doesn't God save everyone?

The Bible says that God wants everyone to be saved, but, at the same time, God gives humans free will that allows them to reject that salvation. God respects...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

We cannot precisely know the day or hour of Christ's coming but we can definitely tell the signs of the season of His coming. In Matthew 24, Jesus gave an...

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

Why read the Old Testament if the laws no longer apply to us?

The Old Testament is about far more than laws (as important as those laws nevertheless are in learning God's requirements and standards for human behavior)....

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Answer by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

In Ezekiel 41, why does the cherubim in the temple have the face of a lion and a man? What does this represent?

The face of man and lion is symbolic of the redemption and restoration of man by the coming Jesus the perfect man and the lion of the tribe of Judah. The...

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Answer by Meshack Gachago , lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries

What is the revolving sword of fire east of the garden of Eden?

The sword is a picture of the word and it's purifying ability (fire), that will be used to bring man back to God in restoration. John said Jesus would...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

Faith comes from hearing, hearing, by the word of God. The bible says that Jesus took the punishment for all our sin on the cross so that we do not have to...

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Answer by Rick Fiedler

If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?

I have researched the tithing issue very deeply, noted world renowned bible scholar John Macarthur believes very strongly that we are NOT required to tithe....

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?

Legalism is the idea that we can be saved by keeping Gods laws. Galatians 2:21 refutes the whole idea. The Pharisees were the legalists of their day, and...

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Does the Old Testament speak of the resurrection at the last day?

Martha tells Jesus that she knows her brother will rise in the resurrection at the last day. Where in the OT does it teach this?

John 11:24

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

Joseph is not the only Bible character that went into obscurity. Nothing is mentioned about Mary the mother of Jesus after Acts 1. Some suggest that Joseph...

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Answer by Heather Furby

Should a non-Catholic Christian participate in a Catholic Mass?

I think here it is useful to remember that the Catholic church is not one giant moral hegemony - being Catholic is like belonging to a family, and I might...

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When someone asks what star sign are you, how do you respond as a Christian?

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How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?

May 12 2017

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What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?

May 12 2017