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  1. Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
  2. How is the patience of the Lord salvation (verse 15)?
  3. Will we receive "whatever" we ask for in prayer (Matthew 21:21-22)?
  4. Is anything impossible for God? Matthew 19:26
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What does it mean in Prov 21:20 that there is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man swallows it up?

December 04 2015

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Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

December 04 2015

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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

December 04 2015

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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

December 04 2015

Answer by Agnes Stuart

Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?

Sometimes it is as James 4:3 says, "When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."...

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Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?

December 03 2015

Question by Jonathan Wiles

Why would God condone married men to leave their wife to become His disciples?

It would appear that God is condoning family abandonment. Since we know that this is not so, and that God has ordained the family first in the Garden of Ede...

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Question by Joe Glascock , Homemaker,caretaker, artist.

Is it ever right for a Christian to bash or severely criticize anyone?

For example, can it be right to bash gays or Muslims? I myself, say no, it isn't, but what do others feel?

December 03 2015 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

What does it mean in Matthew 6:24 where the Bible says, "You cannot serve God and mammon?"

"MAMMON" is derived from the Aramaic term for possessions or wealth. "Master" (Greek Kurios) is a lord or an owner. Matt. 6:24

December 03 2015 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Doreen Lovell , Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor

In Rev 2:16, what does "the sword of my mouth" mean?

Rev. 2:16; to understand this verse we need to look at verses 14-16. The Doctrine of Balaam was a compromise of Christianity with paganism resulting in...

December 03 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

How can I become a good leader?

Find people willing to follow you. A leader with no followers is NOT a leader whatever they think. To be seen as someone to follow, those people need to see...

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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?

December 03 2015

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?

Since God is called the king of the earth (Psalm 47.7), he needs only to speak the word to accomplish any of his objectives. This is the prerogative of any...

December 03 2015 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

What did Jesus mean by "My hour has not yet come"?

Jennifer as always gave a great answer. I want to add my personal view that I hope some can relate to. I have mentioned in another post the video "The Star...

December 03 2015 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

In Rev 2:16, what does "the sword of my mouth" mean?

To answer this question we simply have to look at who was speaking. To me the earlier verses in Revelation leave no doubt that not only is this Jesus but...

December 03 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean to have a spirit of fear?

The New International Version (NIV) translation of the verse mentioned in the question says, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us...

December 03 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

In Rev 2:16, what does "the sword of my mouth" mean?

Hebrews 4:12-13 says, "For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit,...

December 03 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Tom Mcgarvey , Follower of Jesus.

What does it mean to have a spirit of fear?

2 Timothy 1:7

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Question by Adewale Ademola

Why did Jesus use wolves in particular in Matthew 10:16?

Matthew 10:16

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What is the difference between the evil Jeroboam did and the "evil" God brought upon him?

December 03 2015

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How is the church the Body of Christ?

December 03 2015

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What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?

December 03 2015

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

What does it mean in Matthew 6:24 where the Bible says, "You cannot serve God and mammon?"

In my opinion, Jesus was not saying that it is wrong for a person to pursue or acquire wealth. However, in the process of doing so, as well as in the use...

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Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?

December 03 2015

Question by John Yasuda , Bread and wine, spiritual and physical.

What does it mean in Matthew 6:24 where the Bible says, "You cannot serve God and mammon?"

Does this mean we have to choose one, or that we cannot love both God and money? This is is a question I have had for a long time.

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How can I become a good leader?

December 02 2015

Answer by Shirley H. , prayer warrior

What does this mean? "No one is to appear before me empty-handed" (Exodus 23:15 NIV)

This verse in Exodus occurs in the context of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Deuteronomy chapter 17 gives an explanation of the various special days...

December 02 2015 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Craig Mcelheny , Christian Author

What do we do or how do we prepare for the mark of the beast?

Without question, the Church WILL have to face the Mark of the Beast. That issue was adjudicated in a discussion involving myself, Cindy Jennings, and JD...

December 02 2015 3 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?

The first thing that I would note about those verses from Psalm 51 is whose side the initiative is on. All the requests that David made (create in me a clean...

December 02 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What should we learn from the tribe of Judah?

December 02 2015

Answer by JD Abshire

What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?

All Christains go through periods of testing, trials and tribulation. By my own personal experience it seems the greatest tests come after a period when I...

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What is the Sermon on the Mount?

December 02 2015

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What does the Bible say about human rights?

December 02 2015

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What is the Anthropic Principle?

December 02 2015

Question by Gary Reynolds

Does the bible allow a local church to borrow money for a building for meeting in, for the operation of a building, or for remodeling?

Moses was told by the craftsmen that they had much more than enough to build the tabernacle. Nothing was borrowed, all given by those with a willing heart. W...

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Question by John carter

What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?

Psalms 51:16 - 19

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Answer by Jami Anderson

Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?

God has all the plans for our life mapped out. When he says no its because its not his plan. He will say no to prevent you from making mistakes. He will say...

December 02 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Who wrote the book of Jeremiah?

Isaiah 2:22

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Answer by Don Quinn , Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.

Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

This is a good question, however we must remember 2 things: First, Romans 10:9,10 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt...

December 02 2015 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Adewale Ademola

Why did Jesus refer to false teachers as wolves?

Is there some significance regarding the wolf vs. other wild animals like lions?

John 10:12

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

Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?

I don't know whether you are or have been a parent of young children. But, if so (and even though you unquestionably would give your life for them without...

December 02 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the meaning of Pishon in the Bible?

December 02 2015

Answer by Awuah Kofi Barfour

What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?

I personally think the answer is in the next verse, the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. If we teach children this, they...

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