Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
1 Timothy 1:12,13: " I give thanks to Christ Jesus who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry - even though I...
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How should a Christian view politics?
I taught Politics and Government for many years in a Christian High School. My first unit of study was "Christian Perspective," in which we studied 1) the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What might God want me to learn while I'm at home because of a disability?
Have you read the Bible all the way through (along with the multitude of commentaries and study guides on the various books of the Bible that can be found on...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Will Christians see the antichrist and maybe some of them be deceived by him for a time?
Whether or not someone thinks Christians will see the AC depends on (1) whether they see the church as replacing Israel, or (2) when the Rapture of the...
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What is the key to making marriage last?
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What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?
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Will Christians see the antichrist and maybe some of them be deceived by him for a time?
Asked by my wife.
Revelation 13:18
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Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
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In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Paula Fether
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When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
Biblically, there's nothing requiring an official presiding over a ceremony, or even any legal documents. Most traditions about marriage are cultural, being...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
Also, aside from the spiritual aspect of it, there are legal protections and rights available to married individuals that do not apply to cohabiting couples....
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What is the Nicene Creed?
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When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
Yes it is wrong to have sex before marriage, and the Scripture that you shared makes it clear that it's wrong. God calls it sexual immorality! It is apparent...
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What does it mean when Jesus says "my yoke is easy and my burden is light" (Matthew 11:30)?
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What does the Bible say about setting goals?
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What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
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Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
Good question, Jeffrey! "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it." James 4:17 There are 2 types of sins, sins of commission and...
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When you and your partner consider yourselves married but are not legally married is having sex wrong in the eyes of God?
I'm asking this because my partner and I have been together for about 7 years, we met in high school, we're fully committed to each other, and we've never be...
1 Corinthians 6:9
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
Not all Christians are hypocrites! If we, as Christians, heed what Jesus said in His Sermon on the Mount, we won't be hypocrites: Mat 6:2 Thus whenever you...
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How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
If this gets posted then let me say thank you so much for allowing this post, I really am blessed that you allowed me to share this. I had no idea I was...
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Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
King David tried to conceal his adulterous affair with Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah the Hittite, a soldier of his army, by having Uriah killed in battle....
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Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
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What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
In the first eight verses of Philippians 2 Paul is telling of Jesus' humble spirit. The main point he makes is that Jesus (here it is) humbled himself. Jesus...
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What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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Is being holy even possible, since only God is holy?
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Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
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What if a person cannot read or is illiterate? Are they expected to learn the Bible to use as armor and learn about God?
Whether a person is expected to learn the Bible if they are illiterate is a complex question with no universally accepted answer. Here are some different...
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Zachary Campbell
What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
The verse James 1:22, "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves," is a call to action for those who follow religious teachings....
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Zachary Campbell
Why did Paul say he was not sent to baptize people but to preach gospel? Doesn’t preaching the gospel include baptism, too?
## Paul's Statement in 1 Corinthians 1:17: Understanding the Context In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul states: "For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach...
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Zachary Campbell
Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
From a biblical perspective, ignoring sin is not the same as it not existing. Here are some key points to consider: **Sin is acknowledged as a reality:** The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where in the Bible is it said that ignoring a sin doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist?
Perhaps the question is referring to Leviticus 5:17, which states, “If anyone sins and does what is forbidden in any of the LORD’s commands, even though they...
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What does the Bible say about setting goals?
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What is the guff?
The term guff is explained as a pool of the unborn. The guff had another name. It is referred to as the sea. We see in Revelation concerning the first beast...
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Donna Williams
Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
Colossians 2:9 says, "For in Him (Christ) dwells the fullness of the Godhead bodily." There is no separation between the Godhead, all three are One according...
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Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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Can Our Prayers Cause God to Change His Mind? (Exodus 32:14)
Prayer can indeed 'change God's mind'. (Luke 18:1-8, Jonah 3:10, Amos 7:1-9) [God does not repent, though, as if his first decision was 'wrong' (Num 23:19)]...
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Where is heaven? What is the location of heaven?
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What is praying in tongues? Is praying in tongues a prayer language between a believer and God?
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Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?
We should also remember Luke 17:3, where Jesus puts conditions on forgiveness: If someone sins against you, rebuke them, and if they repent, forgive them....
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?
The question may stem from the belief that God is withholding forgiveness of sin to us today, unless we merit His forgiveness by doing something (like...
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Who is Matthew 7:21-23 referring to?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
There are things we will never have answers to. But this much I know: God is the Father. God is Jesus. And God is the Holy Spirit. So He was here on earth....
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Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
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Since God withholds forgiveness, can we?
How does forgiving others line up with Jesus’ words in Matthew 18: "15 If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Why didn't God the Father or the Holy Spirit take the form of a human being to redeem mankind?
While there are of course shared characteristics among the Persons of the Godhead, each of the three seems to have a unique function. The Spirit and Son seem...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the Bible teach us to believe in ourselves?
Having faith in oneself is not inherently wrong, but the reason and origin behind it are crucial. The Bible teaches that we should have a positive self-image...