How can I overcome the pain of betrayal?
As usual, Michael has given a very good and comprehensive answer to this question. My answer was included in his answer but I want to expound on it and hope...
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Does the Bible say "come as you are"?
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How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?
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What is the Tangible Kingdom movement?
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What is a Christian Testimony?
The word "testimony" is used in few different ways. One common usage is when a person is brought into a courtroom and placed under oath to tell, attest to,...
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Jim Mcneely
How do you answer non-Christains who don't believe in God because bad things happen?
First I would ask, what answer does atheism offer to suffering people? Are atheists and naturalists willing to say, “your pain and fear and loss are all a...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
How do you answer non-Christains who don't believe in God because bad things happen?
I was asked this very question a little while ago and I was a little apprehensive in answering because this is a loaded question for sure. There's only so...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
Maybe we should just look into the weightier matters of the law. Love and mercy. If smoking is a sin to you, don't do it. But do not hold others to your...
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What were the Inquisitions?
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How do you truly forgive someone?
In my own experience, there have been times when I sensed God nudging me to pray for someone who (I felt) had deceived, betrayed, or wounded me. I knew that...
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Christine Elder
How do you answer non-Christains who don't believe in God because bad things happen?
For example, what can I say to someone who says, "If God exists, why does He allow [insert "bad event," like babies being abused, rape, human trafficking, tr...
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Stanley Zantarski
How do you truly forgive someone?
You don't (not all by yourself). You don't forgive anyone (all by yourself) anymore than you cause your blood to flow through your veins (I'm using poetic...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
How do you truly forgive someone?
Are you saved? Do you understand what your sin did to the spotless Lamb of God? Do you realize that God forgave you of your sin? Once we get this through our...
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Amberlin Lockheart
How do you truly forgive someone?
NEVER hurt in the name of LOVE, because you ARE love- made in God's image. God is love. This is what makes inner peace. Try you best- fight your best against...
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Salem Markus Purba
Should we sometimes tithe for the feeding of the poor as the Jews did?
This passage was a regulation or code of conduct of social system given by God to his people (Israel) in the Old Covenant. In the New Covenant, Jesus was...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
How did Christ fulfill the prophecies of Isaiah 49:5-6 that Israel would be gathered to Him, and that He would be a light to the gentiles?
Jesus was glorified, John 12:28 - A voice came from heaven "I have glorified it and I will again glorify it". By doing all that God asked, Isaiah 49:5....
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Philip Davies
How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
When life is difficult, then quick answers to hard questions will not do much to help. However I do have a question for you to ask yourself, which may help....
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Eunice S Doe
How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
Be thankful no matter what your situation is. Give God praise for everything, good or bad.
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Charles Quinn
What is Amyraldism?
I believe in the 5 points of Calvinism, some people may not believe these points. If one point is left out the chain is broken. Amyraldism is 4-point...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
How can I stay optimistic and faithful to God while I'm waiting for His help in a difficult season?
I have endless suggestions: Matthew7:7,8: Ask,..seek.., knock, find... Isaiah 30:19: He will be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when he hears it He...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
Should we sometimes tithe for the feeding of the poor as the Jews did?
2 Cor. 9.7 "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Under the New Covenant,...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
Should we sometimes tithe for the feeding of the poor as the Jews did?
2 Cor. 9.7 "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." Under the New Covenant,...
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
While there is no particular verse that says smoking is a sin, I believe 1 Corinthians 10:31, "THEREFORE, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do...
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Philip Davies
Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
No human being is perfect and so struggling with sin is a lifelong occupation for all Christians. It is giving up the struggle with sin that keeps people out...
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Philip Davies
How did Christ fulfill the prophecies of Isaiah 49:5-6 that Israel would be gathered to Him, and that He would be a light to the gentiles?
This has been completely fulfilled in Christ. Israel, true spiritual Israel, those showing the faith of Abraham, Rom 9:8 have been gathered to him, and what...
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Sinaly Diabagate
What is your personal testimony of salvation?
Well, I am an Muslim born Evangelist from Africa and my testimony is unique in that after I received Christ I had to not only testify to my Muslim...
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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
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Kristen Ambrose
Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
When Jesus died on the cross, He was thinking of you! If you love the Lord, and repent of your sin you will be saved. Jesus taught us that there are two...
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How can I stay focused on Christ?
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Karen Potts
Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
When I made the decision to repent of my sins and make Christ Lord of my life, there were quite a few sins that I immediately put away - they were easy....
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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
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Is there a biblical list of sins?
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How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?
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Does a lifelong struggle with a persistent sin mean one was never really saved to begin with?
We all have to deal with the sin man for the rest of our lives. The problem with most people who think they are Christians...aren't. So they said a prayer...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
What is your personal testimony of salvation?
2009…the year I was saved. The year I was brought to my knees in humbled brokenness. The year God looked down on this pathetic worm and delivered me from His...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How can I keep the faith?
First Timothy 4:16 exhorts us to keep the faith: "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them." When Paul visited the recently established...
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Anonymous
What is your personal testimony of salvation?
How did you, personally, come to know and serve Christ?
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Arlie Hogan
Why do people find it so hard to give their lives to Christ?
After hearing the word I think many people realize that following Christ will require them to make changes in their lifestyle that they are unwilling to...
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What is God saying in this verse that, "I have given you cleanliness of teeth"?
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How can I know what God's plan is?
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Is there a limit to God's forgiveness?
God is always faithful and always forgives when presented with true repentance. In the scenario you provided above, you ask if a person who turned from God...
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Anonymous
Should we sometimes tithe for the feeding of the poor as the Jews did?
Deuteronomy 14:28 - 29
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Should a Christian speak up against or correct biblical untruths/heresy promoted by others on social media?
YES! An absolute, 'without-a-doubt'//'no-questions asked' YES! The Bible tells us that "we as His children are to 'teach, preach and share the Word unto all...