Is it wrong for a Christian to be depressed?
I am a licensed Christian counselor. My simple answer is "No", it is not wrong to be depressed. It's either a mental illness or a part of the process of...
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Terrie Ensley
, Christ-centered counselor, licensed clinical social worker
Is it wrong to want to die?
I can't imagine not wanting to die since that is the only way to live in heaven with Jesus. Whenever we pray the Lord's prayer we express a desire for his...
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Terrie Ensley
, Christ-centered counselor, licensed clinical social worker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can...
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Jeff Moon
What does Paul mean when he says to not let anyone judge us in regard to keeping the Sabbath?
The Sabbath festival and mosaic laws were nailed to the cross, not the ten commandments of which the 7th day Sabbath is one of them. The Saturday Sabbath and...
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JD Abshire
Why did Moses tell the Isrealites that The Lord would be 'pleased to prosper them', and He is 'please to destroy them', if God is not willing that any should perish?
First I would like to commend you on quoting the whole verse; most only use the last half and arrive at an incomplete understanding at best. After all, it...
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Jean Email
, Believer
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
My first suggestion is that you go to a Christian minister to counsel both you and your wife about this. Because you have wronged your wife, it's difficult...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
There is a distinct difference between works of the law and works of the spirit. The works of the law can not save, only through faith in the grace of God...
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Terrie Ensley
, Christ-centered counselor, licensed clinical social worker
Would God ever request or ask us to leave behind someone we love?
Yes, he does in some circumstances. The one that comes to mind most readily is that Christians are not to marry non-Christians. This is to become unequally...
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David Escobar
Does "God hate shrimp"?
1 Corinthians 10:23New American Standard Bible (NASB) 23 All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all things...
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Stan Long
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
I am learning right now how to act towards my children (who are grown) the same way God acts towards us as a father. He doesn't always agree with our...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
Salvation is by faith alone in what Jesus did on the cross for us. He sends the Holy Spirit into our lives and joins His spirit with our spirit to make a new...
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Christian Mwila
What is the book of 1 Samuel?
Samuel is a history book with a difference. It is prophetic history full of interesting, bizarre, romantic and cruel stories which, brought together, reveal...
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Salem Markus Purba
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
Well, having faith in God means, in God we trust, as in the Old Testament the trust was impelented in the form of God's commands in a covenant wich was made...
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John Anderson
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
As you probably already know, especially if this happened while you are married. Sin will take you farther than you want to go and keep you there longer than...
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Debra Chiappetta
, Retired
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
Ask forgiveness from God, but this doesn't mean reconciliation with sinners. You have an obligation to your child, not so much to the mother. Ephesians...
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Heather Willcockson
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
Ephesians 2:8-9 make it very clear that salvation is by grace through faith, and not of ourselves. It is a gift of God, lest any man should boast. However,...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What is the significance of the Blood of Jesus in the Christian Faith?
Thus to ask; how does the blood of Jesus apply in the life of a Christian? For the blood of Jesus is insurmountable and indispensable for one to be...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
This is a difficult situation, as are most of the consequences of sin. For the purposes of this answer I will assume that you have indeed repented, and are...
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JD Abshire
How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
Consider: In John 3:2 Nicodemas said to Christ: "The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God:...
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Donna Adams
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Jesus dying on the cross was performed to reconcile humanity back to God because of Adam and Eve sin in the garden, however salvation is to allow a believer...
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Would God ever request or ask us to leave behind someone we love?
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
My dear Brother in Christ, thank you for being willing to stand up and ask this really tough question that faces many of our Brothers and Sisters today. In...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian co-sign on a loan?
In answer to the question of whether a Christian should co-sign a loan, the passages from the wisdom literature in the book of Proverbs come to mind. If one...
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, Bible/Theology student; IT Technician
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What is the significance of the Blood of Jesus in the Christian Faith?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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What are some good books for a Christian to read?
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Adanko White
, Rastafarian Farmer in Ghana, Kokonuru-Aburi
How can a father best meet the needs of a child born out of wedlock, and of his mother, while still showing love to his own wife?
I have a child outside my marriage and my wife wants me to reject the child, she does not want me to go visit the child. She actually wants me to deny I am t...
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Dan Cartwright
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
I think this might have a really simple answer from the lips of Jesus: "Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned...
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, People Development Coach to Christians
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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?
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Why does God require faith?
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Why does God require faith?
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Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
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, Specialty, "ancient animated landscape rock art", Christian.
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
This is my answer; straight from the Word. Verse 5 is a command. John 3 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Teaches Nicodemus 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a...
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Florence Jordan
What is the significance of the Blood of Jesus in the Christian Faith?
I believe it is important to note the dual nature of Jesus and why his sacrifice is suffient to redeem mankind from sin and death. Jesus is The God/ Man- The...
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Joseph (Joe) Smith
What is the difference between using scripture to heal, restore, or edify another person, vs to bully or harm?
The difference is that when it's used to heal, restore, or edify another person, the truth will be spoken in love. Ephesians 4:15 We see in 1 Corinthians...
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Angel Echevarria
Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
This is simple to understand. If you receive Jesus as your savior and you are capable of going through baptism than go for it. If you receive the lord Jesus...
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Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?
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What is the significance of Jesus eating with sinners?
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Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences?
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How special is the name of Jesus from other names?
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Are there punctuation errors in the Bible?
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Would God ever request or ask us to leave behind someone we love?
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Andre Johnson
What is the difference between using scripture to heal, restore, or edify another person, vs to bully or harm?
Why does it seem so easy for Christians to misuse scripture as a weapon to get their own way or make themselves look superior?
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Thomas Mathew
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What is the significance of the Blood of Jesus in the Christian Faith?
Blood of Jesus is something special. No human blood will match with this blood. All human blood is sinful blood right from Adam, but blood of Jesus is...