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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

April 17 2015

Answer by Wambui Mburu

Why would God blind the eyes of the Scribes and Pharisees?

Shalom, I do feel that some of them were blinded for my sake. The partial blinding according to Romans 9, 10, 11. Romans 11;25 reads - For I do not desire,...

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Answer by Jeanine Schaefer , animal advocate & culinary mad scientist

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

The gift of Tongues, first of all, do NOT go to ALL believers. (1 Cor 12:30), and it is a gift to the church body as there MUST be a translator as well, or...

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Answer by Bob Johnson , Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio

Who is evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, and are his teachings Biblical?

I believe the man is a charlatan. Galatians 1:9 doesn't mince words. Those that preach another gospel should "be accursed." People say that we should judge....

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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?

April 17 2015

Answer by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

What does it mean that our righteousness needs to "exceed the righteousness of the scribes and pharisees"?

The righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees was legalistic. Philippians 3:3-6, 'For it is we who are the circumcision, we who serve God by his Spirit, who...

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Answer by John Anderson

When the Bible says homosexuality is sinful, could it be referring to the lustful desire and acts toward a person of the same gender done in the absence of love, rather then the love felt between two people of the same gender?

Today's world is truly 50 shades of grey. Anything goes, if it feels good, do it. Homosexuals want to say they are just like the rest of us. Kids raised by...

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Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

1. “Tongues” is another name for language: Gen 10:20, Isa 66:18, Mar 16:17, Rev 7:9, Rev 10:11 etc. 2. “Tongues” is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit but...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?

To answer your question literally, the answer would be no. Faith healers have no power of their own as Jesus did. In the same way that the prophets in the...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?

I read a teaching once that said there were two Greek words for baptism. (I think they were Baptizmo and Baptidzo but since I don't remember right now and...

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Answer by Michael Harris , trustee of The Mazlen Trust

Who is evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, and are his teachings Biblical?

Many many years ago when I first saw a video of Minister Jimmy Swaggart I felt, 'in my Spirit/Soul', 'repulsed' by the man. I 'couldn't stand him'. I...

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Answer by Scotty Searan , I am a associate minister.

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

My opinion is that speaking in tongues is the evidence of the Filling of the Holy Ghost. I know, because I am one of those 'Tongue Talkers' as I've been...

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Answer by Lena Wms , Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer

What does the Bible say about a disabled person begging for money?

This is an extremely important question as it deals with two major issues: greed and charity. In the United States, we were founded on Christian principles...

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Answer by JD Abshire

Why would God blind the eyes of the Scribes and Pharisees?

Israel's blindness is a fulfillment of prophecy. Isaiah 6:9-10 "And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed,...

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Question by Tom Mcgarvey , Follower of Jesus.

What is a prophetic intercessor?

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. (NKJ) This scripture suggests to me that as we pray o...

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Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

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Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?

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Answer by Maylyn Dy

Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?

I use the NIV or NASB when I read the bible but here is the NRSVCE version: The Absurdity of Idol Worship 9 All who make idols are nothing, and the things...

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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?

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Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

The first thing that we have to consider is the purpose of the gift of tongues. So we go back to the Old Testament. At the Tower of Babel in genesis 11:1-9...

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Answer by Deborah Bullock , Homemaking, caretaking for my elderly mom, parttime artist

Who is evangelist Jimmy Swaggart, and are his teachings Biblical?

Jimmy Swaggart is a powerful Evangelist who fully answered and repented for his trangressions that occured over 20 years ago. Really, Christians this should...

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Answer by Joseph (Joe) Smith

Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage?

Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage? Revelation 5:5 Revelation 5:1-5 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on...

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Is the book 'the shack' a 'sound' book for Christians to read?

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Answer by Terrie Ensley , Christ-centered counselor, licensed clinical social worker

Where did poisonous plants and deadly bacteria come from?

Prior to the first sin there was nothing on earth that could cause death because there was no such thing as death. Poisonous plants and deadly bacteria in...

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Answer by Terrie Ensley , Christ-centered counselor, licensed clinical social worker

What does it mean to live each day in grace?

Living in grace every day means living in the assurance of God's love for his creation (you and me) and that He continues to do all that is within His power...

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Answer by Bessie F Scott

Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

There is a difference in having the Gifts of Tongues, and the Gifts of the Spirit. There seems to be some confusion but if you read the Word in Acts there...

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Is it a must to speak in tongues if you are filled with the Holy Spirit?

Look at Acts 19:: 1-7. Here we find group of 12 disciples who state they were baptized with Johns baptism. They already believed but had not heard about the...

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Answer by Terrie Ensley , Christ-centered counselor, licensed clinical social worker

What is the relationship between grace and righteousness?

Grace is the undeserved love our Father showers on us which is evidenced by the sacrificial death of Jesus for our sins. Righteousness is how God sees us as...

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Which version of the Bible would be best for a person with a learning disability?

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