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Answer by steven h

How can I have my prayers answered by God?

Go back to when you were a child--did your parents give you everything you asked for? I expect not, because maybe you weren't ready for it or you didn't...

November 09 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mary h

What did Jesus mean by coming to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34-36?

The sword is the word of God. It comes to people who don't know God and the people who do, and pierces their heart. I go to a house meeting and sometimes...

November 09 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by steven h

Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?

God wants all his creation to turn back to him. We are all sinners, and the only way you can turn back is by praying and to ask him to show you the right way...

November 09 2014 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mary h

Should we be thankful to God when terrible events occur in our lives?

Everyone in this world will have some sort of pain and suffering in their lives. The difference between those who believe in God and other people is we can...

November 09 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Question by Gedeon Statia

How can a Christian be prepared to defend his/her hope in Jesus Christ?

1 peter 3:15 says, "But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hop...

1 Peter 3:15

4 Votes November 09 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Azeez Yinusa

Why does Paul say that it was 430 years from the time of delivering the promise to Abraham to the time when the “Law” was given, when it actually was 645 years?

Arun, you asked a great question and I thank the Lord for your question, because it will shed light on what a lot of people have been confused about. Please,...

November 09 2014 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?

T…Total Depravity Every man is depraved, sinful and deserving of hell. Period. No man is good. No man is redeemable unless God in His sovereignty saves him....

November 09 2014 3 Comments 8 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the difference between tithes and offerings?

November 09 2014

Answer by Debbie Mattson

Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

Let me ask just one question: What does Holy Spirit say?

November 08 2014 1 Comments 18 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?

November 08 2014

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How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?

November 08 2014

Question by Rick Fossum

What is the TULIP theory?

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Answer by mary h

What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?

The rod is God's word that puts us right when we're wrong, and the staff is God's strength, that he gives us when we go through trouble.

November 08 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Is Halloween Pagan in practice or origin?

Halloween is not pagan in origin. Instead, it is a Catholic celebration. The word "Halloween" came from "All Hallows Eve", the eve of All Saints Day. The...

November 08 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Mark Hilburn

Why do we need a resurrected body after CHRIST returns, vs. just having our spirit as when we die?

This is a great question. I used to ask the same question as well as others like “Why does Jesus need to come back to get me if I am already in Heaven with...

November 08 2014 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by steven h

Should we pray to Jesus? Does Jesus answer prayer?

Jesus is the mediator between God and us so when we pray we pray to God but through his son.

November 08 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mark wilkinson , retired school teacher and missionary

What does the Bible say about nightmares?

Psalm 121:6-8 comes to mind in considering this question. The Lord will preserve his people from all evil, he will preserve our going out and our coming in...

November 08 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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If we are to Baptize in the NAME (singular) of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost then what is that NAME?

November 08 2014

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What evidence is there in scripture to support the doctrine of the holy trinity?

November 08 2014

Answer by Emanuel khangale

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

To understand this issue better, let’s start by looking how God relates to mankind in different ways at different times, the bible calls it...

November 08 2014 6 Comments 65 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does God tell the people that they may buy "strong drink" and "whatever else" they desire?

How is this not promoting the sins of lust and drinking?

Deuteronomy 14:26

2 Votes November 08 2014 6 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mary h

What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?

It means, always have a soft and loving heart, and always be ready to forgive. You can never forgive enough! Just as the lords prayer says " forgive us our...

November 08 2014 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by mary h

What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?

We judge others by living the life Jesus taught us to live and by bringing his word to others when needed, they are judged on your life and the word you...

November 08 2014 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

What does the Bible say about near death experiences?

I agree with Michael. In addition, John 3:13 states that no man has ascended up to heaven except He that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is...

November 08 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Should we raise our hands/clap our hands during worship?

November 08 2014

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Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

November 08 2014

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

Is Halloween Pagan in practice or origin?

As answered above, yes this is a pagan holiday, but the difference between this holiday and others such as Christmas, is this holiday was specifically...

November 08 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paul Bayne , Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger

Should we be thankful to God when terrible events occur in our lives?

James 1 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations (trials and tests); 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh...

November 08 2014 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Adewale Ademola

What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?

Luke 22:36

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How does one know when a movie is mocking Christ & what can one do if you suspect such?

If we personally believe that God is being mocked in a film, or that a film is ignoble or contrary to the gospel, then there are several things we can do:...

November 08 2014 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jennifer Goss , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Should a Christian's give an invitation to their church to a satanist?

The gospel message should be spread to all mankind, including satanists. Those who believe join the church of God as part of the body of Christ. However, I...

November 08 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?

November 08 2014

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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?

November 08 2014

Answer by Wambui Mburu

What is the origin of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs?

Shalom The Lord came to save and redeem sinners, not to redeem customs and traditions of men, especially not as Nathan Toranga has stated those things which...

November 08 2014 4 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Nix

Could Jesus have refused to die on the cross?

Yes I believe Jesus could have refused to be crucified. He knew what he was waiting for on the other side. He knew what his mission was and was willing to...

November 08 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Michele Hunt

Why do we need a resurrected body after CHRIST returns, vs. just having our spirit as when we die?

Is having a new physical body better than staying as a spirit?

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Answer by steven h

Am I following Christ if I judge others?

Only God can judge another person, your job is to judge yourself not other from Gods word. If you see someone doing something that you don't think that is...

November 08 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Creel

Is giving "Last Rites" biblical?

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Answer by mary h

Who was responsible for Christ's death?

Satan! At the hands of people who let him into their hearts. The gospel of John chapter 8 verses 37-47 explains how they wanted to kill jesus because the the...

November 08 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Gary Creel

Why did God create the Tree of Life?

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Answer by mary h

Why did Jesus rebuke James and John for asking if Jesus wanted them to call down fire on a Samaritan village?

Because Jesus came with love and wanted to save lives not destroy them. James and john wanted to go in hard, Jesus had more compassion. Just like when peter...

November 08 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by steven h

Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?

To suffer for Christ sounds like a burden but its the opposite to what you think. Jesus said in Matthew 11 verses 28-30 come unto me, all you that labour and...

November 08 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up