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Answer by Charles Streng

Do Christians have the authority to command angels?

When we read Scriptures, we must always read the Words (in the context) in which they are written. Scripture never gives us the authority to bind Satan or...

October 02 2014 2 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why don't more churches have groups of "Standers" of marriages rather than divorce care groups?

Many churches seem to support a person through divorce as it has become such s norm. However, there are many groups of people who call themselves "Standers"....

October 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tamara Estes

Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt?

This is a very compelling document. However, I think that the best evidence is the continuing celebration of the Passover after 3400 years. It continues to...

October 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?

We have been debating this important topic number of times. However, I would like to clarify once again. God gave the Law (Commandments, statutes and...

October 02 2014 4 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hank Warmbier , Lay person with bible study as their hobby

What does it mean to die in sin?

Actually, the answer is given right in the bible verse. To die in sin is to reject that Christ is God, our Savior, and to reject Christ's offer of...

October 02 2014 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Joseph Wade Turner , Christian, Sunday School Teacher, Actor, Health Food Worker

Was there a woman ruler of Israel during the time of the kings?

That depends. If one were to look at 1 Kings 16:31, they would see a woman introduced by the name of Jezebel, who was the daughter of the king of the...

October 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

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How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?

October 02 2014

Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

Is it too simple to say that intitially Cain confused "offering" with "sacrifice"?

Yes, that's too simple. Cain wasn't confused; he was disobedient, although this isn't explictly stated in the Bible. Remember that God Himself sacrificed the...

October 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cindy Jennings , Disciple

Who was Moses addressing in Numbers 15? Who was left after the Israelites were attacked by the Amalekites and Canaanites in Numbers 14?

It was only the generation of people who originally left Egypt who were allowed to die in the wilderness due to their continued unbelief and lack of faith....

October 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

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Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt?

October 02 2014

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Does a Christian have to attend every service a church has?

October 02 2014

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Is it wrong for a wife to withhold intimacy from her husband when she feels betrayed?

October 02 2014

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What is the Teleological argument for the existence of God?

October 02 2014

Answer by Bob Rutz , Jesus loves me.

Is it Biblical that circumstances often get harder right before the breakthrough?

The Poster Boy for things getting harder just before the breakthrough is David, sitting at the burnt gates of Ziklag in I Samuel 30:1 He started out good:...

October 02 2014 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why didn't God simply create humans in Heaven instead of creating Earth?

This is a difficult question to answer because we do not have the benefit of any information why God chose to create man on earth rather than in heaven. Some...

October 02 2014 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by marilyn pyse

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?

Absolutely not. The muslim god is one such as baal and worshipping of the golden calf. There is no such god. Jehovah God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit is the...

October 02 2014 3 Comments 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by marilyn pyse

Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?

When we confess a sin and ask for forgiveness, God forgives and then that sin in cast into the sea of forgetfulness. God remembers it no more. So If you are...

October 02 2014 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by marilyn pyse

Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?

When we recite the Lord's prayer, we say forgive us debts (trespasses) as we forgive those who trespass against us. Doesn't leave much wiggle room does it....

October 02 2014 10 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?

My husband and I need to talk out our problems, I want God to lead us, so how do I know what to say to my husband while I wait on God, in His time, to heal t...

4 Votes October 02 2014 9 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve clonts

What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?

Many books have been written on this subject, or the question of where you go right after you die. One of the first was by a Doctor Richie, called "Return...

October 02 2014 1 Comments 19 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by pearl of the orient seas

Was the Holy Spirit with the people of the Old Testament?

The Spirit of God created the world. He has no beginning and end, so He exists with His created beings from the old to new testaments, to judgment times and...

October 02 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Jim Gonzales

What does it mean to die in sin?

John 8:24

October 02 2014 4 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

What religion were Paul and Peter?

When Jesus started His ministry on earth, He did not start a new rival religion to the established church of the day (Judaism). He still attended the Temple...

October 02 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cathy Taylor

What does the Bible say about organ donation?

It is my opinion, based on what I believe to be true in both what I read in the Bible and have experienced as a nurse, that one of the greatest gifts to...

October 02 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

How should Christians respond to global poverty and hunger?

Proverbs 19:17 - He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Luke 6:38 - Give, and it shall...

October 02 2014 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Fernandes

Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?

According to some Jewish parents always bless their children every day - this is what I am being told by laying their hand on the head of the child. Cross is...

October 02 2014 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hank Warmbier , Lay person with bible study as their hobby

Why didn't God simply create humans in Heaven instead of creating Earth?

Oh, how very much more simple it would have been if God had immediately created us humans to be in Heaven, without all of the trials, temptations, and...

October 02 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Melanie Curfman

When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?

God forgives all sins. He does not ask you to make amends for sin. He asks you to ask him for forgiveness. It is simple for him, man makes it difficult.

October 02 2014 7 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why was Jesus' ministry so short?

Like so many things in Christianity, there is a certain mystery to the length of Christ's ministry of three and a half years. This is the same amount of time...

October 02 2014 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Is it too simple to say that intitially Cain confused "offering" with "sacrifice"?

Question: "Is it too simple to say that intitially Cain confused "offering" with "sacrifice"? Yes, I believe it is too simple. I believe the Lord himself in...

October 02 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Don Dixon

What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?

I will be brief. In such questions you have to remember the Fall. Genesis chapters 1-3 are so important to understanding our existence and our relationship...

October 02 2014 4 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Scott Rees

What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?

I have had a struggle myself when I read bumper stickers that say, "Pray for our troops"...indicating that we do not pray for other countries' troops? And...

October 02 2014 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Carol Renshaw

Can we interpret and apply Old Testament prophecy to our times?

Ezekiel 38:1 - 23

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Question by Anonymous
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Are souls in Heaven aware of who is there and who is not?

Will you be upset if someone is not there?

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Answer by Thomas Mathew , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

What are the expressions of the Holy Spirit -led Church

Expressions of the Holy Spirit - led church are worship, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, serving, healing/ delivering and giving / generosity. Today,...

October 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leon Penny , Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in

What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?

For God so loved the world that he gave his only son God let his son to defend from the enemy. In Joshua 6..21, the army destroyed everyone and everything....

October 02 2014 2 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kathy Woo , Student and Teacher; Biblical Life Breakthrough Coach

Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?

I was in an emotionally and verbally abusive relationship for 35 years. I tried everything possible to make a dysfunctional relationship work, but my husband...

October 02 2014 1 Comments 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ed Smith , Retired teacher

Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?

The Ten Commandments were wonderful instructions for the Jews. But they were for the Jews before Christ died on the cross. Since the death of Christ we have...

October 02 2014 1 Comments 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why is God's appearance described as like a jasper and a sardius stone?

Also, what type of stone is 'sardius'?

Revelation 4:3

1 Vote October 02 2014 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Is it Biblical that circumstances often get harder right before the breakthrough?

I often hear Christians say that trials will get harder right before the miracle happens and that is why we have to keep persevering. Is this a Biblical truth?

October 02 2014 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by JD Abshire

Why did Jesus say the poor widow who had given two mites, had given more than all the rest of the rich men had given?

Considering the widow had given all she had, I agree that she gave more than all the others. However, if we follow the context beginning in Luke chapter 20...

October 02 2014 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?

October 02 2014

Answer by Jennifer Goss , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Will the Holy Spirit be present during the tribulation?

Yes, the Holy Spirit is with us in times of tribulation, and will certainly remain with us in any future Great Tribulation there may be (Luke 21:5-19, John...

October 01 2014 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Hairy Animals

How should a Christian respond to beggars?

To begin with, what are beggars? Poor, homeless people, right? The Bible commands us to be kind to needy and give to the poor. Acts 20:35 - I have shewed you...

October 01 2014 1 Comments 17 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?

October 01 2014