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:...
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Gary Creel
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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Anonymous
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Carol Renshaw
Can we interpret and apply Old Testament prophecy to our times?
Ezekiel 38:1 - 23
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Anonymous
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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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,...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Anonymous
Why is God's appearance described as like a jasper and a sardius stone?
Also, what type of stone is 'sardius'?
Revelation 4:3
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Anonymous
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?
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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...
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Michael Ortiz
Does going out to the bar drinking affect the Holy Spirit?
Ephesians 4:29 - 31
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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?
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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...
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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...
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What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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How should Christians respond to global poverty and hunger?
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What does the Bible say about anointing oil?
Anointing oil, mentioned 20 times in Scripture, was used in the Old Testament for pouring on the head of the high priest and his descendants and sprinkling...
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Georg Kouz
What does God say about a soldier taking a life in war, or a policeman on the job?
Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. More clear could not be written. You shall not murder, without any open parenthesis for any exceptions. 2 Kings 19:35 That...
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Michael Sisson
What religion were Paul and Peter?
"What religion was Paul and Peter?" Both Peter and Paul were Jewish, and both remained Torah observant Jews even after coming to faith in Jesus Christ. The...
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Mike Dumais
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Apologists should understand Christianity has long held that it is the religion of logic. The question itself "Do Christians and Muslims believe in the same...
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Ed Smith
, Retired teacher
What religion were Paul and Peter?
Peter and Paul were not members of any denomination. There were no such things in Bible times. Even the Catholic church was not started for several hundred...
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Does God punish us when we sin?
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Was the Holy Spirit with the people of the Old Testament?
Easy answer: In Psalm 51:11, David says: "Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me." So, the Holy Spirit was in/with...
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Anonymous
When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
If a person has been living a sinful life and unjustly divorced his/her spouse, will s/he be forgiven by God just by asking? Or does s/he have to make amends...
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Gary Creel
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
Unless the couple lives apart in terms of work related distance I find no biblical basis for attending separate churches. Perhaps someone may argue that this...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the power of prayer?
The idea that power is inherent in prayer is a very popular one. According to the Bible, the power of prayer is, quite simply, the power of God, who hears...