| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Born-again/witnessing | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Hey I have actually 2 questions, hopefully you can answer both as they are pretty close to each ... A: Benjamin, I appreciate your honesty in these matters. There is only one way to know whether or not ...
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| becoming members of church | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Our church has a couple that would like to become members. They are living together, they say, for ... A: I had some members of my extended family that were living together "for convenience sake" also, so I ...
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| Ear Candles | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Christian Greetings. I am a born again Christian and recently another Christian lady friend told me ... A: Lesley, According to an article found on the Internet, "ear candles" are a therapy listed in the ...
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| Where do you draw the line? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have a question. My wife is on a "prayer chain" which I think is great. You don't see many of ... A: Richard, Thanks for the question. I will try to answer as best as I can. Many times in Scripture, ...
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| relationships | 8/9/2009 |
Q: i know that it says in the bible that couples should not live together before marriage, but i was ... A: Chelsea, I can only speak from personal experience on this matter, as Scripture gives no clear ...
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| What does this mean? | 8/7/2009 |
Q: What does it mean for a guy to tell you he's spiritually attracted to you? A: Danielle, I know of no such thing in Scripture. He may be indicating that he believes you are pure ...
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| Question on marriage | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what is wrong wtih people of the same sex getting married. I ... A: Robert, There is a very easy answer to your question. God, who created man in His image, created ...
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| Nudism | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have always had the belief that modesty was virtue. My dear "christian" friend is also a nudist? ... A: Laurette, The simple answer to your question is an astounding, "YES!!!" The Scriptures make it ...
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| Biblical Scripture | 6/18/2009 |
Q: What do the scriptures tell us about suicide ? Both old & new testament ? Is suicide forgivable ? ... A: Ron, There are occasions in Scripture where people took their own life. Some took their own life by ...
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| partner who takes drugs(marijuana) | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I am a born again christian living with a partner who takes marijuana and is not working. I would ... A: Jane, This is an issue that can best be dealt with through legal services (family court, etc.). My ...
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| partner who takes drugs(marijuana) | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I am a born again christian living with a partner who takes marijuana and is not working. I would ... A: Jane, I know this is going to sound so unkind, but you must get this "partner" out of your ...
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| moderation | 6/5/2009 |
Q: pls, what do you know about moderation in christian living. A: I really have no idea what is meant by moderation in Christian Living. The Apostles, Jesus, and all ...
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| Born again twice | 4/22/2009 |
Q: This question is very troubling to me and ultimately it can only be answered by Jesus when I am done ... A: Benjamin, Thank you for your question. I will try to answer it in a way that is true to God's Word. ...
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| regret | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I once lived with a roommate who was verbally abusive to me. Every day she would scream at me and ... A: Ana, While these women may never regret their actions, there is another side to this that I believe ...
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| Innocence? | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Well all I told him was that I live in the U.S,I was smart enough not to tall him the state at ... A: CGLLR, Whether or not you want to stop, you MUST. This is a sexual addiction in the making. It is ...
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| Blasphemy. | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Well does GOD forgive blasphemy and if He does,do you have to get saved again?Please respond back! ... A: CGLLR, Yes it is a sin. Yes you can be forgiven, in the same way that all sins are dealt with... ...
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| Genesis | 1/24/2009 |
Q: When Cain was cast out of the presence of the everliving god in Genesis, who did he believe to bring ... A: Derrik, It would have been one of his kinsmen. A period of time had transpired (Gen. 4:3) after ...
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| Blasphemy. | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Well does GOD forgive blasphemy and if He does,do you have to get saved again?Please respond back! ... A: CGLLR, God responds to your questions by directing you to people that share His Word. They show you ...
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| Blasphemy. | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Well does GOD forgive blasphemy and if He does,do you have to get saved again?Please respond back! ... A: CGLLR, I have come to a decision of my own to make, whether or not to continue back and forth with ...
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| Blasphemy. | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Well does GOD forgive blasphemy and if He does,do you have to get saved again?Please respond back! A: CGLLR, Blasphemy cannot be committed by one that is a believer in Christ. It is a non-forgivable ...
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| Salvation. | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Also,is it possible for someone to get unsaved after they are saved? A: Eternal Life is Everlasting Life. Two terms can be used of life, Eternal and Temporal. Temporal life ...
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| Salvation. | 1/21/2009 |
Q: When you say "believe on Christ",do you mean trust in Him? And also,there is a such thing as ... A: CGLLR, The "Day of Redemption" is when the Lord Jesus comes to claim that which He purchased with ...
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| Salvation. | 1/20/2009 |
Q: When you say "believe on Christ",do you mean trust in Him? And also,there is a such thing as ... A: To make it easier for you. If God came and said, "You have trusted my Son's death on the cross for ...
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| Salvation. | 1/20/2009 |
Q: When you say "believe on Christ",do you mean trust in Him? And also,there is a such thing as ... A: CGLLR, Yes, to believe on Christ is to trust in His work on the cross for your Salvation. If you ...
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| Am I saved or not? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ... A: CGLLR, You have described something in your question that I think really shows maturity. You are ...
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| Am I saved or not? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ... A: CGLLR, Again, I cannot convince you of where you stand with the Lord. But if your confidence is in ...
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| Am I saved or not? | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I was thinking today and it bothered me about my salvation because I am unsure about it. I said the ... A: CGLLR, Your question is one that only you and God can answer fully. I can offer some information ...
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| co-inhabiting divorced adults | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are both, divorcees, 40 something’s, and both believer’s and very active in our ... A: Rick, The answer that I gave is still a valid answer. The Word of God doesn't change. Man may offer ...
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| New vs Old Covenant | 12/22/2008 |
Q: Phillip, I was interested in your answer to ... A: Every covenant has something that causes its effect. The law could never make anything perfect, in ...
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| co-inhabiting divorced adults | 12/20/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I are both, divorcees, 40 something’s, and both believer’s and very active in our ... A: Rick, Actually there is no gray area here at all. The Scriptures make it clear to abstain from all ...
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| masturbation | 12/7/2008 |
Q: is mastubating wrong at age 20 A: Below are two answers I have offered before on allexperts.com concerning your question. "It is ...
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| can a backsliding christian have a demon? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: many debate this, i'm not here to debate. i really want wise counsel, so i am asking for you to ... A: Victor, Acts 19:13-16 specifically deals with this danger. I have not found any references that ...
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| Jesus - wine? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I just saw an answer made by you about how drinking wine is bad. I would like to see your opinion on ... A: Justin, This is a question that gets a lot of attention. The reason is that many are seeking ...
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| Who goes to hell? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I would like to know how the bible deals with people who never had a chance to know GOD. Like the ... A: Allissa, This is such an important question for all believers. It is a call to believers to be ...
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| Christians and the Civil War | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have read the answers about Just Wars How does it apply to Civil wars? Are wars to seize territory ... A: The Scriptures teach us to be offensive against the enemy, which is Satan. He has many tools, one of ...
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| Christians and the Civil War | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have read the answers about Just Wars How does it apply to Civil wars? Are wars to seize territory ... A: Civil war is generally defined as fighting between factions within the boundaries of a single ...
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| Am I a lesbian or what am I? | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm overeffactuated with breasts.I searched on the internet about ... A: Corrina, You have written a very long description of the problem. I must confess, that I did not ...
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| Tithing | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have been wrestling with the amount of our tithes. Many years were spent in education ... A: Phil, I have no real answers on the specific questions that you asked. I do not claim any expertise ...
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| Jury Duty | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Phillip, I was wondering about Jury Duty. It's a form of judging someone & I don't think we're ... A: There is at least one misunderstanding that you have about judging. The Scripture passage you ...
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| Which path to take | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have believe in Jesus Christ my entire life but a year ago finally decided to walk my life fully ... A: I actually counsel women and men not to make a commitment of moving in with them based on a promise ...
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| Which path to take | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have believe in Jesus Christ my entire life but a year ago finally decided to walk my life fully ... A: Samantha, There are several variables to your situation. 1. You are already in need of ...
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| Churches Selling Merchandise | 10/26/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are looking for a Christian church to attend. There is one we have in mind. When ... A: Tiffany, I share your concern over this practice. If the church is utilizing this as a fund raiser, ...
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| marriage | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Myself and my partner have been together fo about 10yrs now and we live in the UKand are blessed ... A: FEMI, If you have sired a son by a woman that you are not married to, that is a sin. Living with ...
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| If jesus had first arrived in 2008 | 10/12/2008 |
Q: If jesus had first arrived in 2008 how would we accept him?what would be the consequences? and would ... A: William, Of course, anything that I would write on this subject would be complete speculation on my ...
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| can a Christian lose their salvation? | 10/10/2008 |
Q: i've seen numerous verses where Jesus warns ppl... "i never knew you" or verses that say such & ... A: Victor, Every one that believes on the Lord Jesus Christ, HAS ETERNAL LIFE. That means that they ...
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| is flirting a sin | 10/10/2008 |
Q: is flirting a sin, and does it grieve the Holy Spirit? flirtatious behaviour such as deliberately ... A: Any person that flirts with another, also flirts with the danger of causing another to sin. If we ...
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| can a backsliding christian have a demon? | 10/10/2008 |
Q: many debate this, i'm not here to debate. i really want wise counsel, so i am asking for you to ... A: Victor, Thanks for your question. According to my understanding of Scriptures, the Holy Spirit ...
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| Battle | 10/5/2008 |
Q: i hear people say we are God's army, and we have armor. are we really meant to battle against the ... A: Victor, Thank you for your nice comments. My public education is limited to a High School diploma. ...
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| Divorce | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My divorce was final today-I didn't realize when I wrote that this could happen so quickly. John ... A: Tori, I apologize for not fully understanding the situation with your husband when I gave my ...
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| Battle | 10/3/2008 |
Q: i hear people say we are God's army, and we have armor. are we really meant to battle against the ... A: Victor, There are many aspects to being in spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10-20 tells about the ...
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| Can I advise my pastor, and in meekness correct his doctrine?gently correct his doctrine? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: Q: Can I advise my pastor, and in meekness correct his doctrine? My pastor runs a nation wide ... A: Alan, Thank you for your question. I can tell it is from a very sincere heart. There is absolutely ...
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| my husband has filed to divorce me | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Background: He was abusive and after several warnings I finally served him papers in Jan/2006 to get ... A: Tori, There are several issues here. I will try to address each of them separately. The issue of ...
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| absolute morals | 9/18/2008 |
Q: everyone has absolute morals so the question is where do they come from? People will give examples ... A: I do agree that there are absolute moral values. Those absolute moral values, that are based upon ...
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| Def. Old Covenant vs. New Covenant | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Many Christians use the terms Old Covenant and New Covenant. Yet when one ask them for a definition ... A: Don't know if I can do it in 10 words or less, but I'll make it short. The Old Covenant required ...
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| Hell | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Do people who commit suicide go to hell? Are they able to go to heaven? A: While committing suicide is a grave sin, and one that has consequences for all involved, from the ...
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| Help me!!!!!!!!!!! | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have an issue what do you suggest if your friend is possessed by a demon? Why am I asking you this ... A: Jacqueline, While demons are real, and demonic possession is also real, a demon cannot posses a ...
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| Bible | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I know that the Bible is completely true and trustworthy. My sister, however, pointed me to a ... A: There have always been skeptics of God's Word. Some make claims that they cannot possibly prove as ...
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| salvation/heaven | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions. Is there two heavens or heaven spilt? one for "i raised my hand believers" ... A: Jennifer, There are three heavens. One is the atmosphere... that is the first heaven. The second is ...
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| Relationship | 4/3/2008 |
Q: i have been living with my boyfriend for the past seven months since I had my baby. We moved to live ... A: Before I seek to answer your question, I want to personally welcome you into God's family. Your ...
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| Is Masturbation wrong? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: What does the bible teach about masturbation. Is it a sin? ANSWER: It is referred to in Genesis ... A: Scripture offers many suggestions on overcoming temptations. 1. Think on things that are pure, etc. ...
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| Is Masturbation wrong? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: What does the bible teach about masturbation. Is it a sin? A: It is referred to in Genesis 38:9. While it doesn't specifically refer to masturbation by name, it ...
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| bible codes | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I got a question about bible codes. Is it inteaded by god to be there or is it just accident. is it ... A: svyatoslav, There are no "Bible Codes". God's message is clear and distinct. He wants the whole ...
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| christian dressing | 10/16/2007 |
Q: my quetion is ,is it wrong for a christian guy to wear earings?if it is so can give me some ... A: Actually, I was hoping you would ask yourself the other questions: mainly the ones about "Why wear ...
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| christian dressing | 10/9/2007 |
Q: my quetion is ,is it wrong for a christian guy to wear earings?if it is so can give me some ... A: In order to answer this, I had to do a bot of research. There doesn't appear to be any place in ...
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| Islam? | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Phillip, I understand that Mohammed came some 500 years after Jesus,but I have an interest in ... A: Bud, Thanks for your question. I am not an expert on Islam. However, there are some aspects of your ...
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| finding a scripture... | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I am looking for the scripture that says.... to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of ... A: The indication that "we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is" is referring to His return ...
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| finding a scripture... | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I am looking for the scripture that says.... to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of ... A: Shelly, Thank you for your noble examination of what people say. The passage you seek is in 2 ...
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| Heaven | 7/26/2007 |
Q: Is there different levels for people in heaven? Is there darkness in heaven for Christians based on ... A: Celo, There are differing levels of rewards in Heaven, based upon the judgement rendered at the ...
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| Holy God of Heaven | 6/28/2007 |
Q: Such a biblical name :-D I wish you a happy 4th of July for next week. I love this verse Romans 5:8 ... A: I will deal with them one at a time. 1. Do I believe that God will "rapture" His children from the ...
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| profanity plagueing the mind | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I am constantly around people who use God's name in vain in horrible ways and it really bothers me. ... A: Walter, Satan uses many ploys to gain control of the mind. The issues you are facing are common ...
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| Broken marriage | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My husband left our marriage on April 20 to return to England, where he is a citizen. He knew ... A: Jennifer, I am sorry that you are experiencing this trauma in your marriage and in your life. There ...
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| Religion & Superstition | 5/13/2007 |
Q: Is it right for a Christian to believe in superstition? I AM a Christian and I DO NOT believe in ... A: Laurence, This is indeed an interesting item to answer today, as we just finished looking at Romans ...
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| Delicate question- adult content | 5/7/2007 |
Q: been wondering about it and hope you can help me understand it from a Biblical doctrinal ... A: Andrea, I would wonder why the husband would have a need to look at pictures of his wife, when he ...
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| Matt 19:9 | 4/18/2007 |
Q: What is your understanding of Matt 19:9? Is the adultery something connected with the process of ... A: Perry, Thank you for your important question. I hope I can do justice to the Scriptures in my ...
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| Modesty and Music | 3/15/2007 |
Q: What does the bible say about music? Is the music that the Catholic Church plays with thee organ and ... A: Jacqueline, WOW!!! that is a lot of information... Also WOW!!! for someone of your age to be that ...
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| hell | 2/25/2007 |
Q: another christian friend said only the physical body can feel physical pain the spiritual body ... A: Margaret, Thanks for your follow-up. I hope my response will be an answer that you can share with ...
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| hell | 2/24/2007 |
Q: hi I am wondering if you could help me in the doctorine of hell should the bible be taken literally ... A: Margaret, Hell is indeed a place of eternal torment for those who die with the guilt of sin. Any ...
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| hello | 1/21/2007 |
Q: and over the past couple weeks i have to the conclusion that god hates me and wants me to fail ... A: K, Sometimes we feel unloved or that everything is going wrong, when in fact, we are loved and "All ...
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| Paul and his writings about women not having authority over men | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Was Paul ever rebuked in scripture after he wrote in 1 Cor. about women not having authority over ... A: Sonny, As you have indicated, Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote concerning ...
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| help | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have been a christian for 6 years now and through the years, there are ups and downs in my walk. ... A: Jason, Thank you for your openness and honesty about your walk with the Lord. It shows humility on ...
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| Donctrinal concerns | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I am at the point of confusion. I have prayed and fasted over my concerns. I have been with the ... A: Frank, As a member of a Southern Baptist Convention affiliated church, I can empathize with you in ...
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| Jesus dying for the world. | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I'm confused at the moment (after a talk with my friend) about wether or not Jesus died for ... A: Kimbra, Thank you for your question. This question deals with a theological view known as the TULIP ...
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| Matthew 18 | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I was at Church on Sunday night and the young minister (Pastors son)spoke on "Whatever you bind ... A: Matt, Your Pastor's son was correct in saying that the church has the authority to dismiss someone ...
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| Secular Music | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Is it okay to sing or include in the "Praise and Worship program" about secular music with changed ... A: Aby, Many of our traditional hymns and praise songs have music that was at one time secular music. ...
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| what is my life for? | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I m trying so hard but refuse to change my life and move on again... I feel my life will just ... A: Iuth, God has created man to have a relationship with Him that will bring Glory and honor the the ...
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| eternal love | 9/19/2006 |
Q: Is eternal life =eternal love? i know unconditional love should be the love never fails, always ... A: Iuth, Scripture tells us in John 17:3, "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the ...
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| Foreshadowing death? | 8/31/2006 |
Q: Okay, my husband is very concerned because for the past few years everytime he looks at the clock it ... A: Stephanie, As far as I know from Scripture, the only one that has our days numbered is the Lord. ...
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| doctrine issue | 8/5/2006 |
Q: one of the ministers in my church taught on jesus' statement " except a corn of wheat falls into the ... A: W. Scott, The passage of Scripture that you referenced, and that I also was referring to, is ...
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| doctrine issue | 8/5/2006 |
Q: one of the ministers in my church taught on jesus' statement " except a corn of wheat falls into the ... A: W. Scott, Your concern in a valid concern. There are many today that are guilty of "teaching things ...
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| Unforgivable Sin | 7/25/2006 |
Q: and thanks again. I have one last question about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. What be an ... A: Tom, Because the Scriptures do not specify what this sin is, I am speculating when I say that it is ...
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| Unforgivable Sin | 7/24/2006 |
Q: That was a very helpful answer, thanks. So would you say the devil in a way already owns everyone's ... A: Tom, The answer is very simply, yes. To help us understand this, Jesus said in John 3:18, "He that ...
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| Sabbath Day | 7/24/2006 |
Q: Our church has recently gone to a Saturday evening service as well as two Sunday services. I have ... A: David, I am grateful for your question cincerning the "Jewish Sabbath". There were several ...
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| Unforgivable Sin | 7/18/2006 |
Q: My question is: Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil? If so is this an example of an ... A: Tom, You have asked a question that many have struggled with for many years. You actually asked ...
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| asking for forgivness | 7/13/2006 |
Q: When we ask God to forgive our sins, do we have to remember every sin and confess every sin? I worry ... A: Jane, This is a question that many have struggled with over the years. It is also a question that ...
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| CLARIFY STATEMENT | 7/11/2006 |
Q: GOD BLESS YOU PASTOR, MYIN LUKE CHAPTER 11 VERSE 34 SAYS: YOUR EYE IS A LAMP FOR YOU BODY.... THE ... A: Ruthy, Because I am not aware what was said in the other statement, apparently by someone else, I ...
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| women pastors | 7/6/2006 |
Q: Please shed some light on what the scriptures mean when it says that the women are to be silent in ... A: Mr. Scott, While I am not sure to whom you refer, I am somewhat confident that I know of her. If it ...
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| In search of th truth | 7/5/2006 |
Q: God Bless you Phillip, I have a lot on my mind today. I have been saved and a member of the same ... A: Because this question has a lot of information that needs to be sifted through, please bear with me ...
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| women pastors | 7/5/2006 |
Q: Please shed some light on what the scriptures mean when it says that the women are to be silent in ... A: Mr. Scott, If these were the only references that were in Scripture, it might be hard to answer. ...
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| personality | 6/30/2006 |
Q: i decided to just stick with sparkling grape juice for my romantic dinner. if drinking wine would ... A: Mr. Scott, I suppose that we are like minded in this matter. I also am one that doesn't like ...
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| drinking wine | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I am a fellow believer who loves God and his word. I have come across different scriptures ... A: Mr. Scott, There are three words relating to wine in the Greek and nine in the Hebrew. In the ...
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| church members | 6/25/2006 |
Q: 1)Do you have to attend church to be a christian? 2)Is it right to pretend to like someone if you ... A: Mark, Apparently you have had some type of run-in with some church members. There is no Scripture ...
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| Purpose of Fasting | 6/12/2006 |
Q: If a person is wanting to repent and be set free of a sin such as overspending or overeating, does ... A: Fastin' Baptist, I apologize for the delay in responding, as I was on vacation this week and failed ...
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| Watching sports | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Recently I was listening to Bible study, and a caller asked if it was 'wrong' to watch movies, ... A: John, Thank you for your thoughtful question concerning certain types of entertainment. I hope to ...
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| pastors view on who to vote for | 5/14/2006 |
Q: a couple a years ago i went to a church where the pastor was saying to the congergation ,at the time ... A: Vaughn, While it is morally right for a Pastor to share Biblical values and to promote those values ...
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| will of God | 5/5/2006 |
Q: The concept of perfect and permissive will of God. is this biblical and if so, bible references ... A: wah, Certainly there is a perfect will of God. That will of God is actually described with other ...
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| sexuality | 3/15/2006 |
Q: Was David and Jonathan Gay? How does their relationship relate to the movie "Brokeback Mountain"? A: M. Britt, There is no indication in Scripture that either David or Jonathan were homosexuals or ...
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| hebrews 1:9-11 | 2/23/2006 |
Q: Is Hebrews 1:9-11 then speaking of Jesus as creator? The Bible says in this passage it was Jesus ... A: Laurie, You are correct in your understanding that Hebrews is speaking of the Son. It specifically ...
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| Why believe the Trinity | 2/22/2006 |
Q: Do you believe God is a Trinity? If so, why do you believe this? A: Laurie, Thank you for your question concerning the doctrine of the "Trinity". Yes I do believe God ...
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| homosexuality & abortion | 2/19/2006 |
Q: Two simple questions; If a government were to impose the death penalty for homosexual behavior, ... A: Frank, Thank you for your important questions. The answer to your first question is "yes", it ...
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| Election | 2/3/2006 |
Q: Your belief in Christ dying for all of man's sins is not founded in the Bible. Why will people go ... A: John, While you didn't ask a question in your follow-up that seemed to require an answer (you ...
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| Election | 2/3/2006 |
Q: My question is about election. I know that God elected certain ones to salvation. A person I am ... A: John, May I say that there are several things that you fail to recognize concerning the Lord's ...
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| Glorifying God | 1/19/2006 |
Q: The Bible says that we are to glorify God in everything that we do. If this is the case, is it a sin ... A: John, What a fantastic question you have asked. More adults should ask this question when they are ...
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| Sixth/eighth day creation of man | 11/6/2005 |
Q: Keep hearing something about sixth day creation of man and woman-being separated.Eight day creation ... A: Donald, I appreciate you taking the time to investigate the teachings of others. I hope you will ...
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| marry | 11/3/2005 |
Q: if the bible is so clear on divroce and remarrying why is there so much of it in the church? i am a ... A: Chris, I have been reviewing my past responses and a few of them have not been read. You may read ...
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| Music | 10/5/2005 |
Q: The past two days I have heard two different Bible teachers basically claim that 'secular music is ... A: John, It appears that you have already answered your own question. The term secular could have two ...
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| Is Tubal Ligation a sin? | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I'm pregnant with my fifth child, and am having a difficult time with it. I am a chrisitan also- I ... A: Karen, There are many positions concerning your question. You have clearly examined this issue from ...
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| Brother - in -law | 9/20/2005 |
Q: Phillip, I married my wife in 1998 and have given my life to jesus. I participate in every aspect of ... A: Brian, I appreciate your question, as I have had to deal with similar situations in my own family. ...
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| help me find a scripture | 9/2/2005 |
Q: I will pass on your scripture referrences. In my opinion, her biggest problem is she doesn't want to ... A: Jannae, Since you are unsure of your friend's spiritual condition, may I suggest that you make sure ...
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| help me find a scripture | 9/2/2005 |
Q: A friend is having a hard time letting go of a past relationship. She knows that this person does ... A: The Scripture says in Matthew 10:16, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ...
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| Baptism | 9/1/2005 |
Q: i am a lifetime Christian too. For the first 33 years I was a devout Lutheran. In 1990 I started ... A: Don, Thank you for submitting your question. I appreciate the opportunity to share from God's Word ...
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| Questions On True Salavation | 8/19/2005 |
Q: I have been a Christian for 19 years; I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in 1987. My question ... A: Ken, I appreciate your very honest approach to this question. The Scriptures make it abundantly ...
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| hypnotism | 8/11/2005 |
Q: My question is about hypnotism. I have recently been reading ‘Power of the subconscious mind,' ... A: I appreciate the opportunity to deal with this question. It is one that I haven't ever done any ...
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| Christian Living | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I am contacting you because I have a concern that needs attention from an expert, such as yourself. ... A: It is one that the Apostle Paul dealt with in 1 Corinthians 5:9-11. He writes, "I wrote unto you in ...
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| Being a Christian, NOT a Republican!! | 6/29/2005 |
Q: I think you are right about the "root of bitterness" comment. I will keep that in mind and pray ... A: James, Thank you for following up with more information. I do understand that there is much ...
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| Being a Christian, NOT a Republican!! | 6/29/2005 |
Q: I am a born-again Christian. Jesus is my personal saviour. But politicaly, I am a progressive and a ... A: James, I too, am a believer in Christ Jesus our Lord, but I am not a Republican. I will say, ...
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| how come? | 6/24/2005 |
Q: .i got 1 question..i hope u answer it.. my question is how come Christians pray and ask forgiveness ... A: Dana, I am not offended in any way by your question. It should never offend anyone to be asked a ...
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| Follow-up on "Why God Created Us" | 5/30/2005 |
Q: It has been awhile since your last answer to my question. To refresh your memory of our last ... A: You have made some assumptions that I believe need some correction. God, indeed, has shown himself ...
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| Purpose of Life | 5/7/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Phillip, I liked your efforts in answering my earlier questions, so I have ... A: The ultimate purpose of God is to glorify His name. If that makes Him seem like an egotistical ...
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| Purpose of Life | 5/7/2005 |
Q: Phillip, I liked your efforts in answering my earlier questions, so I have another. This one may ... A: Romans 8:20 tells us why God chose to do things the way He did. That the whole of creation would be ...
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| Purpose of Life | 5/7/2005 |
Q: Phillip, I liked your efforts in answering my earlier questions, so I have another. This one may ... A: Genesis 1:26-28 spells out God's intent for us. He also had plans before the foundation of the world ...
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| Atonement of Christ | 5/6/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Do we need Christ's atonement to free us from original sin, or just our own ... A: We were by nature (because of our birth nature) children of wrath, even as others (Ephesians 2:3). ...
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| Atonement of Christ | 5/6/2005 |
Q: Do we need Christ's atonement to free us from original sin, or just our own sins? Answer - Acts ... A: In Genesis 3:21, concerning Adam and Eve, the Scriptures tell us that God did, "make coats of skins, ...
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| Atonement of Christ | 5/5/2005 |
Q: Do we need Christ's atonement to free us from original sin, or just our own sins? A: Acts 13:37-39 in speaking of Christ says, "But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption. Be it ...
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| Possibly an odd question | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I am a new Christian and I am trying to do things as I think God would want me to. I understand I ... A: Your question is not odd at all. Scripture (Romans 13:1-4) indicates that we, as believers, are to ...
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| confused.... | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I have recently been saved and am growing spiratually. While growing I have started talking more ... A: I appreciate your question. It is one that many people struggle with, not just new believers. A ...
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| HELP | 4/19/2005 |
Q: I just wanted to let you know that I do not think I am without sin or will ever be. What I meant ... A: It was not my impression that you thought you would be sinless, if not for the issue you presented. ...
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| HELP | 4/18/2005 |
Q: I am very upset. After being Catholic my entire life I have become Baptist. I am 26 years old, I ... A: R, Actually, it was your husband that committed the sin of adultery by marrying you. You are not ...
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| Life After Death | 4/13/2005 |
Q: We are a class of 15 yr old exam students studying Christian views on life after death. We have ... A: Because I am not Roman Catholic, I cannot answer definitively for them. An article has been written ...
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| Christian polygyny | 3/2/2005 |
Q: where in the bible does God condemn polygyny? we have been studying the word for several years and ... A: Having read your question, I believe you have an incorrect assumption of Genesis 2:24. Nowhere in ...
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| HELLO AND GOD BLESS! I WILL... | 2/23/2005 |
Q: I WILL TRY TO MAKE AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE. I PROBABLY ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION. BUT I ... A: I think you are a very perceptive individual, and apparently one that wants to honor the Lord in ...
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| Matthew 22:21 | 2/17/2005 |
Q: This is a brief desription of our tax situation so that you may better understand why the volunteer ... A: Having read your question concerning why that particular "expert" may have placed a Scripture quote ...
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| Matthew 22:21 | 2/16/2005 |
Q: Phillip Senn, Could you explain the verse in Matthew 22:21 and how it might relate to paying our ... A: Karen, Without knowing a little about the tax situation you are referring to, it would be ...
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| Gambling | 2/9/2005 |
Q: I would like to ask if I gamble for fun but there's no money involved.Is it still considered ... A: Angeline, While there is no Biblical condemnation of gambling, there are some principles involved ...
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| hello
a church will... | 1/21/2005 |
Q: a church will banish and condemn a repenting criminal,but they'll honor and praise the teachings of ... A: While this is a rude statement rather than a question, I will respond, out of courtesy to you. Not ...
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| the old and the new covenant | 1/16/2005 |
Q: I actually have a couple of questions. First, are we supposed to live by the new covenant and not ... A: Question 1. The Scripture says this of the New Covenant in Hebrews 13:20-21, "Now the God of peace, ...
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| Profanity | 11/3/2004 |
Q: Is it a sin to use profanity, such as "shit" "damn" "bitch" and so forth A: "But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. "Therewith bless we ...
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| Relationship to God | 10/18/2004 |
Q: What is our relationship to God? I know we are his children, but what else is it? A: Actually, not everyone is a child of God. Notice that the Lord Jesus called some children of their ...
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| descended from david? | 9/21/2004 |
Q: A question was posed at a bible study that I am leading at my high school. I know that one of the ... A: "In the genealogy in Matthew 1, notice one name, Jeconiah (Jechonias), in verse 11. If Joseph had ...
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| Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 | 9/15/2004 |
Q: Can you explain what these verses are saying? And what are thier weak & strong points? Is there any ... A: I was unable to find any verses in the Psalms that related to the abominable act of "man lying with ...
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| sad | 9/12/2004 |
Q: I think another name for cell group is called small group.Where a leader will lead a small group of ... A: and for the follow-up questions. You sound much like myself when I was new in the faith. I also was ...
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| sad | 9/10/2004 |
Q: I am very troubled by my own spiritual condition. It's like I feel I have reached a plateau and I ... A: I am confused by some of your comments. I will try to relate as best as I can. I am wondering what ...
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| speaking in tongues | 9/1/2004 |
Q: I have a question that I would like an outsiders opinion on. Hopefully you will be able to help us ... A: There is no Scripture that indicates that "tongues" comes into play when we don't know what to pray ...
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| speaking in tongues | 8/27/2004 |
Q: I have a question that I would like an outsiders opinion on. Hopefully you will be able to help us ... A: The issue of tongues is not new. Many well meaning people have read Scriptures that speak of an ...
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| doctrin | 8/12/2004 |
Q: what is dispensacionalism? what do they beleive? A: Diane, There are many aspects of dispensationalism. I would suggest a reading of the web site at ...
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| The Age-Old Question | 7/26/2004 |
Q: This question must have been asked a million times. But I wonder this frequently, and I was ... A: You are correct in your understanding that homosexuality is wrong. There are many passages in ...
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| Covering oneself before the Lord | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I feel a tug on my heart.. In the Bible (old testament) when the people came to pray to the Lord ... A: Geno, Follow-up: I am sorry I didn't have time to properly research your previous question. ...
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| knowing things | 7/18/2004 |
Q: im looking for a verse in the bible and im unable to find it. i know that it has to deal with people ... A: Amber, I have done an extensive search for the verse(s) you asked about. There are none that begin ...
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| Money | 7/16/2004 |
Q: Is it absolute necessary to give 10 percent of your income to an organized religeous group? What is ... A: 2 questions, 2 Answers 1. Tithing? 1A. The term tithe means 10 percent. In the New Testament, ...
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| Jews being the chosen people | 7/7/2004 |
Q: I have another Christian friend which recently told me that he knew with some certainty that in the ... A: In Romans 11:26-27, the Scripture says, "And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There ...
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| Music | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I have a hard time with this one: is rock music "bad" or "evil"? I mean, so the music has a beat ... A: This question has been around for many years. I grew up on what is now called oldies music. Quite ...
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| Hi there,I would like to ask... | 6/23/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask if it's okay for Christians to do a makeover by plastic surgery,be it ... A: Question 1: Plastic surgery to change appearance? Answer: I know of nothing in Scripture indicating ...
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| Unbelievers and their afterlife | 6/12/2004 |
Q: If we, as believers, go directly to be with Jesus after our death, what happens to the unbelievers? ... A: The Scriptures say, "He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is ...
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| God's image | 5/22/2004 |
Q: Man was made in God's image? Is his image a visual one? I am troubled, trying to understand how ... A: I am sorry, apparently you misunderstood my response. It is only the body that is insensate, as it ...
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| uniting with God after death | 5/22/2004 |
Q: Unless I am mistaken, you said that at the time of death, the spirit reunites with God the Father. ... A: com. As the body does not have comprehension (it is dead, being alone without the spirit), the ...
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| death and the resurrection | 5/21/2004 |
Q: I have been told that those who have a saving faith in Jesus return to the Father after death at the ... A: Actually, there are two resurrections. One for the believers at the coming of Christ in the clouds ...
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| Salvation | 4/22/2004 |
Q: What does it mean to be saved and have a personal realtionship with God? I am doing a paper on ... A: Your question is one that has caused much turmoil in recent years among those that name the name of ...
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| Jesus | 4/20/2004 |
Q: I have a boyfriend of 2 years who considers himself to have faith, and he believes in God, but he ... A: Before I address the question, I would admonish you to follow the Scriptural admonition, "Do not be ...
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| The Bible | 4/19/2004 |
Q: From a young person's perspective, how would you answer the" What is the bible for? " A: The Bible is God's Word. It is given by God to man through men who have been chosen by God. He wants ...
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