http://www.answerbag.com/profile/236154 New Answerbag answers from Evangelist Tue, 29 May 2012 06:56:02 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 06:56:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780281 In your opinion are the things that concern most people trivial and superficial or meaningful and profound?<br /><br />Well... the question makes a false dichotomy. It assumes that a person only considers one or the other when the truth is that most people consider both. Both the trivial and the profound concern a person. The "trivial" often concerns the day to day progression of life. However, at the same time,... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:49:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780281 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780212 shud i date someone who dated me twice, then went back to his ex, then split with her and now he's back in touch<br /><br />You could try but tread with caution. His dating you while still wanting to be with his ex may be an indication that he has a flaky personality and he could do the same thing to you. You can try dating him, but be sure to know what you are getting into, communication will need to be even more... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:15:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780185 Should I be proud to still be a virgin at 15?<br /><br />Most definitely! Have sex with the person you marry and only that person. That's one thing that marriage is for. Although people say otherwise it, they are wrong. Marriage was started to be a monogamous sexual relationship. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:01:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780174 My boyfriend doesn't text me very often anymore. We have been together for about 1.5 years. What can I say to him to make him text me more?<br /><br />As you should do with anything in the relationship, be honest. Tell him your concern. Tell him you like it when he texts you. Ask him why he has stopped texting you as often. He might be busy in a situation where he can't text as much and so there might need to be a concession on your part. Talk... Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:57:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8780174 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182598 You hear people saying that these are the last days, spoken of in the Bible. What indicates that we are living in the last days?<br /><br />Look at the Scriptures that talk about the Last Days. We are in the End Times and have been since the ascension of Jesus into heaven. Look at Matthew 24 at the signs of the coming of judgment. Look at the event described in Revelation (but remember it is a specific style of writing meant to be... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:25:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182598 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182178 Can relationships born of affairs or cheating, flourish or are they subject to the same treatment?.<br /><br />Well, there is a fundamental problem in this situation. The cheater has shown a propensity for cheating by the very fact that this new relationship exists. That must be addressed. After that it will fall to the other person to decide whether they can trust the &quot;former cheater&quot; or not.... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:40:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182044 Are the kkk the only racistes in the world?<br /><br />Unfortunately the answer is no. There are racist groups throughout all parts of the world some more organized, some less organized. Another group that are racists are Neo-Nazis and others like them. There are also Islamic racist groups, Jewish racist groups, Caucasian racist groups and Asian... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:27:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182044 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182014 Do humans generally learn by example? Babies see parents use example of them walking in order to learn how to walk? How about seeing parents use the example of how you should speak and then the child learns from the example and thus speaks correctly.<br /><br />This is one form of learning. Pioget classified the learning stages of humankind. Imitation and learning by example is a key part of the primary classification groups, especially infants, toddlers, and young children. Imitation (example) is still a part of learning for people throughout their... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:23:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5182014 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5123548 I want to date a friend of mine but I know I will rarely be able to see her. Should I do it anyways?<br /><br />Honestly, it depends. You need to be ready for the hardships of a long distance relationship. Are you committed to talking regularly and often? Are you able to trust your friend? Are you ready to place high amounts of trust in this friend? Do you think you can appropriately communicate feelings,... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:51:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5123548 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118871 What exactly does blaspheming the Holy Spirit mean? Is it thinking bad things about God, or not believing in Jesus? can true Christians still ask questions such as "why does God allow suffering etc?"<br /><br />You are referring to the only unforgivable sin. The Bible gives us help in understanding what that is. The Bible explains that there is only one sin that is not forgive, unbelief. Unbelief disqualifies a person from the universal forgiven won by Jesus Christ. The sin (blaspheming) against the... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:16:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118871 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118830 Is it true that the wages of sin is death, and of accepting Christ Saviour eternal life?<br /><br />Yes the wages of sin is death. This means that if you were to die in a state of sin your soul would be condemned to eternal death... but as for eternal life, that is not earned but is a gracious gift. God grants that gift to those who believe in Christ because he makes believers into persons not... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:12:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118830 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118745 For Christians Only! (I'm afraid non-Christians won't understand the context of the question) What is your definition of "spiritual warfare" and how has it impacted your faith/life?<br /><br />quite welcome. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:01:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118745 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118719 Is it a sin to support gay rights?<br /><br />Dedao... I&#039;m sorry but I never made it past you uneducated and ill researched views on the Apostle Paul, you probably should refrain from commenting on anything else until you learn what you are talking about. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:58:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118719 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118484 Is it a sin to support gay rights?<br /><br />You speak correctly Friar... the acceptance of the Bible as inerrant and inspired is necessary for a thorough and Godly understanding of the Word of God. Disturbia, you, however, have the same issues as the pagans and heathens of old. You recognize &quot;mother nature&quot; but not it&#039;s... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:29:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5118484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2514045 I am getting married to the man of my dreams in April 2009 and I can't wait! Do you have any advice to ensure a stable and happy marriage?<br /><br />I am more apt to give you advice from the standpoint of a pastor, however, not knowing your religious affiliation, if any, I will give purely secular answers. 1. Be honest... this goes for any type of relationship, honesty allows you to be you and lowers any barriers. 2. COMMUNICATE... so... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:55:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2514045 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2513998 Can you describe 'lazy' without looking it up in a dictionary.<br /><br />Laziness is a failure to complete obligatory, and sometimes necessary, tasks in order to seek more pleasurable activity or inactivity. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:48:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2513998 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2513986 Can I add anything to mashed potatoes, apart from butter and milk to make them more interesting or tasty?<br /><br />You can use cream cheese as a thicker substitue for making them creamier. Also any type of dry or finely chopped fresh seasoning works. Go ahead and experiment. Also try other vegitables and meats. Cheeses are very common additions as well as meat stocks such as chicken broth. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:46:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2513986 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376738 Please ask your God what is his name? This question is for the christians who say they have a personal relationship with God. We know it isnt Yahweh, or Jehovah, or God. It could be a Hebrew word.<br /><br />There are two names used for the true God in the Hebrew (from which all of the names derive) depending on the context. In context of God&#039;s love he is called Yaweh (I am) Hebrew: YHVH. In the context of his power and might he is Elohim. Both are names of God. Jehovah is actually a corruption... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:30:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376738 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376689 What week of lent are we in?<br /><br />The Third Week of Lent... March 2nd begins the Fourth Week of Lent and likewise March 9th the Fifth Week... then on to Holy Week. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:24:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376689 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376628 Would you enjoy music less if you weren't able to sing along with it?<br /><br />Depends, if it were a concern type situation then I think I wouldn&#039;t mind as much, concerts are for listening... but otherwise I would be deeply saddened not to be able to sing along with it. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:17:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376603 Do you like karaoke? And do you think it has helped a lot of people improve on their singing voices?<br /><br />Karaoke is fun... however, I don&#039;t think it has helped with vocal improvement. It gives decent practice but karaoke doesn&#039;t provide technical advice or instruction. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:13:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376603 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376588 Do you sing to your children at bed time?<br /><br />I don&#039;t have children, but as a child my parents sang to me as I went to bed. As I grew older we would sing something before I went to bed. The practice instills love of music and love of singing, and develops singing skills early. I am a very religious man as well and my parents taught me... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:11:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376571 Voice teachers love my voice, but how do I get comfortable with it so I actually like having a big sound?<br /><br />The best idea is just to sing... everywhere not just for performance or rehearsal. Sing for fun, sing while you are doing work at home, while you are doing chores, when you are in the shower. Becoming comfortable with your own voice is key and it will come with familiarity so use it, become... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:07:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376520 When I sing, vibrato comes, but it wabbles too fast. Can anyone help me slow it down?<br /><br />Firstly make sure that your vibrato is natural. This comes through proper singing technique, true vibrato doesn&#039;t comes from the diaphragm not the throat. Singing while standing straight, knees bent and feet shoulder width apart. head level mouth parallel to the ground. Low breath from the... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:58:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2376520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2369483 Romans 12:21...any thoughts...?<br /><br />Being saved through Jesus Christ, we have the ability to do good. In our doing good to those who do evil to us, we put them to shame in everyone&#039;s eyes. We repay evil with good knowing that God will give them what they deserve in the end. Our living our faith will overcome their evil doings. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:30:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2369483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2369452 What is god in your own words... remember god is not a physical being, although you can say he is and if so what would he (or she!) look like?<br /><br />My answer is a little complicated because God is a lot of things. God is my Father. God is the Son. God is the Holy Spirit. God is one. God has three persons. God hates sin but loves sinners. God judges the hard of heart but provides salvation in his love for those who believe. God is spirit. God... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:26:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2369452 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315417 What exercises can I do to help me sing from my diaphragm?<br /><br />The key is to remember that low breath... Each of the previous posts has good ideas contained therein. My tip is to remember where good singing breath takes place. As you breath you should get &quot;fatter,&quot; it is the only way to breathe if you want to sing well. And as you exhale remember... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:04:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315417 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315398 How can I improve my singing? I want to sing harmoniously and in tune but have had no tuition or experience before.<br /><br />Do standard vocal training exercises, you can do internet searches for these. These will help to improve vocal control which will help with being in tune. Singing harmoniously is a matter of ear training technique and in that strain you develop listening to intervals chord play etc. Listen to... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:59:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315398 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315364 Are there warm up exercises to lower my vocal range?<br /><br />You can learn to expand your lower vocal range to a point. Most of this work is done with standard vocal relaxation exercises and with standard range exercises but focus on the lower range in these exercises. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:51:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315355 How do you stop singing through the nose what are some excersise to prevent this<br /><br />The last two posts are very helpful another way to go about it would be to try this. Remember where you want vocal placement, as you sing you should be able to feel a slight vibration at different locations on your face, less in your throat. As you sing higher the vibration should be felt higher... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:48:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315355 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315324 How do I control my breathing while singing and what exercises can help?<br /><br />You ask quite a big question. Breath control starts with the proper stance. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your knees should be slightly bent... never lock them. Be aligned... think of every vertebrae of your spine being stacked directly atop one another. Back straight. Shoulders... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:41:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2315324 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286178 What is a good technique to prevent from singing in falsetto "head voice"?<br /><br />Well as only male singers have a falsetto, I will assume you are a man. The thing about a head voice is that it allows for unharmful singing at a higher range. If you are trying to sing a higher note without going into falsetto when your voice naturally leads you there then you are most likely... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:13:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286178 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286158 What is the best way to improve your singing voice? CAN it be improved?<br /><br />The best way is actually to learn singing technique. It will both help improve your natural abilities and will alleviate strain the untrained singer usually places on their voice with poor vocal technique. The first way to improve is to work on your stance. Standing straight but not rigid, feet... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:09:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286158 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286088 How can I increase my vocal range?<br /><br />if you have had vocal instruction then you probably already know much in the way of proper vocal technique. Proper vocal technique lays a foundation on which you can build a wider vocal range. Once you have those techniques then practice. Sing warmups everyday starting a comfortable pitch in the... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:55:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286088 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286059 My voice isn't terrible, just plain. Any way to add some life into it?<br /><br />It really depends on where you are at in your training. The real problem a lot of people are experiencing when they express a concern with a &quot;plain voice&quot; is just the fact that they don&#039;t know complete and proper singing technique. Learning to hone the gifts you have with proper... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:48:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286059 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286040 Is age 22 too late to start voice lessons?<br /><br />No certainly not. You have been given a gamut of reasons why but I add my comment... Voice lessons are intended not to give you something that you don&#039;t have but to help you discover what you do have. And when that happens they help you to develop your skills and from there to build on that.... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:44:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286040 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286020 I want to try out for the talent show, but I am afraid of singing in front of people. What should I do? Any advice?<br /><br />Practice is a big key. You need to practice to the point that distractions like nervousness, crowd reaction, equipment, etc. will not throw you off. The next thing is to remain calm. Remember that you have practiced and know what you are doing. Next just take a deep breath and concentrate on what... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:38:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286020 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286006 Does each and every person really have a Guardian Angel?<br /><br />As for a straight forward answer... We aren&#039;t told in the Bible. It certainly me be that that is the case, however, don&#039;t think that it has to be the case. What is important is that there are enough that God can and does command them to watch over his people. Daily angels protect us at... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:34:03 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2286006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2054027 Is tribulation the truth revealed within you and no one understands it?<br /><br />Tribulation is something God allows to come into our lives to bring us back to him. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:58:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2054027 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2053999 Are we all not having fun on God's account?<br /><br />It all depends on your definition of fun. What many people think is fun is actually detrimental to their eternal souls and by that definition fun is no longer fun. We want to do the right God&#039;s will because he saved us. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:54:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2053999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2041033 If believe in Trinity or Nicean Creed makes some one Christian, is the Devil a Christian too, because he believe it also?<br /><br />To know and to believe are two different things. Mere knowledge is not belief. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:55:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2041033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2041019 Christians:Do you wish Jesus' second coming to happen this year?<br /><br />No one knows the time or the day... I&#039;m ready for it to come anytime. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:53:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2041019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2041012 Does being a good Christian also involve being a good steward of Creation? If so, is this regularly preached by any denomination?<br /><br />Certainly. We must be good stewards of all that God has given us and that includes creation. In love for God saving us by the death of Jesus we want to be good stewards of all things that are God&#039;s given to us. We must do these things (although they do not merit salvation). Stewardship of... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:51:08 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2041012 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040999 For Christians Only! (I'm afraid non-Christians won't understand the context of the question) What is your definition of "spiritual warfare" and how has it impacted your faith/life?<br /><br />We wage spiritual warfare against the unholy trinity, the devil the world and our sinful flesh, all those things which threaten our spiritual well being and war against the Lord and his servants. We wage war with spiritual weapons, which are found in the Word of God. The Sword of the Spirit, etc.... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:47:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040982 Are Harry Potter movies too demonic for christians to watch?<br /><br />I would say, no. I am studying to be a pastor and have read all 7 novels and have seen the movies. We certainly do not believe what the movies say but they are just movies. Use your common sense in watching it, realize it is just entertainment nothing different from reading or watching the Lord... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:43:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040982 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040958 What Advice or Blessing ,would you give a young person going on a Christian Mission?<br /><br />You will face much opposition because you seek to carry the truth to many who are currently the devil&#039;s. As you experience this opposition remember a few things: You can do anything through him who gives you strength. As long as you believe, you are forgiven through the blood of the God... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:38:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040958 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040915 What religion (or lack of religion) do you follow and why?<br /><br />I am a Lutheran. I am a Christian through and through, won by the blood of Christ my Lord. In Christ alone my hope is found. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:31:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040889 How do you humble yourself?<br /><br />This answer makes me uneasy because it doesn&#039;t sound humble but anyway. This is my personal guide, I am sinful and no good of myself, therefore I do not claim anything in or of myself. And I rather want to place others ahead of myself. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:27:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040866 This is Sunday, shouldn't the bible pushers be in church already?<br /><br />Not every &quot;bible pusher&quot; (what a generalization, sad really) goes to church on Sunday. Many of the churches in my denomination offer worship service opportunities on Saturday evening and Monday evening. Church doesn&#039;t HAVE to be on Sunday but traditionally is. And most chruches in... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:23:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040866 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040807 Many Christians are quick to tell people that they are sinners; I wonder what the modern understanding of what sin is. Any ideas?<br /><br />Unfortunately, most often, the modern understanding of sin is fluid because of the general postmodern realm of philosophy (same with secular ethics and morals). However, sin is a clearly anything that is contrary to the will and law of God which is clearly set forth in the Word of God. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:12:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040807 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040774 When you pray, do you end it with saying AMEN, or AWMEN?<br /><br />I personally say Amen. The language you are praying in will sometimes influence how you say it (German: Awmen). Both are good in the English and one may use it as they prefer. The original Hebrew is pronounced this way: Ah-mayn. The Greek pronunciation is the same. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:04:32 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040774 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040715 Do you believe in the concept of hell? If so, who or what, and when was it created?<br /><br />I believe that hell does exist. However, hell is not what people most commonly think it is. Hell is separation from the presence of God. Being separated from God&#039;s presence is something that no living being wants to experience. God&#039;s presence is the only good. The Bible also describes... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:55:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040715 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040680 Historically speaking, which has been more influential, logic or miracles?<br /><br />I&#039;m not understanding your question. Which has been more influential in what. Logic is not something that is influential in faith, the Word and the Spirit are the only influences there. Miracles in contrast are signs of the truth more than anything, miracles don&#039;t make faith but testify... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:50:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040680 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040658 There are Ten Commandments. What are the ten Questions? Simply asking on commandments, or something different? "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain"?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know of any &quot;ten questions&quot; rather the Ten Commandments have been known alternately by the name, the Ten Words. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:47:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040625 What was the protestant reformation?<br /><br />Many people throughout the history of the Medieval Church have sought to fix problems in the Roman Church (issues of false doctrine and bad practices). Notable figures early on were people like Wycliffe, Savonarola, Jan Hus, etc. These men were burned or otherwise taken out of the picture. The... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:44:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040625 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040529 What distinguishes a church from a cathedral?<br /><br />The seat of the bishopric is a difference but there is also the matter of size. In general, a cathedral (because it is the seat of a bishopric) is bigger. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:30:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040529 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040499 What does "yeah" mena in the Bible as in "yeah thou art blessed" "yeah he said unto them" "yeah though I walk" does it just mean "um" or somthing like "Praise God" and maybe that is why we say it when good things happen?<br /><br />&quot;Yea&quot; as used in the King James Version of the Bible is a term that is often just used to introduce an idea. Imagine it as being equivalent to &quot;really&quot; or &quot;you see&quot; or &quot;yet&quot; or some other phrase that just draws attention to what you are saying. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:25:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040499 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040396 If man was created physical...then when he dies he becomes spiritual....Wouldn't Gods same thinking be, when a spiritual Angel dies, they should become...'physical'...a human? If not...why?<br /><br />You ask an interesting question. However, God did not create man as a solely physical being. God created man body (physical) and soul (spiritual). When physical death takes place, the body dies but the soul still exists. If the soul is that of a believer then the soul enters heaven, eternal life,... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:11:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040396 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040339 Since we did not choose being born into this world. Who says we choose being born into the next?<br /><br />By God&#039;s gracious providence we were all born into this world. It is God&#039;s will that we all come to faith and be saved and thereby enter into eternal life. The Lord says that the only choice we make concerning the next life/world can be damnation, if we choose unbelief then we choose... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:58:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040339 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040102 What is a dependant variable?<br /><br />It is a variable that is inseparably connected to another variable. The dependent variable may change in accordance with the independent variable. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:14:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040060 Does this sound good to you? Sliced roasted chicken and a sliced banana pepper with a spicy bbq sauce on fresh dark rye bread.<br /><br />The roasted chicken and the banana pepper work, the &quot;bite&quot; of the mild banana pepper complements the calmer taste of the chicken. However,the dark rye bread is strong enough that the taste will overpower the chicken and leave you only with the banana pepper. If you like the taste of rye... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:05:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040060 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040014 Ok- i bought some palmers cocoa butter and i have a bunch of scars im DYING to get rid of.. ive seriously tried everything under the sun to get rid of them- coffee exfuliant- everything- if palmers works- how long until i start to see results?<br /><br />It may be awhile, scars are resilient things trust me I have many. But my experience is that you will begin to see results in a month or so, it will be a little slow but it will go away and stay away if you keep at it. I have also found that I like using vitamin E cream more though. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:57:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040014 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040004 If a man asks you out, should you say no because he smokes, or ask him to stop smoking?<br /><br />Depends on if you really want to date him. If you do and he smokes then take it slowly because quitting is hard. Tell him that you can&#039;t handle smoking for your own health and comfort, no one can fault you for that. Then pursue it, if he is willing to work at it he is worth dating if he... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:55:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2040004 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039990 I'm starting to reconsider my Internet habits. What is the maximum amount of time one should limit their computer usage to in order to stay healthy? How long do you spend on the computer on a weekly basis?<br /><br />This is a rather subjective question... it will depend on your personal situation. Keep these things in mind when determining your situation: 1. Is my internet usage infringing on my exercise time? 2. Is my internet usage infringing on time with my friends/family/spouse/loved ones? 3. Is my... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:52:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039990 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039933 Is neglecting to date a girl because she has a pet whom you're allergic too, a good reason?<br /><br />In my opinion, no. The fact that she owns the pet should not have a bearing on her. You could/should be honest with her. Tell her that you are allergic to her pet. Have dates at places other than her house/apartment. The pet could really only be a surface reason for a deeper reason for not dating... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:42:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039933 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039916 How many of you multi-task with other programs and web sites while you are using AB?<br /><br />I get info from other websites, check email, do work on websites which ABing besides using MSN messenger and google talk. Sometimes I also actually do other multi-tasking like listening to class lectures as well. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:39:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039916 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039901 I have a windows xp, but is ipod compatible with it? can you, and how do you, download songs from cd's that you own to your ipod?<br /><br />My experience is that you need to download iTunes which is the companion program for loading music to the iPod. You can also download songs through this program at a reasonable price. With iTunes just rip the song or album from the CD then you ought to be able to upload them to your iPod through... Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:36:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/2039901 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1911870 NFL - why, after the Rams & Raiders deserted Los Angeles, has no other team come to play in this city or no new team been created there?<br /><br />In both cases of those two teams while they were located there, the market did not support the teams well and it was necessary for them to pick up and leave. There are rumors that the NFL is currently doing work at looking into starting a new expansion team in LA in the near future. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:18:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1911870 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1893528 Can I change a piece of music from key of C major to D major halfway through the piece?<br /><br />Definitely however my encouragement is to make the modulation (that is what it is called) seem fluid. Adding a modulation transition is which you take a few bars and play a chord progression into the new key. Abrupt modulation makes it sound stilted, unprofessional, and like it is a mistake. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:43:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1893528 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1893496 Do you value the study of music?<br /><br />Music in and of itself in invaluable as for the study of music it is even more than that. A life without music isn&#039;t really a life. To study something that transcends time, space, culture, ideals, wow. The beauty of music cannot be found anywhere else on earth. It has use even in child... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:36:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1893496 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1893473 Is a piano a string or percussion instrument.<br /><br />While the sound and pitch of the instrument is created by the vibration of the strings, it is actually a percussion instrument. The vibration and therefore the sound is made by the percussive force of the hammers on the string. Symphonic Orchestras and even Wind Bands classify it as a percussion... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:31:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1893473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891838 If the Bible defines your faith, how do you choose which parts of you believe and which parts you reject? (and if you think you believe it all, you need to read Leviticus)<br /><br />Leviticus was the Ceremonial Law of the nation of Israel. The reason it is good for us to hear all of that is because it points to what Christ did, he kept all of that law. Jesus is the fulfillment of Leviticus and for that very reason most of those laws no longer apply to us. Please read the... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:36:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891838 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891713 Who is the main character of the Bible?<br /><br />Angel_of_Mercy is correct. Jesus is the main character in the Bible. All of the Bible is Christocentric, which means all the Bible is centered around Jesus Christ. Everything points to Christ. Even in an account of someone sinning it points to Christ who did not sin and who died to forgive that... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:09:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891713 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891525 Is 2011 AD the most probable YEAR for the Return of Jesus Christ and the End of the Universe--Judgment Day?<br /><br />No one knows the day or time or year or month or decade or century or millennium, etc. See proof provided by AnaContessa in her previous answer. God wants us to be ready for his coming day or night. The believer is in the world but not of the world, they look forward always to heaven, which we... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:23:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891525 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891474 In 1273 Pope John XXI estimated that the number of angels that sided with Lucifer's revolt was 133,306,668, and 266,613,336 fighting for God. Alphonso De Spina later confirmed this. How the hell could they come up with the number of angels in heaven?<br /><br />Really these numbers are pretty arbitrary. The fact is it doesn&#039;t matter, this is an insignificant point and has no importance. The importance is to know that there were quite a number that sided to Satan but more obeyed God and God prevailed by his almighty power. The numbers in Revelation... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:12:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1891474 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889203 Which Biblical character waliked with a limp?<br /><br />Jacob also comes to my mind. Also it is conjectured due to some references in the Pauline epistles that the Apostle Paul may have walked with a limp. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:36:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889203 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889165 What are all the names of God; besides, Jehovah, and Jehovah Gira?<br /><br />I just desire some clarification, are you referring to the names of God in the original Hebrew and Greek or in some other form? And as to Jehovah, it is actually a misunderstanding in and of itself. Jehovah is a misreading and mispronunciation of the Hebrew Yahweh. The mistake comes about because... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:27:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889165 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889152 Does the Bible say that Mary, the mother of Jesus, never sinned? If so, what is the passage?<br /><br />No in fact Mary herself proclaimed her sinfulness in the Song of Mary when in Luke 1:42 she says, &quot;... and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.&quot; This is a self proclamation of sinfulness for if she was without sin she would need no Savior but would refer to him by some other name. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:22:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889152 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889115 Does the bible provide us with proof that Jesus was born on Dec. 25th? If so, please provide the scriptures.<br /><br />The Bible does not indicate December 25th or any other specific day. It was most likely a pagan holiday that was converted to a Christian observance in the early days of the religio licita (legal religion) of Christianity. But this is a good time in which to remember the importance of Jesus&#039;... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:11:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889115 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889092 How did Noahs Ark work? The biblical story is not logical. No way that every animal could have fit on the ark with food and such. Plus the time frame of the earth being covered with water and drying up does not compute.<br /><br />Keep in mind the Bible indicates that there may have been a different hydrological system back then. There is also the fact that it is a miracle of God. God also may have put the animals in a hibernation state to help with food etc. The truth when it comes down to it is that it is a miracle of... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:05:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889092 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889078 What does the Bible say about a Wise man?<br /><br />Proverbs, as the previous answerers have stated is exactly what you want because the purpose of the book is to relay how to be wise. But beyond that as well, the Bible all over indicates that wisdom comes from God who is wisdom himself and his word is wisdom. 2 Timothy 3:15, &quot;and from... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:02:34 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889078 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889050 Do you believe the biblical ancient ones lived to be 1000<br /><br />I certainly do believe these ages. Firstly, I believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant word of God. Secondly, there is good reason why the first generations of the earth had longer lifespans than we do today. The first generations simply lived longer in order to continue to fill the... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:55:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1889050 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1888955 Where can I find study help for the bible? The religion I am studying uses the King James version. I really just need something that will clarify topics, definitions, symbolism...so I can understand what I'm reading.<br /><br />Do a search for a book called &quot;This We Believe&quot; by Richard Gurgel. It is in question and answer format and is very helpful. Also you may check for a series called The People&#039;s Bible Series, these are published by Northwestern Publishing House. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:38:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1888955 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1888918 In Genesis 23, Abraham's servant finalizes his promise, by putting his hand under Abe's thigh and swearing to do what is asked of him. What is the meaning/purpose of the hand under the thigh promise? (Serious answers only, please.)<br /><br />I would also like to add to Perryman&#039;s excellent answer. It is also thought that the custom referred to here came about because of the vulnerable position in which it placed the men. This vulnerable position put added weight upon what was taking place. It was a position of weakness for both... Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:33:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1888918 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1869570 What would Christians believe if there were no Councils and no Creeds?<br /><br />The creed are espoused by Christians because they are faith exposition of the Word of God. So simply if there were no creeds we would go back to what we actually believe in, the Words of God which is the Bible. We teach and believe the creeds because they confess the teachings that the Bible... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:26:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1869570 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1869480 Do you believe in the eternal security of the born-again believer?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know in what sense you mean this question but here goes: It must be said that it is possible for a believer to lose faith and thereby the forgiveness of sins that is received by faith. We can see this in 1 Corinthians 10:12 where Paul says to watch be on your guard lest you should... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:08:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1869480 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1868935 If god is omniscient and omnipresent, he already knows who will go to heaven and who will go to hell. Isn't it a little unfair that he is just waiting for our ultimate end and there is nothing that anyone could do to change our fate?<br /><br />This is a hard question and one that has plagued the church and Christianity in general since the earliest times. There were controversies over this already in the first century after the ascension of Christ. In order to fully get a grasp on this I think it is gainful to read those things that... Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:07:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1868935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1850127 Have you ever read a book that made you look at life in a whole diffrent way? A positive way, If yes what book was it and at what point in your life did it help you change?<br /><br />The Best book. The Holy Bible. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:53:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1850127 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1849977 Why can't you eat meat on Fridays during Lent?<br /><br />This is a tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. The truth is, that while the tradition may have started as a good devotional practice, it became a good work made necessary to earn salvation. We never want to give that impression. Salvation comes by faith apart from works, there is nothing we... Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:07:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/1849977