http://www.answerbag.com/profile/985031 New Answerbag answers from Theophilous Wed, 30 May 2012 17:01:36 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:01:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12126594 I guess everyone knows the name of Jesus. But what do people believe about Him? For example,below are some ideas I wonder about at times:<br /><br />1 Correct. We have received the great commission to preach Jesus unto all the world. 2 Incorrect. We have not been promised happiness in this life. In fact, just the opposite. But if we persevere we will receive a reward in the next life. 3 Correct. 4 Be careful. You may be entering into... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:49:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12126594 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12126533 Armageddon or Apocalypse.<br /><br />Apocalypse means the unveiling. It is the revealing of that which was hidden. Armageddon comes from Har Meggido, or Mountain of Meggido. A hill that overlooks the Jezreel valley. It is where the armys will gather before the final battle between the forces of the antichrist and Jesus. (Hint,... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:34:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12126533 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12126512 How did Jesus pay for people's sins? Did he use a credit card, a check, or did he pull out his Holy Wallet?<br /><br />He paid for peoples sins by taking it upon himself to take the punishment for our sins. He paid in blood and pain so that you may not have to do so. The punishment for sin is death. He died so that you may live with him. He substituted himself for you. And in doing so gives you the... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:28:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12126512 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054157 Is there such a thing as the 'Holy Spirit' today?<br /><br />The Holy Spirit, as the third person of the trinity has existed for all eternity. He pre-existed all things. He will exist after all things in heaven and earth have passed away. He exists today. He is the God who indwells us, as the power of the Holy Spirit. He draws us to the father and the... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:50:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054139 Why is the Apocrypha not included in the Bible?<br /><br />The original KJV did contain the apocrypha. The apocrypha is included in the catholic bible. An english language version, the New American Bible is available relatively inexpensively (3-7 dollars online) Some protestant sects have removed some books because they doubted the authenticity or... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:45:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054139 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054115 Outside of it's context, how strong is the historicity of the New Testament?<br /><br />The historicity of the New Testament is not doubted by competent authority. I would recommend the following as a brief outline of eyewitness accounts as early as 55 AD or within about 30 years of the crucifixion. ... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:38:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054115 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054074 Are people from Wisconsin basically the same as Canadians?<br /><br />Depends on how you cook them. Kind of like regular bacon vs. canadian bacon. Maybe with a few fava beans and a nice chianti.... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:28:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054074 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054037 Do you know someone who has died and come back to life?<br /><br />Yes, Jesus died and came back to life. Many other people, through the miricles of modern medicine can experience Near Death Experiences, NDE's. I am not personally aquainted with any one who has had one of these. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:17:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054037 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054021 Do you think our pets will be with us in heaven? Why or why not?<br /><br />We know there will be horses in heaven. Jesus is depicted as riding a horse in the book of Revelation. There will probably also be cats in heaven. Where else would we get the strings for all those harps? Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:14:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054021 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054008 What is something you used to enjoy a lot, but just can't stand anymore?<br /><br />swimming Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:10:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12054008 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11987915 Have you ever walked out of a church service? If so, for what reason?<br /><br />I nearly walked out on a service where the pastor started to attack the second ammendment to the constitution. Berating the US and moaning about how much safer things were in the UK. I was carrying a Sig Sauer P226 at the time in a sholder holster. He obvioously never read or at least never... Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:12:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11987915 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968036 Describe the "Force" in the Star Wars mythology?<br /><br />The force is an infection of metaclorians. With proper treatment its symptoms can be minimized, but to date there is no cure. This is why you should be be careful about where you stick your light saber. And remember these aren't the 'droids you're looking for. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:33:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968036 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968022 Did the people living in modern day China speak the same language as the people building the tower of Babel in Shinar?<br /><br />Simple answer. No. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:24:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968022 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968019 is 2012 the beginning of the aquarian age?<br /><br />You ask a yes or no question, yet none of your possible choices are either yes or no. Polling Fail. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:23:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968015 When did noah build the arc?<br /><br />Before the flood. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:21:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11968015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11883083 Pastor Darrell Gilyard molested kids so kids are banned from services. Would you attend this church? Why/Why not?<br /><br />No I would not attend his church. He belongs to Satan and Satan is that father of lies. Nothing he says would be the truth. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:24:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11883083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11865869 I wish the world to be destroyed in december 23 ,How about you?<br /><br />And miss out on all those christmas presents? No way!! Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:38:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11865869 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11860680 Do you want me to be your god father?<br /><br />No thanks. That will not be required Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:35:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11860680 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11860675 1 Sam 15:10-11 Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel: 11“I am grieved that I have made Saul king, because he (please read on)<br /><br />Assume you will be a parent. You know that one day your child will lie to you. You raise your child to be honest and open with you. You tell your child not to eat a cookie. You find your child with cookie crumbs all over his shirt, and chocolate all around his mouth. You ask him if he ate... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:34:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11860675 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775995 Britain has a law against Catholics becoming king or queen. What other anti-Catholic laws do countries have?<br /><br />Anyone who converts from Islam to any other religion, including Roman Catholic religion, are subject to death. Anyone who "defames islam" or the prophet mohammed are subject to death in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Afghanistan recently became christian church free when the last church was forced... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:50:21 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775995 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775968 Is there a place for dancing space badgers in the modern church?<br /><br />I think we could fit them in one of the chapels in the east nave. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:42:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775949 Can the church overcome the atheists?<br /><br />With God's help, all things are possible. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:37:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775927 Is an agenda behind Atheism not so much freedom from religion but freedom from moral/ethical restraints if not one and the same?<br /><br />I believe that is correct. Otherwise why do they get so upset about something they don't believe exists? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:32:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775927 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775908 How come God didn't like Tebow enough to send him to the Superbowl?<br /><br />Your question assumes that someone prayed for Tebow to go to the superbowl. God answers all prayers. Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes the answer is not yet. Sometimes the answer is I have something better in mind for you. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:27:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775908 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775896 Is the rest of the Universe this Stupid????<br /><br />The two most common things in the universe is hydrogen and stupidity. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:25:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775895 Religious people, Why are you so afraid that the stories told to you as a child may not be true?<br /><br />Why are you so afraid they might be true? I'll answer for you. You don't want to think for even a moment that there may be something or someone that has a right to judge your behaviors, or even your thoughts. Ultimately you don't want anyone or anything to tell you what is right and that you... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:24:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775895 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775878 Which organisation/cult/religion seems most like the new nazis? Should we be vigilant against such similarities?<br /><br />Obamaism, Fascist democrats, progressives. They will not tolerate any dissent. They take lethal actions against those they consider lesser races. 35% of black children conceived in the US are killed by their sacrament of abortion. 52 million deaths since Roe v. Wade. They seek to control the... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:19:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775878 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775856 As a Christian, do you feel you have the right to be disrespectful to anyone despite their religious preference? If so, why?<br /><br />As a non Christian, do you feel you that you have the right to be disrespectful of Christians because of their religious preferences? In your claims of religious tolerance, why is it you are intolerant of Christians who make a claim of exclusive truth with regard to religion? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:11:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775856 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775846 Is Satan just really being picked on? What did the red fella do?<br /><br />He sought to be worshiped like God. Isaiah 14:12-16 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! [how] art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God:... Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:05:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11775846 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11033097 Without arguing, could there be truth in both the Holy Bible and the Koran (HQ) that point us in the same direction to the same God?<br /><br />To answer your question without arguing. No. The god of the bible an the god of the quran are very different. The god of the bible can be trusted, the allah of the quran is capricious. The bible tells of the way in which all men must be saved. Mohammed said he could not know he was going to... Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:59:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11033097 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11028232 Is every answered prayer a coincidence?<br /><br />God answers all prayers. Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes the answer is no. Sometimes the answer is not yet. Sometimes the answer is I have something better in mind. But God answers all prayers. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:54:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11028232 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11027882 When did Democritus make his discoveries?<br /><br />On a thursday, just after 4pm Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:25:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11027882 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11027876 how much does a average stripper make a year?<br /><br />Figure the following; Each shift consists of six hours. Each hour consists of two sets of 30 minutes. Each girl, usually just two per shift, is expected to dance for one set per hour. Expect the bar to pay about 20 - 40 bucks per shift. You get to keep the tips. You might be required to... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:24:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11027876 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10990891 Some people worship on Saturday some on Sunday, if you belong to a faith what day do you worship and why? And do you believe that this day is that true Sabbath Day.<br /><br />The sabbath is the seventh day of the week. This is considered the day of rest. The first day of the week is sunday, and has traditionally been called the Lord's day, and for christians has been the day of worship. I have found no scripture that says that says that the day of the sabbath has... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:47:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10990891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10990835 Would you vote for adopting the biblical model of corporal punishment (rather than prison) to curb ecconomic spending? (Deut 25:1-3)<br /><br />Is the current system based upon incarceration, probation, parole and monetary fines working? Has the recidivism rates declined? No? Then maybe including physical distress, pain and public humiliation would keep some people from committing crimes. If the recidivism rates decline, then it... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:28:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10990835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10964118 Is it wrong that I believe there is nothing after death, even though the prospect scares me?<br /><br />Assume the following. There are two binary conditions. In the first God exists, or he does not. In the second, you believe God exists or you believe he does not exist. This yields four possible combinations. I - God exists, you believe in him. Assuming you believe in god, and accept his... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:11:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10964118 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10963926 What is the origin of the Trinity doctrine? I have searched the Bible and can find no trace of this teaching.<br /><br />Finding sources for the doctrine of the trinity in scripture is not as difficult as some people may think. It is even hinted at in the account of the creation of man in genesis. Gen 1:26 “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:25:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10963926 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10963737 If he stops peoples social security checks, does that mean it won't be taken out of our paychecks ?<br /><br />no. you will still have to pay for as long as you work. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:23:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10963737 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944661 Will people need to eat after ressurection?<br /><br />Jesus was the first to recieve a resurrection body. We will also recieve one after our death or rapture. Since after his resurection he never appeared without eating something, I can assume that we will still have the ability to eat. Whether that ability will be required for continued... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:23:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944661 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944643 How did people tell time before clocks were invented?<br /><br />excluding constucted devices like sticks in the ground, sundials, water clocks, candles, etc. it was pretty easy. Snow on the ground, cold, not much to eat, it's winter. Snow gone, plants starting to grow, not so cold, rainy, it's spring. Hot, lots of bugs, sun high in the sky, it's summer.... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:19:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944643 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944616 Does everyone desereves a second chance?<br /><br />I think asking this in the bible answers section is probably a mistake, but since it is here I will attempt to give you a biblical answer. Matthew 18:21-22 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:08:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944616 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944536 What is 'deja vu' exactly, and what explanations are out there that account for why people experience it?<br /><br />Vu ja De, The feeling that none of this has ever happened before. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:50:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944505 How do you make the measurement c21 h30 o2 using liquid measuring cups of carbon hydrogen and oxygen?<br /><br />As carbon tends to solid forms (bucky balls, nano tubes, graphite, diamond, etc.) rather than liquid, using liquid measuring cups would be impractical. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:43:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10944505 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10908051 The moral of many zombie flix is that humans are as bad, if not worse than the zombies, so would you go it alone or seek out other survivors<br /><br />Some one has to watch your back. When you sleep, when you are fighting in one direction, when the camera pans slightly to one side to look behind you over your shoulder... Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:15:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10908051 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904944 am i a demon<br /><br />Hello Shadowkiller, Let us start with the simple beginnings. Are you a demon? The answer is no. You are a human. However, as a human it is possible, though not likely, that you could be possessed by a demon. Allow me to explain the difference. Demonic spirits are inhuman. They do not... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:45:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904944 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904800 atoms y cant we walk threw walls if we r made up of atoms,the wourld r made up atoms wodint we just go threw the wall. help me ancer thais<br /><br />Yes, you are made of atoms. Yes, atoms are mostly empty space. But atoms have an outer shell or cloud of electrons. Electrons have a negative charge. Like charges repell each other. When the atoms of the wall and the atoms that make up you come close to each other the negative charge in the... Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:58:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10904800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877245 Are there any religions that believe that the father , son ,holy spirit. would be an on going continuation? Such as son turns into father spirit turns into son and so on. i heard its fact that Joseph was related Abraham?<br /><br />What you describe is known as modalism. Greentwiga is correct with that. It is considered a heresy in that it denies that the members of the trinity are not separate persons. Three distinct persons, but only one god. Three persons in perfect harmony with each other. They are of the same... Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:12:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877245 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877156 Is Adam the fourth male member of the Godhead?<br /><br />D&amp;C is Doctrines and Covenants, a mormon holy book. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:45:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877156 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877153 Is Adam the fourth male member of the Godhead?<br /><br /> Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:44:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877110 Isn't the Devil and God is the same, and Sin is the real enemy?<br /><br />No. The devil and God are not the same. One day you will meet God and he will explain it to you. By the way, he may not be pleased with the comparison. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:36:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877110 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877103 In an infinite universe full of infinite possibilities with each having its turn as the new reality has the answer to "WHY?" always been "WHY NOT?"?<br /><br />In some universes the answer is, "Because I said so." or sometimes, "Because I'm the Mommy, that's why!!" Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:33:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10877103 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867603 On what constitutional theory does George W. Bush seize and imprison suspects without charge? On what constitutional or legal basis has Bush tapped the phones of Americans without approval of the courts as required by law?<br /><br />The same legal authority as used by President Obama to do the same things. By the way, if a known terrorist makes or recieves a phone call from someone in the US, I don't care if we have a warrent to listen in or not. I want that call monitored. Maybe THAT is why we haven't had a major... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:05:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867603 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867571 how would you describe "George W bush" in less than 5 words?<br /><br />Better than Bin Ladin or Obama. Six words, but one of them is really small. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:54:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867555 If I were G.W Bush which subject would you choose to ask about me?<br /><br />Why didn't you nuke Tora Bora when you knew Bin Ladin was there? Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:51:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867555 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867547 Is the double-santa claus theory a pretty good summation of GW Bush´s terms in office?<br /><br />You need to define your terms a lot better than that if you expect a cogent answer. But if you want a summation of GWB's terms of office then I suggest the following: In the closest election in modern history George W Bush defeated sitting Vice president Al Gore, despite election fraud... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:48:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867431 Of Obama and referring only to the auto industry situation, President Bush said, “I believe that good policy is not to dump him a major catastrophe in his first day of office”. Does anyone find it ironic? It's the only one he didn't cause.<br /><br />I think that MOST of President Obamas problems are of his own making. In the past two and a half years he has increased the deficit tremendously. We are now borrowing more money in one month than President Bush borrowed in a full year. 40 cents of every dollar spent by the federal government... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:07:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867431 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867370 "For the shame of a needless war in Iraq" Mohamed El Baradei says the Bush Adm. should face internat'l criminal investigation. Agree?<br /><br />No. For the shameless act of not protecting the world from North Korean, Iraqi, Pakistani, and Iranian nuclear programs, Mohammed el-Baradei should face a criminal investigation into the ineffectivness and islamic coopertion of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and his director-generalship... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:46:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867370 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867198 What's your favorite Southeast Asian Psychedelic Surf-Rock music group?<br /><br />None of the above. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:48:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10867198 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10856587 At what point in someones spiritual walk can they go so far as to lose their salvation.<br /><br />John 18:9 says, "That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. " Romans 8:30 "And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. " If you become a... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:51:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10856587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10856253 Do you believe the Bible is forged as per American scholar, Bart Ehrman?<br /><br />Mr. Bart D. Ehrman is a self professed agnostic. While this does not in and of itself prove his bias, it does make one pause. Agnostic has a greek root or A- not Gnosis - knowledge. Or someone professing no knowledge. Why should I accept the determinations of someone that lacks knowledge of... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:07:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10856253 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10856214 who is zerox ariel draven ?<br /><br />That appears to be the name of the person who posted the question. So you question could be paraphrased as "who am I?" You would have a better shot of answering that question than I would. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:54:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10856214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852567 How to become a programmer when I diddnt finish middle school<br /><br />You can find many tutorials on the internet to teach you any programing language you want. However, no matter how good you are, some companies will not hire you without the proper documentation. I would suggest that what you do is learn a language that will allow you to make I-phone, Android or... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:39:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852567 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852539 If you had a room made of mirrors and extinguished the light source would the room stay lit for a few seconds after extinguish?<br /><br />no. Let us assume that you had a mirror that would reflect 99.9 percent of light that falls on it. Let us further assume that it is facing an identical mirror one meter away. This means that in one second the light will bounce between the two mirrors 299,792,548 times. The efficency of... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:33:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852539 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852521 how important is studying from the right version of the bible,and why.<br /><br />Any version of the bible you read can have errors in it due to the translation. If you want to have a better understanding of exactly what God meant, you should be prepared to examine the original language text. This is not as difficult as you might think. Works such as e-sword or the blue... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:27:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852521 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852484 Why does the Bible say it Luke 4 "Adam was the Son of God"? I thought only Jesus had that title. Is it talking about Adam literally?<br /><br />Adam was created directly by god. All other men are created through the actions of men. (sex). Thus adam was a son of god, and everyone else is the son of man, or son of adam. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:13:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852484 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852471 I heard it said we would not be finding missing books of the biblical characters if God did not will it so. Where do you stand on this debate? Are the [relatively] new books part of the bible or are they fraudulent additions to it?<br /><br />The canon of scripture is closed. Rev 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:08:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852446 What can I do to prepare for the coming apocalypse?<br /><br />Become a christian, believe in Jesus and avoid having to pass through it entirely. We are going to be watching it from the mezzanine. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:01:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852446 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852413 What if the Book of Revelations is actually about the end of an individual's life, not the end of the world?<br /><br />For many, it is a description of the end of their existence on earth. The red horse, death in war, The black horse, death by famine. The pale or green horse, death by disease According to revelation, more than a third of mankind will be destroyed. The book accurately describes their deaths. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:53:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852413 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852359 what is the message in JOSHUA 3:3-4? what is the point?<br /><br />That when the ark of the ark of the covenant being moved by the priests, follow it. But don't get too close. Keep about 3000 feet back. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:38:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852359 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852302 genisis 1:2 "...and the Spirit of God hovered over the face of the waters" does this mean there was water before God created light?<br /><br />The word translated as waters in genesis 1:2 is mayim. (Strongs H4325) Waters is the primary translation of this, but a tertiary translation of this word would be a description of danger, violence, or transitory things. We know that in the big bang there was a period of time prior to the... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:15:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852302 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852222 Are Muslims supposed to believe in the Bible?<br /><br />Muslims believe that both the old and new testement were the revield work of allah, but that the jews and christians have corrupted and changed the original texts and that as used by them are not longer an accurate representation of the revelation of allah. The fact that we have greek... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:50:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852222 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852209 Is there a King James Version version of the Orthodox Bible or the Complete Bible(with the dueterocannonical books, additions to Esther & Daniel etc../ 50 book Old Testament)? Please ONLY ANSWERS, NO COMMENTS UNLESS IT IS PROVIDED WITH AN ANSWER!<br /><br />The original KJV contains the apocrypha. Later editions of the KJV did not include these. You can certainly find the 1611 version online. May I suggest e-sword and you can download the 1611 version for free. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:43:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10852209 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10851862 Many people say the Bible answers "Why"? So... what is that answer? Any Muslims, Hindus and others here care to comment as well?<br /><br />Science is very good at describing the what's and how questions of the universe. We can describe the big bang back to a miniscule fraction of a second after it began. Since however cannot answer questions like, why did the big bang happen? Who caused it? Science can say for certainty that... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:57:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10851862 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10851821 How do you think you would look if I gave you a Goth makeover ?<br /><br />I would look goth darned silly Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:38:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10851821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10848636 What type of OD from pills would kill someone with the least pain and/or fastest. and does an OD on Tylenol hurt?<br /><br />Over doseing on Tylenol destroys your liver. You will be in great pain and die in about a month unless you can obtain a liver transplant. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:43:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10848636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10755809 LUTHERANS--is coffee really the 3rd sacrament?<br /><br />No. But the after service meetings that the congregation has can provide a social and even spiritual support to the congregants. This sense of community and shared love of each other can be very important to walking by faith and not by sight. Tue, 24 May 2011 16:10:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10755809 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10306956 Who are the "other sheep" spoken of at John 10:16?<br /><br />Gentiles. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:20:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10306956 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10306919 If there is life after death, do you think there will be sex in the after life?<br /><br />Mark 12:25 says, "For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven." Since sex outside of marriage is forbidden under the bible as a sin, then those that rise from the dead will not marry, and not have sex. They... Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:12:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10306919 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10306833 Some people have said that "the beast" written about in Revelations refers to the Roman Catholic Church, and that the "number of the beast" is Sunday worship. What do you think?<br /><br />The first part of your question.... maybe, maybe not. The second part of your question. No. Not even close. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:54:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10306833 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10303061 Where do you put your faith, in science or God?<br /><br />Both They both answer different questions. Science is very good at explaining the how of things. They explain the way things occured. Science is not so good at explaining the questions of why or who? For instance they could say that to the exclusion of all other guns, this gun fired that... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:13:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10303061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10302961 If you don't attend church, why? What is the biggest reason you have for not going?<br /><br />I'm a shift worker. Most churches are open while I am asleep or at work. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:45:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10302961 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10154623 How can you create Satan? I don't mean call him up from hell, I mean create him from scratch.<br /><br />Are you a God in that you can create anything from scratch? Anything from nothing? Tell you what, let's try a simpler exercise. I'd like you to unscramble an egg. Do that simple task and we can begin on other harder things. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:39:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10154623 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10154553 What is the devil's pitchfork called?<br /><br />lucille? Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:27:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10154553 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10097228 The Bible says the Pastor is to be the husband of one wife. So how does this justify some churches having women preachers? (no arguing please just confused)<br /><br />The placing of women in the role of pastor or priest is a violation of both the christian traditions and scriptures. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 18:44:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10097228 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10082458 How do you know when you're dealing with a person who is demonically possessed?<br /><br />Possession is a five step process. These five steps are as follows; Encroachment, Infestation, Obsession or Oppression, Possession, Death. Encroachment, is getting "noticed" if you will. Something allows and opening for the demonic spirits entry into your life. Usually this is caused by an... Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:40:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10082458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10082309 why did my boyfriend dump me ?<br /><br />You did not fullfill his percieved needs or desires. This is not necessarily your fault. His desires may be unreasonable. In a similar fashion he has not fullfilled your desires in the relm of fidelity to you. Sounds to me like you two are better off without each other. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:51:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10082309 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9956816 Why would you believe Jesus IS God when it is God who IS God?<br /><br />Why would you believe Jesus IS God when it is God who IS God? That Jesus is God the Father, is confirmed in the bible as John 14:9, which states, “Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:21:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9956816 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9956659 Is people going to hell a part of God's good and loving plan .. ? what good and loving about that .. ?<br /><br />Is people going to hell a part of God's good and loving plan .. ? what good and loving about that .. ? Suppose I told you that I knew of a wonderful place. A place where bad things didn’t happen. A place where you were unable to misbehave. A place without darkness. A place without fear.... Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:48:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9956659 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913254 If a guy get a girl pregnant, but is not financially able to support the child, and requests that the girl have an abortion, but she choses not to, should he still be sued for child support?<br /><br />Another way of stating your question would be: if a man had a child with a woman, and he requested that she kill the child, and she refuses, should he still have to pay child support? Hopefully you have an easier time with that one. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:19:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913254 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913235 Does the Bible say anything that specifically excludes the possibility that Mohammed is another of God's prophets?<br /><br />Yes, Revelation 22:18-19 18For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy,... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:12:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913235 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913205 How can christians ignore such crimes in the bible?<br /><br />Upon what basis do you call these crimes? Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:02:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913175 Yahweh, Jehovah, and Allah are the same person. Why are these religions always doing battle with eachother?<br /><br />Your initial premise is incorrect. While Yaweh and Jehovah can be considered the same "person", Allah is a different matter entirely. Yaweh is the pronounced version of the tetragrammaton, or the hebrew letters yod, heh, vah, heh. In ancient hebrew the vowel sounds were not written but implied... Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:53:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9913175 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9912992 Hemisphere and Religion: It seems, that in many countries in many religions the south of a region is more conservative than the rest.<br /><br />Not in the Sudan. The northern part is Islamic, the southern part is christian and anamist. The north attacks, kills and enslaves people from the southern region. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:09:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9912992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9599151 Which is better and Why: a Zune HD or a Zune mp3 player?<br /><br />The Zune HD has several advantages. 1. In association with it's dock it has the ability to allow you to display 720p HD video on your HD TV. 2. The touch screen interface is newer and to some individuals preferable to the older Zune. 3. The screen on the Zune HD is larger than on the older... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:16:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9599151 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9598307 What are the most sins being commited in the world?<br /><br />I would have to say that the most common sin is a violation of the first commandment, to love your god with all your heart mind and soul. Too many people are engaged in the worship of themselves and their desires rather than giving just recognition to God. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:51:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9598307 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9598145 We get a 24 hour warning of an asteroid direct hit on Earth!! It's the size of Texas, an extinction event is certain!! Do you get drunk out of your mind & have as much sex as is physically possible or get depressed?<br /><br />Can I do both? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:10:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9598145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597964 Why are zealots so desperate for this to be the End Times? Are they so desperate to scream I told you so? Or am I getting the wrong idea?<br /><br />Why are zealots so desperate for this to be the End Times? Are they so desperate to scream I told you so? Or am I getting the wrong idea? For a lot of us, whom you might consider to be zealots, the answer is simple. If you saw a child running headlong towards a cliffedge and you didnt shout a... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:31:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597964 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597932 Do you think the heat has to do with the end of time? Im serious. Someone told me this earlier today...<br /><br />Rev 16:8-9 8The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was given power to scorch people with fire. 9They were seared by the intense heat and they cursed the name of God, who had control over these plagues, but they refused to repent and glorify him. So there will be a heat... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:20:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597932 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597779 Will the world start over in the future?<br /><br />According to the bible there will be a new heaven and a new earth. Rev 21:1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597749 Do the words apocalypse and armageddon suggest the same thing - the final battle during which evil will be destroyed?<br /><br />Apocalypse means the unveiling. It is synonymous with the word revelation as it deals with what shall be reveiled. This referes to the unveiling of what is to come by Jesus to his servent John the revelator. Armaggedon is a corruption of Har Meggido. Literaly the mountain of Meggido. This... Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:22:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9597749