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Creationism And Evolution

Published: March 23, 2015
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How does one reconcile the arguments of creationism vs. evolution? I hold fast to the belief that God created man, but, with overwhelming proof of the concept of evolving is there any proof outside faith that at some point God made man as he is today and in doing so broke from the predecessor “cave man” etc. Is there a blending of the two concepts that is acceptable to the Christian faith?


The Church Of What’s Happening Now

Published: March 22, 2015
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My wife and I had been attending a country church for several years. At some point, the pastor started removing long-time members who didn’t agree with his idea of a “seeker-friendly” contemporary church from the board. Then he appointed board members who were new-comers, did away with traditional services, and caused many senior members to leave the church, including us.

Since then, we have been trying to find an evangelical church that isn’t either seeker-friendly or one of the very legalistic churches that remind me of the Judaizers that plagued the early church. I don’t want to behave like those mentioned in Hebrews 10:25, but in our area, I see apostasy in every church I’ve contacted. What to do?


What Is God’s Purpose?

Published: March 22, 2015
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Recently I talked with my Mom about eschatology and looming prophetic events. When we discussed the final 7 dreadful years of judgment before Christ’s return she asked me a question I couldn’t answer properly. I said although Satan is in charge here God is restraining evil. But He’ll stop restraining it during the final 7 years. My Mom’s question is: why will God stop restraining evil at all ? I couldn’t really answer it. I heard that evil has to unfold fully and absolutely but I don’t know what God’s real purpose with it is. Could you please help me with this question?


The US And The 10 Toes Of Daniel 2

Published: March 22, 2015
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I have a question about the statue in Daniel chapter 2. Could it be possible for the US to be the toes? We have European roots and our government has similarities to Rome. Our people are a mixture and the way things are heading, looks like soon we will no longer be united, as a people. It also states, “in the time of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people.”


Is My Minister Friend Saved?

Published: March 22, 2015
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Hello Jack, thanks again for your great work, may God bless you.

I have an old Friend who is a Minister for a Community Church, we were talking the other night and he really has different views on the Church and Israel, the rapture and so on…He claims to be born again. He believes that we are currently living in the Millennial Age, That the Church represents Israel, The Temple has already been rebuilt and destroyed, and on and on. I am a little worried for him. I love him, but I don’t want to argue with him. I am firm in my beliefs, which agree almost 100% with yours. How should I handle this, and is he actually saved?


Times Of The Gentiles And Fullness Of The Gentiles

Published: March 22, 2015
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In Luke 21: 24 it mentions ‘the times of the Gentiles’. In Romans 11:25, it mentions ‘the fullness of the Gentiles’. But, according to Revelation 7:9 and 7:14, there will be Gentiles saved during the great tribulation. I have difficulty to explain Romans 11:25 together with Revelation 7:9,14. Is the ‘times of the Gentiles’ and the ‘fullness of the Gentiles’ pointing to the same time?


Gift Of Prophecy

Published: March 22, 2015
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What is prophecy? How do people prophesy, and are there still prophets today? I ask this because I think I have the gift of prophecy but I’m not sure. I’ve asked God about it, and I think He’s told me yes. It’s just that sometimes, I know things that are going to happen and that they are true. I have no idea how to explain it except for that. Please help!


Israel And The 2nd Coming

Published: March 22, 2015
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I’m thinking there is a scripture in the Bible that talks about once Israel becomes a nation or has possession of their land that not a generation will pass before the coming of the Lord. Is this true and if so where can I find it?


Does The Holy Spirit Come And Go?

Published: March 22, 2015
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I have a question regarding the Holy Spirit. I believe as you do that when we became saved God sealed the Holy Spirit within us. However, this confuses me at times. My question is: If the Holy Spirit is God and God can have no part in sinning, how can the Holy Spirit stay in us while we are sinning? Does the Holy Spirit leave us while we are sinning then return when we repent? If so how can the Holy Spirit be sealed in me if it leaves me while I am sinning?


Re-Discovering God

Published: March 21, 2015
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For about a year I have felt more distanced from God than I have in the past. I still pray, but I just feel a disconnect from God. I try and obey and honor Him, but it’s like I’m just drifting. How do I know if I’m doing his will? How do I know what path for my life he wants me to take? Thank you.