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For my own use, I prefer KJV. But for new Christians, I usually give them NIV. Because I think they will have an easier time understanding it.If you pull out your KJV, you will find in the margin, a note that says "some manuscipts read etc." The New Testament is more problematic this way than...

Jag, it would probably help you to understand how Bible translation works. It has been a long time since I studied this, so my dates may be off, but here goes.The New Testament was written in Aramaic & Greek. The last disciple of Jesus to die was John. And he died in about 70AD. Paul's letters...

Like anything else, there is the possibility to do good. Or do harm. We already splice genes in plants to make them more resistant to diseases. And transplant the DNA from an older woman's egg, into a younger woman's egg to assist with getting pregnant. And splice human DNA into bacteria to...

Kriss, when I read your answers, I see myself 10 years ago. Nowhere did I say we should sin. Instead I said we are held accountable based on our maturity & understanding of the Word. The greater our understanding, the greater our responsibility. Let me tell you what I have learned in the past 10...

Dustin, you posted because you wanted opinions. There is no support for musical instruments being disallowed in stripture. The verses you quote don't lead to that conclusion. Frankly, I'm stumped on where you came up with the idea. Look at Psalm 98. It mentions both singing & instruments.Let's...

Kriss & Tyrel you are both right. But you are seeing a picture from different angles. For starters, we that are in Christ, are forgiving all our sins. As long as I walk with God, no sin (major or minor) will hinder me from entering heaven. So on the surface, it appears that I am free to sin as...

Since this question was posted on the Non-Christian board, I gear my answers to those who are just considering becoming Christians. Or those who are new in their faith. Their needs are different than those who have been Christian a while.From my observation, new Christians go thru a honeymoon...

Neither of the websites open for me. Are these the correct addresses?

Thank you for your prayers (the 2 posters above & the others who I felt pray as well.) Except for hanging the medicine cabinet doors & finishing the painting; I done. Final inspection is over & I'm taking a break before the next project.My hands are still sore, but improving. So please keep...

The thief on the cross is proof that in extreme situations water baptism isn't required. Since he was dying & couldn't be baptized. For the rest of us, I agree that water baptism is a good idea. But we aren't saved by baptism. We are saved by our acceptance of Jesus.Dustin, since you already...

Your fleshly self will always battle against your spiritual one. It is a fact of life. The choice on which you yield to, is up to you. Since it is impossible to just stop having*certain urges or desires, you need to replace those thoughts with something else. Pull out you Bible & write down...

The bulk of my loved ones don't know Jesus. So I can empathize with your situation. Since it is a new change, I agree with Kriss. Ask him about what has led to the change of heart. Don't be pushy, but ask out of a heart of compassion. Second, pray for him. Ask God to show you how you can help...

Regarding the law, & whether we are required to keep it. I say, no. Jesus has fulfilled the law for Christians. Kriss & I disagree on this. Which in a way is odd, because we would both be Jews, if it weren't for finding the Messiah. When I read the New testament the first time, the fact that we...

Dustin, regarding the original question about whether musical instruments are okay. Yes, they are fine. I agree, we are freed from the strictures of the law. As Jesus said "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38This is the first and...

I think the current mortgage crisis, is because banks made loans, which couldn't be repaid. Basically banks overextended credit & they are taking a hit for it. The bigger problem is the average American has too much debt. Both in mortgages & credit cards. As a culture, we are financially...

Denver, do you think we could have a sticky at the top of the non-Christian forum that explains the plan of salvation? Just in case someone wants to accept Jesus, then they will how to go about doing it. And the appropriate scripture references.Thanks

I'm in the midst of a bathroom remodeling project. I'm almost done. But my hands are sore, swollen & go numb occassionally. Thank goodness for power tools, or I'd be worse off. Anyway, it is cutting down on how much I can type (and thus how completely I can answer questions.) I'd be able to say...

This is one time I wished I typed better, because there is so much to say. Hopefully I'll be able to do this justice.I think you feel the pull toward God. The first step in salvation, is realizing we need being saved. It is pretty humbling to see ourselves as unclean, unworthy, imperfect & not...

A Christian is one who has chosen Jesus as his savior. It involves being aware of our wrongs (sins) & realizing we can't fix ourselves on our own. We surrender our own way of doing things & ask Jesus to be our Lord instead.Going to church doesn't make one a Christian. Any more than going to a...

Well, I never listen to heavy metal. Just not my taste. But no music is intrinsically bad. Or good for that matter. You are free to listen to whatever you want...........if it produces a good outcome. In other words, what does it make you feel? What does it lead you to do? If the fruit (outcome)...