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What are the 1,260, 1,290 and 1,335 days spoken of in the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation?

Bible prophecies of the end times contain intriguing references to specific periods of time such as 1,260 days. What do they mean?
Beyond Today program - 666 and You!
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What Does 666, the Number of the Beast, Mean?

Bible prophecy describes a powerful leader and his government or empire as the Beast. Can we know what his mysterious number, 666, means?
Will 2012 be the end of the world?
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Will 2012 be the end of the world?

Does the Bible say anything about the doomsday predictions centering around the end of the Mayan calendar on December 2012 or any other future 'end of the world' predictions?
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I am interested in being a coworker with you. Would you please advise?

God's way of life is one of giving and serving. So it should come as no surprise that Jesus told His disciples to share and spread the gospel without charge.
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How can someone plagued by debt trust the Bible and rely on God's promises, and why does God allow other people to disrupt the lives of those who are seeking Him? How can one develop faith under those circumstances and defeat the doubts?

Help me overcome my doubts and fears in the face of extreme debt and usury.
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I have read your statement of beliefs. I find it hard to accept Jesus as God. I believe Jesus is the Messiah but not God. Do you believe that Jesus is also God?

This teaching is difficult to swallow.
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I recently received your Good News magazine and found it very interesting. I would like to know what denomination you are associated with so I don't get confused about the information I am reading.

Are you associated with any particular christian denomination? How do I interpret your teachings?
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What is the Bible "in its original form"? Is it some version of the King James translation, or is it a pre­King James publication? Where can one find the Bible in its original form that has been translated into English?

What did you mean in your article "Isn't It About time You Read the Book?" when you referred to the Bible in its original form?
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I was just wondering why women aren't allowed to give sermonettes and sermons?

I think that women could give equally inspiring messages. Although we can give our ministers ideas for sermons, it might have more impact coming from a woman's perspective.
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Why do some religious groups teach that dancing is not appropriate for unmarried people?

What does the Bible say?
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I'm 17 years old and in a relationship with a girl who I really like. She wants to have sex. Should I give in?

I really like her and I know she likes me too. My problem is that she feels we ought to make love to solidify our relationship. She says that if we don't, we can't know if we are sexually compatible...
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Is Masturbation a Sin?

It can be sinful, if accompanied by wrong lustful thoughts.
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How far can you go before you get married?

Is it OK for a Christian teen to French kiss or "pet" (i.e., caress intimately) the one you love?
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If it is OK to read some fantasy novels and watch some movies, would it be OK to read novels involving the dead, vampires and werewolves?

Are all these things totally wrong or are there acceptable ones?
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Is it wrong to read the Harry Potter books?

From what I've heard at camps and in my congregation, the ministers seem to think it's wrong, but none of them have read the books themselves. Please give me an answer from someone who has read them, if possible.
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When Satan was cast down from heaven after his rebellion, did his appearance change?

Does he look the same now?
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Revelation 12: 9 calls Satan a dragon. Is that what he always looks like?

Is it just symbolic or does he always appear as such?
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How did people spend the Sabbath in the Old Testament? So did they just sleep the day away?

From my understanding, they didn't have services like they did in the New Testament.
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How Should You Keep the Sabbath?

It seems like every family has a different way of keeping the Sabbath. How should I determine how to keep the Sabbath? Some watch television while others do not. Some allow their kids to go to sports games Friday nights...
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Is It Appropriate to Play Sports on the Sabbath?

The Sabbath is a gift from God, meant for physical rest and spiritual renewal—but does that mean sports should be avoided? Playing sports can be physically and mentally draining, taking our focus away from God’s intended purpose for this holy...
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