How should a Christian view global warming?
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Weather is determined by many factors, such as ocean currents, sunspot activities, El Niño effects, volcanoes etc. To environmentalists, coal is a dirty...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
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John Appelt
What is the significance of the Medo-Persian Empire in biblical history?
For about 123 years the Medo-Persian Empire impacted the lives of those in Israel and the surrounding area. In Nebuchadnezzar’s vision of Daniel 2:31-35,...
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Justin Hale
Why did Jesus think that the abomination of desolation spoken of in the Book of Daniel was going to be in the future (Matthew 24:15)??
We need to remember whenever we read that GOD is always viewing us from the perspective of 'eternity' which is a perspective that has no 'time,' (past,...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
We have no choice but to live IN the world; that isn't the part of the scripture on which to focus. 'You are not OF the world' is the part to consider. What...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus think that the abomination of desolation spoken of in the Book of Daniel was going to be in the future (Matthew 24:15)??
Jesus was God. Daniel 8:19: "And he said, 'Behold, I will make thee know what shall be in the last end of the indignation: for at the time appointed the end...
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Justin Hale
Is it wrong to "swear an oath" to tell the truth in court? (Matthew 5:34–37)
Yes, it most certainly is. You should notice in the last verse of that passage that Jesus even says directly that 'only evil' ever comes from doing it,...
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by Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?
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I am sorry Jack, I looked for it very quickly and could not find the quote in my reference. However, I found something similar that may help....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are there so few men in the church?
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This answer gives a good analysis of why church services lack attractiveness for men; the music is sappy, the decor is girly, etc. Church services are as...
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Why would anyone choose a cistern over a fresh spring? Jeremiah 2:13
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do I say to someone who brings up contradictions in the Bible?
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Good answer, Jim! I searched but couldn't find: http://www.subzin.com/quotes/M1367990c3/Jungle+2+Jungle/What+means+%22obligated%22%3F
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Who were the Merarites (Numbers 4:29)?
Numbers 4:29 As for the sons of Merari, thou shalt number them after their families, by the house of their fathers;
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Jesus is equal to God the Father, why is Jesus called His Son?
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"While on earth, Jesus referred to the Father as being greater than He was, but that was with respect to Jesus' human nature and existence." This is a cause...
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Child of the Almighty God
When did the teaching of rapture of the church began?
Well, first off I want to specify what rapture means. It is derived from the latin word “raptus” meaning “to carry off.” You may not find it directly but you...
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Anonymous
Is it wrong to "swear an oath" to tell the truth in court? (Matthew 5:34–37)
Matthew 5:34-37 New International Version 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are there so few men in the church?
On any given Sunday, all across the world, churches are likely to have more women in the pews than men. Some estimates place the so-called "gender gap" in...
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Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
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What year did Ezra leave Babylon and arrive in Jerusalem?
The answer to what year was “the seventh year of Artaxerxes,” can be determined. Although Persian records are scarce and unreliable, the Bible helps in...
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How did Jesus sit on the donkey and her offspring on one time in Matthew 21:5-8?
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Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
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Why do Christians celebrate Easter?
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Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9?
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What is holy laughter?
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Is there an afterlife?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why didn't God kill Aaron in Exodus 32?
Remember in chapter 4 of Exodus, that even after Moses had encountered the "Burning Bush," he was still hesitant to speak for God. God had fashioned Moses’...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How could God use Samson’s lust after the Philistine girl to accomplish the deliverance of Israel from oppression? Judges 14:4
I view this question as more a statement than a question. It implit’s that God used the lust of his servant as a means to deliver his people from the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the purpose and message of psalm 121?
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Excellent answer as always, Tim!
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Justin Hale
When Jesus gave the disciples authority to cast out demons and every kind of affliction, does this mean we can have that same power?
This authority is called a 'commission.' This is actually a legal arrangement granted by a very real divine government operating in heaven right now. We even...
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Why did Jesus tell the leper not to say anything about being healed, but to go to the priest and show himself?
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Mehboob Ellahi
When Jesus gave the disciples authority to cast out demons and every kind of affliction, does this mean we can have that same power?
In my opinion: This authority was specifically given to the disciples. It is important to note that Jesus also taught that all believers have access to the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
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Yes, Tim, an admirable answer! I love the dramatized version presented in the Chosen movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGcUWNCkXAQ
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God expect Christians to vote?
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Seven years has passed since I wrote this; I now know I was just a chauvinist pig; women can serve honorably in any endeavor in which a man can serve. I was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do you think Jesus decided to become involved when the people ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?
I think Jesus cares about our being embarrassed. I really do. This was a big day for Jesus. He was going to give us the first of 7 signs, I believe there is,...
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by Carly Dart
What is the meaning of "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"?
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Have you ever watched the Pilgrims Progress? Beautifully depicts this. I would like to add that we have no way of falling out of God’s hands once sealed by...
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by Carly Dart
Why are the newer translations of the Bible missing verses?
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I beg to differ on your answer. Matthew 17:21 is missing and it includes prayer and fasting. The importance of prayer and fasting is a strong tool against...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How did Jesus sit on the donkey and her offspring on one time in Matthew 21:5-8?
In 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verses 1 and 2, we read about King David and meeting with Ziba (servant to Mephiboseth) who had a couple of saddled donkeys with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did Jesus sit on the donkey and her offspring on one time in Matthew 21:5-8?
Good question, Child of the Almighty King. I too often wondered about that every time I read thrugh the Bible. It is even listed as a Bible "error" on my...
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by Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
What does God allow you to do?
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Thank you, Tim. I agree with your answer. You're much more concise than I am and I appreciate that.
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Why do you think Jesus decided to become involved when the people ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?
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What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
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Justin Hale
Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9?
This is one of those prescient moments when Jesus was obviously looking forward to us and speaking to a generation more like ours when thousands of people...
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Justin Hale
How did Jesus sit on the donkey and her offspring on one time in Matthew 21:5-8?
The typical arrangement for travel was for the back of the 'adult' donkey to be the place where the rider would sit with the foal tied off to the adult and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
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Confess your sin, and God is faithful and just to forgive your sin and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. Of what sin does a five year old confess and...
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by Jorain Sintjago
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
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God revealed to me: The broom tree is a place of suffering. It also becomes an anguished cry for help. Also most are single mothers who are weary of watching...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
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This is one of Mr Houdmann's best answers. He didn't come right out and say it, so I'll say what he skillfully danced around: no one can lead anyone to...
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Child of the Almighty God
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Child of the Almighty God
Why is Jesus God?
First off, I want to appreciate you for admitting that Jesus is God. Let me give you a small demonstration that you can always use. If we have a bottle and...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother?
If I'm understanding the question correctly, the drift of it is whether there was something efficiently particular about the virgin Mary that prompted God to...