What does it mean that "the two shall become one flesh"?
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The married couple shall be One Flesh in their offspring. The child having 46 (?) chromosomes; half (23) from each parent.
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James Kraft
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Is baptism the New Covenant equivalent of circumcision?
No. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized by the Holy Spirit. First...
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Jose Evangelista
What does it mean in Daniel 9:26 that 'the end of it shall be with a flood?'
The context of the “flood”, the “people”, and the “prince” of Daniel 9:26 is in reference to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD by the Romans (under the...
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by Dale Richardson
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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Even we call babies innocent. If we are sinners by birth, then if a baby dies God will roast a baby in hell for a sin they never committed. How could a God...
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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Since the Bible says absolutely nothing about this "age of accountability" and what it means beyond Jesus statement after his Bar Mitzvah, "I must be about...
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Do Christians have the authority to rebuke the devil?
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What does the Bible say about prostitution? Will God forgive a prostitute?
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What is the Charismatic movement?
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Billy, I hear what you are saying. If there is someone who can interpret "tongues" for the unbelievers present, then that's fine. However, I've been to...
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How does a Christian crucify the sinful nature with its passions and desires?
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What does the phrase, "give them beauty for ashes" mean in Isaiah 61:3?
Beauty for ashes is talking about the resurrection from flesh to spiritual body. Terrestrial to celestial. 1 Corinthians 15:40. "Ashes" is the flesh. From...
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by Billy P Eldred
What is the Charismatic movement?
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Who benefits from tongues? The unbelieving. Why? Because someone interprets. Both are gifts from God. I am sorry, but you really can't prove what you stated...
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by Sam Lindberg
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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Luke 13: 4. I believe Jesus is asked basically this same question? But it is His answer that I find hard to understand in Luke 13:5. In fact, Luke 13: 1-5...
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What is a covenant marriage?
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What does the Bible say about praying for the dead?
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I agree with Michael.
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Why does Romans 12:19 sound contradictory?
The NASB version of Romans 12:19 agrees somewhat with your reading of this verse. It seems the context is Paul advising Christians that God will look out for...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
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Verse 11: At the Day of Christ, the Rapture/resurrection, we will be “filled with the fruit of righteousness”. May I suggest that to be filled up to the...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
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It is only natural to believe OUR love grows with knowledge and discernment, but that is not what is actually being conveyed in the Greek. The CSB states, “...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
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Now for Phil. 1:6, 9-11. The ESV, with but one exception (vs. 9) is actually a fairly decent translation. However, I feel the Christian Standard Bible (CSB)...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
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Phil. 1:6-11 sums up what needs to be said about this subject of being filled up to the fullness of God. I want to unpack that for you, but before we can go...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Romans 12:19 sound contradictory?
I agree that the wording of this verse may seem confusing, but I think that when Paul said, "Give place to wrath", he was referring to aggrieved Christians...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the Charismatic movement?
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Billy, You miss my point. I'm not denying any of the spiritual gifts, although I do think the miracle gifts were confined to the apostles and the first...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
How do Christians explain the reason for the seeming unfairness or someone being born with a health issue or disadvantage?
John 9 relates the event of Jesus healing a man blind from birth, and being asked by His disciples, "Who sinned, this man or his parents?" This Scripture...
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by Robert Woods
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
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Aurel, if, as you say, that someone who gets paid weekly or on any other schedule, then they haven't spent ALL their money, have they? If, on the other hand,...
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by Lynn Sander
What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?
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Michael, your answer is a text book example of how believers should study the Bible and find answers to questions. We should always go to the Greek and...
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by Akunna Okoro
, Homemaker
What does the Bible say about a Christian marrying a non-Christian?
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Yes. That is exactly the point.
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JD Abshire
When Jesus said He would do anything if we asked in His name, did He mean healing?
To understand the Lord's statement I believe that we need to back up and consider the chapter 13. What was the occasion? Who was His audience? He had just...
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by Cindy Jennings
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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John, Jesus Christ IS God! They are one and the same. To suggest that Jesus Christ would disagree with the Father is to not understand the nature of the...
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Aizehi Onoigboria
Why does Romans 12:19 sound contradictory?
Romans 12:19 states 'beloved do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to "WRATH"; for its is written, "vengeance is mine, I will repay" says the Lord'...
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by JD Abshire
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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I beg to differ. According to Strong"s Concordance the word "sin" in Psalms 51:5 is a masculine noun....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
I believe all children are saved until they come to the age of accountability. When King David's baby he had with Bathsheba died, He said he can not come to...
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by Corrie Lof
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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By the way James, Rom. 9:11 is referring to divine election. It means that they neither did good or evil, but yet God chose one over the other. If you read...
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by Corrie Lof
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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I do not agree that in this context, Psalm 51:5 is being misused. The doctrine of original sin does not mean we are sinners because we sin, but that we sin...
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by Billy P Eldred
How should we view Romans 3:23 when it comes to babies and children?
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Many years ago, I was scheduled to substitute teach a Sunday School class. As we had no set curriculum, we could teach on whatever we wanted. I had never...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Why did Jesus have to die?
Why did Jesus have to die? This primarily is a legal question. It apparently involves God’s reputation and His morality regarding His legal or covenant...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Holy Spirit and anointing mesh together to work for good on those who are called?
I would say that the anointing of the Holy Spirit is the designation or dedication of a Christian for a specific purpose or mission that God intends for the...
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What does it mean to find God?
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What does the Bible say about deliverance?
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How do we honor an abusive parent?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "the blessing and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all" mean?
I would say that, by the wording of the blessing or benediction cited in the question, Paul was desiring that each of his Christian readers at Corinth (and,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do Christians explain the reason for the seeming unfairness or someone being born with a health issue or disadvantage?
The first point I would make is that Christianity emphatically does not subscribe to the idea of reincarnation; of individuals having lived previous lives;...
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Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?
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What is the Charismatic movement?
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EZEKIEL AND CINDY: In John 20:25-29 we see a similar response. In verse 25, Thomas says: (and I paraphrase) Unless I place my fingers in the holds in his...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about worldliness?
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Incredible answer. Excellent expose of Biblical truth on one of the most important subjects for anyone to know. The "wiles of the devil are many" and he will...
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Anonymous
How do Christians explain the reason for the seeming unfairness or someone being born with a health issue or disadvantage?
Some people are born lame, some blind, some rich and some poor. The Chinese believe that this has much to do with our previous lives. If we were someone who ...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
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A vote up for an excellent answer! --ANDY--
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Mr. Houdmann's explanation of God's justification of the complete slaughter of entire races of people is exactly the same justification of radical Islam...
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Dean Knudsen
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
Simply stated, forgive or you will not be forgiven (Matthew 6:14-15. If we look at our lives, I am sure we too have been forgiven much more by the Lord than...
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Anonymous
When Jesus said He would do anything if we asked in His name, did He mean healing?
Does this talk about healing?
John 14:14
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What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?