Why does the Church of Christ believe in their doctrine of baptismal regeneration?
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
What is Hinduism and what do Hindus believe?
The explanation above is based only upon the Mahabharata and vedas. The other scriptures like Saivism and Vaishnavism and songs of the sages ("sitthargal" in...
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JD Abshire
Who are the spirits Jesus Christ went on to proclaim to in 1 Peter 3:19?
Looking at the context, 1 Peter 3:20 describes and identifies the spirits in v. 19 as those disobedient in the days of Noah. I believe Jude 6 is also...
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joyce whaley
Can God lie?
Its simplicity Numbers 23:19 KJV states that “God is not human that he should lie”. Then Psalm 92:15 states… “to declare that the Lord is upright.” Lastly...
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Tim Thornton
, Bible student, unprofitable servant
Is 2 Peter 3:4-12 talking about Jesus return to reign for 1000 years or his return at the last day of this world?
If it is the last day of this world why does he say "all things continue as the have from the beginning" and doesn't mention the 1000 year reign?
2 Peter 3:4 - 12
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Who are the spirits Jesus Christ went on to proclaim to in 1 Peter 3:19?
First let's understand that Jesus did not preach to anyone or any being while he was dead in the tomb for 3 days and 3 nights. Dead people cannot communicate...
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Shantkumar S. Kunjam
, An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,
Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
I agree with whatever is said above with some reservations. There is another related argument is referring to Jn. 3:16 that, How can God have only one son,...
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Amy Webster
, Mom, Attorney, evangelical teacher/chaplain, broker
What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?
Another aspect of the lesson in the golden calf incident is relevant to those of us who are proclaiming Jesus to others: ministers, evangelists, and others....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did people keep family idols?
The Bible mentions several people who possessed teraphim, or household idols. These images were used as talismans to bring a blessing upon the household. Two...
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
Will I still be a Christian if I don't believe in, or fully understand, the Doctrine of the Trinity?
I grew up Baptist and never completely understood the trinity. When I did i decided not follow a Doctrine where I fully believed in Father Son Holy Spirit I...
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Johnnatta Giles
, Spirit Filled Christian
In Leviticus 20:13 it says that if a man lays another man as with a woman the penalty is death for both; does that still apply under the New Covenant?
The difference now is that through the New Covenant of Christ there is forgiveness of all sins. Where in the OT the law could not save anyone or redeem sin....
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Honzie Khong
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Jj Connally
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
I look at it like this, which is in line with previous answers, is that when Adam and Eve sinned, their actions set up events that God gave us grace over....
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Constance Porter
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Gene Bacon
Do Christians still have the gifts of the Spirit today, such as, speaking in tongues and healing?
If the gifts of the Spirit have ceased to function in the Church today, PLEASE provide some scriptures that say they did. Many scriptures can be shown that...
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Anonymous
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Faith Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
We also have two children with severe disabilities due to a genetic disease called Batten Disease. We have learned that God's Grace is sufficient in all...
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JD Abshire
Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?
Hebrews 1:1 "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets," Hebrews 1:2 "Hath in these last days spoken...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
First, let's define "aliens" as "beings capable of making moral choices, having intellect, emotion, and a will." Next, a few scientific facts:1. Men have...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What were the Christian crusades?
The crusades have provided some of the most frequent arguments against the Christian faith. Some Islamic terrorists even claim that their terrorist attacks...
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Ernest Chipengule
Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?
God speaks in many ways even audible voice but it depend on the relationship you have with Him.
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JD Abshire
What does 'gin' mean in Isaiah 24:17?
The word "gin" in Job 18:9 and Isaiah 8:14 is defined as a I. bird trap, trap, snare A. bird trap (literal) B. of calamities, plots, source or agent of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is the doctrine of preservation biblical?
The doctrine of preservation in regard to Scripture means that the Lord has kept His Word intact as to its original meaning. Preservation simply means that...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Is there any conclusive proof of God?
What constitutes proof for one does not for another because of something called confirmation bias. I have a few things for you to consider: 1. the sheer...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Who is the Queen of Heaven?
The Queen of Heaven is a pagan deity which was worshiped or prayed to, even long before the birth of Jesus. Jer 7:18, "The children gather wood, and the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Hinduism and what do Hindus believe?
Hinduism is one of the oldest known organized religions"its sacred writings date as far back as 1400 to 1500 B.C. It is also one of the most diverse and...
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Karen Potts
Why does the Bible say David spared Mephibosheth then offered him to the Gibeonites to be killed?
In verse 7 we read that David "spared" Mephibosheth from the Gibeonites, then in verse 8 we read he delivered him (along with 6 others) into the hands of the...
2 Samuel 21:7 - 8
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Gene Speight
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
Gene Speight a born again believer God knows all things before and after. He is eternal God! In one sense, from our perspective, eternal hell is outrageous....
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Anonymous
Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?
John 14:23 and John 14:1-4-the words abode and mansion/house are actually the noun form of "abide" in John 15 etc.
John 14:1 - 4
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
Having read the bible a lot, I have not come across the geography of heaven that inludes "hell". In short I submit that hell is a concept created to distort...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
In my view the antichrist is one who is against Christ. I submit that the antichrist is not a person but an institution. The leader of this institution is...
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Craig Oltmans
Why did Jesus ask Peter 'Do you love me?' three times?
If you read the original greek you'll see peter could not say that he loved Him.He actually said Lord you know that I am fond of you.The third time Jesus did...
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Gert Jansen van Vuuren
Do Christians still have the gifts of the Spirit today, such as, speaking in tongues and healing?
We are talking about Holy Sirit gifts.The Holy Spirit has not changed in his funktion on the earth and in every born again believer.All the Holy Spirit gifts...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Does the Bible support the SDA belief of investigative judgement?
Dear Rajesh, your question has a most interesting tone - it sounds like you accept the concept of a pre-Advent Judgment, and that your only concern is...
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Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar
What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?
The apostle is a special disciple of Christ who has been appointed by Christ into apostolic office. There are two interpretations on this office. Some have...
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Lagi Levao
What should I do about my gay parent?
Wow, situations such as yours are not uncommon, even so our Lord already knew what it was going to cost to follow Him. The cost is so great that it will...
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Wanda Jenkins
If the promise of the saints is 3 score and ten, why do some die early?
If the promise of the saints is 3 score and ten which we consider the promise to God's people which is 70 years old why do some die early?
Psalms 90:10
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Are the churches established by Paul counted as the original Church of Christ?
The church established in Corinth is separate from the church in Jerusalem in geography but not in identity. "To the church of God in Corinth" as St Paul...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is the Catholic Church established by Jesus Christ?
Yes. Jesus built one church and the apostles spread this to the rest of the world. St Ignatius, in year 107, called it the Universal Church (καθολικὴ...
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Bill Bailey
Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?
Sabbath provides a perpetual memorial to creation Gen2:1-3 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God...
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Richard Pogorzala
Is the Catholic Church established by Jesus Christ?
The catholic church was founded by Christ it was the unified body of Christ. The Roman catholic church came into existence when Constantine Emperor commanded...
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Abram Cantu
, Retired Carpenter and Musician
Do we tithe 10% of our income generated from investments as well?
The New Testament does not state how much to give it only states how to give. God does not expect us to give 10 % he expects us to give freely if it means...
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Dale Richardson
Is annihilationism Biblical?
1 Timothy 6:14-16 14 That thou keep [this] commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
"Did God die?" Yes, He did. More than that, He rose. I don't see any need for technical definitions of death here. What the question requires is an...