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What does the Bible say about parents leaving an inheritance for their children?
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?
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Ed Besselman
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
I have always looked at the word "XMAS" as someone in business too cheap or too lazy to spell out the word "CHRISTMAS". Now, as a believer, I believe that it...
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Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
Why does the Bible say to not be yoked with unbelievers but then say that we should stay with an unbelieving husband/wife if s/he will allow it?
Simply put, if you hang out with unbelievers. They can and will try to influence you that the Bible, God and Jesus, are not real, that they are not one and...
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Billy P Eldred
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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Barry Skaggs
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
I have, for years, underlined the first six letters of the word Christmas every time I use the term in written form. My goal is to emphasize the name of our...
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Dale Richardson
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
Christmas should not matter to Protestants. It is pagan festival called yul which just had the pagan names replaced by Christian names. Jesus was not born in...
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Janet Lee
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
The ten commandments were written by the hand of God, while a human scribed the law of moses, although by divine instruction.
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Maurice Harris
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
There's nothing wrong with saying Christmas, neither X-mas. The meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the service of Christ. Just like 'hallelujah'...
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Philip Farris
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
The wisdom of the Devil leads into a lie. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the...
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Edson Siwella
Is it permissible as a Christian to rent out an apartment to a couple who aren't married?
Strange how we can find ourselves turning to the state laws and rules first rather than to God and His laws! The text that came to my mind about this, and it...
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Frantz Philossaint
What does it mean to fear the Lord in Psalms 147:11?
Good question. And the bible has a clear and simple answer. I would advise you to pray and ask for the Holy Spirit leading because he can guide you into all...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
In my opinion God doesn't simply allow natural disasters to happen - these events are the active expression of his sovereign will over his creation. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?
In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus expanded on the definition of the commandment "You shall not murder" from the Old Testament (Exodus 20:13) by saying that, from...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God sell the children of Israel into the hands of Cushan-Rishath'im?
This same wording is used in multiple passages in the book of Judges to describe the manner in which God, through the withdrawal of His protection from...
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Ken Love
Are we living in the end times?
There have been a lot of doom & gloom sayers for a long time. They have a track record of being 100% wrong. Rev. 22 says the New Jerusalem has the Tree...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between the shoes of the gospel of peace and the sword of truth which is the word?
In my opinion, at the time that Paul wrote these words, the "gospel of peace" had not yet been set down in the formal, written manner that we have it now. It...
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Kelly Yochum
What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
"Everything is permissible for me, but not all things are beneficial. Everything is permissible for me, but I will not be enslaved by anything [and brought...
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Ethan Lasky
How was the water created by God? Why does Genesis 1:1-2 not say that God spoke the water into existence?
This seems to be a major confusion so I'd like to clear some stuff up. First of all, the oceans are part of Earth, our planet. Currently, we tend to use...
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cindy simons
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Ebony Blackwell
, Bus driver charter and speacial needs school students.
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What does it mean "to cast your care upon The Lord?"
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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What is meant by "what is coming on the world" in Luke 21:26?
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Kelli Hamann
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What does Job 14:4 mean by "Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean..."?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the chasm described in Luke 16:19-26 that is fixed between Lazarus and the rich man?
This is a complex question that cannot be fully addressed in the space allowed here. So I would like to offer some working definitions of the key terms that...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
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Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
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Should I believe in organized religion?
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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
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Brian Nelson
, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Systems Engineer
Is it permissible as a Christian to rent out an apartment to a couple who aren't married?
Maybe view it as an opportunity to be the light. We were all dead in our sin until we repented and trusted in Jesus. Everyone is our neighbor. Let's consider...
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Divina Villarreal
, Public School Teacher
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What is doctrine?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the chasm described in Luke 16:19-26 that is fixed between Lazarus and the rich man?
In my opinion, the mention of the "chasm" in the passage cited in the question is not intended to evoke questions or discussion with regard to the relative...
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What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?
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Dwight Hollar
What is the chasm described in Luke 16:19-26 that is fixed between Lazarus and the rich man?
Is this a chasm between parts of Sheol/Hades? Does this take place after death?
Luke 16:26
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What does it mean, "For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace"?
What does it mean for believers? What does it mean to those who are saved but might commit sin? Does this give the right to gain the kingdom of heaven if one...
Romans 6:14
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Jack Croach
What is the book of Tobit?
Tobit, a devout and wealthy Israelite living among the captives deported to Nineveh from the Northern Kingdom of Israel in 722/721 B.C., suffers severe...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
As I was reading the other answers, I recognized many of the teachings (fig tree represents Israel, etc.) I have heard previously about these verses but as I...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why did Jesus teach in parables?
Spirituality is a difficult concept for fallen man to grasp. Therefore, Jesus spoke in parables to make spiritual aspects clear to those to whom he was...
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Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many sons did King David have?
By my count, as listed in 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, David had a total of twenty identified sons by multiple wives (Amnon (by Ahinoam); Daniel (by Abigail); Absalom...
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Kenneth Heck
How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?
The free flow of information we have today didn't exist in ancient times. This miracle, like others in the New Testament, may never be confirmed by...
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
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Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?
Without addressing the facts related to the incident recorded by Matthew directly, I would only note that other canonical gospels (whether synoptic or not)...
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Randolphe Lewis
How do I start speaking in tongues after accepting christ and seeing the wonders of His works?
It's quite simple, if you follow Acts 2:38-39 (KJV) Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the...