Is baptism required before a person can receive communion?
The Bible nowhere states explicitly that partaking of the Lord's Supper must be preceded by baptism. However, the principle that this is the biblical pattern...
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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
God has given us authority to use words through his word. He will also hold us accountable for our words when we use vain words. Death and life is in the...
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Can a lay person lead a communion service?
There was a man named Anthony Norris Groves, nicknamed "The quiet Trailblazer." He wanted to be a missionary in the early 19th century. (Anthony's sister...
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What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
This is what I've learned. Only the perfect God can forgive and forget. As humans, we have our limitations. One truth is that a normal person can forgive but...
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Emo Tenorio
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Who or what were Cretans?
I humbly submit for your consideration an answer to the question. Cretans come from a island of Southeast Greece known as Crete which is located in the...
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David Robinson
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Can a lay person lead a communion service?
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What was the Bread of the Presence?
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Does Jesus say that when we forgive someone we should also forget the sin?
What I believe is this. To forgive a sin is to pardon the one who has offended us, as if the offence was never committed. We allow the offender go free...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?
My usual short answer to this question is rooted in a reply from my mom and dad while growing up that I heard on more than one occasion. "The answer is no...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Does God want us to be dependent on him? If so, why?
Emphatically! YES! He wants us to be dependent upon Him! And this question can be answered in such brevity and extensive number of examples from God's Word....
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool?
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?
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How does one know what is truth, with all the differences in doctrinal understanding from denominations?
Within Christianity there is a division of Sola Fida or Faith and works. Eph 2:8,9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
How are we to understand the sequence and part that man plays in his salvation?
The following is clear: From John 3:3 - No one can see the Kingdom unless they are what? Unless they are born again first. What does "born again" mean? It...
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What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?
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Can I be fully healed and made whole?
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How does one know what is truth, with all the differences in doctrinal understanding from denominations?
My short and to the point answer is this: "Read His Word! Study His Word! "Meditate on His Word". God gave us the very best approach or direct methodology's...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How does faith differ from wishful thinking?
Faith in God, to me in my short answer fashion, is the single most important "event" of any of my internal mental and self-realization of pure Truth...
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What are the twelve tribes of Israel?
The twelve tribes of Israel came from the twelve sons of Israel. "Israel" is the name that God gave Jacob (Genesis 32:28). His twelve sons are Reuben,...
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Meshack Gachago
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What is the white stone with the 'new name' on it that believers will someday receive?
I agree with the other submissions. White stone will basically mean the nature and essence of the God-head now implanted ad reflected in the sons of God. The...
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Is corporate prayer important? Is corporate prayer more powerful than an individual praying alone?
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Is the KKK a Christian organization?
In my humble opinion NO as detailed by brother Michael in his excellent post to the question at hand. I submit for your consideration a brief general history...
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Shirley H.
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Who is Zaccheaus?
The story of Zacchaeus is found in Luke chapter 19 verses 1 - 10. Jesus had traveled through Jericho. Zacchaeus was the chief tax collector. He was a man we...
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Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
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What is the Catholic sacrament of Holy Eucharist?
The center of the Roman Catholic Church is the Mass. The center of the Mass is the sacrifice through the Eucharist, called Communion. The following statement...
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What is regeneration according to the Bible?
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Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
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What is the difference between discernment and judgment?
Discernment is to perceive without judging. Discernment can be used to gain biblical knowledge. In the Bible judgement is generally thought of as divine...
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Kristi Morrison
What is the difference between discernment and judgment?
Judgement is based on experience, knowledge, and wisdom. Discernment is most closely related to intuition. However, discernment is also related to wisdom,...
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What does it mean that God will not despise a broken spirit and contrite heart?
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Are the seven Catholic sacraments biblical?
To understand the Roman Catholic sacraments, let's look at them individually... Baptism. Aka "baby sprinkling." Is not Biblical. In being baptized, the...
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Does "God hate fags"?
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Does "God hate fags"?
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Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
No. There is only one unforgivable sin, Blaspheming the Holy Spirit. All the other sins are mortal in that if they are not covered by Christ's propitiation,...
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Does the Bible record the death of the apostles? How did each of the apostles die?
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Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
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What does it mean to sing unto the Lord a new song?
Exodus 15:1 - 21 contains the first psalm or song of length in the Bible. Moses and the children of Israel sang the song to praise God for their salvation...
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Can we get others to 'soften' their hearts?
Is there anything we can do to soften the heart of someone else, such as a spouse, neighbor, or estranged relative?