What does the Bible teach about defending one's family?
My answer comes from a simile that Jesus used directly in the 11th chapter of Luke. He is speaking directly to attacks by the devil, so this certainly would...
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Alastair White
, Pastor of a church in Asia.
How do I respond to an immediate family member who is Wiccan without compromising my faith in Christ?
I think the first response to your family member is grace. That's how Jesus would have responded. You are not agreeing with them but you are not judging or...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Did Jesus have brothers and sisters (siblings)?
I believe Jesus had an unknown number of brothers but there is no mention of his sisters in Scripture. Contrary to what the Roman Catholics teach, there is...
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Is the United States a Christian nation?
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Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24?
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What is the spiritual gift of miracles?
The spiritual gift of miracles is one of the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10, where the NIV calls it "miraculous powers" and the ESV and KJV...
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Why did God say, 'Let there be light,' during creation?
On the first day of creation, God said, "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:3), and light appeared as a thing separate from darkness. The phrase let there be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the definition of grace?
The gospel message is the good news of God's grace, so it is important to know what grace is and to constantly seek to get a better view of what grace does...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Vashti in the Bible?
Vashti in the Bible was the wife of King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus in many translations). King Xerxes and Queen Vashti of Persia figure in the story of Esther, a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that the wise man built his house upon a rock?
The story of the wise man who built his house upon a rock is found in Matthew 7:24-27. It is one of the parables of Jesus. During His Sermon on the Mount,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Are the teachings of Arnold Murray and Shepherd's Chapel biblical?
Shepherd's Chapel is a church/ministry in Gravette, Arkansas, USA, known mainly for its television broadcast featuring the Bible teaching of Arnold Murray....
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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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What does Jesus say about friendship?
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What does the Bible say about birth control? Should Christians use birth control?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
Is the pursuit of knowledge a continuance of the fall of mankind?
This is an interesting question, but I believe it contains within it a logical error. In your question you state, "The tree of 'knowledge' [of good/evil] was...
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Elizabeth Adewole
What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
The Lord's Prayer : Matthew 6:9-13 "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven....
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?
One should note that the man is commanded to pay a dowry to the father of the woman and marry her. He has taken her virginity and she is not promised in...
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Janice Tennent
Why didn't Jesus go out and see His mother and brothers when He was told they were waiting outside for Him?
It's seems Jesus is capturing a teaching moment. "Who are my mother and brothers?" is a question asked to their minds and hearts. Anyone would loves me more,...
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RIE TAYLOR
Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?
Deuteronomy 22:28-29 is under the old law (Moses's Law), but when Jesus came He did away with the old law, therefore since we are living under grace, I don't...
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Who is our brother mentioned in 1 John 4: 21?
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Should a non-Catholic Christian participate in a Catholic Mass?
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What is the sinner's prayer?
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What are the names of Satan?
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Kenneth Heck
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24?
Although not much in the bible is devoted specifically to the conduct of women, God does have true concern for the welfare and judgment of women, and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the phrase, "God speed" mean?
The word "speed", as formerly used in Middle English at the time that this term arose, did not pertain to rapidity, but was related to prosperity or success....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the bible mean by "illegitimate by birth"?
The Hebrew word in this verse that is translated as "one of illegitimate birth" is the masculine noun "mamzer". It comes from root terms meaning "defect",...
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Why didn't Jesus go out and see His mother and brothers when He was told they were waiting outside for Him?
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Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?
The answer is No. On the verses you cite, 28 & 29, it says he "seizes her" this is a nonviolent "hook up" because they both go to a place together to...
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Myrtle Linder
, I am 86 years old and retired but not from workning for GOD!
Does Deuteronomy 22:28-29 command a rape victim to marry her rapist?
This crime was not considered the same as it is today, because at the time women were almost like slaves. At that time marriage was honoring the woman that...
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Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Why is singing songs to a troubled heart like vinegar on soda?
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Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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Cindy Jennings
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What is the importance of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and its restoration?
The Church of the Nativity was built over what has been considered to be the birth place of Jesus. No one can know for sure. There is NO significance to this...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
What is the significance of Solomon's Temple in Sao Paulo Brazil and is it a Christian place of worship?
Just searching the internet for an answer, I find that this is an actual church that took four years to build. It's the church belonging to the Universal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does 'may the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ' mean?
In this verse, I believe that Paul is expressing the hope that the members of the Christian church at Thessalonica would be open to God's direction and...
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vanessa pannuti
What is the significance of Solomon's Temple in Sao Paulo Brazil and is it a Christian place of worship?
The Temple is the headquarter of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God UCKG, a neo pentecostal Christian faction founded in 1977 by the Bishop E. Macedo...
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When should we stop preaching to the same person?
'While it is still called TODAY'... and as long as they have breath in them... it is never to late to share God's love with our friends. Bible says, "Pray...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does God mean when He says, "I will show him my salvation" in Psalm 91:16?
I can't speak from knowledge of the original Hebrew in which the psalm was written, but it occurs to me that, in addition to the meaning that is normally...
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Does God change His mind?
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How can I forgive someone who tried to kill me?
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Amy Neagles Tuerck
Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
I have done much study on this topic recently and my response is NO we are not to forgive IF they remain unrepentant. Firstly, everyone must be held...
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Can Christians live their best life now?
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What is Armstrongism? Is the Worldwide Church of God a cult?
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Sheila Spanski
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
There are five crowns that are mentioned in the New Testament that will be given to believers. All crowns will be given after the last judgement, but we will...