Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
Christ having called attention to Himself by teaching profound truths of God was constantly being tested by individuals. In Mark 12...
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What does the Bible say about Lot's lineage and family?
That is, who were his parents? His relatives? Etc.
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Lekan Adebayo
What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?
I agree with the submission, particularly that staying single is of a higher calling. However, this must be observed by those who can discipline themselves...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?
The Bible describes the Church as One, Holy, Universal and Apostolic. The Church is one because of her source: the highest exemplar and source of this...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is the Christian life supposed to be boring?
"Persecution against Christians today is actually worse than in the first centuries of the Church, and there are more Christian martyrs today than in that...
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Ursula Carter
Is it unhealthy to harbor anger against Satan?
Yes, I believe harboring anger at anyone takes your eyes from the Lord, and places power and attention on the entity of your anger. Remember that it is...
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Lenora West
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
We must trust the Lord with all of our hearts and refuse to rely on our own understanding. This includes our feelings, emotions, thoughts and intelligence....
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does Paul mean by, "If I boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness?"
What does Paul mean by, "If I boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness?" In 2 Cor. 11:1-15 Paul was speaking against false apostles, perhaps...
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Faustino Ngombo
, Bible/Theology student; IT Technician
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
Greetings, sir Steve Hill. To treat the Lord's table in an ''unworthy manner'' means to treat it irreverently or disrespectfully; not acknowledging the depth...
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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What is theology proper / Paterology?
Theology proper is the study of God and His attributes. Theology proper focuses on God the Father. Paterology comes from two Greek words which mean "father"...
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Who are those "outside" and why are they not able to understand the parable so that they might believe?
If it is God's will for all to come to repentance, why would He make it difficult for some to understand? It even seems in verse 12 that He doesn't want the ...
Mark 4:10 - 12
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John Toth
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Does the Bible really say that parents should have their rebellious children stoned?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
This passage is filled with wonderful insights into Jesus and His Kingdom. However, like most any text it is subject to misinterpretation. This question...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"? The above question comes from one of the most misunderstood passages of Scripture (Matt 19:16-25). At the outset,...
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Steve Hill
Is it unhealthy to harbor anger against Satan?
Is this harboring of anger a trap from satan?
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Sheila Janzen
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Ric Acaba
Why do Catholics consider the pope the 'Vicar of Christ'?
1 Corinthians 1:1
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Steve Hill
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
1 Corinthians 11:26 - 28
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Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?
I need to know what John 1:28 symbolizes, and what it actually means.
John 21:18
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus have to experience so much suffering?
You stated "If only a few will be saved, then why did Jesus have to suffer so much?" Other answers have addressed the suffering. I would like to address the...
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Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Is the Christian life supposed to be boring?
Boredom is a state of mind, not a physical experience. A true Christian loves themselves and their neighbor in the same way. There is no place for boredom,...
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Steve Hill
What does Paul mean by, "If I boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness?"
Also, why does he say, "Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?"
2 Corinthians 11:29 - 30
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Ni Jay
, Researcher into human reasoning
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
I hope my answer will be considered. I am asked this question too. Why does God allow natural disasters like volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, land subsidence,...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Can Christians live their best life now?
I have wondered about a scripture for over fifty years. Here it is. Matthew 7:23, KJV. "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me,...
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Salem Markus Purba
Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
Being a Christian means that he/she is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ; as Jesus said:"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name...
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Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?
The poor are those in need, and the story of the Good Samaritan is the place to look. As well as " love your neighbour as yourself" simple really. Why give...
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Bryan Myers
, Minister of the Body of Christ
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
If we look at the context of this passage, we see the Jesus did not in fact refuse to be called good; He questioned why the rich young ruler called Him good....
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Ben Amanambu
, Engineer,estate developer, pastor,hospital chapel Abuja nig.
Is the Christian life supposed to be boring?
The answer to the question lies in a true understanding of what the Christian life is in reality. The believer has received eternal life, the greatest...
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Pamel Welsh
, Retired from Medical Field
Does God still perform miracles?
In 2009 My husband (now ex-his choice) had taken an overdose and was in a coma in ICU. I called many people for prayers, there were prayer chains going...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
Critics of Christianity sometimes cite this verse to support their view that Jesus Himself did not claim that He was God. However, that was not Jesus'...
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Georg Kouz
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
Just one (of many) very simple answer given by Jesus himself as in John 8.54. Jesus answered, If I honour myself, my honour is nothing: it is my Father that...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Was Moses right to strike down the Egyptian who was persecuting a Hebrew?
Murder is evil. (Exodus 20:13) It is not right for Moses to strike down the Egyptian. We can be sure that Egyptian has a family who mourned for his death and...
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Steve Hill
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Steve Hill
What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?
Is anger justified? Should we sit by and just watch it happen? Is there something we can/should do?
Psalms 10:17 - 18
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Bobby BaldEagle Hall
, Missionary to people with Addictions.
What is a 'vessel of honor'?
2 Timothy 2:20 - 22
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Kenneth Heck
Did Jacob have more than one daughter?
The impression that Jacob may have taken more than one daughter to Egypt is due to translation technicalities. The Hebrew word used for "sons and daughters"...
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Christina C A
Did Jacob have more than one daughter?
We read about a daughter named, Dinah, In Genesis 37;35, says All his sons and daughters came to comfort him, Genesis 46;7 He took with him to Egypt his so...
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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Maryann Pope
How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
I believe God uses trials on earth for 2 reasons. 1st, it is to totally rely on His presence in it. 2nd it is to be able to council someone else when they go...
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tom w
Why did Moses tell the Isrealites that The Lord would be 'pleased to prosper them', and He is 'please to destroy them', if God is not willing that any should perish?
In Deuteronomy 28:63 (NIV), Moses writes "Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and increase in number, so it will please him to ruin and destroy y...
Deuteronomy 28:63
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Kenneth Heck
Was Moses right to strike down the Egyptian who was persecuting a Hebrew?
Moses killed one man and left Egypt. When he returned, God hardened the pharaoh's heart so that many more Egyptians were killed by God himself in the deaths...
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Darrell Thatcher
What is the curse of Jeconiah?
Haggai 1:14 - Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel (He's he son of Shealtiel often in Ezra, Nehemiah and Haggai) 1 Chronicles 3:19 says Zerubbabel's father was...