What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
The Bible very clear about what is sin and what is not sin. If something breaks one of God's laws then that is sin. Where there is no law, there is no sin....
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What is Christian apologetics?
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Why did Elijah kill the prophets of Baal?
Was this due to religious intolerance?
1 Kings 18:40
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
God has used women throughout all ages to minister to His people—from Old Testament prophetesses and judges to New Testament deaconesses. In the book of Acts...
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What does it mean to "despise not prophesyings"?
1 Thessalonians 5:20
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What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
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What is Free Masonry and what do Free Masons believe?
Most fraternities boast elements of secrecy. One of the qualities of true Christianity is openness. Jesus said: “I have spoken openly to the world. I always...
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Gary Patton
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What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
To do as commanded, God's worshippers must enjoy Him and His presence as least as much, and in the same way, that committed sports fans do a good baseball,...
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Can a Christian be a model? Is a modeling career something a Christian can consider?
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Who is the antichrist?
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How can I gain a passion for winning souls?
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What does the Bible say about rest and relaxation?
Rest was built into the Jewish calendar by God as part of their week, their seasons, their years and their centuries: Exodus 23:12 Work six days, rest on the...
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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? God is eternal, yet He has revealed Himself through the person of Jesus Christ. So eternal God (the I am)...
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Is Luke 16:19-31 a parable or an account of events that actually occurred?
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Who will go to heaven?
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Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
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Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
No. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 18:21-19:1 "18:21 Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive...
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What does the Bible tell us about being selfless?
How can I be a selfless person?
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What does the Bible say about healing?
Well, what the Bible says about healing is closely related with the relationship between man and God, blessings and curses (Deteronomy 28: 1-68), God's power...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
There are good and interesting answers here regarding the "legal" and "biological" lineages. Mr. Houdmann speaks of the unusual situation of counting the...
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Kenneth Heck
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
From the Jewish viewpoint, Jesus was the adopted son of Joseph and his genealogy is shown in Matthew 1. But Jesus’ claim to the throne of David (Luke 1:32)...
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Who was Flavius Josephus?
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What does the Bible say about raising children?
Deuteronomy 6:7-9 Teaches us to be good examples for our children, by teaching them the ways of the Lord. Teach them the word of the Lord, what sin is, and...
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Doreen Lovell
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Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?
Is.7:14, "The Lord (Adonai) himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah was...
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What is the purpose of miracles?
In my humble opinion and simply stated, miracles are a cosmic love letter from God written during our short stage time (life) on this sphere, considering...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?
Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth? Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give...
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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?
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Should Christian women wear pants?
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Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?
In the Sabbath Day, anyone should stop/ cease doing his own work and come to rest completely. Unless one was condemned to death. Jesus is saying that no one...
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Does the First Resurrection take place in 'stages'?
The "resurrections" refer not to quantity but who participates in them. Rev 20:5. The "first resurrection" is the resurrection of life (John 5:29, Acts...
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Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?
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Should a Christian join a fraternity / sorority?
In this article on whether a Christian should join fraternities / sororities, we are giving possible issues. We are not saying that all fraternities /...
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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
Yes, in many places, one in John 8:58; &38, ch. 14:8-10, ch.20:24-29, in the 20th ch. Of John 28v. Thomas addresses him as God. In the 29th verse Jesus...
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
I see that God is real in the things around us, nature, music, art, family, relationships, in the order of things, the pure yet sin-adulterated laws of...
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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?
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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?
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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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What does the bible say about young people having sex or stripping in front of each other?
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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
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Who was Joseph Smith?
Joseph Smith is widely known as the founder of the Mormon Church, also known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Joseph Smith from an early...
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Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
Paying tithe is an important matter. It's an acknowledgment that God owns everything, including our finances. I started paying tithe off my net income. Later...
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Is homosexuality a sin?
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Where is Jesus alluded to or mentioned in Genesis?
I humbly submit the clearest mention of the Lord Jesus is found in the meeting between Abram (later, Abraham) and a personage who was both king and priest of...
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Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
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Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?
The context seems to concern Isaiah's son but what about the virgin birth?
Isaiah 7:1 - 25
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What is the purpose of miracles?
The purpose of Jesus' miracles was so that He could be recognized as the Christ (John 20:30-31). The purpose of Apostles' miracles was to prove their...
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How is healing by medicine different than healing by a miracle?
I have pondered this question for a couple of days now and offer solely my personal faith based perspective herein. Having just had a first time, 10 day...