What does "you do not have because you do not ask" mean in James 4:2?
Yes, I think James means exactly what he says. When we are aware of a deficiency in our lives we have to ask God for whatever it is we need.. For example...
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Steve VanDyke
, Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN
Why is faith in the existence of God so much more important than knowledge of the existence of God?
The difference between knowledge and faith in the existence of God is that simply knowing that God exists and not acting on it, is the same as rejecting God....
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Steve VanDyke
, Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN
Is taking holy communion during a Christian fast going to break the fast?
This depends on what someone is fasting from. You can fast from many things. The purpose for a fast is not to get God to do something, like Gandhi fasted to...
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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
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Mike Dumais
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
It indicates several things: First that he is the Messiah as described in Psalm 22. Next that events were proceeding as predicted, that the worst part of...
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Why should I (a Muslim) consider becoming a Christian?
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Albert Perkic
Why is faith in the existence of God so much more important than knowledge of the existence of God?
Knowledge (by itself) is only intellectual, that is, it presents a fact to be considered. Whereas true biblical faith is experiential. Contrary to worldly...
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John Hodge
, Retired manufacturing/human resources
Why do so many Christians not have a consistently biblical worldview?
Not to treat the subject too lightly, let me say that a professing Christian is not necessarily the same as a confessing Christian. We are not deemed to...
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vanessa pannuti
What "days" that will be shortened is the Lord referring to in Matt 24:22?
In this passage the Lord said that "Those days will be shortened for the sake of the elect," but what are the days was He talking about?
Matthew 24:22
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
Is God dead?
If God is dead, then so are we. God is sovereign and in complete control of every atom, molecule, heart-beat and life. If God is dead, then the entire...
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What is secular humanism?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega?
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Walrus theCat
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
Jesus Christ's blood is sufficient to atone for your sins. You can believe on Him and have his righteousness credited to your account.
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Wambui Mburu
Why is it significant that Joseph 'did not know' his wife until after Jesus was born?
Shalom I believe this was to fulfill a prophetic word that confirms Jesus as the Messiah,Son of God. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a...
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Jason Dyck
What does the Bible say about health?
Good health, physically, mentally, spiritually, depends on following God's laws, and decrees along with common sense. What does common sense have to do with...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
In my view Jesus died just like everyone else since Adam has died, He slept in his grave for 3 days and was resurrected on Sunday morning. He did not go to...
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Gary Creel
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is taking holy communion during a Christian fast going to break the fast?
This is a difficult question because we do not have the benefit of any express biblical teaching that would guide us. My view is that taking Holy Communion...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why is it significant that Joseph 'did not know' his wife until after Jesus was born?
Certainly yes. This was significant in the sense that if Joseph had "slept" with Mary before the birth of Christ, this would have given the critics the...
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JD Abshire
Why is it significant that Joseph 'did not know' his wife until after Jesus was born?
In Luke 1:26-35 we read the account of Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son. In v. 34 Mary responds: " Then said Mary unto...
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Scotty Searan
, I am a associate minister.
Does the First Resurrection take place in 'stages'?
Scripture calls this "the first resurrection", rather than a part or stage of a resurrection. Is the idea that this is not really the First Resurrection, but...
Revelation 20:4 - 5
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What is the definition of theology?
Theology means study of God. Theo means God. The word theology comes from a combination of two Greek words, theos, meaning God, and logia, meaning knowledge...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus a disciple?
No, Jesus was not a Disciple because He was the leader that established His Church. Jesus is God incarnate, part of the Trinity. When you see and know Jesus,...
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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Is Jesus going to return during the blood-red moon of 2015?
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Why did the angel tell Joseph to name his son Jesus if Isaiah said He would be called Immanuel?
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian man act towards women?
A Christian man should treat and act toward women with respect and the nine words that come with the Fruit of the Spirit, which God has given him when the...
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ronald hurst
What does it mean that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega?
It would be like you are the fist people in this class, and you were the only person in the class. That's what it means. Like Paul Revere riding into town....
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
What was God doing before He created the universe?
Like any of us can really answer this question...WAIT! I trust that God gave us all the information we need to understand Him in scripture... the Spirit of...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How should a Christian man act towards women?
In my humble opinion, I believe that RESPECT is the Word of the Day! I am told by the Youth that I speak with, I am old fashion. I am. Freely admitting to...
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ronald hurst
How can I prepare myself for marriage?
God bless, there is a difference between a relationship and being married. Relationships, come and go.Being married is a commitment. If you cannot be...
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mary h
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
No-one but God decides who goes to heaven, and the only way is through Jesus and believing on him and following his life. Like It says in Matthew 20:20-23...
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Susan Maree Jeavons
, Poet, Widow, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother
How should a Christian man act towards women?
I found it odd that no men could answer this, so I searched and found many answers to this question. 1. "Love your wife as Christ loved the...
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Christian Mwila
Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
My opinion is this that the blood of the Passover lamb has been made available to all willing saints. We overcome Satan when we testify personally to what...
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What does God have to say to single mothers?
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Bahago Nuhu
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What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?
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How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship?
How young is "too young" to start a relationship depends on the individual's level of maturity, goals, and beliefs. Often, the younger we are, the less...
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mary h
What does "you do not have because you do not ask" mean in James 4:2?
This chapter is about praying for the things of God, (i.e to receive help and guidance) not of the world. 'you receive not because you ask not, You ask, and...
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When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?
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Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
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Who are the Jews for Jesus, and what do they believe?