What does it mean to be sanctified?
To be sanctified is to be "set apart." Synonyms for sanctified are holy, consecrated, and hallowed. The Bible speaks of things being "sanctified," such as...
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What does the Bible say about family problems?
Family problems are nothing new. In a fallen world, those we should love the most-our families-often become the ones we fight with the most. The Bible...
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Why is skepticism of religion so prevalent today?
Religious skepticism should not be confused with outright atheism or irreligion, although atheists can be considered one type of religious skeptic. The...
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What is the Antichrist?
First John 2:18 speaks of the Antichrist: "Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many...
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What is the story of Elijah and Elisha?
Elijah and Elisha are two of the most well-known prophets of Israel. They both served in the northern kingdom of Israel. Elijah is first introduced in 1...
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What is the Thomas Jefferson Bible?
The Thomas Jefferson Bible, also known as the Jefferson Bible, and officially titled The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth, is a work of Thomas Jefferson,...
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How tall was Goliath?
Goliath is a biblical character found in 1 Samuel 17. The Bible says he was a large man who fought as a champion for the Philistine army against God's...
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Is God giving people in closed countries dreams and visions to bring them to faith in Christ?
In Acts 10, a man in Caesarea named Cornelius receives a vision from God instructing him to send for a man named Peter (Simon Peter, an apostle of Jesus),...
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How old was Mary when Jesus was born?
While the Bible does not specifically state how old Mary was when Jesus was born, most Christian historians speculate that she was around 15-16 years of age...
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How did the apostle Paul die?
The Bible does not say how the apostle Paul died. Writing in 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Paul seems to be anticipating his soon demise: "For I am already being poured...
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What does the Bible say about having a living will?
We all die. Physical death is a certainty for all of us, unless we happen to be one of those believers who "are alive and remain" at the time of the rapture...
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What does the Bible say about diversity?
Diversity is, basically, variety. In recent times, the word diversity has taken on the specific connotation of "variety of people within a group"-the...
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Who was Epaphroditus in the Bible?
Epaphroditus played a key role in biblical history, even if his name is not immediately recognizable. He is mentioned by name twice in the book of...
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Who was Clement of Rome?
Clement of Rome was an early church father who lived and ministered at the close of the apostolic era near the end of the first century. He was a bishop of...
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What is the Restored Church of God, and what do they believe?
The Restored Church of God (RCG) is one of many offshoots of the original Worldwide Church of God (WCG), founded by Herbert W. Armstrong in 1934. The...
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What happened at the Pool of Siloam?
The Pool of Siloam, also called the Pool of Shiloah (Isaiah 8:6), has a rich and storied history, which involves an ancient king of Judah, a famous sermon,...
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Who was the oldest man in the Bible?
Genesis chapter 5 lists nine men who had very long lives. How and why they lived such long lives is not specifically said. Adam lived 930 years (Genesis...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Onesiphorus in the Bible?
The name Onesiphorus may not have caught on like other Bible names such as Matthew, Mark, and Mary, but that's not because of any negative connotation the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about flattery?
Flattery can be defined as "the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject." The difference...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Gaius in the Bible?
Several men in the New Testament share the name Gaius, a common name in the first century. All of these men were involved in the ministry of the apostles in...
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Who was Diotrephes in the Bible?
Diotrephes is mentioned in one passage of the Bible, in the short letter of 3 John. In brief, Diotrephes was a self-seeking troublemaker in an unnamed local...
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Who was Eutychus in the Bible?
Eutychus, whose name means "fortunate," had the misfortune of falling out of a window-and the fortune of experiencing a miracle directly afterwards. The...
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What is the concept of 'already but not yet'?
The theological concept of "already but not yet" holds that believers are actively taking part in the kingdom of God, although the kingdom will not reach its...
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What is pastoral theology?
Pastoral theology is the study of what the Bible says about the office of pastor/elder/bishop/overseer. It applies timeless biblical truth to situations...
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What is an evangelist?
An evangelist is someone who proclaims good news; in other words, a preacher of the gospel or a missionary. A person with the gift of evangelism is often...
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What are the Catholic Ten Commandments?
The biblical Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21, are listed as follows: (1) "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the...
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What is a Family-Integrated Church, and is it biblical?
A Family-Integrated Church (FIC) is a church where families attend services together rather than children or teens attending their own Sunday school,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the difference between veneration and worship?
In response to the accusation that they worship Mary and the saints, Catholics will often claim that they "venerate," not worship, them. To venerate is to...
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What is the biblical significance of the number seven/7?
Throughout the Bible, God often gives symbolic significance to mundane items or concepts. For example, in Genesis 9:12-16, God makes the rainbow the sign of...
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Does the Bible contain allegory?
An allegory is a story in which the characters and/or events are symbols representing other events, ideas, or people. Allegory has been a common literary...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Good News Mission, and what do they believe?
The Good News Mission is a ministry in Seoul, South Korea, that began as a missionary school in the late 1960s. It continues to train and send missionaries...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How should a Christian view anime?
The term anime-the Japanese word for "animation"-generally refers to animation that comes from Japan. Strictly speaking, anime is just another medium used to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who is Tammuz and why are the women weeping for him?
The false god Tammuz is mentioned in the book of Ezekiel. The prophet describes a vision he had, saying the Lord "brought me to the entrance of the north...
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What is Promise Keepers?
Promise Keepers is a Christian organization founded by former college football coach Bill McCartney. Promise Keepers is probably best known for the large...
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What does the Bible say about recreational marijuana use?
In some parts of the USA, and in many other parts of the world, governments are decriminalizing/legalizing the use of marijuana, not just for medical use,...
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According to the Bible, to whom are we to be submissive, and why?
Submission is a concept that seems to go against the grain of human nature, and yet we all see the need for it in certain aspects of life. Without...
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Was it wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king?
In 1 Samuel 8:5 the Israelites ask Samuel to appoint a king, saying, "You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such...
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What was Nehushtan?
The word Nehushtan occurs one time in the Bible, in 2 Kings 18:4, "He [Hezekiah] removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And...
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How should a Christian woman deal with menopause?
Like childbirth, menopause is a unique experience for women. There are no hard and fast rules on how it will affect women, only guidelines. Some women...
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What is scrupulosity, and how can it be overcome?
Scrupulosity, sometimes called "religious OCD," is essentially an excessive and debilitating concern with morality. Paranoid Schizophrenia, Delusional...
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What does the Bible say about the value of a secret place?
Depending upon the Bible translation used, the term "secret place" can appear dozens of times in both Old and New Testaments. Some translations use the words...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does hell look like? How hot is hell?
We cannot know exactly what hell looks like or how hot it will be. But Scripture does use some descriptive language of hell, and that gives us an idea of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are Chick tracts?
Chick tracts are evangelical tracts produced by Chick Publications, Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California (although the mailing address is in Ontario,...
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What does the Bible say about having a poor or healthy body image?
The Bible has a lot to say about our physical bodies. Genesis 1 describes the unique ways in which God designed the first man and woman. God spoke the entire...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is Jehovah the true name of God?
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the name of God is recorded as YHWH. So, where did the name "Jehovah" come from? Ancient Hebrew did not use vowels in its written...
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Is being a minister of God just enough to be justified by God?
It is pretty lovely to serve the Lord. For I feel more accomplished and mesmerized when I am being referred to as servant of God. For Jesus gives...
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Why did God allow the Holocaust?
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What does the Bible say about complaining?
The Greek word translated "complainer" means literally "one who is discontented with his lot in life." It is akin to the word grumbler. Complaining is...
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What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?
For example: 99% mortality rate for the child, severe deformities, health risk to the mother, etc.