Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
From personal experience, masturbation is ALWAYS a sin. You might be able to not think lustful thoughts a time or two but it's a slippery slope that leads to...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Did Moses copy the Law from the Code of Hammurabi?
Christian tradition says there was no written law before God gave the law on Mt. Sinai. Ancient Hebrew historical writings tell us that Cainan (Kenan), the...
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Do church traditions (ie: sacraments) offend God?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
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What is faithfulness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
Faithfulness is steadfastness, constancy, or allegiance; it is carefulness in keeping what we are entrusted with; it is the conviction that the Scriptures...
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Jean Email
, Believer
What sort of outreach ministries should a church have?
To add to what has already been well said above, I just wanted to add what an individual could still do without all the resources and backing of a large...
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What is theistic evolution?
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What sort of outreach ministries should a church have?
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Is 'idle hands are the devil's workshop' a biblical statement?
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What should we learn from the life of Isaac?
The name Isaac, which means "he laughs," was derived from his parents' reaction when God told Abraham that he, at 100 years old, and his wife Sarah, at the...
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What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
Aside from Moses, no Old Testament character is mentioned more in the New Testament than Abraham. James refers to Abraham as "God's friend" (James 2:23), a...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If my husband is watching porn is that a biblical reason for divorce?
The earthly marriage covenant between man and wife is a reflection of the covenant between Christ and His bride, the church. God hates divorce (Mal 2:15-16)....
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Greg Kelly
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Is it a sin too look upon a woman and lust after her in your heart? Proverbs 6:25 / Colossians 3:5 / 1 Thessalonians 3-5 / Matthew 5:27-28 Jesus said it was....
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What evidence is there in scripture to support the doctrine of the holy trinity?
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Why does God allow birth defects?
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Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
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Alan suthard
Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?
Large quantities of livestock (bulls, lambs, goats) were required to be used as sacrifices as specified by their Law, both ceremonial and for atonements. I...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why should I want to serve God?
The fact that weshouldserve God is obvious in Scripture (see Luke 4:8). Why we shouldwantto serve God is a more difficult question. Every Christian asked...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?
Being in the 'image of God' has nothing to do with our first parents being created 'male and female'. God is NOT male and female. Rather, Scripture portrays...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Are we forced to serve God?
I humbly submit that it's quite the opposite, as one may choose unwisely to use their limited time on this stage called life and live in total rebellion to...
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JD Abshire
Are we forced to serve God?
Question: "Are we forced to serve God?" Friend, unless one is born again, born from above serving God is an absolute impossibility. We do not serve to get...
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Hairy Animals
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
We need to remember that everything happens for a reason. We should continue praying, praising, and trusting God no matter what happens to us. 1...
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Hairy Animals
How can I resist doing the wrong things?
How can I resist doing the wrong things/sinning? You can choose to resist temptation. What works for me is memorizing Bible verses that encourage me to fight...
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Kathy Brundidge
, church of Christ
Are we forced to serve God?
I think you've answered your own question. Man is not forced to serve God or Satan, but if you choose to serve God, you choose not to serve Satan, and vice...
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Ni Jay
, Researcher into human reasoning
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
I offer a very simple answer in addition to those of Rev Michael Houdmann and others. Each one of us look at the world from our own unique perspective shaped...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
Do church traditions (ie: sacraments) offend God?
Many religious organizations have traditions called sacraments or ordinances which are antithetical to God instruction. Like the Pharisees and scribes of old...
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Todd Reinhard
Can we REALLY know them by their fruits (works)?
The Bible states very clearly that only God knows the heart, and salvation is a HEART issue. So, ultimately, it seems to me that if we are saved by faith al...
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Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it requirement for Christians to believe in the doctrine of the Trinity?
There are some so-called Christian groups who deny/reject the divinity of Christ (Jehovah's witnesses, INC, etc), are they Christians?
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Hairy Animals
Can man live without God?
John 15:5 — I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. In...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?
First and foremost, we have to understand what God's image is. What is it? Is it how we physically look? Does God look how we are male or female? To have...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why should the Bible be our source for morality?
I begin by dispelling this misconception - the Bible is not the source of our morality, God is. This is what happens when a Christian doesn't study Church...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
What is sin? 1 John 3:4KJV, "Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the Law: FOR SIN IS THE TRANSGRESSION OF THE LAW." We therefore cannot talk of "sin"...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
Do some Christmas traditions have pagan origins?
Christmas is purported to be a celebration honoring the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. By simply and honestly examining the history, the scriptures and the...
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Aaron Ham
When did the Apostle Paul die?
The Bible does not say when, where or how Paul died. All we have is the tradition of the Church Fathers. Clement who was Paul's disciple only says that he...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Are Christians 'little gods'?
I have heard the Word of Faith preachers declare on the basis of their interpretation of Psalm 82:6 that believers are gods and on that basis they can simply...
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Aaron Ham
Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
My theory is this, it is cultural and what the language of the day in which the letter was written in that will dictate what the meaning and understanding of...
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Salem Markus Purba
Do faith in God and science contradict?
Having faith in God means having a knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 3: 22; Deuteoronomy 30: 11-20), it is a matter of life and death. Since God is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between the universal church and local church?
To understand the difference between the local church and the universal church, one must get a basic definition of each. The local church is a group of...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the difference between the universal church and local church?
What is the difference between the local church and universal church? The following distinctions are evident in scripture. The local church consists of...
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cheryl richardson
, Cheryl Richardson
What is the greatest commandment?
God's greatest commandment: Love God. (Matthew 22:36-40) Teacher,which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all...
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Nick Koogler
How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?
First of all Great Question! I would like to offer a short response but there are many implications to this passage. To fully answer this question we must...
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Mike Dumais
What is the Day-Age Theory?
Know the Bible is true. That it is accurate on many levels, unforeseeable by the original authors, is further proof of it's authenticity. We live in a...
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?
No, Adam and Eve had not conceived a child before their act of sin. Such a child would be without a sinful nature, and would be perfect. No such child is...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
How many laws were in the Old Testament?
The law in the old testament can be classified into 4 categories: Civic Laws These were civic laws that governed daily social life of the Jews. These laws...
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What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?