What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
Jesus told us many things in parables, for whoever believes is given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven (Mathew 13 : 3; 10-58) The meaning...
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Joseph Turner
, Christian, Sunday School Teacher, Actor, Health Food Worker
Why was Adonijah's request so egregious that Solomon ordered his death?
Even though David had never had 'relations' with Abishag, she still had ministered to his most intimate needs. She would have been considered his concubine...
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Why did God create us?
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Richard Mukasa
What are territorial spirits?
Simply because no one ever prayed against territorial demons in the Bible, it does not mean that we shouldn't. If you receive revelation about spiritual...
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William Gleason
, Gideon, retired federal agent
Why is it important to study eschatology?
Eschatology: the study of last things, such as prophecy regarding the second coming of Christ, the end times, the Resurrection, heaven & hell, the millen...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
Predestination (as per the Biblical definition) means to set boundaries/limits/horizons upon something before hand. [http://biblehub.com/greek/4309.htm] The...
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Craig Stephenson
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
Often it is not singularly "predestination" that we are discussing, but also kindred doctrines which accompany a tangential belief in predestination as a...
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Becky H
How do I help my husband's angry and abusive ways?
First: Go stay elsewhere, with other family, it is not unbiblical to protect you and your children from physical abuse, even if "it's not that bad", the...
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Thomas Mathew
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What is the Law of the Spirit of Truth?
I have modified the answer:n John 16:5-15, Jesus was talking to His disciples on the night before He was crucified. Our Lord was conscious of the disciples'...
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Thomas Mathew
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What is the Law of the Spirit of Truth?
The Paraclete will convict the world concerning sin and righteous and judgement. We know that the Holy Spirit is an advocate (Mark13:9-13) When He comes he...
John 1:1 - 51
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
First it is instructive to note that the office of apostle ceased with the apostolic age and there can never be a living apostle today and neither was there...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
Both terms are theologically correct translational synonyms in Hebrew thought. The Hebrew word used in this verse is almah (read al-maw) refers to a virgin...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
I believe some claim that there are no more apostles out of confusion as to what an apostle is. Apostolos simply means "a messenger, an envoy, a delegate,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God is eternal?
The word eternal means "everlasting, having no beginning and no end." Psalm 90:2 tells us about God's eternality: "Before the mountains were born or you...
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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What is the significance of the lampstand in the Bible?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who were the Amorites?
The Amorites were an ancient nation mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. They were descended from one of the sons of Canaan (Genesis 14:7). In early...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
An apostle is someone who has lived with Jesus, saw all the signs & miracles Jesus performed, saw him die on the cross and saw Him in the resurrected...
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Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?
Is that phrase from the Bible? If not, where did the saying originate?
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Buford Ness
, Pastor of English-speaking church in Salinas, Ecuador
What is the 'rhema' word?
I use the K.I.S.S. method many times to explain the Bible. K.I.S.S. is Keep It Spiritually Simple. So here is my understanding of Rhema v.s. Logos. LOGOS is...
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Tom Croke
, M.Div Student, Former Bible Teacher & Missionary
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
The Apostle Paul is concerned with baptizing believers. Paul himself was baptized upon coming to faith in Christ (Act 9:18). It is furthermore clear in Acts...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are automatically baptized. Here why Paul was not advocating baptism because his primary concern was to...
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Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
What is a Christian?
Christian = Christ within The Church, The Bride of Christ We are the Bride of Christ. Ephesians 1:22-23 God has put all things under the authority of Christ...
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Lilybrian Obogro
, Student
Does God change His mind?
Numbers 23:19New King James Version (NKJV) 19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How is physical death related to spiritual death?
The Bible has a great deal to say about death and, more importantly, what happens after death. Physical death and spiritual death are both a separation of...
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How is physical death related to spiritual death?
The Bible has a great deal to say about death and, more importantly, what happens after death. Physical death and spiritual death are both a separation of...
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Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
Why do so many believe today in the traditional churches that there are no longer need for the apostles and prophets? The Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 4:11...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where does the term "rapture" originate from?
The term "Rapture" was popularized in the 19th century, and usually refers to theories about some event, treated as separate and before the second coming of...
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What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?
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Why does Genesis 10:5 say "they had their own language", when 11:1 says they all shared one language?
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Is it ok to read the New testament first?
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Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
No, the word rapture is not in the Bible (in english, latin, or greek). In English translations, what some people refer to as the rapture is one specific use...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
To quote from S. Michael Houdmann's answer to another question: "It is man's choice whether to accept and believe the truth of Jesus Christ as presented in...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
Jesus has commanded to baptize everyone (those obey the good news) to whom the Gospel is preached in Matthew 28:19. Then why did Paul say that Christ had not...
1 Corinthians 1:14 - 17
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theory is a teaching that perverts the plain language of the text of the New Testament. Yet, some preachers today look on the...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What should we learn from the life of Timothy?
Surely, there is a lot to learn from Timothy but this can also be seen in two major ways: a) How Timothy conducted himself b) How Timothy related with Paul...
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JR Hamilton
How do we honor an abusive parent?
I read each of the responses above and my heart breaks for each, my situation doesn't rise to the level of many of them but my answer is pretty simple, NO!...
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Vernita Black
Is it wrong to read the Bible online?
I don't see anything wrong with reading the bible on line, once you have great discipline. I have found it difficult because when I start reading a message...
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Charles Kachikoti
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
1. Matthew 25:41 says the everlasting fire was created for the devil and his angels. NO HUMAN BEING was created for Hell. 2. Read clearly Romans 5:18 (NKJV):...
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, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why was the Gospel of Thomas excluded from the Canon and declared heretical?
To be included in the Catholic Canon of Scriptures, three conditions must be met: 1. It must be written by one of the apostles, or a close disciple of an an...
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What is source criticism?
Source criticism is a specialized field of biblical studies that seeks to determine the sources used to develop the final form of the biblical text. The...
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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
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Carrie Burr
, Christ's work in progress, saved by grace. Widowed.
How can a Christian motivate himself to read the Bible?
What helps me are the plans offered in the Bible apps. There are lots of free Bible apps available for mobile phone or tablet. I have two such apps and both...
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Carrie Burr
, Christ's work in progress, saved by grace. Widowed.
Is it wrong to read the Bible online?
I think making the Bible available online is very convenient, but more than that it is a blessing, as it is a means of reaching even more people for Christ....