How can I better understand what seems like a totalitarian God of the old testament?
The fact that the Bible is God’s progressive revelation of Himself to us through historical events and through His relationship with people throughout...
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Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
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How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
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Belinda Payne
What is the origin of the Catholic Church?
The origin of Catholic Church started when Jesus founded his Church on Peter (Petros in Greek and Cephas in Aramaic which mean “rock”). The 12 apostles of...
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by Alan Hitchner
What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
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Bread with yeast is baked as is unleavened but more moist. For this reason mold would develop sooner in leavened, raised, bread. It was important for the...
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by Alan Hitchner
What is the meaning of Elohim?
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God and in various forms Gods.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of Elohim?
Elohim (sometimes El or Elah) is the first of three primary names for Diety. It is a uni-plural noun formed from El, meaning strength or strong one. It is...
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Alan Hitchner
Will we eat food in heaven?
When Jesus was here among us He participated in many festivals, celebrations, weddings and was among people while they enjoyed their times together while...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do Mormons refer to themselves as Latter Day Saints?
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Why do they call themselves "Latter Day Saints?" To me, it's a catchy title. Sometimes that's reason enough. Beyond that, I have no idea...
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Alan Hitchner
What is referred to in this passage by "the deep things" that the Spirit searches?
The Holy Spirit of Adonai and Yeshua possesses their wisdom, discernment, judgment, intellect, brilliance, reason, emotional depth of their own holiness and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
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The "nation of Israel" is a political creature, not a christian ally of the church. Are there born again believers in the "nation of Israel?" Undoubtedly so....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How would knowing the day of his death help David in Psalm 39:4-5?
I would say that David was not wanting to know the specific date on which he would die just as a piece of information, but instead was asking God to keep him...
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by Philip Davies
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
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Thanks for your comments Danny, they are spot on and much appreciated.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How would knowing the day of his death help David in Psalm 39:4-5?
Psalms 39:1 - 13
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
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Believers should have a real affinity for the people whom God chose as His own special people, to whom He gave the oracles, through whom the Messiah was to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
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Phillip your answer should be at the top of this list. Politics bleeds ALL OVER this site. Political answers get the best reviews here, it seems. The United...
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by Vasel Glass
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?
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I don't think it's all Biblical illiteracy. It's like a lot of sayings that people think are biblical, and it's just something Christians say. Like, "God...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Why is there usually a disclaimer added about "not [condoning homosexuality] or homosexual relationships, when it's said in the same breath that christian...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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I don't think "love" for homosexuals is the concern. "Love" usually shows itself in times of hardship. If a gay person is the object of persecution and out...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (Psalm 119:176)
He was still the servant of God and not the servant of sin (RO 6:6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is truth?
The truth is we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans 3;9-10. We have no way to pay the debt. Jesus died for sinners. He paid the debt and set us free....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are Christians homophobic?
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Romans 3:9-10 What then? Are we better than them? No, in no way, for we have all proved we are all sold under sin. There is none righteous, no not one. We...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy?
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Please read this verse in the Israel Bible: Zechariah 12: 10 But I will fill the House of David and the inhabitants of Yerushalayim with a spirit of pity and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "unstable" mean in 2 Peter 3:16?
According to the Strong's Concordance, the word is astériktos: unstable, unsettled Original Word: ἀστήρικτος, ον Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between planting and watering seed in the word of God?
Paul planted (started) the church in Corinth. Apollos watered (ministered) there after Paul left. Both these men were servants through whom God worked. But...
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Kevin Modglin
How can I know that Scripture is of itself sufficient for faith and for life?
God's Word is sufficient for faith and to start walking with Him spiritually, but be careful about taking this too far. Yes, God's Word is the only...
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by Billy P Eldred
Will more people go to heaven or to hell?
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James, you may wonder why I comment on so may if your post. I believe you have a good heart but I also believe you preach a false gospel that will contribute...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I have assurance of life after death?
Hebrews 2:3, "..how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God hate the customs he himself had established? (Amos 5:21–23)
Many Jews in Amos' time had become hypocrites. They showed up at religious feasts & offered sacrifices, but their hearts weren't in it. Their hearts were...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does GOD have enemies?
This is an interesting question, King Ace! Yes, God certainly has enemies. We Christians who were once non-Christians were his enemies. And all...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does GOD have enemies?
Yes, God certainly has enemies. The devil, Satan, and his demonic hordes [one-third of the angels] rebelled against God and were cast out of heaven. Satan...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would a good God ask a father to sacrifice his son as a show of faith?
God had promised Abraham that He would create a great nation from Abraham's descendants. But Abraham had no children with his wife Sarah. God called Abraham...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I have assurance of life after death?
The apostle John wrote to his churches "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life...
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Gregory Jones
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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in Heaven?
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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I have assurance of life after death?
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Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Romans 3:9-10 There is none righteous, no not one. We are all...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is true worship?
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Andy, in case you, like me, can't find the link-- “I learned a lot about football when my son played in high school. I was never much of an athlete myself,...
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What does it mean that God is the Ancient of Days?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
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Faith is not a work. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. A gift is given by the...
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by Al Mark
Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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Ok, I see what you are saying, and I misunderstood you. I agree that the unbalanced quantity of matter vs antimatter presents a big problem, and an entire...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who were David’s wives and children?
David was married to Ahinoam, Abigail, Maacha, Haggith, Abital, and Eglah during the 7-1/2 years he reigned in Hebron as king of Judah. After David moved his...