Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
Zechariah 3:3: Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. Zechariah the prophet had a vision given to him by the Lord: Joshua...
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What is the book of Judith?
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by Merle Mullet
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Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Thanks Mark. A seed of faith is the capacity to believe. It is a gift of God to everyone. Seed faith is inherent knowledge which comes from being made in the...
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Zachary Campbell
What is the Nigerian Bible? My agnostic sister mentioned it as being different from the Bible but I cannot find anything other than the Bible translated into Nigerian.
It's understandable that you're confused, as your sister's statement seems to be referring to something that doesn't quite exist. Here's the breakdown:...
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Zachary Campbell
What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?
BC and AD are used to mark years in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. They stand for: * **BC:** **Before Christ**, referring to years before the estimated...
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Zachary Campbell
What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
The Bible doesn't directly address the concept of common-law marriage, which is a legal construct existing in some countries but not recognized universally....
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Zachary Campbell
What does the Bible say about attitude?
## What Does the Bible Say About Attitude? The Bible doesn't have a dedicated section on "attitude," but it speaks extensively about the inner character and...
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Zachary Campbell
What does the Bible say about art?
The Bible doesn't have a single, unified message about art. However, different passages offer diverse perspectives on its creation, purpose, and potential...
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by Mark Vestal
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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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Danny, in your first paragraph, are you saying that the forgiveness that happened at the cross was actually not the sufficient payment of our sins, that we...
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by Danny Hickman
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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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No! We are born of the Spirit of God; THEN, we confess our sin and are forgiven. The flesh CANNOT accomplish anything on its own. (John 6:63) How did the...
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by Mark Vestal
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Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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God the Son gave Paul new doctrine for us Gentiles. Regardless of what the actual "thorn" was, God states that his grace is sufficient for many things that...
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by Danny Hickman
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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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Jesus said nothing about understanding anything before this rebirth could happen. Please notice that when he told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again...
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by Danny Hickman
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Did we all inherit sin from Adam and Eve?
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So until and unless a person "develops to the age or mental capacity to know what sin is," that person doesn't need Christ as Savior? If a person's mentality...
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by Fred O Agyekum
Do we become angels after we die?
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Good explanation, very clear answer.
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by Ben Jones
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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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I have absolutely no idea why David pick up 5 stones, so I checked with my favorite commentator and found that he didn't know either!
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Danny Hickman
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Who is "the word" that was in the beginning in John 1?
Verse 14 of John 1 says plainly that the Word is the Son from the Father who became flesh. You have to close your eyes to try to prevent yourself from seeing...
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by Ronald Selwyn
Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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Mark, thanks for your reply. Of course, God has changed from the Law to the New Covenant, but not Jesus. "Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever. "...
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What does the Bible say about a Christian making choices?
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Will I be able to know if a family member is saved when I get to heaven?
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Why did God curse women with birth pains?
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by Mark Vestal
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Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Merle, that may be the best explanation I've read. Very accurate I believe. Thanks!
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Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Wow! And good insight, Ben!
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Denver, good practical answer!
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by Danny Hickman
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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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This is a very scriptural answer, Ariel. I think it makes sense to a well-read person of good intelligence. But what about the unsophisticated, uneducated...
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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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"If his disciples could not understand this fact while Jesus was alive and still on earth, how could people who were not close to him understand?" That is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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How do we become healthy physically? We eat well (healthy diet). Sleep well. Exercise daily or at least regularly. Good hygiene is also needed. Spiritual...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of the resurrection?
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" Tyndale Publishers outlines these 5 points in their commentary today that the resurrection guarantees: 1. Jesus was truly the Son of God. (Romans 1:4) 2....
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Is heaven sexless (Matthew 22:30)?
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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by Mark Vestal
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Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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Ronald, are you saying that because God remains the same always, His instruction and doctrine to mankind then remains the same as well? That is not a sound...
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by Danny Hickman
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Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
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What does, "verified the details of the recall in the corresponding setup" mean? I don't have a clue as to what that statement declares... The scripture...
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by Ronald Selwyn
Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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If we let outcome decide truth instead of Jesus' life and word then we are going to raise our experience above His Word? "Think not that I am come to destroy...
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Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
There are indeed four lists of Jesus' disciples in the New Testament, and they do present some differences. Here's a breakdown of the key points:...
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What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?
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Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
Everything in the Bible is there for a purpose. In Matthew we see the disciples called. We see in 4:19, Jesus says, "I will make you fishers of men." I see...
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by Danny Hickman
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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I point out my concerns of Mr Houdmann's "opinions" because he gets so much adulation for what I see as traditional views that need to be given updated...
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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So Mr Houdmann is pushing the idea that evolution being taught IN SCHOOL (evolution isn't taught anywhere else), causes child molestation. He's also...
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Leslie Coutinho
Who was Simeon in the Bible?
Luke 2:25: And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and...
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Paula Fether
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Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
Seeing that you're asking a Bible site about what the Bible teaches, the clear answer is that no, children aren't recalling past lives. The issue of how they...
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by Danny Hickman
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What is the Christian thing for a husband to do if his job takes him away from his wife and family and she is unable to transfer with him?
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The question is, 'What is the CHRISTIAN thing for a husband to do..?' First, there are two answers to this. Of course, Christians pray all the time about...
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venkatesan Iyer
Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
Ian Stevenson has recorded past life recall of children. In some of the cases he claims to have verified the details of the recall in the corresponding setup...
Acts 16:16
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by Danny Hickman
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What should a husband do when his wife doesn't love him?
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Oh man, I do wish life was as simple as what I read here on gotquestions!! Alas, it isn't! How does he know she doesn't love him? Did she tell him outright,...
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by Albert Ogier
What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?
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If we were meant to go to heaven then Jesus must have had a senior moment when he taught his disciples to pray “thy kingdom come”, or “thy will be done on...
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Zachary Campbell
What did Jesus mean when he said, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."?
## Explanation of Jesus' Statement in Matthew 26:29: This verse holds significant meaning in several Christian denominations and can be interpreted from...