Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?
Mark 8:26 says that Jesus sent the man whom He healed from his physical (and spiritual too) blindness, to his home but not to go through (or take route...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does the Bible teach the celibacy of priests?
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The Catholic Church requires priests to be celibate. This requirement is known well in advance of the decision to become a Catholic Priest or nun. No one...
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Tom Lackey
, Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland
Where were Sodom and Gomorrah?
Genesis 18:20
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by Gene Coleman
What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
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Ron, some say birds of feather stick together and my Bible says do not forsake assembly. Doesn’t yours say same thing? Why is assembly important? As we walk...
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What does the Bible say about shunning?
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Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?
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What does the Bible say about death?
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Evan Doan
Was Noah's Ark found by Ron Wyatt? Is there any proof of this?
“Proof” is a strong word. Is there any empirical proof? No, and neither should one expect such proof to be attainable, not for wood covered in pitch to...
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Donald F Brown
Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
I have studied this "koine" Greek word for more years than I care to admit as I prepare a manuscript for publication. In my study and research I have come to...
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)
Can't but wonder where this name occurred from. It applies today in South America where I have been 3 times and is a very mixed area with a certain amount of...
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by Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Names are related to God not your self. Hence if you read the changes of names in the Bible the issue is this: You have ceased being in Satan's yard and the...
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by Gene Coleman
How is the Holy Spirit like a fire?
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Salem Markus Purba, as I read scripture references you reported, I don’t get the exact same understandings. We can agree “spirits” can be both good and evil,...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?
Reading Matthew 24:20 it’s easy to see why fleeing while pregnant or in the winter would be less than desirable. Being homeless is never easy, but it's...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
To better understand what is going on here, we need to go back and read starting with Luke 17:20, where Jesus is teaching the end of this world events and...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
The first resurrection is the resurrection of CHRISTIANS who will be taken to heaven to become kings and priests with Jesus. “And I saw thrones, and they sat...
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JD Abshire
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
After repeated but unhedded warnings by Jeremiah to Israel for their sin, God used king Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon as an instrument of judgment against...
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by Mark Deduke
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
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Exactly. We see that same idea of God ruling no matter what . Satan does not have free will as he’d like . We see that in his encounter with God about Job....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to love God?
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John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that everyone that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have eternal life, and I will raise Him up on...
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Nicholas Robinson
What is Paul saying when he said, "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying"?
Jesus answered this in Mat 37-9 7¶But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who...
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by James Kraft
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What is the World Council of Churches (WCC)?
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The WCC is just another attempt to bring in one world religion. We know it is going to happen because the bible says so. But we should not be a part of it....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Case in point. In First Corinthians there was a believer sleeping with his fathers wife. Paul said it was so bad even the unbelievers were talking about it....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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If a Christian has to do anything for salvation, then you are adding works back into grace. Should we do good works? Yes. But we do good works for profit in...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Exactly! We love because He FIRST loved us!
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Sid Bikor
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
In the scriptures names are usually definitions of a person's destiny. People act or live up their names and therefore when a person encounters God, if his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
In my opinion, Jesus is saying in this passage that, just as a gathering in the air or on the ground of birds that feed on carrion indicates that a carcass...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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Good answer!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?
Jesus' emphasis in these verses is on the speed that will be required to escape, if possible, the devastation that He is indicating will occur in the days to...
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Jay Saunders
When Jesus was nailed to the cross did the nails go through His hands or His wrists?
This has been debated, but most of the crucifixes and paintings have Jesus' nail in the palms of the hands. Thus the belief has taken place by false...
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Jay Saunders
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
Words always have root meaning even in our own names. So God occasionally changed a person's name because they had excelled to a higher spiritual level of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view climate change?
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In the "GotQuestions.org" answer above, it is stated that there have been climate changes over the course of the earth's history - i.e. ice ages, etc. - not...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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James, do you do good works because you are saved? Do you even think about doing good for others or do you just do it because of the saving grace of Jesus...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Hi Lena, Jesus message to the church in Pergamum concluded in Revelation 2:16. In verse 17, he is speaking to all his churches, which includes us. How will...
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Randy Weaver
, Business Owner
How do we rectify Colossians 1:16 with rulers like Hitler and Stalin, who cause so much pain and suffering?
Consider this from Daniel 4:17: 17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living...
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Al Mark
When Psalm 24 says, "He who has clean hands and a pure heart.. "then what does "dirty hands" mean?
The one who has "clean hands and a pure heart" is spoken of in Psalm 24 as one who is able to ascend the mountain of the Lord and enter into his holy place....
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Gregory Jones
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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We cannot add anything to that old precious rugged cross. It is all about Jesus. Nothing can compare!! HE IS A WONDERFUL SAVIOR. We either choose Him or...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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Amen, amen...God can use whatever situation, illness or tragedy for His Glory. We must never doubt. All praise belongs to Him Alone! We 're Righteous in Him...
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is the spirit of man reserved exclusively for the Spirit of God to communicate?
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What is the Biblical procedure for deliverance/casting out demons?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to limbs. When a person develops PAD, the...
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Do human beings truly have a free will?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Matthew 7:21-23 shows us we can not be saved by works. Jesus said there will be many who trust in their works for salvation. But, they have never done the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?
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In Biblical society, even from the outset, the woman's role has always been subservient to the male. Even in Jesus' time, women were property. I speak from a...
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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?