Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
Casually observing any culture or society, then it’s easy to conclude that it’s built into all of humanity the ability to have sympathy/empathy and step-up...
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Ann Walsh
How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
Jesus will return when those things written in the Bible are fulfilled, viz the building of the temple and the antichrist having made his appearance, and the...
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by Ronald Morrill
What does the Bible say about organ donation?
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Lynda and James I feel the some as you both do, I am so ready to go to be with the Lord and get out of this sinful old world and my own sinfulness when my...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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I have a tendency to mentally -and sometimes physically-grammatically correct anything I see; whether it's a Bible verse someone reposted on Pinterest...
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by Sharyn Smith
How do we honor an abusive parent?
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Jj Breen, I never thought of it that way, i thank you so very much for your great insight, its ME that i need to ask God to change my heart of un-...
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by Iliani Tuikenatabua
, Avionics Engineer at Fiji Airways.
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
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Wow. What a beautiful answer. Thank you Dean for blessing me with your insight.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What made some animals clean and others unclean?
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Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore, judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day, or of a new moon or of a Sabbath day. Christ has...
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by Jj Breen
, Husband, Dad, Grandfather and 60 Years ODD
How do we honor an abusive parent?
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I just need to post something that I think IS more than important: In my testimony above, something needs to be made very clear: ... My dad did not change....
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Are we supposed to obey our pastors?
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Beverly Jones
How can I detect a false conversion?
If you are asking about your personal salvation, this is a valid question. Many times Satan will come to us and try to tell us we aren't really saved....
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
I am glad to see good objective comments like those given by Jeremiah and Olusegun that let people know science isn’t God’s enemy. In fact, it is science...
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Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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by Kenneth Heck
Why would God allow Lucifer to tempt neophytes Adam and Eve since they were no match for a higher being such as Lucifer?
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No one can be promoted to a higher spiritual status without being tried, tested, or tempted. If Adam and Eve had succeeded in rejecting their temptation,...
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What is God like?
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by Sharyn Smith
How do we honor an abusive parent?
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Thank you for this wonderful testimony , I have PTSD from abuse I received from an alcoholic and violent father! I am 58 and still hold onto what was, I...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can someone be meek?
To me, the quality of meekness that James is speaking of is the same as humility, which (in Christian terms) is the opposite of pride. Meekness or humility...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Wouldn't the original animals God created, and which Adam named, have lived much longer than they do now, like Adam did?
I would say that they may have, but that would be pure speculation. The Bible does record that God apparently killed animals immediately after Adam and Eve...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is this new wine?
I understand that the Greek word used in Acts 2:13 (gleukos, which provides the root for the English word "glucose", or sugar) is different from the Greek...
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What are the biblical principles for solid decision-making?
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Where in the Bible is the indisputable statement that says Jesus is God?
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, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
There is an old saying "CHANGE OF WORK IS REST" God the Father created the entire universe out of nothing (Gen 1::1) through God the Son or God the Word...
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by Joelle Higby
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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Wow. So much legalism. Such as kept me married to my abusive husband for 9 years because he did not cheat on me. I prayed for God to free me. Two weeks...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
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Sorry, but I very strongly disagree With all its faults, in the UK there is still the opportunity to share Jesus. Perhaps just as strongly, I believe our...
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What does the Bible say about the power of words?
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by Linda Kowatsch
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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My opinion is that this is a confusing matter, and this is where the confusion comes: If we are 'once saved always saved,' then no matter what we do, even if...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are violent robbers considered to' ambush themselves?'
As I interpret the first verse of the passage cited in the question, Solomon is comparing the behavior of such men to a bird who sees only the potential...
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Where in the Bible is the indisputable statement that says Jesus is God?
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Salvador Silva
Where in the Bible is the indisputable statement that says Jesus is God?
I thank you to Jesus on behalf of your comments and answer. I do really blessed. However, I would like to add a little verses I no doubt that Jesus 8s really...
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chelsie mccray
Why are violent robbers considered to' ambush themselves?'
How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it! 18These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves!
Proverbs 1:17 - 18
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
What does the Bible say about nightmares?
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Andy, Thank you for your kind words regarding my answer. All of it was found with the help of the Holy Spirit leading me to the passages I wanted to share. I...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
How can we exhort a believer who claims to be 'psychic' to stand firm in faith and not perceived supernatural abilities?
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Andy, I vote your answer up because its a good one and you handled it correctly with your prayer of cleansing. Your brother in Christ Jesus, Michael
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by Ron Bremner
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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My experience isn't with Greek, but with Russian, and working with Russian interpreters. I once was talking with a friend's father in Russian, and he waved...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
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Why does a 'more highly created being' mean he would succeed at deceit? Consider: Christians are all 'lower beings' than angels, yet we operate in faith and...
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by Carolyn Kelly
Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
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The more pertinent question was why Lucifer was allow in the garden to begin with? Of course, being the more highly created being, he was going to succeed at...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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Basically, if one doesn't accept Christ's covering for sin, then one is under condemnation. That applies whether one formerly believed in Christ or not. Only...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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You seem to be placing some things that happen only at the judgement (such as the chaff being burned up) as happening towards us during our lifetime. This is...
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Why did God create us?
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by Carolyn Kelly
Why would God allow Lucifer to tempt neophytes Adam and Eve since they were no match for a higher being such as Lucifer?
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God doesn’t have to validate anything to Lucifer. I realize that there is no way to answer this question without vague assumptions being made. However to my...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the Community of Christ (RLDS)?
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I have to disagree on several inferences in Mr. Houdmann's description of the Community of Christ. I could find nothing on their website that did not affirm...
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Why does God require faith?
Why does God require faith? A more pragmatic reason God may require faith is for our protection from the Devil. We are told that the Devil stands before the...
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How can I overcome the fear of death? How can I stop being scared of dying?
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by Joelle Higby
Is annihilationism Biblical?
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Wow, lots of opinions. I read a book called “The Fire that consumes” which talks about annihilation and the verses that support it. Why would I spend time...
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by Davud Johnston
What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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Ephesians 4:4 is in perfect agreement with 1 Corinthians 12:13: "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether...
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by michael yeboah
When Noah exited the ark with the animals, did the dinosaurs live among the people?
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In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit...