Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?
I would say that it was because Joseph wanted to see his younger brother (Benjamin)(who was his full brother, since both were the only sons of Rachel,...
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by Billye Miles Seale
What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?
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I agree that it is sin that causes inequality and causes men to treat women in demeaning ways, including to think women are less than men because of Eve's...
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by Bob Griffith
How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?
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Don, if you have studied the Muslim religion and want to elaborate on your answer, I'm sure it would be beneficial to all us Christians who don't know the...
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by ken egan
Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?
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Kelebogile Nkau and Meluleki Maphosa, Muslims are not making an offering to Allah any more than the Jews would be making an offering to their god when...
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Terri Spicer
Why did Joseph keep Simeon while his brothers go back home?
Genesis 42:18 - 25
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Ed Besselman
What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?
When I was saved in 1975, I was taught to "pray in Jesus' name." So I added that phrase to the end of my prayer (not as a ritual) but as in obedience to...
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venkatesan Iyer
How one should respond to the festivals of other religions?
In the time of festivals of other religions, how should conduct oneself? Is it a time for gospel sharing?
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Does the Bible teach situational ethics?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
God does not want salvation for Christians to be a matter of doubt, which would be the case if being saved depended on our own works. We would never be able...
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How is a woman's desire for her husband a curse?
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Carol Biedermann
Will we eat food in heaven?
"Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; That ye may eat and drink...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?
Yes DNA is a highly complex molecules with all the information needed to create a cell. It is written in a 4-letter alphabet (ACGT) unlike English which uses...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
It is well known scientifically that mutations accumulated over a lifetime result in aging and death. That those who mutate rapidly die earlier (eg...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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"Jesus would support capital punishment in some cases." That's only your conservative opinion. A liberal with credentials equal to yours probably has a...
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by Stephen Wicker
Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?
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In all of the translations of the Bible that I own, and there are several of them, the text in Luke NEVER says that Jesus sweated blood; it plainly says that...
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by Simplicius Pereira
, Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai
What are the attributes of God?
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God is "I am who I am". AND He is "The Alpha and the Omega" These two statements exactly tell us about God. No matter how much scripture or quotations from...
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Should Christians celebrate Passover?
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What does it mean to have "assured salvation"?
Another definition for assured is guarantee, certain or secure. John 5:24 says salvation takes us out of death into life.Jude 1:24 says we are kept from...
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ken Mdala
What is prophetic prayer?
I believe prophetic prayer is simply praying out of the heart of God which simply means you pray as you are led by the spirit. If you have a burden placed on...
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by Vicky Campbell
Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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I now understand. In the old law I see it was multiplication of people or persons.
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How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did the Trinity exist before creation and if so, for what purpose?
The One God has always existed in three Persons. The Bible says that the Son was the Father's expression of Himself from eternity past (that is, His Word...
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by Dale Blanchett
Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
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well said......very well said!!!
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Kyle Gillette
, Behavioral Profiler
What does it mean and where can one find "the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord" when it comes to raising children?
is there a specific part of scripture or idea Paul is speaking of here in Ephesians 6:4?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
The death penalty of the Bible was by stoning. Joshua 7 tells of the execution of Achan and his sons and daughters for Achan's theft of the "things devoted...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
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Charles, For us to learn to act like the righteousness of Christ, I wonder if we can agree on what that would look like. We know that after being tempted...
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Steve Gilkeson
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What does it mean to be pure in heart?
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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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The Bible says that the people, the every day Jane and Joe, were to throw the stones for the execution of the people found to be guilty of death penalty...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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Governments have executed people who were not guilty of the crimes they were "legally" convicted of. It's called collateral damage. Yes, governments have a...
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by Sonja Mack
Where is present day Mount Seir and are there inhabitants living there?
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Esau is the modern day Caucasian. Amalek is the modern day Jewish an offspring of Esau or Edom.
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by Billye Miles Seale
How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
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God ALWAYS answers our prayers! His answer is either "Yes," "No," or "Wait." We need to realize that "Yes" is not the only answer to prayer. Whatever His...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Apostles' Creed?
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What did Jesus tell the thief on the cross. Today you will be with me in paradise. Paradise is in the center of the earth. Hades is also paradise. Jesus...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
As one reads through the whole 8th chapter of Romans, Paul continues to expound on being delivered from the bondage of Law to freedom of Faith or the Law of...
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by dale dorsett
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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If you believe in a pre Adamicearth - then there were two floods. Essentially Lucifer was the king of Persia in my understanding who caused the nations to...
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What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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...and, also a Favorite Star! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
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James, you are correct and Satan just keeps on trying and continues his efforts to "lead us astray". He already has all the many that are lost, or so he...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?
My answer is one of highlighting THE works part IN God's purposes of sending His one and only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to be our Savior! He came to "save...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
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I liked and voted up both of your excellent answers. -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
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Very good answer, my brother! A vote and a Kudos I give you! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
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Michael, how are you doing lately?? --ANDY--
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How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How seriously should I consider the words of a complete stranger who told me, "God told me to tell you, God has a plan."?
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JD, a very scripture accurate answer, my brother! A vote up and a Kudos! -Andy-
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Where did the word "Christian" come from?
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Claudia, good Bible Truth answer! A Vote-Up and a Kudos! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Where did the word "Christian" come from?
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Good Bible history answer. A vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--