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
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Where did the word "Christian" come from?
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Good Bible history answer. A vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--
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Is baptism necessary for salvation?
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What is Christendom?
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What is Kwanzaa? Should a Christian celebrate Kwanzaa?
Kwanzaa and Christmas share one important thing: They both originate in non-Christ centered practices. If through the church efforts of inculturation...
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What does the Bible say about demon possession / demonic possession?
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How does DNA point to the existence of a Creator?
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by Philip Davies
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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I am sorry to hear that you have been a victim of this kind of thing. And I can quite understand how this experience affects your view point. It is hard for...
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by Susan Jeavons
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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Vincent, I agree with you on most points, but with too many cases, (as in mine) the father is the offender. Also, in many cases, the mother does nothing to...
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by Susan Jeavons
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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As a survivor, I must disagree with you Philip. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Criminal Victimization Survey, in 2012, there were...
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What is Puritanism and what did the Puritans believe?
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Why did God let my house burn down in a fire?
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by Charles Stanley
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What exactly is meant by being "filled with the fullness of God" mentioned in Ephesians 3:19?
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We are exhorted to "work out our salvation." But we already have perfect salvation in Christ. So, we are exhorted to bring into practical reality what is...
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What can we learn from the thief on the cross?
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What is the origin of sin?
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Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
Being rich in and of itself is not a sin, as long as that wealth was honestly and ethically obtained. God delights in blessing His followers (Psalm 35:27)....
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?
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Excellent, my Brother! A most excellent expose' of scripture that put emphasis on God's directive to not live and be self-righteous! We are not to be self...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?
We should love sinners, because we are one. We have a hard time with this, but remember, God loved us while we were yet sinners. God loves us, but hates our...
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by dennis schaefer
, Dennis Schaefer Retired US Coast Guard Chief
How do I get right with God?
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To get right with God is easy, yet not so much. Repent is the answer, but one must be willing to not only repent, but not repeat the sin again.sounds easy,...
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Claudia Waid
Where did the word "Christian" come from?
"CHRISTIAN" stands for Christ man, meaning "One who follows After Christ Jesus/Our Lord God & Savior Of The World. Hope this brings clarity :)
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why did the angel ask Daniel to shut up the words and seal the book, until the time of the end?
In Daniel 12:4, the prophet was told to seal parts of the book till "the time of the end." In verse 6 an angelic voice asked, "How long shall it be to the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the Apostle Paul saying in this scripture when he says, "Let no man therefore judge you in meat or in drink or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the Sabbath days"?
The Bible talks about two set of laws: God’s moral law, the Ten Commandments (TC), and the ceremonial law of Moses, which contained scores of regulations and...
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Daniel Sackey
How should Christians view the model of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs?
I am inclined to take the view that Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory whose objective is, as its name suggests, to categorise human needs, in an...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
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Faith in Jesus Christ and what He has done for us at Golgotha 2,000 years ago absolutely assures one of salvation. If you believe in 4 billions years of...
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by Wally Ress
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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Was the flood before or after?
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by Ursula S Monroe
Is it wrong to want to die?
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I was going through a terrible time when my husband of 24 years came back from Iraq and told me he didn’t care about me anymore. But he didn’t leave, he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of theology?
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First Corinthians 2:14 is critical to understanding the bible. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
For the first time the technology is here. Some business are using it for various reasons. I believe it is all part of national health care where in order to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
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I agree Mitchell. The human race was so pure in the beginning, that it was not a problem. Now if close relatives marry their children will have the negative...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do the spirit, the water and the blood testify as mentioned in 1 John 5:7-8?
When we die physically, the blood and water separate showing that when the soldier pierced Jesus side that He was in fact physically dead. So no one could...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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All believers are chosen. We are not chosen to believe, but when we believe we are chosen. God made the way of salvation before the foundation of the world....
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COLIN WOO
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dale dorsett
How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
I believe that God's seal is the Holy Spirit. Those without him need to get sealed by salvation through Jesus and then having their eternal spirit man born...
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by dale dorsett
What is God's purpose in allowing Satan to continue to wreak havoc on this world?
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Everything that exists came from God except evil. Lucifer created evil by defiance of God while in Heaven - "I will be as the Most High God" "I will exalt my...
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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
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How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
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That's a most scriptural answer and can be expanded further...
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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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AMIN May all the blessings of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob be your portion In our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ's Name. BARUCH HABA'B ATTA ADONAI EL ELOHIM MELEK...
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by Patty Ward
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
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Just to add to my previous comment, I was reading Heb. 9 in the NASB (I think), but as I was looking this up in KJV -it says “which had the golden censer”....
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by Patty Ward
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
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Thank you, that makes sense to me because as I understand, the High Priest in Exodus would take coals from the altar of incense in a censer and bring it into...
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dale dorsett
How did the earth populate from just Adam and Eve? Was there incest involved?
If you want to be technical, we are all children of Adam and Eve and the only ones not so were the Nephalim which were not of God and God wanted eliminated...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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A Bible-strong answer, so a Vote-Up and a Kudos! -Andy-
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why should I seek God first in my business?
I would say that seeking God first in one's business is clearly implied by Jesus' instruction to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness"...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does it say in Hebrews chapter 9 that the altar of incense is behind the veil just in, but the Old Testament says the altar of incense is in front of the veil?
I am not a Greek scholar, but my understanding is that the Greek word in Hebrews 9:4 that is translated as "altar of incense" is used only twice in the...