What is iconoclasm?
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Only little children might actually believe that a statue or picture of Jesus was actually something to be worshipped. Representations of the Divine can be...
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, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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What is the spiritual gift of interpreting tongues?
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Corrie You raise a lot of issues! 1. There is not a scripture anywhere that speaks of apostolic times being different to our own. The ones that are used, if...
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If a faithful pastor has unbelieving children who are engaged in immoral lifestyles, should he continue in the ministry?
The question has already been answered in the court of common sense. The Bible’s words are true and sure, God does not lie. In Proverbs, God clearly states,...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
Why did Jesus use the 5 sparrows to explain to the disciples their value to God?
In Luke 12:6, and Matthew 10:29 as Matthew makes the same point, God's consideration for how He values mankind and especially for His children is said to be...
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by George Klischer
Why should we bless our enemies as instructed in 1 Peter 3:9?
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We have to use common sense. Peter was addressing a different people who were Jews not the enemies we now face today: ISIS.
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by J Mak
Does the Bible say that only 144,000 people make it to heaven?
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Matthew 6:10 thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Every word of yours I read reminded me of the Lord's Prayer. My grandparents...
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by Mary Yarborough
Do Hebrews 1:2 and Hebrews 11:3 suggest there is life on other planets?
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A 2nd century theologian named Oregen, (spelling?) believed Mars may have preceded Earth as a planet for presumed mankind also created by God. I would like...
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Billy P Eldred
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
"I know my Redeemer lives and in the end He will stand upon the Earth, and though my skin be destroyed, I myself will see Him with my own eyes. I and not...
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by Catherine Milici
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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I appreciate this question and answers very much. Not just a discussion about caffeine, but about dependencies on substances which are not mentioned in the...
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by ken egan
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Nathan Toronga and Jim Borrow here is a question. Did the thief on the cross, that Jesus told he would be in paradise, get baptized? You said "Every single...
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by Corrie Lof
What is the spiritual gift of interpreting tongues?
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An afterthought...It's actually quite beautiful, a reversal of the tower of Babel! The Lord confused language to divide otherwise people would think...
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Gregory Jones
Why did Jesus use the 5 sparrows to explain to the disciples their value to God?
What is the significance of the sparrows?
Luke 1:1 - 80
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by Corrie Lof
What is the spiritual gift of interpreting tongues?
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There is no irrelevant or pointless passage. The fault is our lack of understanding. There are many things that we will not fully understand in this life. My...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Does Luke 17:3-4 suggest that if a person does not repent we do not have to forigive them?
To properly and fully understand God's demands on us regarding forgiveness requires much deep study and we cannot go into that here. In short,God's law...
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What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?
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What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
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How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
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What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
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What does the Bible say about overcoming grief?
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What evidence exists that God created us?
In my opinion, the original question needs to be rephrased into “Is there any evidence regarding how God created us?" To answer this question, I will limit...
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by John Spinuzzi
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Meluleki, you evidently seized upon me saying I disagree without reading what I disagreed about. Please re-read my comment and notice that I am disagreeing...
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What does the Bible say about earning a living by farming and killing animals for sale?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
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Joe Glascock
, Homemaker,caretaker, artist.
Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?
If something is standing between you and God, that's not allowing him to use you to your full potential for his kingdom. Drop it like the bad habit that it...
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by JD Abshire
Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?
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Based on your understanding, how would you or Dr. Custance explain Revelation 6:9-11? "And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What is Hamartiology?
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Ezekiel, let me first of all say that I appreciate you as a brother! The translation you use for 1 John 3:9 is grammatically accurate; and as you say, there...
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How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
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Philip Davies
What did Jesus mean by telling the Pharisees, "You are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them and are not aware of it."?
Jesus used very powerful language and searching metaphors in his speech. By Likening the Pharisees to tombs that contain dead men's bones; all rotten and...
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What is the problem of good?
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Why did Jesus heal only one person at the pool of Bethesda?
I tend to agree that there was already a means of healing in place but I also think we just don't know. The Scripture doesn't say anything about Jesus...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
Do angels appear to people today?
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Angels are messengers and helpers from our Heavenly Father. They have no physical bodies but can assume them as Michael and Selva have identified in Holy...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happened to the Virgin Mary after Christ went to heaven?
As far as I am aware, the last explicit mention of Mary in the Bible is in Acts 1:14, where she was noted as being present with Jesus' apostles and other...
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Can a person be born gay?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the significance of Jesus trying to bring the disciples' attention to the fact that only 7 loaves are left over after feeding the crowd in Mark 8?
Just before the verse cited in the question, Jesus had told the apostles to beware of the "leaven" of the Pharisees and the Herodians. (Leaven, or yeast, is...
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by Donna Adams
, Old crazy-haired lady that loves God
What evidence exists that God created us?
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I think that our soul/spirit is common only to man and our reasoning/creative minds are "proof" of being like God. We love justice, each other and Him. We...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?
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There's no such thing as "less evil," just as there's no such thing as "slightly pregnant." I agree with the tone of Jennifer's response. We vote for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?
I had the same question at one time. I thought, "If (as I have always believed) my disembodied soul will possess all the essential characteristics of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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In my opinion, I don't think any of the above commentators provided a good reason for denying a woman certain positions of ministry within the Church...
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Robert Osborn
Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?
John 3:16 - 21
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by Susan Jeavons
What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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Michael, You stated, "A concubine is a female who voluntarily enslaves and sells herself to a man primarily for his sexual pleasure." Could you tell me how...
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by John DiMura
, Professional Musician
What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?
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Yes, There is no secret rapture.Paul is talking about the 2nd coming of Christ. This belief came into existence in America around 1830 by a man named Darby....
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Who were the Ammonites?
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How can I become more Christlike?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by, "Those who receive instruction in the word should share all good things with the instructor"?
To me, the thought that Paul is expressing here (as he did elsewhere in his epistles (such as in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14), and as Jesus also said in Matthew...
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Catherine wilkin
, Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator
Is faith in God a crutch?
These three men Ventura, Larry Flynt and Ted Turner are wealthy men whose crutch in life is status and wealth. In Matthew 19:16-21 when Jesus was speaking to...