How old was David when he was anointed by Samuel?
David was anointed by Samuel in 1 Samuel 16:13. The age associated with conscription into the Israelite army was twenty (Numbers 1:45). David's three oldest...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?
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I have a unique view. First, I took drama in middle school and fell in love with the stage! I was fortunate enough to have a Pastor who saw this passion and...
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How could David have been referred to as a man of war when he was not yet even old enough to have joined the army, as his three oldest brothers had?
When Saul was afflicted by an evil spirit, and his servants were looking for someone to play the lyre for him in order to soothe him, one of Saul's servants ...
1 Samuel 16:18
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by Rav H
How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life?
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Hi DW, Jesus has spoken about preaching the Gospel, healing the sick and casting out demons in Bible. Mark 16:17 “And these signs will accompany those who...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are your thoughts on a significant sign from God in the stars supposedly occurring Sept 23, 2017? It's taken from Rev. 12.
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Wow, that was exactly 100 years ago. Another Jubilee year for Israel. No one is saying the rapture will be on this date, but we should not rule it our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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You are so right Anthony. I did change my answer above because it did not agree with what the bible says. These were Jewish converts that needed to go on to...
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by Laurie Johnson
What were the Dark Ages?
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I would love to have more Information on this view...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are your thoughts on a significant sign from God in the stars supposedly occurring Sept 23, 2017? It's taken from Rev. 12.
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Absolutely. I am not setting any dates. I am just seeing the signs an letting others know that it is going to happen. Not the rapture, but the sign itself. I...
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by Angel karing
Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?
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In Genesis, it says God made man and put his seed inside Him...we were all inside Adam (a box inside a box inside a box...). We were inside Adam when he...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Will we still be judged by God for specific sins even after we have repented for them?
NO and that's the wonderful news for those who have placed their faith in Jesus and the power of His atoning blood; to make a sinner righteous before God....
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is the Family Research Council and American Family Association Christian based?
Are their positions, such on topics like homosexuality, rooted in Scripture? Are they a hate group as some organizations charge?
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
The Question is “Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?” Each one of us have been given a free will to choose who to take our problems to. I...
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by for God
What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs?
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So dinosaurs were killed by human activities
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Is public confession necessary for salvation?
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Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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What is the power of prayer?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
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Excellent and very stated to emphasize critical scripture points, my Brother! A vote up and a Kudos! --Andy--
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What does Ecclesiastes mean when it says, "God seeks that which has passed by [has been driven away]"?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Will we still be judged by God for specific sins even after we have repented for them?
I would say that sins that one has confessed and sought forgiveness of in Jesus' name will not cause us to be condemned eternally by God or to lose our...
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What are the Catholic Ten Commandments?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are Christians homophobic?
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I would like to refer to a quote by Mr. Houdmann; "But the fact is that the term homophobic is merely a word used by homosexual activists and supporters in...
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Simplicius Pereira
, Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai
What are the essential differences between the first covenant and the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews 9?
I agree with Tim Mass when he says the earlier offerings of blood sacrifices were of temporary in nature and had to be repeatedly done for the atonement....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
Basically all we need to know is that we are sinners, and Christ came to save sinners. We can only be saved on His terms, not on ours. His terms are simple....
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
What exactly is a 'holy kiss'?
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Holy Kiss of Peace In the Celebration of the Holy Qurbono [Eucharist] Holy Kiss of Peace is a regular practice of the Syriac Orthodox Church and the other...
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by Heather Furby
What is behavior therapy, and is it biblical?
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My confusion here is that you are talking about psychology in general, particularly about Freud, who is a psychoanalyst - and somebody behaviourists would be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Satan know who Jesus was?
Just as the demons in the verse cited in the question knew who Jesus was, Satan (the master of those demons) knew also. When Satan said to Jesus during his...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the New Atheism?
Lets see what atheists believe. 1. Evolution created you from goo via mutations and natural selection. Biology just doesn't and cannot work this way....
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Mike Allen
Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?
While there may be more Christians exercising "works" which come from the Holy Spirit, commentators vary on wether Jesus laid aside His heavenly glory and...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What are your thoughts on a significant sign from God in the stars supposedly occurring Sept 23, 2017? It's taken from Rev. 12.
We need to establish the fact that God doesn’t communicate with humans through astrological signs and other signs of the zodiac. The bible is very clear...
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by Simplicius Pereira
, Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai
Is there evidence that God answers prayer?
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When we pray for something to God, our last sentence should always be "But Lord let your will be done and lead me as you please " If this thing we keep in...
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by Teresa Wiltz
, Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian
In keeping with God's law, when should you take off your wedding ring, after divorce or during separation?
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Thank you, Angel for your kind words of inspiration...God bless you...
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by EUGENIA LAGOSHA
What is the secret to walking close to God?
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Amen, Delight yourself also in the LORD; and he shall give you the desires of your heart...Psalm37v4
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by Roger Young
Where is heaven? What is the location of heaven?
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Since God created the universe we live in it would make sense that His reality is outside Einstein's 4 dimensional space-time description of our universe. We...
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by Georgia Pankey
, Retired Cafe owner. History Major.
What is the New Covenant?
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Thank you so much for the wonderful responses to a question that has puzzled me, and I'm sure many, for a long time. e-bible is always here for those of us...
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by Angel karing
In keeping with God's law, when should you take off your wedding ring, after divorce or during separation?
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You both are an example of true Christianity and you did a wonder in my heart for the fellowship we are to have with each other! As our very own Andy Mangus...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?
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Emmanuel, worshipping God didn’t start after the death of Christ. Remember that Jesus is God and has always been in existence since eternity. God has always...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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We can never add our works to HIs grace. That is to preach another gospel and Paul said that those that do will be accursed. The Gospel is given in First...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the essential differences between the first covenant and the new covenant mentioned in Hebrews 9?
I would say that the author of Hebrews is describing here how the concepts associated with the first covenant were all temporary, transitory, limited, or...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does "carry nothing" mean in this verse?
I humbly submit for your consideration that the Lord was directing them to physically leave behind and not take the normal world items, that one would have...
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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How do you account for these Scriptures that prove they were being persecuted and visiting the apostle in his prison and they had an eternal reward in heaven...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?
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Jennifer thank you for the comments which confirm that Sunday keeping started being entrenched in the Christian practice in the 4th Century. I agree with you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does "carry nothing" mean in this verse?
In this passage, Jesus was sending out seventy of His followers in thirty-five groups of two to travel ahead of Him to the various towns that He Himself was...
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What is the secret to walking close to God?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Hamartiology?
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Bro Craig, thanks for your comment. I do not think I misunderstood your comment. You probably articulated it differently from what you intended and hence the...
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What does the Bible say about being poor?