Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?
It is my opinion that God kept Moses' gravesite secret because He knew the Israelites tendency to place worship in wrong places and things. They did not need...
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What does it mean to pray for our daily bread?
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Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?
Yes, Jesus alone died to make possible the forgiveness of humanity's sins (which only He -- as both true God and true man -- could accomplish), but all...
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by Terry Gillard
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Why is serving God important?
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As always, a very good explanation, Jennifer, of the need for committed service. How can one say "I'm a Christian" and with that not desire to serve the...
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Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?
Some have suggested that the purpose of this was to prevent Moses' burial site from becoming an object of worship or idolatry for the people of Israel....
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is praying in the Spirit?
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Albert, while some understand praying in the Spirit to mean praying in ‘tongues’, I agree with Michael Houdmann that praying in the Spirit is not about which...
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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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Ponatshego Kgagawe
Why is it that Jesus' disciples and other early Christians were also killed after Jesus was crucified, eg John, Stephen, James, and others?
Why were there others among Jesus' friends and the early church that had to die for their faith? It seems that since Jesus died to pay for our sins, others s...
Acts 7:1 - 60
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by James Williams
Are Christians homophobic?
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We are to hate all sin not only the sin of homosexuality, and most people forget that we are all sinners. God does not classify sin. All sin is...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who were the half-tribe of Manasseh?
Manasseh (elder) and Ephraim (younger) were the sons of Joseph. (Gen. 41:45,50-51; 48:8-22). Two tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, came from Joseph to make up...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does Ecclesiastes mean when it says, "God seeks that which has passed by [has been driven away]"?
The meaning of the verse is that there is a connection between events - past, present and future - and that this connection exists in the justice of God who...
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What does the Bible say about paranormal investigation?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why is serving God important?
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Serving God in any specific 'task' is not a particular requirement, but serving God in general is. That is, God must be your master. Even the demons believe...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Why is serving God important?
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Serving God is important simply because He is God: But I cannot see how our service becomes the gateway to heaven. This is precisely the issue that Paul...
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by Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Brother Ezekiel, thanks for being open with your views. It helps us to locate each other. Since we are trying to wrap up the discussion, I will not tackle...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
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The analysis of 2008 data from an extensive Harvard/You Gov survey indicates that 7.9 million noncitizens were illegally registered to vote and between...
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Ponatshego Kgagawe
Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?
Why didn't God let the Israelites know where Moses was buried?
Deuteronomy 34:5 - 7
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Mickey Johnston
, Retired
Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?
In addition to all of the excellent reasons outlined by previous writers, can I suggest that, had Jacob's family not dwelled together in Egypt for several...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
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Very good answer. Its clear, and allows for the fact we serve a Divine, Almighty God who could simply withhold recognition from some in order to serve a...
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James Fehr
, I'm a farmer
What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?
God doesn't make laws just because He's God and has the power to do what He wants. God makes laws for our own good. When you study the Ten Commandments, the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about keeping your vows / oaths?
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Yes, the marriage vow is one vow we should keep. But other vows we should no make because we do not keep them. God said it is better not to make vows than to...
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by Albert Muraya
What is praying in the Spirit?
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In 1Cor.14:1-6, Paul compares speaking (or praying) in tongues to prophecy, preferring the latter. If praying in the spirit which is also understood as...
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by Henry Klassen
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Excellent way to explain it Chris. I hope you don't mind if I borrow it.
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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by Kenneth Heck
What made some animals clean and others unclean?
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As I understand it, the only animals fit for sacrifice were the goat, sheep, cattle (bulls and cows), pigeon, and the turtledove. Examples of clean animals...
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Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
At the moment we trust Jesus as our only savior, that we can not possibly do anything to save our selves, we are given the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the secret to walking close to God?
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Great answer. One preacher said one time just do what you are supposed to do and God will work through us to use us how he wants. I find listening to old...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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Very good answer. We need to realize our works, have nothing to do with salvation by grace, but do count toward our rewards in heaven that last forever. And,...
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James Fehr
, I'm a farmer
When can music be considered 'Christian music'?
Any song that brings a person closer to our Heavenly Father I would say is a Christian song or any song that teaches us to love our neighbour. The obvious...
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A F
What made some animals clean and others unclean?
It's simple. It's how they're fed. Some fish are bottom feeders, some birds eat road kill, some animals eat trash, I.e. Pigs. These were unclean because they...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that it is the glory of God to conceal a matter?
I interpret Solomon to be saying here that the omniscience of God (including knowledge that humans do not have, or concepts that humans cannot explain or...
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by JOHN PERRY
, 15 year missionary taught Apologetics college level
Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
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My wife divorced me while I was seriously depressed. I got better and still love her but I was forced to sign divorce papers. It is now 12 years later. I...
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by Kayla Evans
Why do some people feel the Holy Ghost and others don't?
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I agree with Donald that the Holy Ghost is not a feeling. Also, not all denominations believe in the Holy Ghost even though it is mentioned in the Bible....
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Can people in heaven look down and see us?
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by Kenneth Heck
What is meant by, "He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses"?
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These huge waves may be created by quakes in the ocean resulting in tsunamis. There are also large rogue waves occurring when several waves come together...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the secret to walking close to God?
Here are the secrets I have learned: 1. Know we are saved Until we know that we are saved, that all of our sins - past, present and future - have been...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can the people in hell see us?
I know of no indication (explicit or implied) in the Bible that people who are separated from God after death (in either the intermediate or final state) can...
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Why did God choose Judus to betray Jesus?
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Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
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by Kelli Hamann
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How can I stop saying the wrong things to people?
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Very sweet, practical, and heartfelt answer, Barbara! Thank you!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
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James was talking to believers, already saved by grace telling them to go on to good works for profit in heaven. Then he refers to Abraham. Romans 4:2 For is...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What is meant by, "He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses"?
The context of this Scripture seems to be associated with the second day of creation. It says: “By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry...