Why did Joseph tell his brothers that they were spies?
My answer will provide a completely different perspective on the life of Joseph and his relationship to his family. In my view, so much Christian teaching...
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What does the Bible say about remarriage after the death of your spouse?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the period of mourning after the loss of a spouse?
Although I cannot cite a biblical reference for it, my understanding from secular sources is that the Jewish period of mourning after the burial of a...
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Does God love me personally and as an individual? Does the term, "the world" apply to every human being?
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by Christopher mcconnell
What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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My sisters, first of all, I love y'all! It is obvious to me that ya'll are both passionate, as I am, about your faith and understanding of the Word. Thank...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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I would only ask are you saved by what Jesus did for you, or are you saving yourself. Salvation is a free gift. Ephesians 2:8-9 to all those that believe....
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What do you do if you are a Christian teenager with un-believing parents?
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Tim Maas
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What did Jesus mean when he said, "Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple"?
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by Cindy Jennings
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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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My last word on this is Col 3:17 - "whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Do...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the true gospel?
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The gospel is Jesus life, death, and resurrection and it is by faith that we are justified sinners. Salvation is a free gift of eternal life by faith in...
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by Dale Richardson
Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience?
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Think about why drunkeness isn't acceptable and would never be associated with the spirit of God. Aaron's 2 sons were killed because they got drunk and...
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What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
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What does the Bible say about vampires?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about underage drinking?
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Some states like Kansas allow drinking 3.2 % alcohol beer at age 18. Other states have other laws. What ever the state law is we should abide by. Some...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
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Abraham was a great man of faith. In Heb 11:13 we read how he coped with never having seen the great promise of God - the promise that brought him to a...
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by Terry Gillard
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How can I become a prayer warrior?
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Answer is, as always great. But surely the only necessity to be a Prayer Warrior is to pray? Of course, it has to be assumed the Pray-er is one who is Born...
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by Terry Gillard
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What is the true gospel?
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George, the quoted scripture very simply says to Preach the Gospel (not the words), and to follow that up with baptism - nowhere in the Bible is baptism a...
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What is a biblical theology of worship?
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Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who or what is Omri?
Omri was one of the kings of Israel, whose reign began approximately fifty years after the ten northern tribes of Israel had split apart from the tribes of...
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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What is the Ontological argument for the existence of God?
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What does the Bible say about transformation?
Michael has quoted key scriptures on the act of Transformation. I would like to share a few thoughts on how this involves each one of Christ’s disciples by...
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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James, I have looked at 10 different bibles, and Phil. 3:14-19 is clearly a statement about the possibility of losing one’s salvation, especially when you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can people in heaven look down and see us?
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The only way to be saved and in heaven at death is to receive Christ as our only savior. No one is going to heaven on what they do. We are only saved by what...
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by lynn Sander
What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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Cindy: We are ALL offensive to God because "we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God". If the only people on the planet were clean-cut, "good"...
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by Daniel Ellenwood
, EX Military/civilian Truck Driver..Now Retired.
Why didn't the disciples always recognize Jesus after His resurrection?
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Gary, William never mentioned anything about Pentecost in his post. However now that you mentioned it, Lets explore the scripture. In John 2:22 Say's that...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can we express our doubt to God without offending Him (Malachi 2:17; 3:14-15)?
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Great answer by Mr. Houdmann!!! And, a really well written commentary by one of my favorite Christian brothers, Mr. Michael Tinsley. My short take on this...
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What is Ash Wednesday?
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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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Is there a massive earthquake that will destroy half of the world in the last days?
From a biblical viewpoint, the word 'earth' appearing in Rev 16:18 doesn't mean our planet. It actually means only the locations where human beings can live...
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What are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
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What is expositional preaching?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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If you go into Galatians 3:19 it gives Christ as the seed. Once we have the seed or the spirit of God in us we can no longer sin in Gods eyes. We still have...
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by Don Quinn
, Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.
Is Christianity a white man's religion?
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Nicely explained Linda.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Greek, in 1 John 3:9, say that those born of God are not able to miss the mark, when it states in Romans 3:23 that all have missed the mark and fallen short of God's glory?"
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I do not believe you have refuted eternal security in any way. The book of First John is showing us exactly that we have eternal security. Without the love...
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Dannie Murdoch
, Father and Grandfather. Former Deacon for maintenance.
What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
Romans 1 v18 following explain quite clearly what Gods wrath is. 18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Who is responsible for deaths occurring from natural disasters, God or Satan, or are these mere "accidents"?
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In Gen 3:5 Satan told Eve that when she ate the fruit her eyes would be opened and she would be like God, knowing good and evil. In verse 6 we read that Eve...
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What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is there a massive earthquake that will destroy half of the world in the last days?
I would say that Revelation 16:18 could possibly be referring to such an earthquake, which is described as one "such as had never been since men were on the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who or what are the "Ruling Spirits" noted in Romans 8:38 ?
As I understand it, these "ruling spirits" (or "principalities", as they are called in some translations), are powerful evil spiritual beings. (Paul also...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What meaning does atonement have in Deut 21:8?
The Revised Standard Version of the verse cited in the question reads, "Forgive, O LORD, Thy people Israel, whom Thou hast redeemed, and set not the guilt of...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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Sometimes, it's hard to get to know the inside when the outside might be totally offensive to you. To each his own. We all will account to God and none of us...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about remarriage?
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I believe that every case is different, and this is one of those places where we can not go by the letter of the law but by the spirit. If a wife or children...
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by Bill Berry
What is the symbolism of the Lamb and the 144,000 in Revelation 14:1?
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Tim you should write a book.