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What is meaning of the phrase, "...according to scriptures," in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4?
1 Corinthians 15:3 - 4
3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures. 4 That he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
Which biblical passages can help to restore a believer's faith after being shattered by the exposure of trusted Christian leader as false?
I had a lot of trust in a celebrated Christian leader. He has been exposed to...
What is the basis to claim the Bible is the only word of God?
1 John 1:1 - 10
1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life - 2 The life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us -
What are some good verses I can use in witnessing?
The Roman's road to salvation: Romans 3:23,6:23,5:8,10:9-10,10:13 This is the...
When Mary, the mother of Jesus, stated, "From now on all generations will call me blessed," does this mean she should be worshipped?
And Mary said:" My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my...
Luke 1:46 - 48
46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord. 47 And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
Why the pointed reference to the original "five barley loaves" in John 6:13 when leftovers were collected?
John 6:9-John 6:13 In 6:13, the leftovers are from the miracle food. Why is...
John 6:13
13 So they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten.
Why does God allow evolution of new religions like Islam, Sikhism, Bahá'í Faith, after he has gone through the sacrifice of his Son?
Matthew 27:1 - 66
1 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they bound him and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate the governor.
How one should respond to the festivals of other religions?
In the time of festivals of other religions, how should conduct oneself? Is...
How is it that we could "become known by God" if He already knows all things and knows us before we're even born?
Galatians 4:9
9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?
Why did Boaz not want anyone to know Ruth was at the threshing floor?
He did not want others to have a low opinion of Ruth and himself. The people...
Why did David pour out the water to the Lord in II Samuel 23:15-17?
I was teaching about the properties of drinking water to a kid ( 8 Yrs). His...
2 Samuel 23:15 - 17
15 And David said longingly, "Oh, that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem that is by the gate! 16 Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and carried and brought it to David. But he would not drink of it. He poured it out to the Lord
Is it biblically permitted to take birth control?
Is it permitted to engage in birth control methods? Are all methods allowed,...
1 Corinthians 7:5
5 Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
How does the harsh discipline in the case of Ananias and Sapphira apply (if at all) to false teachers who scam their followers for financial gain?
We read about the harsh judgment of Ananias and his wife. We also read about...
Acts 5:1 - 42
1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. 2 And with his wife's knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles' feet.
How can we prove that we are different from animals in God's eyes to those who adhere to the theory of evolution?
Language is the key difference. Animals do have a rudimentary form of...