What is true religion?
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Absolutely! Jesus declared, "IT IS FINISHED!" There are two absolutes in scripture, Faith and Blood! It is the way, the only way!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
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A great commentary. However, I would like to add one more essential doctrine. And this is the incarnation which confirms Jesus Christ is truly God and truly...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?
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Food is food and, as such, is not evil. If it tastes good, eat it. If it's Halal or Kosher or anything else, it should not matter to a Christian. We say...
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by brian meylan
How was the water created by God? Why does Genesis 1:1-2 not say that God spoke the water into existence?
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Gen 1:1 says God created the heaven and the earth and the earth was without form and void... lifeless and uninhabitable, nothing more. God then proceeds to...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
There are several different groups of Greek manuscripts of the New Testament have been found. While they mostly agree, there are some minor differences...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that there will be a famine of hearing the words of the Lord?
In my opinion, the cited verse is referring to the coming (at the time that Amos prophesied) gap of approximately four hundred years that would elapse...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Unnatural acts are those that are contrary to the accepted customs at the time these passages were written. I would most certainly include same sex relations...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is true religion?
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Romans 4:5. The thief on the cross. He was saved the instant he believed apart from any works or self effort. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on...
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Joe Elledge
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha was most likely located near the souther summit of the Mount of Olives. "Golgotha" can also be translated as "the place of the poll", or the place...
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Joe Elledge
On what day was Jesus crucified?
A Thursday crucifixion solves all the apparent issues typically associated with the Gospel accounts while preserving their inerrancy. It is also consistent...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that there will be a famine of hearing the words of the Lord?
Amos 8:11 says, "Behold, the days are coming," declares the Lord God, "when I will send a famine on the land - not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for wat...
Amos 8:1 - 14
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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I am sure you agree that God gave us eyes to see and ears to hear. I heard this morning that there are 40,000 "vaccine" related deaths. A family member was...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?
God did not save the Ninevites as a nation that would go to heaven. He saved the nation for turning from their evil ways so that they would not be destroyed....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can Christians have boyfriends/girlfriends?
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There's a scripture that says believers are to be of the same mind. As long as there are believers who think there's something wrong with having a boyfriend...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the bible say about imagined illnesses?
I'm not sure that the BIble addresses imagined illnesses directly, but I am aware of passages (particularly in Proverbs, such as Proverbs 22:13 and Proverbs...
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Shirley: The long suppressed medical data that took court orders to release is slowly being made available, to REAL science-based personnel. The governmental...
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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
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Previously discussed at https://ebible.com/questions/19574-why-did-david-kill-two-thirds-of-the-moabites
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by Al Mark
How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?
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Elliot, you can choose to believe whatever you want and be as dogmatic about it as you want, but the text says in v. 13-14, "The prince of the kingdom of...
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Pearce Elliott
How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Emo, I am so happy to know that at least one person is awake. All things are lawful for me, but not helpful! 1 Corinthians 6:12. How can an EUO "vaccine" be...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the bible say about imagined illnesses?
I have met many who complain of wifi sensitivity. As a research scientist I find it difficult to understand or reconcile this. Is demonic influence playing a...
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by kel gens
Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?
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James; in your mind, who gets raptured at this secret coming, and when? If you say the believers, well this logically can’t be, because the living cannot...
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Chidozie Okonkwo
Why does Jesus refer to "my God" in Revelation 3:12 if He is the one speaking?
Jesus is God the Son. There is also God the Father and God the Holy Ghost. Jesus was referring to the Father as "my God.” In other words, "my God," here...
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Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken in a group?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean, “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God”?
Good question, ANNE LOUISE! John 1:12-13 gives us the marvelous promise of God that anyone who receives Christ will be born again and enter the family of...
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How do you explain the trinity?
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Joe cattani
Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
King Solomon said that all things under the sun are common. Whatever you are going through, millions have already been through it. So what is this "thing”...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about birth control? Should Christians use birth control?
I would like to add one more thought. Some people are using birth control for serious health-related issues such as fibroids or uterine cysts. In this case,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
Abraham is "tempted," being called upon to offer up Isaac (Gen 22:1); and Jesus is "tempted" to a spectacular Messiahship (Mt. 4 and parallel passages). No...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?
A 29-year-old Chicago police officer had over 5 years on the job before she took her own life in August 2022. She worked in Englewood, one of the toughest...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?
To understand the biblical scriptures men shall live for a hundred and twenty years we need to understand where we stand today in the earth's history. Today...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is prophetic prayer?
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I concur with this reflection. Prophetic prayer as outlined in this context is false.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is Scientology Christian or a cult?
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I think it hurts the cause to try to convince people that Christianity is not a religion. If it isn't a religion what is it? Well, the company line is, 'It's...
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John Appelt
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
The rapture occurs just before the Tribulation. Here are supporting reasons: Evidence of pre-tribulational belief appeared in early church quotations such as...
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What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to set your face like flint in Isaiah 50:7?
Flint was a hard rock abundant in the Middle East. Its hardness made it useful in tools such as hammers, chisels, and knives. It also became a symbol of...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are some common themes within Hebrews 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How is it possible for demons to delay the answer to prayer?
Daniel 10:5: "I looked up, and there was a man dressed in linen with a belt of gold from Uphaz around his waist." Daniel 10:12: "’Don't be afraid Daniel,’ he...
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by Elliot Yudenfriend
How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?
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I am sorry. I do not agree that “the answer was on its way to Daniel but got delayed.” Nothing gets in the way. Why would God “allow” an answer to prayer to...
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by Elliot Yudenfriend
How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?
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Demons do not influence God’s decision as to when to answer prayers. God is Sovereign over all. He does not change, and no one and nothing can interfere with...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?
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It says, the dead in Christ shall rise first, and then we who are alive and reman shall be changed and raise with them to meet the Lord in the clouds. First...
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Elliot Yudenfriend
How is it possible for demons to delay the answer to prayer?
God answers prayer when He desires to do so. Demons have absolutely nothing to do with His decisions.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is unconditional election biblical?
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Continuing, Before they had done anything evil or good. (Jacob and Esau) (Romans 9:11) And the scripture says, 'All Isreal will be saved.' (Romans 11:26)....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is unconditional election biblical?
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I've never known how much I agree with what Mr Houdmann believes until reading this today. I've always thought that he puts too much emphasis on "commands."...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God a cosmic killjoy?
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John 3:16-18 tells us how much God loves us. First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole...