What are the rules of biblical hermeneutics?
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Ayodele Akinbileje
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by Kathy King
What does Revelation chapter 12 mean?
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Vincent, Cindy is correct in saying the woman is symbolic of Israel. I’m not sure why you would put so much significance in Mary when she was a mere human...
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by David Mosley
Why does the Bible say to not be yoked with unbelievers but then say that we should stay with an unbelieving husband/wife if s/he will allow it?
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Jennifer, excellent feedback...thank you!
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David Mosley
What was Ham's sin when he looked upon his father's nakedness?
Why did Noah say cursed be Canaan; servant shall he be unto his brethren?
Genesis 10:22 - 25
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Charles Crabtree
Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
1 Let every person p be subject to the governing authorities. For q there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. ...
Romans 13:1 - 2
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Jesus' love in the true, biblical sense? What should it look like?
My opinion is that in the event that a man truly adores God, he should likewise cherish his siblings and his neighbors (1 John 3:10–18; 4:7–21).
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by Gene Coleman
Who is Satan?
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Ronald Ingram, I agree with you. I have often wondered if Lucifer was jealous of relationship between God and mankind and by seemingly always trying point...
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Anonymous
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian fanaticism?
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No one ever loves God with all that God says we need to. That is one of Gods laws that shows us we are sinners and need a savior. Galatians 2:21 I do not...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God still give visions to people today? Should believers expect visions to be a part of their Christian experience?
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Mr. Houdmann (gotquestions.org), how can you definitely say that God is using dreams and visions where there is no gospel message available? How do you know...
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by Emily Blanor
Is Mary the mother of God?
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I know that Mary is the mother of God because I heard it in Church and I believe Church.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does everyone have a "God-shaped hole"?
Yes, everyone has a "God-shaped hole" according to Pascal who wrote in his book: “What else does this craving, and this helplessness, proclaim but that there...
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Ocie Taylor
How can I overcome a habitual sin?
One of the most successful methods I've learned through studying habitual habits is that fasting and praying is an excellent way to break habitual sins and...
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by Richard Vas
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
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Wonderful testimony of God's character, your faith, and the authority and power of Jesus Christ. I hope wherever you go in life, that no person you come...
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by Joel Ruiz
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Let us allow the Bible to always interpret itself, and take the word of God plainly as it is written in the first instance, before we make any allegory or...
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Michael McMorris
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
There are differing interpretations of the "two horns". Remember that Revelation is addressed to seven churches, to the audience of that time.The people were...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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If believers really want to fight a good cause, try this. Put all the other fights that are unwinnable on hold for a minute and take up the fight of holding...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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Joshua 24:15 was the scripture my Dad used for his first sermon, called a "trial" sermon in the church culture I grew up in. His declaration that "As for me...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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"Elect leaders that will support Christian values"? Do you mean leaders like the one "evangelical christians" presently support, who occupies the WH? When...
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Kathy Akers
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
My opinion is that when the Bible doesn’t mention smoking as a sin I believe smoking can be a sin to a certain person. What I mean is that smoking may not be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view politics?
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Okay Mr Flores, Let's look at some of the kings God allowed to rule. He installed the kings of Israel throughout the history of the kingdom. (Let's remember,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some blessings of salvation received through faith in Christ?
Some blessings of salvation through faith in Jesus are: Eternal life John 3:16, 36; 5:24; 6:40, 47 (Tim mentioned this one) Forgiveness Acts 10:43 A clear...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some blessings of salvation received through faith in Christ?
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Tim, I like your mention of "A clear conscience." It reminded me of Acts 24:16 English Standard Version (ESV) 16 So I always take pains to have a clear...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some blessings of salvation received through faith in Christ?
Blessings that occur to me (some realized in this life and world; others fully attained in eternity): Eternal life in God's presence...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should a Christian consult horoscopes?
No, a Christian should not consult horoscopes. This goes against 1 of the 10 Commandments, "Thou shalt have no other gods before Me." My Mom, however, as an...
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Joseph Partain
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
To be "holy" is to be cleansed by the blood of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart so as to be set apart for God's purpose and glory. When...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
I humbly submit for your consideration an opinion. The realty currently playing out on various public squares across our little sphere, was fore told....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the Messianic Jewish Bible, and is it okay to read it?
As I understand it, the Messianic Jewish Bible is a translation of both the Old and New Testaments that is intended to emphasize and present Jesus as the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is an effective, fervent prayer referred to in James 5:16?
My understanding is that the Greek word translated as "effective" or "effectual" in the verse in question is (in anglicized form) "energoumene", which makes...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Onesimus run away?
My understanding is that Onesimus is regarded as having run away because of allegations of theft from his master (Philemon). (Paul referred to this in his...
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Ferdy Mercado
, Engineer, Church Elder at Horizon Church and Ministries
Should a Christian use social networking tools (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.)?
The Bible says - "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." (Matthew 11:26)....
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Bob Reese
, Bob. Sometimes failing to apply the truth in action.
Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?
If you feel that you may consider the need to do so then, yes, confess those you are aware of. When you pray, revelation will divinely enter you, and the...
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Lawrence Siamuyoba
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by Paul Moses
Why did Onesimus run away?
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If it is for robbery, can you shed more light on the topic please?
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
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by R K
, Eighty plus year old still growing disciple
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
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For millennia the church has gone through tribulation. But it has not been subject to God's wrath. God's wrath will be unleashed on the world right after the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view addiction?
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What makes people think that smoking is sin? I don't get it. The list is long, the things that people decide, with no biblical evidence, to be sinful....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view addiction?
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To the persons who don't smoke, drink alcohol, or gamble I commend you. I don't do those things either. That doesn't mean you and I, we, don't have any...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?
I would say that you would need to be specific in the matter of confessing sins that you committed and sins that involved omission of doing something that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Were Adam and Eve saved?
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Agree Michael, there is no definite way to know for sure. We do know, I think that God loved them because of His provisions for them. So, if you think of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
My opinion is yes, it should be because of 1 reason. I'm an ordained minister, and I have heard of one lady who wanted to contact a minister, and she was...
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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?
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Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?
Having been raised as a Lutheran, and thus having been exposed to Luther's writings (particularly his Small Catechism), I recall that, in his teaching on...