How can I discover my purpose in life?
I have a short answer: God tells us many different reasons as to why we exist. We are to obey God and follow Him fervently in every way (to sum up every...
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Why are there two demon-possessed men in the Gerasene tombs in Matthew, but only one in Mark and Luke?
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by Danny Hickman
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How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Amen Kelli, We must be careful not to get lifted up in our old prideful nature and start to think we can judge the needy. We see someone asking alms (that's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What baptism is Jesus referring to when he says "be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with" in Mk 10:39?
I think Jesus was referring James and John to the experiencing of a baptism (Luke 12:50; also see Psa. 41:7; 69:2, 15). James was going to be beheaded (Acts...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Samson keep lying to Delilah about the source of his strength ?
I would say that Samson initially lied to her because (despite whatever emotion -- love or lust -- he may have felt toward her), he knew at heart that...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean in Isa 11:1-3 that "He will delight in the fear of the Lord?"
This amazing prophecy in Isaiah about Christ has a lot of nuance that just can't be conveyed in English well. It's also one of those few passages where...
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by Janie Johnson
Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
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The Lord Jesus was a Jewish keeper of the 7th day sabbath, he celebrated the Feast days, which we are told in scripture will be celebrated in the New...
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Andrew Reed
What baptism is Jesus referring to when he says "be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with" in Mk 10:39?
I believe that this kind of baptism Jesus speaks of is baptism by the Holy Spirit. As we know, the final “baptism” Jesus went through was His crucifixion and...
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Andrew Reed
How do I know if my heart is divided? (Psalm 86:11)
To be “divided” means to “be against one another.” Jesus demonstrates this in Luke 11:17-20. In this teaching, Jesus says that Satan cannot be divided...
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How can I give my life to God?
Every answer here is good and true. I will simply say this: You cannot “live” to God unless you die and are reborn in Jesus Christ. Jesus said “I am the way,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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It's probably impossible not to keep any traditions of men, since even social customs like shaking hands and polite greeting structures are traditions ;) But...
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by Janie Johnson
Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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I don’t celebrate any traditions of men, keeping ourselves separate from the world and it’s traditions was a request we are told to do. Only the Feast Days...
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by Eileen Larson
, Mother, Grandmother, Love God
What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?
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I have one child born with ADHD and one who had a traumatic brain injury. God did not heal them. But, He gave me the grace and mercy to deal with it.
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
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It's true that man over time creates traditions, which is hardly automatically "bad." Traditions can unite cultures, help the young understand what their...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we have a Christmas Tree? Does the Christmas Tree have its origin in ancient pagan rituals?
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The bible didn't tell us to get a blood test before we get married but we do it in the country I live in. Is the government wrong to require us to do what...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
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While the Bible never actually uses the terms ‘spiritually dead, trinity, incarnation, rapture’ etc. it does not mean that it does not teach these things....
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Why did God send people into battle in the Old Testament and then Jesus came as peace maker?
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How do I know if my heart is divided?
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How can I give my life to God?
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Why are some details of the gospel accounts of the inscription on the cross different in Matthew 27:37 (cf. Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19)?
I would agree with Mr. Tim Maas' marvelous answers: 1. The 3 different languages in which the inscription was written can get a little more complicated. 2....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Great answer Ni Jay. Your answer sounds like it came from a teacher with nothing to gain from telling it the way it is. You did what you said needed to be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
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If someone says 'happy holidays' to me I say 'thank you, same to you' or something like that. I'm not offended by people who refrain from saying the word...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
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Continuing, The watchtower society teaches its followers to refrain from celebrating the day they were born and the day of their marriage. They teach that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
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Thanks Jennifer for your response. I agree with much of what you're saying, especially the part about Easter and Christmas having pagan origins. Everything...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Danny Hickman, I'm with you, brother. We would all be standing empty-handed if we were expected to behave "perfectly" when given the grace of God, or when...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do I know if my heart is divided? (Psalm 86:11)
First, see the big picture: • Psalm 86 • 1. God’s Covenant Is Secure (Ps 86:1-7). • 2. God’s Character Is Unchanging (Ps 86:8-13). • 3. God’s Glory Shall...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Ann Wood, I like your final word on it, that 'Jesus gave HIS life to save us and there was no qualifications.' I think that if a person worries about what a...
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by Deborah Cunnimgjam
Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
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He who is in the world. And who is not. We are so much more than just a physical body.
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why do some welcome the gospel in faith while others do not?
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"...but how could they [sinners] ever receive and believe at all if they were either blinded or unresponsive (or redundantly both.)" Well first of all God...
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How can I experience true intimacy with God?
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Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
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What should we learn from the account of Samson and Delilah?
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Why are some details of the gospel accounts of the inscription on the cross different in Matthew 27:37 (cf. Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19)?
One factor contributing to the variance noted in the question may have been the inscription being written in three separate languages with three different...
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What does it mean to fear the Lord in Psalms 147:11?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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"Other ways to help include giving food or gift cards to local restaurants..." Give food to a restaurant ?. What about the beggar who needs toilet items, a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
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Do you think that maybe God hates football? Look at what it has become. The players make millions while police officers and other public servants struggle to...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How should Christians respond to the "War on Christmas"?
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Sure, the world distorts everything. There is a huge difference between distorting something from scripture, though (such as the gospel, or the narrative...