Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
The Bible says: Gen 1:26 – God created man in His own image. So, creation explains why we are capable of great good. Gen 2:8, 16, 17 – God put our first...
What does the Bible say about beauty?
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Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the lord is to be praised.
What is the spiritual gift of faith?
Paul is talking about the diversities of the gifts of the Spirit and the various manifestations of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:9, as he declares, To...
Why is the raising of Lazarus from the dead, probably the most profound miracle Jesus performed, found only in the gospel of John?
If I may, I merely wish to address the reason for the raising of Lazarus. Jesus perfomed His miracles for divers reasons. Sometimes out of compassion for the...
Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
Tithing is in accordance with Old Testament traditions. As Christians, we are not under the Law. What the Scripture in the New Testament teaches is that we...
How did Paul and his companions purify themselves in the account of Acts 21:26?
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It's possible, since we know they were in Jerusalem, and that ALL the elders were present at that time... That the specific purification was as prescribed...
Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"
In the verse you site the simple answer is no. Satan planted the 'bad seeds.' HOWEVER. If you read: Isaiah 45:7 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I...
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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Nathan thanks for the response. It is emerging that we are seeing things differently and that's perfectly healthy for debate. Allow me to make my final...
Why did Amnon rape Tamar? Why didn't David punish Amnon?
The Bible says that Amnon became obsessed with Tamar, and she was said to be beautiful like her brother, Absalom. But he did not control his infatuation with...
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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John 3:5 KJV "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God."
Why does Paul call Jesus the first to rise from the dead when other people had been raised from the dead, such as Lazarus?
The scriptures record many people coming to life again. The Bible records several accounts of resurrection. Every time a person is raised from the dead, it...
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Well Danny, here are the scriptures for them, Obey the Gospel. 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 (KJV) "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and...
Does The Harbinger really predict America's future?
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Amen Mr Howard. Once upon a time God dealt with us in blocks. He revealed Himself to individuals for the purpose of blessing a whole nation of people. Since...
Does The Harbinger really predict America's future?
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I agree with JD. God is the initiator of covenants, not man. In my opinion, America is a decoy. Israel and her neighbors are the main characters in the story...
If adultery is a sin, then why is it a blessing for a single-mother to have a child?
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David, The wages of sin (ALL SIN) is death. There is no "graduation" in death. You're either dead or alive. We might categorize sin by "severity," but God...
Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)
Song of Solomon 1-4 English Standard Version (ESV) 1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon's. The Bride Confesses Her Love She[a] 2 Let him kiss me with ...
Why would Tamar beg a man like Amnon to marry her? (2 Samuel 13:13)
13 And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king...
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Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
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What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What should we learn from the life of Barnabas?
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What should we learn from the life of Stephen?
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Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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What should we learn from the life of Silas?
What was Nathan’s role in David’s court? (2 Samuel 12:1)
My understanding is that Nathan was not a part of David's court as such, but was the successor to Samuel as the prophet appointed to represent God in His...
Does this Bible passage mean that Satan planted evil people?"
I would say that Satan "planted" evil people by causing humanity's original fall into sin, as described in Genesis 3. Since that time, he has had no need for...
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How does it help to be humble? (Psalm 25:9)
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How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
I would say that Paul could not have been referring to a fight against literal beasts, since there is no such event recorded in Acts, and (as I understand...
Why ship your grain across the sea? (Ecclesiastes11:1)
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My opinion is that of a study Bible: Be adventurous, like those who accept the risks and take advantage of the benefits of seaborne trade. Do not always play...
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Kevin, Quote the scripture that says 'obey the gospel and you will ne saved.' I can't find it anywhere in the bible. I can't find a scripture that says 'get...
How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?
The Koran 22:19, Koran 9:123 tells them to kill. We as Christians are told to go and preach the Word and if they will not receive what we are teaching "knock...
Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
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The issue is not giving tithe or not, but SELF-DENIAL, which is far more important than any religious act or ritual.
Should a Christian participate in acupuncture / acupressure?
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Decidedly a wonderful answer. Food for thought and educational. Thank you for your input as a Christian, a doctor and a patient!
How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomor...
Will there be sex in heaven?
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You seem to indicate we will not have physical bodies in heaven. I believe this is an error. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared bodily, even offering...
What can we learn from Hezekiah's prayer in 2 Kings 19:14-19?
Hezekiah's Prayer 14 Hezekiah received n the letter from the hand of the messengers and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord and spread ...
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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Thanks my brother, for your views. I must clarify that I am not defending any doctrine, Sabbath or otherwise; I am only articulating Scriptural truth. I will...
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Why ship your grain across the sea? (Ecclesiastes11:1)
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What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?
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What does the Bible say about trust?
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Are the pyramids mentioned in the Bible?
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What is heavy shepherding?
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Why is leprosy talked about so much in the Bible?
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Why does the KJV Bible mention the unicorn?