What does it mean to "despise not prophesyings"?
In my opinion, although the word "prophesy" is often associated by people with the foretelling or predicting of future events, the root meaning of the word...
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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
Why do Jehovah’s Witnesses refuse blood transfusions? The answer, in my opinion, is because Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW’s) truly believe that they are the only “...
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What does the Bible mean by, "Do not scoff at prophesies"?
Do not stifle the Holy Spirit, do not scoff at prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. How are we to interpret this?
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by John Matthews
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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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Commenting on Mr. Houdmann's explanation, from the first part it would appear that there are different levels of "reaping God's eternal harvest." A man reaps...
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by James Kraft
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Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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If you want to know about gambling, ask a farmer. They spend a lot of money to put in a crop that depends on the right amount of rain and sunshine, not...
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by James Kraft
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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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The kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven are two different things. All believers inherit the kingdom of heaven. Not all believers inherit the kingdom of...
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by James Greenwood
How is Satan god of this world?
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God has established certain laws, or principles, to govern this universe. Among these are the laws of physics, like the thermodynamic laws codified by Sir...
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Should a Christian consider having weight loss / gastric bypass surgery?
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Why should I not commit suicide?
Thank you to the brave people who are sharing their true stories & struggles about suicide. To you & anyone else who is wishing life was over, I'm so...
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by Connie Shaddy
What does the Bible say about Purgatory?
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Thank you for the information. I've heard about it but wasn't sure if it was Biblical or manmade.
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by James Kraft
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What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
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Colossians 2:16 Let no man therefore judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day, or of the new moon, or of a Sabbath day.
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by Bobby Swinson
How many angels are equals to "one legion?"
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Hello Sister Lena, Not really sure exactly how many are in a legion, one has sure wiped out many. Also when Jesus just spoke the words “I am” all who came...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the divine spark?
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Could this be the same thing as the divine encounter slogan I have heard New Apostolic Reformation teachers often mention?
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John Kennedy
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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?
Taken in context, it means not thinking like the world when it comes to God's will. It is worldly to think of being in God's will in terms of what we do. The...
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Why do we need a pastor to say marry us?
Why do we need a pastor to marry us?
Hebrews 13:4
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by James Kraft
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Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?
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We have to remember that salvation is a free gift from God and not by anything we do good or bad.. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, (how) through...
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Why is premarital counseling important?
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Why is marital infidelity so destructive?
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Why can't I stop sinning?
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What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
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Why should I not commit suicide?
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What is the Feast of Weeks?
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What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?
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What is the Critical Text?
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What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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How is a Christian obligated to correct a church member engaged in sinful acts?
As I interpret the passage containing the verse cited in the question, Jesus was speaking of an interaction between two church members, where the actions of...
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by JD Abshire
Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?
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God has already spoken and the Canon is closed. "And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them...
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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?
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I believe that unbelief has been created at home, Parents are supposed to guide their children and teach the about what is right/wrong, manners,...
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Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?
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The question posed shows a common tendency toward misinterpretation of the meaning of scripture. What you and I think versus what it is telling us may often...
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David Huffman
If Adam and Eve hadn't sinned, introducing death into creation, wouldn't the world have gotten overpopulated?
The question is one of imagination as Michael Houdmann has alluded to. But it was never an eventuality. When I was a child, along with friends, we wondered...
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Who is the creator of Satan?
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by Tim Maas
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Will there be responsibility in heaven?
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Is the question asking whether the redeemed will have roles or tasks in eternity that are assigned to them by God to carry out; or is it asking whether the...
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by AMOS Ismail
If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?
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I think so far Bro. David knows what he's doing is not perfectly right THROUGH HIS INWARD WITNESS ; he will correct his way soon. He's a son of the living...
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Kathy Akers
Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?
I don't feel that you any one can answer your question correctly because I feel that you need to pray and have an open heart, mind, & soul to hear what...
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AMOS Ismail
If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?
This is my sincere opinion about If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes? Many times we new creations like to judge ourselves using...
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What are the spiritual sacrifices that are an acceptable offering to God, referred to in 1 Peter 2:5?
“Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him” (Rom. 12:1 MSG). In answer to the question being asked, then, we offer “spiritual...
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by JD Abshire
Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?
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Amen Emo!
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by Shane William
Are our mind and soul one and the same entity?
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Excellent. Thanks for a clear answer
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by Michael O'Donnell
What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?
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I, just now, googled the science behind the chakras and, they are, also, substantiated as areas of electrical activity concentration. The author of the...
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by Michael O'Donnell
What is the Christian view of Tai Chi (TaiChi)?
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I think we could "weed-out" the bad from the good. Sometimes I don't catch the systems automatic adjustments.
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Tim Maas
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What to do if evil spirits are bothering you?
I think that Paul provides the answer to that question later in the same passage that contains the verse quoted in the question itself. As Paul notes in...
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Is white fasting biblical?
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What does the Bible say about fasting?
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Can a Christian man marry a woman who once was a man?
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What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made?
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Were any of the disciples married?
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