Is the observance of a First Communion biblical?
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Jesus also said He was a door John 10:7-8. Does that mean He has a doorknob and hinges? Clearly, He was speaking symbolically, just as He was when He was...
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by Cindy Jennings
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
What is the true meaning of Christmas?
The word is the combination of Khristos Maesse which when translated means Christ Mass. All this goes back to times when the Catholic Church integrated many...
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by Larry Wiseman
, A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.
What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?
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Very kind and very true words. Praise the name of Jesus!
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by JD Abshire
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Aurel, Have you considered 1 Samuel 28:6-28? Here Samuel (deceased) Is conversing with King Saul and prophesying/pronouncing judgment. Yes, Revelation has a...
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by Tom Ryan
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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However, you don't address the concept that while we are exercising Free Will God must know beforehand who will reject Him just as He knows the Good works He...
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Gregory Jones
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by Richard Burroughs
Is the Shroud of Turin authentic?
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I submit to you that the verse you recite is in the new testament after Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. I also submit to you that in His time, men...
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Jay Saunders
Should a Christian be patriotic?
Patriotism is a good thing if the powers in control are fighting for a righteous cause. Nazi Germany was patriotic but that did not make their conquest for...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Gary, the Bible mention soul/spirit over 1700 times - never says to be immortal or eternal. Only God is immortal. Christ died to restore life to us who lost...
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What does the Bible say about self-worth?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Aurel, the only time the Bible speaks of the human body putting on immortality is at the resurrection, i.e. prior to this event there is no verse saying the...
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What should we learn from the life of Mary of Bethany?
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by Roger Smith
How should a Christian view gun control?
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If you want a Bible answer as to "how a Christian should view gun control", the answer is with limit, just as most of the laws are now, but enforce them. The...
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?
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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean by, "Blessed are those who don't stumble on account of me"?
John the Baptist, whose preaching had preceded and prepared the way for the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, and who had baptized Jesus in the Jordan...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance?
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I couldn't have said it better. I agree totally. There are no rules for believers to live by, only the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible says "walk by...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
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Revelation 7:9 says, After this I beheld and, lo, a great multitude, which no man can number, of all nations and kindreds, and peoples and tongues, stood...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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Mr Whitley, where do you suppose the demons who were here are now, and why did they leave? Did they change their minds about tormenting people? What made...
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by Robert Broyles
How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?
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Let's look at the following verses and their meaning: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who...
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Rosemary Nord
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
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The tribulation is the wrath of God. John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son HATH EVERLASTING LIFE; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but...
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by Robert Broyles
How could Mary be acceptable to birth Jesus if she was born into sin?
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Keep in mind that Christ is, 1] "The Son of God" . 2] and was "the son of man" according to the seed of David. 3] And is now our "High Priest".
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Gary, in Genesis 3:22, 23, 24 we read how after the fall, a cherubim with a flaming sword was guarding the tree of life so Adam and Eve cannot “take also of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did Jesus mean when he said "for he who is least among is the greatest?"
In multiple verses in the gospels, Jesus told His followers that greatness in God's eyes is different from the way that the unsaved world perceives it. To...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that God has 7 spirits, or a seven-fold spirit?
In my opinion, the reference to the seven spirits in Revelation does not imply that God the Holy Spirit is more than one Being, but refers to the...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
Taking the Greek word choice and the context of the passage, Eph 1:4-5 means that God had already planned before he created the world that believers would...
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Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
Please review Dr Michael Heiser’s work on this topic. Dr. Heiser is the Academic Editor for Logos Bible Software and has spent much time on this text. In...
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
What does it mean that God has 7 spirits, or a seven-fold spirit?
The scripture states that God has SEVEN SPIRITS and that makes you stop and thing--why? How?
Revelation 4:5
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Ron Stauffer
What does it mean by "God chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy"?
My opinion re THE LORD Choosing "us," - from The Foundation - tells me before Adam was, before his Earth was - HE Wrote Complete, HIS Book of Life! ALL the...
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frances Keene
What to preach at a funeral when a young man committed suicide?
Larry, I believe your son is with Jesus and will be with Him in all eternity. You say for hundreds of years some churches have said suicide is unforgivable....
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Why did Jesus tell the rich young ruler he could be saved by obeying the commandments?
Jesus started from level of the young ruler’s understanding of religion – that keeping the law equated to righteousness and therefore qualified one for entry...
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Gregory Jones
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Aurel, the first couple died spiritually meaning their sin separated them from God. https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritually-dead.html To reiterate, God...
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Rev. R Vincent Warde
What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?
As a former Police chaplain and facilitator of clergy in Support of the 2nd Amendment (http://clergyinsupportofthe2ndamendment.org/) I have to offer my...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?
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I see what you mean but am confused in that becoming married means making a vow before Almighty God. Does not the Bible say let your yes be yes and your no...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the significance of unleavened bread?
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The idea that a little sin in a person, a church, or a nation, left unchecked, will bring the participants into bondage and lead to death is a worthwhile...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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Rev 13:8 has been referred to in several of the answers proffered. It reads: “ And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose name hath not been...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
How do we defend verses like Psalms 37:25 when there ARE so many starving children?
iPsalms 37:25: is a statement or testimony from the psalmist, about those who seek and follow after the way of the Lord. The causes of poverty and human...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical? In a one word answer No, there are many misconceptions about the Salem witch trials that are fed by so many papers and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
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First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose again on the third day, according to the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
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Salvation is a free gift from God. Period. Jesus did all the saving and we did nothing for it. Romans 6:28 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God...
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by Ada Eze
Does the Holy Spirit talk in an audible voice?
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I have experienced the Holy Spirit talking to me constantly in my mind and I have the instant understanding and in face I sometimes say something back and He...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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I meant to say Matthew 12:24 in the above comment, rather than Matthew 12:23.
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Andrew, An explanation of this topic that I have seen from Christian commentators whom I respect, and that has satisfied me with regard to this topic, is...
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What does the Bible say about obedience?
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
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Does the Bible say that only 144,000 people make it to heaven?
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Thanks Collins. Concerning the “new heavens and new earth” please see answer to the question: “What are the New Heavens and New Earth” in eBible.com. I...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What does Jesus mean when he says, “An hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment"?
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Awesome Word! Totally concurs with scripture. Be Blessed, Lena