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That is absolutely true. We all deserve to go to hell because we are all sinners to a degree. We have all missed the mark of perfection. That is why Jesus...
Although breast- feeding is a natural gift given by God to produce, not only nurturing of food substance to a little infant, but also a close physical bond...
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Today we call our planet "earth" even though over 70% of its surface is covered with water. Since this is a web site concerned with the bible, I believe the...
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Kenneth: Your point about the Book of Genesis only dealing with things that can be seen is also well taken. Things that are not seen such as microbes etc....
The rapture was not heard of until the17th century and it is confused by a lot of false teaching. It was introduced to calm people's fears regarding going...
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Kenneth: I want to commend you for your questions because they are insightful. Not many would distinguish between the two “earths” mentioned in Genesis 1:1...
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Great answer Aurel. It seems that our understanding of abortion, war, and the death penalty depends heavily on our political views mixed with our biblical...
Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. Is that where the reference to the sons of Israel comes from?
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JD. As usual, a most excellent answer! A vote up and a big Kudos! --Andy--
Based upon current scientific evidence, the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Genesis 1:1 mentions the earth being created after the heavens. There is no...
As I understand it, the Free the Nipple movement focuses on the issue of women not being allowed to appear topless in public, as men are. Apparently, this...
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What does the Bible say about sorcery?
In my opinion, although angels can assume visible (as in Luke 2:9-13) or even physical (as in Genesis 18-19) form, they are by nature immortal spirit beings....
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Who / What is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?
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What does the Bible say about ego?
I view Jacob being given the name Israel as somewhat similar to Jesus giving Simon the name Peter. In both cases the new names were bestowed in recognition...
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In my opinion there is no absolute answer but the prayer of a humble heart pleases God the most.
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Thank you Michael. This is a topic I've struggled with for some time. And your response is actually an answer to my prayer. I thank God for Him, and you........
God said to him "Your name is now Israel..." but the Bible still says Jacob and Israel from time to time.
Genesis 35:10
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Very good answer! Though He slay me, yet I will Trust in Him. Many are the battles of righteous people, but the Lord delivers us of them all! Especially the...
I start my prayers with, " Dear heavenly Father".
Peter 3:3-4 Do not let your adorning be external, the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothes you wear, but let your adorning be...
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This is because God is all powerful in all the universe, and also the bible says when a true Christian has the holy spirit in him, nothing can stand against...
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Mr Johnson, Jesus was not being literal about a sword. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the...
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Many attribute the miraculous healings in Jesus's ministry to His perfect faith. I can't argue against that, but I can state with confidence that Jesus never...
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What about stating his good qualities, 'but God says we are never good enough to go to heaven. This is how you get to heaven...'
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Cindy, It is true that "sin" came through One man (i.e., Adam). That's because God created "all men" in one man. (see Acts 17:26) When Adam transgressed...
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Joe cattani, "christians" with contempt and hatred might trouble me, but I'm not surprised by them. There are believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ and...
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration; the kingdom principle of sowing and reaping [as-what ONE does-plants = he will receive]....
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What prayer pleases God?
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What prayer pleases God?
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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?
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Why was God so forgiving of David for his many sins?
Although (as indicated in the question) Jesus gave us what we call the Lord's Prayer as a model or example, Christian prayer (in my opinion) does not need to...
I would say that the psalm verse cited in the question is not (in my opinion) meant as a guarantee of material provision or prosperity that is applicable to...
I taught cross-cultural communication in the missions (now "global ministries") department of a Christian College for a number of years. The question that...
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God created Adam as a grown man, so if a scientist walked up one minute after God finished creating Adam, and said Adam was 30 yrs old, Adam would have said,...
1 Corinthians 12:22 - 23
We don’t know what caused this person to comment suicide, so much is going on in schools, clubs and play grounds. We need to be prepared for God to change...
First, I've been a Christian since 1972. My son died by suicide at age 22. He'd never had depression his entire life until about a year before he died. No...
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I don't think, Mr. Hickman that you are trying to win an argument. Neither am I. We apparently approach interpretation differently... I agree that there are...
Is it because their parents weren’t/aren’t righteous?
Psalms 37:25
Thanks for your question Amber. I really appreciate reading it. I'm under the impression that exactly what the outcome was is the exact reason why they...
I have heard that I should end my prayer with these words "in Jesus name I humbly pray, amen". But I really haven't heard what wording I should use to begi...
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Do Christians believe in three gods?
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What does it mean that God is omniscient?
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Paul calls this period "the administration of the secret" of which he was the steward. What people commonly do, and I was guilty of this, was to conflate the...
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