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When did the Israelites become known as Hebrews and Jews?
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What is the key to making marriage last?
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What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
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Salvation is not a contract, it is a free gift. 1 Cor. 12:13 For by one Spirit (not water) we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether...
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What was Jesus' message to the church in Pergamum in Revelation?
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What was Jesus' message to the church in Sardis in Revelation?
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by Andy Mangus
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What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
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James, I totally concur with your commentary and Bob's most excellent answer. Kudos to both of you! -Andy-
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venkatesan Iyer
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by Jose Evangelista
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
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It's not the "water" per se that saves you; water baptism is a description by imitation in action, or a foreshadow, of the process of salvation. When you...
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by Dale Richardson
Are we living in the end times?
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If you want to go down that road, works constitutes anything that you do. When you accepted the gift of salvation, you did something. You said yes to Christ....
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JD Abshire
What are some verses to give to a friend that has a dying spouse?
I am blessed to still have my spouse of almost 45 years and can only imagine what your friend is going through. Michael Hill gave one of the very best...
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by B Walker
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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I found what you were talking about... you should submit that fix on "leaving" vs. "left" to them and others you should find that is the Open Source idea...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What does it mean to be partakers of Christ's sufferings in 1 Peter 4:13?
I'm glad you asked. We see in 1st.Peter 4:16 (Life Application Bible Notes): It is not shameful to suffer for being a Christian. When Peter and John were...
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Brandon Paul
How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
Matthew 24:37, "But as the days of Noah were so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." Now, let's put this statement by Jesus in the context of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean in Psalm 15:1 and Psalm 24:1-3, when it states “in your Holy Hill” and “into the hill of the Lord” respectively? Why is it not “on your Holy Hill” or “onto the hill of the Lord”?
I understand the point of the question, but, in my opinion, there is no significant difference indicated by the wording. The meaning is intended to be the...
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Why do so many people believe the earth is older than the Bible says?
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by Billy P Eldred
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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Hi Mary. Sorry I did not list it. It is Job :19 25-27. May God bless.
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by B Walker
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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The words in 2Cor 5:21 are marked as added.
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Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
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How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
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What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
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What are some verses to give to a friend that has a dying spouse?
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
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What is true friendship according to the Bible?
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What does it mean that Christ is coming back for a church without a spot or wrinkle? Does that mean you miss Heaven if you have any sin in you?
I'm glad you asked. We see in Ephesians 5:26-27(Life Application Bible Notes) that Christ's death sanctifies and cleanses the church. He cleanses us from the...
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What does the Bible say about organ donation?
If Jesus could sacrifice His life and body for me, how can I do less? Jesus said, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his...
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tom TOm
, Prodigal Son
What did Jesus mean by telling his disciples that "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours?'
NKJV 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. You must first believe that...
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What is the PEO International? I know it stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization and it benefits women, but is it similar to the Masons?
I just read about the Mason's and the secret organizations. My best friend belongs to a national woman's group that goes by P.E.O. and is supposed to help in...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When Jesus said, "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and render what belongs to God to God," was he also including tithing?
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With regard to this issue, I agree with the answers on the GotQuestions? website at the following addresses:...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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I Thess 4:16 translates those who remain as those who 'are leaving' - which seems to be opposite the Greek. And 'the encounter' translation is clunky and...
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B Walker
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
The Modern Literal Version at http://www.modernliteralversion.com has a chart that uses math to compare 5 bible translations. The MLV is free in PDF,...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Interesting project, but not error-free or without bias. Overall the translation also seems to run into the error of always translating a Greek word in the...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?
This struggle, which is a struggle we all participate in, is all about learning the sovereignty of God. Much of the church claims to believe God is sovereign...
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What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
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, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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Altho the Jews took such declarations as making Himself equal to or the same as God, which he is, the term means ever existing one, the eternal God,...
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Why does it seem that sexual temptation is a bigger problem for men than for women?
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, Seeking God's heart
Which government is the writer referring to in Isaiah 9:6? Israel's government, or that the government of the world is on Jesus' shoulders?
All government rests on his shoulders. When we start thinking too simplistically we miss a considerable amount of what scripture tells us, and this can cause...
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What is Confucianism?
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by Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
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Water does not translate to baptism in John 3:5, the subject and context is birth. One physical and one spiritual. There is according to Eph. 4:5 only "One...
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by Chris Massingill
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
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Can you please show me how you can explain away the gifts of Apostles and Prophets from these verses? Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want...
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by Chris Massingill
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
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They are not offices held, they are gifts given by Yahweh. Offices are for business. The Ecclesia is not a business, it is the body. Unfortunately the...
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by Joey Marco
Are faith healers for real? Does a faith healer heal with the same power as Jesus?
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Faith healers in Christendom as well as in some non-Christian religions claim to perform miraculous healings. Yet, Jesus himself sternly warned against...
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JD Abshire
Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?
Romans 8:28 (KJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." "Called"...
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Who are those who love God and are called according to his purpose?
In verse 28 the word called and in 1 Peter 1:1 the same root word is used for elected, so the ones called or elected by God are ones who by grace through...
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by Mary McDonald
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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Thank you Billy, Amen to your answer. I have one question...what is your favorite verse from the book of Job? You refered to it but did not put the Scripural...
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Who was Mary Magdalene?
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I am very much impressed by the correct explanation
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What does the Bible say about self-righteousness?
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Romans 11:6 Salvation is all by grace so no one can boast. Jesus paid it all and we did nothing for it. The reason people hate amazing grace is because it...
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What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
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What is true friendship according to the Bible?
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Why are Christians always arguing?
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What was Isaac's nationality?
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You have described how we look at these words today. In ancient times there was no distinction between ethnicity and nationality. The word nationality itself...
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Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?