Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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Proverbs 23:2 says, "Put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony."
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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How was a large family a sign of God's blessing? (Psalm 127:3-5)
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Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?
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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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How was a large family a sign of God's blessing? (Psalm 127:3-5)
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by Mark Vestal
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When will rapture come?
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There are those "in Christ" of earth, certainly believing Israel who awaits the earthly kingdom of heaven as promised to their fathers (Abraham, Issac and...
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by John Appelt
When will rapture come?
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Mark, I am not sure the composition of the groups is strictly as you bring out. Those of the pre-tribulation group are those “in Christ,” I Thessalonians...
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If God grants his beloved sleep, why do many Christians have insomnia? Psalm 127:2
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What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
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If God grants his beloved sleep, why do many Christians have insomnia? Psalm 127:2
Occasional insomnia is common: 60% of people in a Sleep in America poll answered that they have difficulty sleeping at least 2 nights/week. The primary...
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by Justin Hale
Who were the spirits in prison?
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James, you may be glossing over the "process" of resurrection which scripture clearly indicates is not instantaneous but involves being transformed from...
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How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
When will rapture come?
The rapture or 'catching away' of the church into the clouds with Christ, will occur when the last believer believes and finally fills the body of Christ. It...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why does Isaiah refer to Jesus as the Everlasting Father?
Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is, "The Names of God Bible" (NOG)?
I have only begun to use it, but I have noticed that it must be the same as the God's Word Translation (GW), at least in the New Testament. And I like the GW...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
When will rapture come?
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It is a good answer, John. I just wanted to point out that the pre-tribulation 'catching away' with Christ in 1 Thessalonians is in regard to the church, the...
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What is a fowler’s snare? (Psalm 124:7)
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John Appelt
When will rapture come?
The truth of the rapture is explained in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, which describes a resurrection involving a catching up or rapture of all who belong to...
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How can I help a Christian who is contemplating suicide on the grounds that life is a gift from God and it is therefore our choice (as with any gift) to keep it or end it?
I am just relating what the BOOK says... Hebrews 6:4 presents the case of Jewish 'professed' believers. They had come to the threshold of belief, but then...
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venkatesan Iyer
What is, "The Names of God Bible" (NOG)?
In this version names of God are given original Hebrew and Aramaic names (like Yahweh, El Shadday, etc...) instead of simple English words like, "God," and,...
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Paula Fether
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What is, "The Names of God Bible" (NOG)?
According to various reviews I've found, the NOG is a bit inconsistent in its stated goal of rendering the various names of God and Jesus in original forms...
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What does the Bible say about habits?
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What does the Bible say about generosity?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why does God require faith?
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Well said, Al!
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by Jack Gutknecht
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How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?
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Yes, Pearce, I have a former pastor who went into this after years and years on the New Jersey police force. He is Rev. Charles Sweetman. Chaplain to Law...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was not Lucifer in charge of the Garden of Eden before Adam and Eve inhabited it?
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Tim, your last part about NOT equating Lucifer with Adam was most helpful! I'll have to tell Adam (my coworker).
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How do we explain to a Muslim why Jesus had to die for us?
This question hits me pretty hard. I found that I had a major dislike for Muslims. I fully condemned them instead of showing them love as the Bible tells us...
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Francis Alao
, Ordained Bishop & District Overseer Church of God Scotland
Was not Lucifer in charge of the Garden of Eden before Adam and Eve inhabited it?
There is no sufficient (if any at all) proof that Satan had once occupied Eden before Adam. To subscribe to such would be lending credence to the theology of...
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What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who are the elect of God?
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In John 15:6, the men Jesus contextually chose were His disciples, and He chose them to be His disciples, not to be saved. While He is only speaking to the...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Who are the elect of God?
Are there two ways that people can come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ? Possibly. God chooses us. John 15:16: “You didn’t choose Me. I chose...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean to wait upon the Lord?
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and...
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by Jonathan Boren
What is the origin of Christmas?
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My answer is a simple question. If we were supposed to celebrate the birth of Christ, don’t you think they would have told us when it was as they did with...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it spiritually right or wrong for married couple to use sex toys during sex?
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I love your answer, Trevor! Yes, I agree with you that definitely [old] age has much to do with it. Even older age in one partner and sexual changes in the...
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How can I help a Christian who is contemplating suicide on the grounds that life is a gift from God and it is therefore our choice (as with any gift) to keep it or end it?
It is very unfortunate that a person who professes to be a Christian would be contemplating suicide! I understand that sometimes we can fall into depression...
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by Christina Ramirez-Nunez
How can I help a Christian who is contemplating suicide on the grounds that life is a gift from God and it is therefore our choice (as with any gift) to keep it or end it?
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Your life is not yours to take! Yes life is a gift from God, but he created you for his purposes to fulfill something for him! When you have completed your...
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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How can I help a Christian who is contemplating suicide on the grounds that life is a gift from God and it is therefore our choice (as with any gift) to keep it or end it?
In a human context, if one person were to give another a gift with the intention that a specific use be made of it, would it fulfill that intention if the...
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Why did Jesus say, “If you love me, keep my commandments”?
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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
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Joshua, I just looked up and read the tract you cited. Aside from the many scriptural twists found, the underlying message that I gathered was that unless...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the Methodist Church, and what do Methodists believe?
I can agree with Mr. Houdmann's answer above (Houdmann being a conglomerate of contributors from gotquestions.org.) I can differ with a few things, but...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the Methodist Church, and what do Methodists believe?
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Vincent, the United Methodist Church is not pro abortion, they are pro choice. They believe that it is a woman's right to choose what actions to take over...
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by Silas Cheung
Who were the priests of On? Was Joseph wrong to marry the daughter of a pagan priest?
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In the time of Joseph, which is prior to Moses, there is no Jewish law at all--just family tradition.
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How can I help a Christian who is contemplating suicide on the grounds that life is a gift from God and it is therefore our choice (as with any gift) to keep it or end it?
I'm not aware of any verses that specifically refute this position, although all the suicides I see in the Bible (King Saul, Judas) are negatively portrayed.
1 Samuel 31:4 - 6
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Joshua Fallaw
Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
I grew up in church but I certainly remember rededicating my life to Christ as a teen after reading a, "This Was Your Life," tract by Jack Chick. It's so...