What is the significance of Jesus trying to bring the disciples' attention to the fact that only 7 loaves are left over after feeding the crowd in Mark 8?
Mark 8:20
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by Danny Hickman
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Does voting for a person who backs abortion or supports same sex marriage make you complicit in their sin?
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There's no such thing as "less evil," just as there's no such thing as "slightly pregnant." I agree with the tone of Jennifer's response. We vote for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?
I had the same question at one time. I thought, "If (as I have always believed) my disembodied soul will possess all the essential characteristics of...
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by Danny Hickman
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Can women serve as elders in the church?
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In my opinion, I don't think any of the above commentators provided a good reason for denying a woman certain positions of ministry within the Church...
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Robert Osborn
Why do we have to be resurrected to have eternal life?
John 3:16 - 21
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by Susan Jeavons
What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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Michael, You stated, "A concubine is a female who voluntarily enslaves and sells herself to a man primarily for his sexual pleasure." Could you tell me how...
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by John DiMura
, Professional Musician
What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?
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Yes, There is no secret rapture.Paul is talking about the 2nd coming of Christ. This belief came into existence in America around 1830 by a man named Darby....
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Who were the Ammonites?
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How can I become more Christlike?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by, "Those who receive instruction in the word should share all good things with the instructor"?
To me, the thought that Paul is expressing here (as he did elsewhere in his epistles (such as in 1 Corinthians 9:3-14), and as Jesus also said in Matthew...
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Catherine wilkin
, Homemaker, medical receptionist and administrator
Is faith in God a crutch?
These three men Ventura, Larry Flynt and Ted Turner are wealthy men whose crutch in life is status and wealth. In Matthew 19:16-21 when Jesus was speaking to...
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Gregory Jones
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Jay Saunders
Is cleanliness next to godliness?
Everything good comes from God so you should be a good steward of all that God blesses you with. Why would you think that God would bless you with more if...
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Do the ends justify the means?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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You first correctly stated what Gal 3:28 clearly says concerning PEOPLE who are in Christ: their VALUE to the Church is exactly the same. Then you started...
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by Frances Munro
, Homemaker, bible student, Sheepdog to the Master!
Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?
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Perhaps you might be convinced by the words of the creator Himself, Jesus Christ, who said [Mat 19:4 ESV] 4 He answered, "Have you not read that he who...
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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can I, as a Muslim, be assured of paradise?
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What a Gift we have IN JESUS CHRIST our Blessed Redeemer! Brother Houdmann so eloquently writes of what GOD did for us All! "Jesus came to Save that which...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What evidence exists that God created us?
To me, scenarios such as the one described require more faith than believing in the creation account in Genesis. Why would an omnipotent God need to work...
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by Jim Stevens
What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?
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Amen James. Biblical and spot on!
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by ken egan
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Most Catholics do not pray to statues. The statue is simply an identifier. As a child I would meditate on Christ as I looked at an example of Him on the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Luke 17:3-4 suggest that if a person does not repent we do not have to forigive them?
In the passage from Luke cited in the question, I think that Jesus' emphasis was on the forgiveness (which we can control), rather than the offender's...
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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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Is monergism or synergism correct?
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Philip Davies
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How does speaking in tongues edify a person?
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How does the Holy Spirit work with me?
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Christopher Deville
What evidence exists that God created us?
In the book of Genesis it is said that when Cain is cast out into the world he was fearful of the others of killing him so God put a mark on him so that no o...
Genesis 4:8 - 16
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Richard Haywood
Was the American Revolution a violation of Romans 13:1-7?
Actually the Revolution was not a violation of the Scripture, it one must have an accurate understanding of history and law in the British empire at that...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?
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Most excellent JD! A Vote-Up and a Kudos, my brother! --ANDY--
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What happened to the Virgin Mary after Christ went to heaven?
How can I find out what happened to the Virgin Mary?
Matthew 28:1 - 20
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Second Peter 3:9 For the Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should...
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Robert Banks
, Bible study discussion leader
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Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
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What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
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What is the Great White Throne Judgment?
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
This problem is rather simple from a biblical perspective. While scripture contains many texts which speak to this matter there are two key texts which must...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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What is it we must believe to be saved? The gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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That's what you say. Here is what the Bible says in 1 Peter 3:20-21 20to those who were disobedient long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah...
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by QUENTIN DUNMORE
What is the best way to help unbelievers understand the rapture, especially if they think it's rubbish?
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My Opinion is until they get saved, you are wasting your time.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Once we have trusted Jesus as our only savior we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13. We are saved by grace, what Jesus did for us....
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by QUENTIN DUNMORE
What is the difference between peace and joy?
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Peace = to be safe from harm in Spirit, Mind, and Body. Joy = a cheerful calm delight resulting from a particular circumstance of life. As fruits of the...
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
Who are the Israelites in today's society that God was referring to as his chosen people?
First to address some misconceptions: I don't think this is a matter of nationalism and I think it is dangerous to cast aside Israel; Scripture is clear,...
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Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Why did God speak to Moses out of the burning bush?
When we read Ex 3 we see that God Himself is speaking to Moses. Now coming to Acts 7::30 we read that an angel of God spoke to Moses. Similarly when we read...
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by Simplicius Pereira
, Education Trainer & Trading Enterprenuer from Mumbai
What is the Godhead?
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Does God Head represent the three persons in Trinity together or as three separate persons? Numerous scholars, Philosophers and Theologians have tried to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does The Bible say about Gregorian singing?
The Bible makes multiple references in Psalms to the use of music (including instruments) and singing in connection with worship. Jesus and the apostles were...