How can one apply James 5:12 to taking the medical oath (Hippocratic oath)?
I am a physician, an MD, with a specialty in internal medicine and a sub-specialty in endocrinology. I take my work to uphold certain standards and...
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What is conditional security?
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2 Peter 3:9 God is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is long suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but...
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What is the woman's role in church leadership?
What is the woman's role in church leadership?
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by James Kraft
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Why is obedience to God important?
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Our assurance of salvation is always on what Jesus has done for us on the cross. Our works, what we do good or bad have nothing to do with salvation which is...
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by James Kraft
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Why was God so angry at David for taking the census?
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Good answer Andy. Who can know the mind of God? And yet, Paul said for us to have the mind of Christ. When my second oldest son was killed at the age of 42,...
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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?
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The English Christian commentator C. S. Lewis was of this same opinion in his writings, including the book Mere Christianity. He regarded pride as "The Great...
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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?
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How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?
This is a difficult question involving how a generation is defined and why they can be skipped upon occasion. Spiritually speaking, a generation requires...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Meluleki, Hi. In our limited nature of understanding, as the Created, I can understand your question. However, I believe The HOLY Word of GOD. Every book,...
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, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?
I am not sure from your question if you are speaking of the present day or the history of Judea[Jews] and Samaria[Samaritans]. If you were asking about the...
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Kevin Connelly
Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?
This question is important because it leads to the understanding of the core of the gospel. Paul addresses this question in Romans 5:19, "For as through the...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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I believe John 3:16 is one of the most precious verses in the Bible but as with all scripture, it should be read and understood in context. Who are the...
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?
It is my opinion that the bible teaches us to be "in the world" just not "of the world". Therefore being in the world could include working in a bar without...
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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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What does the Bible say about pornography?
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How can one apply James 5:12 to taking the medical oath (Hippocratic oath)?
Especially where it links with the Hippocratic oath medical practitioners needs to take.
James 5:12
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by John Matthews
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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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Phillip, what a wonderful, reasoned and sane response. God bless you!
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by Cindy Jennings
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Let's "assume" the author of Hebrews was Paul. Doesn't really matter. However, the author is definitely a Jew because when he addresses the non-Christian...
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by JD Abshire
What is conditional security?
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(Genesis 19:29) "And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the...
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by Jeannette Shields
, Mom of three
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
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I've always been taught once you give it away, it's no longer yours, so you have no say in what the person does with it. I have no scripture to back this up....
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Kenneth Heck
What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?
After the inhabitants of the Northern Kingdom were deported by the Assyrians, c. 721 BC, (2 Kings 17: 6), the King of Assyria (perhaps Shalmaneser, or...
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the relationship between Jews and Samaritans?
The land of Samaria traced its origin to the time that the former united kingdom of Israel split following the death of Solomon, as a judgment from God...
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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
What did Jesus really mean when He said “I can’t take the food that belongs to My children and give it to dogs”? It sounds quite offensive. I notice that...
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by michelle perry
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How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
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excellent answer Kenneth, and thank you for your input. it is appreciated very much. God Bless you!!
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by michelle perry
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How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
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Matthew, I personally don't own any phone android or I phone period. My kids do but I refuse to learn how to use one. I have a regular rotary phone and until...
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by Tyrone Helm
Can people in heaven look down and see us?
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Well said Cindy, The soul sleep believers can't explain away Rev. 6:9-11. It seems to be their "thorn in the side", along with Gen. 35:18. The "truth" of...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is the Word of God?
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A compliment to you Colin: One of the best really short answers to any ebible.com question that I've read. Precise, 'on-point' and Biblically accurate! A...
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What does the Bible say about organ donation?
It can be done as individual choices as part of good works and concern for fellow human beings. We do not find any direct scriptural support for this in the...
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by Meluleki Maphosa
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Wouldn't that make God discriminatory? Just asking.
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by Meluleki Maphosa
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Interesting take JD but what say you about John 3:16? It seems to remove any doubt that God's salvation was always inclusive from day 1. It seems to me that...
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by JOYS K.SAMUEL
, A Believer / Royal Priest Hood /Sojourner !!!
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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I feel it is all based on giving undue importance to certain verses from the Scriptures. We cannot deny that what the Churches of Christ are saying is wrong...
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by James Richardson
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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God's answer to the question is found in, Isaiah chapter 66 and verses 16, 17. This is at the time of the second coming of Christ. He, Christ, will be...
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, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How many generations were there from Adam to Jesus?
The calculation is as follows: Adam to Noah 10 generations Noah to Abraham 10 generations From Abraham to David are fourteen generations From David until...
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Why did God make man the head over woman if the two were created to be one flesh?
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by Lawrence wong
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What is the location of the Garden of Eden?
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This discussion is fascinating and raises some interesting thoughts, none of which can be proved scientifically. Michael raises the point about the...
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How should a Christian view self-esteem?
The question of self-esteem involves two elements: “self” and “esteem.” The way we look at self -esteem shapes our response to Christ. SELF – 2 examples...
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by Cindy Jennings
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Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
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Jesus never cast out demons from believers. They were always unbelievers who became believers (most of them) after their deliverance from the demons that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?
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You say "even true believers can be legalistic." OK, "legalistic," occasionally slipping. But, a "born again" LAW BELIEVING LEGALIST is not a "true" believer...
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by Tom Lackey
, Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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The word dinosaur was coined by Sir Richard Owen in 1842. The term means terrible lizard. For those who support an old earth theory by saying that the word...