What is the "Apostles' Doctrine" mentioned in Acts 2:42?
Following a standard practice of understanding what is written, we need to look at what came right before the statement is made. We cannot just "assume"...
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What is friendship evangelism?
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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?
I know how some words have a different definition or meaning... Especially in the Bible.
Isaiah 9:6
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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
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Does God still perform miracles?
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He performs miracles every day, not just in your life - in everyone's. They just have to look around them, to see him interacting with them. He does, indeed,...
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?
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What will we be doing in heaven?
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What does Isaiah 55:11 mean?
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by Cindy Jennings
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Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
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Lynn, Yes, I agree with you. Animals are conscious but have no conscience, no souls. I watched my cat needlessly kill anything she could--she wasn't...
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by Barbara Wilson
, Retired Nurse
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
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Didn't Jesus say, a sparrow does not fall without our Heavenly Father knowing it?
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by Wanda Jenkins
What does "you do not have because you do not ask" mean in James 4:2?
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I agree with Nancy, "But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore...
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What is the mark of the beast (666)?
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What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Cindy, please read Rev 22:2. Note: (a) the words was, tree, and were are in italics, meaning these words were not in the original text written by John. Note...
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Dean Mathes
Is the battle in Ezekiel 38,39 the same battle mentioned in Revelation 19:11-21?
NO, Ezekiel 38 prophecy is a war that will be fought by God on Israel's behalf. Israel becomes a nation in chapter 37. Then many nations take up arms against...
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What is the Pentecostal Church and what do Pentecostals believe?
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What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?
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Do we need to be aware of the spiritual battle that is taking place around us?
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What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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By the time we get to the new Jerusalem, there will be no sickness, no evil, no sin. Rev 22:27 Only the saved, whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of...
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Who / what were the Nephilim?
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I agree Ezekiel. We look up to evil people. We see them as strong, tell it like it is, alpha males. We do this because their evil nature is in agreement with...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What is Israelology?
Israelology basically teaches that many of the prophecies associated with the ancient Nation of Israel especially with regard to the Promised Land have not...
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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we live peacefully with all men?
As Paul noted elsewhere (in Romans 12:18), "If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all." This recognizes that, despite every effort...
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What is the history of Christianity?
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Who / what were the Nephilim?
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What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Cindy, please explain how there will be sickness in the Jerusalem you're describing - if you think it is after the Judgement and return of Christ.
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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?
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Thanks for the encouragement Andy, I know you are a strong believer and coming from you is a plus. -Tony
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How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
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What is lifestyle evangelism?
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I have found that lifestyle evangelism is extremely effective. Usually, the non-believer is curious as to why the believer is doing the things they do; the...
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Tony Flores
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Is God evil? Is the Bible evil?
Is God evil? Is the Bible evil? Is God evil? Biblically evil is anything that contradicts the Holy Nature of God. Psalms 51:4 What is the nature of God?...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?
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Lynn, a Vote-Up and a Kudos for a really 'Bible-strong' and well stated answer, my sister! Kudos! --Andy--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?
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JD, your excellent answer is a really good summary of how I would deal with this issue. I have to say I have no one in my family trees from neither mine nor...
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by Andy Mangus
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Is human will capable of choosing or rejecting Jesus?
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Tony, an excellent 'major Bible-strong' answer that precisely outlines your strong scripture emphasises! A Kudos and a Vote-Up I give you, my brother!...
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by Rex Ekure
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
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This definitely refers to the "Godhead" see Colossians 2:9
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by Jarryd Loyd
Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?
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The us .. is referring to I am.. .meaning Jesus , God , and the Holy Spirit ... Jesus and the Holy Spirit was with God from the beginning and has always...
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by Cindy Jennings
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What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
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Nancy, Indeed those disciples who received the Holy Spirit were speaking in actual languages, which is the correct interpretation of "tongues." Acts:2-11 6...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
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The Hebrew is even more direct, treating it almost as a command: "Give strong drink to him who is that is ready to perish, And wine to him whose life is...
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by Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
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Here's a set of scriptures most fail to talk about Proverbs 31:4-7 It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings to drink wine, not for rulers to crave...
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by Cindy Jennings
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What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Babylon is always referred to in the Bible as the symbol of wickedness, stemming from the first Babylon in the OT. Babylon will NOT exist in the new earth....
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Mark Wheeless
, Music Minister and Sunday school teacher
What does the Bible say about near death experiences?
Although there are no specific instances in the Bible of near-death experiences, there are a few examples of resurrection. Lazarus was dead, and Jesus...
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by Xavier Gomez
Should a Christian invest money in the stock market?
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Excellent points
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Ursula S Monroe
What does the Bible say about animals going to heaven?
I believe that there will animals in the new creation and that when God lives among us on His new earth. Why? Because in Eden the animals lived and spoke...
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Kelly Yochum
How does one recover from falling into sin?
Repent, pray for forgiveness, and move on into Life Lived In Christ. CHRIST took care of everything you are experiencing ON THE CROSS, therefore, by Faith...
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by Karen Peperakis
What does the Bible say about animals going to heaven?
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As much as I would love to see all my animals in heaven, I have also not read in scripture that they go to heaven. We are sad when they pass. However, when...
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What is hyssop? What was hyssop used for in the Bible?
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How does one recover from falling into sin?
Recognize the sin, and acknowledge your commission of it, or your responsibility for it. Repent of it. (That is, feel genuine sorrow and remorse for having...
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What is the spiritual gift of prophecy?
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Charles Flynn
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
I was given this explanation of predestination by an individual whose spirituality is very grounded. Imagine a door with the words "MY FREE WILLl" written on...
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Tom Lackey
, Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland
Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
It is my opinion that there is life only on the planet earth. I say this because Jesus died ONCE for all. Jesus lived on this earth and died to save us....
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by Ken Love
What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Cindy, I didn't say John reacted because of two cities! Do you read novels? Sometimes one thread is left and another thread of the tale is picked up. A way...