Because their horrible deaths gave validity to what they were teaching, namely, that Christ is the Son of God, was crucified and rose again. They had all...
In my opinion the best source for the answer to this question is the Bible! So, let the Bible speak! "And as they heard these things, he added and spake a...
It is my opinion that God kept Moses' gravesite secret because He knew the Israelites tendency to place worship in wrong places and things. They did not need...
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What does it mean to pray for our daily bread?
Yes, Jesus alone died to make possible the forgiveness of humanity's sins (which only He -- as both true God and true man -- could accomplish), but all...
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As always, a very good explanation, Jennifer, of the need for committed service. How can one say "I'm a Christian" and with that not desire to serve the...
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What does the Bible say about Christian character?
Some have suggested that the purpose of this was to prevent Moses' burial site from becoming an object of worship or idolatry for the people of Israel....
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Albert, while some understand praying in the Spirit to mean praying in ‘tongues’, I agree with Michael Houdmann that praying in the Spirit is not about which...
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How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
Why were there others among Jesus' friends and the early church that had to die for their faith? It seems that since Jesus died to pay for our sins, others s...
Acts 7:1 - 60
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We are to hate all sin not only the sin of homosexuality, and most people forget that we are all sinners. God does not classify sin. All sin is...
Manasseh (elder) and Ephraim (younger) were the sons of Joseph. (Gen. 41:45,50-51; 48:8-22). Two tribes, Ephraim and Manasseh, came from Joseph to make up...
The meaning of the verse is that there is a connection between events - past, present and future - and that this connection exists in the justice of God who...
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What does the Bible say about paranormal investigation?
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Serving God in any specific 'task' is not a particular requirement, but serving God in general is. That is, God must be your master. Even the demons believe...
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Serving God is important simply because He is God: But I cannot see how our service becomes the gateway to heaven. This is precisely the issue that Paul...
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Brother Ezekiel, thanks for being open with your views. It helps us to locate each other. Since we are trying to wrap up the discussion, I will not tackle...
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The analysis of 2008 data from an extensive Harvard/You Gov survey indicates that 7.9 million noncitizens were illegally registered to vote and between...
Why didn't God let the Israelites know where Moses was buried?
Deuteronomy 34:5 - 7
In addition to all of the excellent reasons outlined by previous writers, can I suggest that, had Jacob's family not dwelled together in Egypt for several...
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Very good answer. Its clear, and allows for the fact we serve a Divine, Almighty God who could simply withhold recognition from some in order to serve a...
God doesn't make laws just because He's God and has the power to do what He wants. God makes laws for our own good. When you study the Ten Commandments, the...
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Yes, the marriage vow is one vow we should keep. But other vows we should no make because we do not keep them. God said it is better not to make vows than to...
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In 1Cor.14:1-6, Paul compares speaking (or praying) in tongues to prophecy, preferring the latter. If praying in the spirit which is also understood as...
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Excellent way to explain it Chris. I hope you don't mind if I borrow it.
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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As I understand it, the only animals fit for sacrifice were the goat, sheep, cattle (bulls and cows), pigeon, and the turtledove. Examples of clean animals...
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Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
At the moment we trust Jesus as our only savior, that we can not possibly do anything to save our selves, we are given the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians...
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Great answer. One preacher said one time just do what you are supposed to do and God will work through us to use us how he wants. I find listening to old...
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Very good answer. We need to realize our works, have nothing to do with salvation by grace, but do count toward our rewards in heaven that last forever. And,...
Any song that brings a person closer to our Heavenly Father I would say is a Christian song or any song that teaches us to love our neighbour. The obvious...
It's simple. It's how they're fed. Some fish are bottom feeders, some birds eat road kill, some animals eat trash, I.e. Pigs. These were unclean because they...
I interpret Solomon to be saying here that the omniscience of God (including knowledge that humans do not have, or concepts that humans cannot explain or...
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My wife divorced me while I was seriously depressed. I got better and still love her but I was forced to sign divorce papers. It is now 12 years later. I...
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I agree with Donald that the Holy Ghost is not a feeling. Also, not all denominations believe in the Holy Ghost even though it is mentioned in the Bible....
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Can people in heaven look down and see us?
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These huge waves may be created by quakes in the ocean resulting in tsunamis. There are also large rogue waves occurring when several waves come together...
Here are the secrets I have learned: 1. Know we are saved Until we know that we are saved, that all of our sins - past, present and future - have been...
I know of no indication (explicit or implied) in the Bible that people who are separated from God after death (in either the intermediate or final state) can...
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Why did God choose Judus to betray Jesus?
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Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?
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Very sweet, practical, and heartfelt answer, Barbara! Thank you!
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