What is contextual theology?
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Should Christians attend weddings of those in other faiths?
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Should I believe in organized religion?
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Do we now have to keep the sabbath?
I'm addressing here the question “How does the Sabbath day commandment still apply today?” merged with this question. Commandment keeping will NOT save...
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Aurel Gheorghe
When Jesus said that he would be in the earth 3 days and 3 nights, how is this accomplished between Friday evening and Sunday morning?
I will try to address the question "How was Jesus in the earth for three days and three nights?" that was merged with this other question. There is a simple...
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When is civil disobedience allowed for a Christian?
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Should I believe in organized religion?
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Kenneth Heck
Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?
The prior answers are good, but leave out one important aspect. There is the appropriate clothing for the job being done. Many jobs that were exclusively...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?
The bible clearly says this behaviour is wrong as mentioned in other answers. But why? I believe it is important for Christians to know and understand the...
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What is the relevance of the genealogies in the Bible?
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What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?
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Why should we have the gift of prophesy?
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How did sin get in the flesh?
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Thank you Michael. The answer to this questions appears to be very simple. God knew that if Adam and Eve sinned, they would need a totally new set of...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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A true believer will abide in Him only because they are in Christ (Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17). Furthermore their relationship with Him is a permanent...
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JD Abshire
Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?
God made them male and female (Genesis 1:27; 5:2; 6:19; 7:16; Matthew 19:4) "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man...
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by JD Abshire
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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I believe scripture teaches that those whom God has sealed will persevere, not those who perseve will be sealed. "Now he which stablisheth us with you in...
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Billy P Eldred
How can I learn to hate my own sin?
As a practical answer to your question, I would say the best way is by reading the Bible. Over and over and over again. The more of God's word that you get...
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
Is the Catholic concept of a nun biblical?
The term, is indeed NOT Biblical, nor is that of unwed priests as is practiced in the catholic church (even Aaron the first High Priest, was married and had...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What rich people was James referring to in James chapter 5:1?
The book of James was written to Jewish Christians scattered all over the Roman world (Jam 5:1). The people James is speaking to are rich people who are...
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Billy P Eldred
Can God lie?
My answer is from a different perspective. Most answers to this question are answered by quoting what the Bible says (which is good and reliable and the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I become a Christian?
To become a Christian is to believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that...
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by Ronnie Byrd
What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
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I believe that the soul & the spirit cannot sleep! I believe that those that sleep in Christ, that means our fleshy body. Because when the trumpet blows...
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Scarlett Holtz
, Missionary to the Philippines and wherever He sends me.
What rich people was James referring to in James chapter 5:1?
God and eternity applies to both rich and poor. So does the requirement of honesty. Furthermore, if the greed of the rich is wrong, so is jealousy of the...
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by angela karing
Why do some Christians blow the shofar when nowhere in the NT we're told to do so?
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Is the shofar horn only for men to sound?
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Is it ever all right to hold someone accountable, or is that always considered judging?
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Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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I will continue to maintain that everlasting life means everlasting life, that once a believer has truly believed ( and only he/she and God know that), he...
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by Michael Johnson
How did sin get in the flesh?
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I knew it! I knew it! This is what I believe also. God removed man from the Garden of Eden to prevent them from eating the fruit from the Tree of Life. Why?...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
All of those that have put their faith in Christ alone, are the elect and receive the gift of everlasting life. John 3:16 Ephesians 2:8-9. Jesus died for the...
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Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land?
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What does the Bible say about social justice?
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Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes?
Is it a sin for a man to wear women's clothes? Believers are generally called upon to act with spiritual modesty and decorum so that the world do not have a...
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What does the Bible say about channeling (contacting the dead)?
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What does the Bible say about consecration?
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What does it mean, "But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin."?
In this passage, Paul was emphasizing the importance of Christians not causing fellow believers whose faith might not be as strong as theirs, or who might...
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What does the Bible say about consecration?
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Anointed. Especially the last paragraph and follow ups. Thank you
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by Angel karing
What is the importance of Christian fellowship?
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Stephanie, my husband and I are going through the same things, stay strong sister, endure til the end...Jesus is worth any trouble we will ever go through on...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it biblical to blame the spirits, such as the spirit of anger, the spirit of lust, the sprit of greed, etc... as the cause of our sins?
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Who is Joel Osteen, and are his teachings Biblical?
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Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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I think if we would step back and take a good look at the situation, we can look back to Genesis 3:15. I love that God made me a woman, a wife and mother...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Of course a 'true believer' cannot be blotted out - for they have abiding faith, and hence will 'prove true' in times of persecution. Those who continue in...
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Scarlett Holtz
, Missionary to the Philippines and wherever He sends me.
How did sin get in the flesh?
When God began to question Adam and Eve concerning their sin (Gen. 3:11-13), they passed off the responsibility to someone else. Adam blamed Eve; she in turn...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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No true believer is EVER erased from the Book of Life. I don't understand why people try to use Rev 3:5 as a warning that you can be a true believer and have...
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by Heather Furby
Is the war in Iraq a just war?
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Hmm. Concerned about weapons of mass destruction? If that's a reason to get involved in a 'just' war... might I say that the US is the world's largest...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
How did sin get in the flesh?
I have a quick pragmatic answer that focuses on what actually happened when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit. Its chemistry changed their chromosomes...
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by angela karing
Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
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This is a recent excerpt from One for Israel's article: WHY ARE PASSOVER AND EASTER CELEBRATED AT DIFFERENT TIMES?...the Council of Nicea in AD 325, took...
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by Bob Griffith
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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Great answers Cindy !! :)
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by Bob Griffith
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Terry I think repetition can be a good thing if it is from the heart. See the Parable of the Persistent Widow Luke 18:1-8 It depends on the intention....