Who are the twelve princes whom God promised to Ishmael?
Blessings to you my brother Jose Abraham; Would you read this portion of Scriptures online if you do not have a Bible. Ishmael bore 12 sons: 1. Nebaioth, 2....
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Janos Simon
When did the flood (Noah) occur?
I am a Christian, but, honestly, I cannot ignore science. (Forgive my English, not my native tongue.) About twelve thousands years ago the Sahara still was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the significance of Jacob's well?
Jacob's well is only mentioned in John's gospel, so biblical information about it is quite limited. However, tradition and archaeology provide more detail...
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Anthony Clinton
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How can the church achieve a true, biblical unity?
If unity means one Church teaching the same doctrines with an abundance of love that is a reflection of the love of Christ, the Church is in a bad state...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about being a good parent?
Being a good parent can be a difficult and challenging venture, but at the same time can be the most rewarding and fulfilling thing we ever do. The Bible has...
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Okwy Don
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Why did Jesus say 'I thirst' in John 19:28?
John 19:25 - 28
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Can a Protestant Christian study the apocrypha from the Catholic bible?
Is there a definite reason as to why I should not read it?
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Don Whitley
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How much did the cross weigh?
I don't know if anyone can answer that exactly as we don't really know and the Bible doesn't tell us, but I built a small cross for our summer vacation Bible...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the Christian themes in "The Lord of the Rings"?
Although published as the sixth in the series, The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis is the first of the Narnia books when arranged chronologically. Much is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
Temptation, by its very nature, feels wrong. God's moral law is written in the heart of every human being (Romans 1:20), and when a sinful temptation is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is Zion? What is Mount Zion? What is the biblical meaning of Zion?
Psalm 87:2-3 says, "The Lord loves the gates of Zion / more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. / Glorious things are said of you, / city of God."...
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What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
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What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare?
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What does it mean that we may be "entertaining angels unawares" in Hebrews 13:2?
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Why is it important to be familiar with church history?
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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
I would suggest that Jesus fulfilled the in the sense that it spoke of Him in prophecy. He did not abolish it because it is binding on those who reject the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about angels?
Angels are personal spiritual beings who have intelligence, emotions, and will. This is true of both the good and evil angels (demons). Angels possess...
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What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
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How old was Adam when he was created?
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How do I know that I can physically heal people?
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Are all sins equal to God?
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Is there a biblical list of sins?
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What is the difference between the law and grace?
Although I would very much like to give proper credit for this work I do not know who compiled it. I have had it for several years and only share it for...
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A Lamb
What does Paul mean when he says that all other sins are out of the body but he who commits fornication sins against his own body?
This is a complex question that delves into many facets so let me try to break it down to the most simplistic view based on my understanding. Our body – The...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What is an abuse of biblical context and how can it deceive the unwary?
We are challenged constantly in the Church because there are many teachings that abuse the Bible contexts and lead many into error. To understand why a book...
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Danny Hickman
Can a true Christian sin habitually?
Romans 5:13 says "for until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law." Also Romans 4:15 states that the law works wrath and...
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Esther Griffin
Should a believer talk in tongues?
One thing is for true, one cannot negate a persons experience, and until you experience the power initiated in Acts 2:4, I can understand the skeptism....
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Why should a believer talk in tongues?
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Why did God create us?
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Ben Zickefoose
, Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.
What is the sin unto death?
It seems that the answer to the question about the "sin unto death" would be found in the epistle that John wrote, not what Matthew, Mark, Luke, Peter, Paul,...
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William M. McCoy
Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?
God always makes good come out of our evil, which demonstrates His own holiness and righteousness. Lot could only be considered righteous because of his...
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Emo Tenorio
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If evolution isn't true, then how does one explain the remains of early hominids?
Great question George it's good to know some of your generation aren't buying the deceptions peddled via academia and are still in the pursuit of truth in a...
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What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?
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What does the Bible say about bisexuality? Is being a bisexual a sin?
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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Does the New Testament address tithing?
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Why weren't Adam and Eve created at the same time?
The original Hebrew text states that God created Eve "from the curve of Adam". This was later translated to Greek as "Rib". Considering what we know today...
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What is the heart?
First, we'll state the obvious: this article is not about the heart as a vital organ, a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Neither is this article...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?
The question is: "Is it acceptable to repeatedly pray for the same thing?" Luke 18:1 ¶ And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to...
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Kenneth Heck
Did Jesus change the water into wine or grape juice?
The wine of Jesus' time had significantly less alcohol content than what is produced today, probably no more than that of today's lite beer. Regarding...
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Emo Tenorio
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
In my humble opinion let us look to the scriptures for a deeper "sod" (secret things that profit) meaning of what is being transmitted here by the Lord...
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JD Abshire
If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?
The Lord stated in Matthew 5:17 "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." Matthew 5:18 "For...
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Seth Freeman
Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
Divorce is never healthy. Divorce destroys families and frankly ruins lives. Divorce shouldn't even be the last option on the table, it should be the option...
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Joe cattani
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
I don't believe that God puts us though trials or tribulations, at least not by his will and design. Many, many, years ago I read a book written by a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
At the risk of sounding noncommittal, the answer to both questions is "yes." There is an important balance between the two. We are not to frantically search...