What does the Bible mean when it says I should cut off my hand if it causes me to sin?
Mark 9:43
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Sebastian Kumadiro
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Mi Shad Ow
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Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
First let me thank you for the way that you worded the question. And here is why I am thanking you. 1) It is the job of the Holy Spirit to "guide us to all...
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Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
What should be done if a husband and wife disagree on tithing / how much to give?
As Michael said above a new covenant believer is under no obligation to tithe. The husband is the spiritual leader in the home and the wife should follow her...
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Jim Tumlinson
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Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?
It seems you are looking for a reason to marry the person you were having an affair with. If you have not yet divorced you need to break up the relationship...
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Jim Tumlinson
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Does visiting the "holy land" increase a person's chances of going to heaven?
Yes and no. Here is the yes, perhaps you are not born again and you think that if you go this will increase your going to heaven. God has placed a desire in...
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How do Jews explain the resurrection of Jesus?
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Jim Tumlinson
, One beggar leading others to where the bread is
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
From what I have found the answer is no. In the book of John as you referenced this is the only place I have seen that Jesus talks about the Holy Spirit...
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JD Abshire
Is Jesus still with nail scars and the wound on his side?
Arun, That is an interesting question and I do not know the answer. We do know from the previous verses that Thomas was absent when Christ first appeared to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is animism?
Animism is the belief that everything has a soul or spirit, an anima in Latin, including animals, plants, rocks, mountains, rivers, and stars. Animists...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is agape love?
The Greek word agape is often translated "love" in the New Testament. How is "agape love" different from other types of love? The essence of agape love is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who were the sons of Korah in the Old Testament?
The story of the sons of Korah in the Old Testament is truly a tale of two fathers and two destinies. The story begins with the Israelites of Moses' time as...
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What are the seven things God hates?
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How can I find comfort when an unsaved loved one has died?
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Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
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Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?
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What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
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Nick Koogler
Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?
When asking the question is it Biblical we have to look for Biblical principles and how they relate to your question. Everyone who divorces his wife and...
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joyce whaley
What was God doing before He created the universe?
Who really knows, Duet 29:29 states that “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever,...
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Kenneth Heck
Why didn't God see that 'it was good' after the second day of creation?
Even before the creation of the earth there were satanic beings who could, and actually did, live in the region named Heaven on the second day. Heaven in its...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
When the Bible says homosexuality is sinful, could it be referring to the lustful desire and acts toward a person of the same gender done in the absence of love, rather then the love felt between two people of the same gender?
The question is: "When the Bible says homosexuality is sinful, could it be referring to the lustful desire and acts toward a person of the same gender done...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is nouthetic counseling?
Quite simply, "nouthetic" counseling is biblical counseling-it gets its name from the Greek work noutheteo which is usually translated "admonish" (Romans...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What is the difference between tithes and offerings?
What is the difference between tithes and offerings? A tithe is 10% of your annual income gained from agricultural or animal husbandry. They were mandated...
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What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Was David Wilkerson a real prophet?
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Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?
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What does the Bible say about the holy grail (sangreal)?
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Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?
To save your life can be right and wrong. Brethren I think here the wisdom of God comes in. Mat 10:23 When they persecute you in one town [that is, pursue...
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JD Abshire
When the Bible says homosexuality is sinful, could it be referring to the lustful desire and acts toward a person of the same gender done in the absence of love, rather then the love felt between two people of the same gender?
No, that is not the case at all. Romans 1:18-32 is very explicit regarding homosexuality. Yes, God is a God of love, mercy and forgiveness but also a God of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?
It is commonly thought that B.C. stands for "before Christ" and A.D. stands for "after death." This is only half correct. How could the year 1 B.C. have been...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the blasphemy challenge?
The "blasphemy challenge" is an internet-based project started in December 2006 which invites young people to submit videos to Youtube or other video...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?
The word halal means "permissible" in Arabic. It refers to food, objects, or actions that are allowed in Islam. Among other things, halal meat must be killed...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Ordo Salutis / order of salvation?
Ordo Salutis is the Latin for "the order of salvation," which deals with the steps or stages in the salvation of a believer (e.g., election, foreknowledge,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
Hebrews 12:6 says, "For whom the Lord loves he chastens, and scourges every son whom he receives" (KJV). Another word for "chasten" is "discipline." The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?
Ultimately, the answer to this question is "sin." It is the sin nature of man that causes us to worship modern idols, all of which are, in reality, forms of...
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Salem Markus Purba
Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
As a believers and followers of God in Jesus Christ, we are given the right to become children of God (John 1:10-13); it means, we have the God's power (the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is Trinity Sunday?
Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost to honor the Holy Trinity-the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Although the word "trinity" does not appear in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Ignatius of Antioch?
Ignatius of Antioch was an early church father, and not much is known about him. What we do know is primarily drawn from his own writings. Ignatius was the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is spiritual death?
Death is separation. A physical death is the separation of the soul from the body. Spiritual death, which is of greater significance, is the separation of...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does the Bible say about transferring spirits?
Transferring spirits It is my opinion that transferring evil spirits is not possible without God allowing it. No evil spirit can be transferred to a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Are there supposed to be any rituals in Christianity?
In religious contexts, a ritual is a set form of worship. Rituals involve symbolic physical actions; some examples of rituals are genuflecting before...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why can't Catholics eat meat on Fridays during Lent?
Catholics practice various acts of penitence and spiritual self-discipline during Lent, the (approximately) forty days leading up to Easter. One of those...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the story of David and Bathsheba?
The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the most dramatic accounts in the Old Testament. One night in Jerusalem, King David was walking upon his rooftop...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the Jebusites?
When God promised to give Abraham a land for his descendants, it was described as being inhabited by many tribes, including the Jebusites (Genesis 15:18-21)....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why did Amnon rape Tamar? Why didn't David punish Amnon?
The sordid story of Amnon and Tamar is part of the disintegration of David's family after his sin with Bathsheba. Amnon was the half-brother of Tamar, as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who were the mighty men of David?
Second Samuel 23:8-39 and 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 list a group of people known as mighty men of David or David's mighty men. They are also referred to as the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about the pre-existence of souls?
The Bible says nothing about the pre-existence of souls because this is a man-made idea with no basis in truth. The Bible makes it clear that every human...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What were the chief priests?
The priesthood began when the nation of Israel left Egypt during the Exodus. In Numbers 3:12-13 the Lord set apart the entire tribe of Levi for special...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was the Levitical priesthood?
The Levitical priesthood began with Aaron, the older brother of Moses (Exodus 28:1-3). Aaron's descendants served as the priests in Israel, ministering in...