Why do Christians in many church denominations neglect most commandments of the old testament, claiming that after the death of Jesus Christ such commands are no longer relevant?
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John Ubani
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Jeffrey Kranz
, Believer, blogger, founder of the Overview Bible Project
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What is the difference between the evil Jeroboam did and the "evil" God brought upon him?
The Hebrew word for "evil" in 1 Kings 14:10 (רָעָה, or ra'ah) does not necessarily mean "sin." It is used throughout the Bible to refer to...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Good question the short answer would be which GOD or god? Let's look at the Muslim statement of faith for answers where we both agree There is but one true...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?
The bible in psalms 150 does mention to praise the Lord with instruments so yes they are to be used but doesn't mean that when you don't have them you can't...
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Rodyard Kevin L. Torrevillas
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If God is good, then why does his creation become evil?
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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Glenn Harrell
, Bi-vocational Minister, writer
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Is door-to-door evangelism an effective method?
Door to door "evangelism" so popular in the 70's and 80's has contributed to many of the challenges we face in evangelism today. Too many people took their...
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Olu Bamgboye
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Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land?
Shalom. The key to the question can be found in Moses' commission in Exodus 3:9-12. His commission was to get the children of Israel out of Egypt worshipping...
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David Riley
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Does God punish us when we sin?
I have been disciplined many times through God, a Angel came to me when I was a young boy, I know then God was watching over me, I lived a dangerous life in...
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Joe Colling
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Why did Jesus have to die?
It is written, "Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin". Why? Because the blood is the life. Blood carries life, and sin, which is death,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did Jesus speak in tongues?
The Bible offers no evidence that Jesus spoke in tongues. Many today see "tongues" as some sort of unintelligible, supernatural form of speech. Biblically,...
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Don Fleming
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
I think the most important point in stating that the God of the Christian is different from the Muslim god is this this, the Christuan God is a triune God,...
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Anonymous
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?
The Restoration movement condemns the use of musical instruments simply because the NT no where addresses it. Condemning music because the NT did not address...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
Prayer to "Saints" or "Mary" is not Biblical. It is not written anywhere. It is false doctrine, at least according to the holy scriptures. First of all, we...
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Hing Heng Tay
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
We all look at what was mentioned in Leviticus chapter 11 from the bible perspective to say that it is only for the Jewish people, but have we look at it...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?
Musical instruments were definitely used in worship in the Old Testament (1 Chronicles 15:16; 16:42; 23:5; 2 Chronicles 7:6; 23:13; 29:26-27; 30:21; 34:12;...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Are we supposed to use musical instruments in church?
We do not "have" to use instruments, as far as it being a requirement or something we are 'supposed' to do to be a follower of Christ. If a group of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be free from sin?
Proverbs 20:9 asks the question "Who can say, 'I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin'?" (NLT). We can all identify with that. If we are...
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Alfred Vella
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?
I am the way the truth means In Christ Alone, no other name but Jesus. No saint or Madonna is the way by exalting them and trust in them. One mediator...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
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Why does Matthew 25:31-46 say only those who have given to the poor and cared for others are allowed into God's Kingdom?
Works have nothing to do with salvation as Paul clearly states in Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is fasting only food?
No, fasting doesn't always have to involve fasting food. In 1 Cor. 7:5, Paul gave these instructions to married couples who fasted marital relations for a...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
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Why do some churches thrive while others die?
Some churches grow because they scratch itching ears, ie. Tell people what they want to hear instead of preaching the Word as Paul tells pastor Timothy in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?
Each of the twelve sons of Israel received a blessing from his father, Jacob, just before Jacob's death. The twelve sons were the progenitors of the twelve...
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Anonymous
Was Jesus referring to his appearance post resurrection in Matthew 10:23?
What was Jesus referring to specifically regarding "before the son of man comes"? i have often wondered. Was he referring to his appearance post resurrection?
Matthew 10:23
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is door-to-door evangelism an effective method?
Whenever door-to-door evangelism is mentioned, people invariably think of Jehovah's Witness and, to a lesser extent, Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Whereas...
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Anonymous
What was the antediluvian (pre-flood) world like?
Civilizations, language, etc.
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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Mi Shad Ow
, Layman
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How do I tithe 10% or anything when I only have enough money for rent, electricity and food?
The question shouldn't be how do I tithe, it should be how can I afford not to tithe. Tithing is a issue of faith. The Greek word for faith is "pistis" it...
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Carl Jones
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How do I tithe 10% or anything when I only have enough money for rent, electricity and food?
Tithing is never taught as a means of giving for Christians. There is clear teaching given in the epistles in regards Christians giving. On the first day of...
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Dora Rebeca Martínez Medina
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What's the tower of Lebanon?
The husband says: "Your nose is like the tower of Lebanon that looks toward Damascus" What is the spiritual meaning? What was the tower of Lebanon? Thanks...
Song of Solomon 7:4
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Dora Rebeca Martínez Medina
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Why is the veil so important?
The bride says: The watchmen took away my veil from me. What's the spiritual meaning of this?
Song of Solomon 5:7
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land?
In Numbers 20:8, the Lord told Moses, "Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and...
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Ray Harris
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How do I tithe 10% or anything when I only have enough money for rent, electricity and food?
I'll tell you from personal experience... When i was the most broke is when I gave a HIGHER percentage. The idea is not so much the 10% figure, it is to make...
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BobbiLee Jones
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How do I tithe 10% or anything when I only have enough money for rent, electricity and food?
A tithe is ten percent of your income. Actually, in the Old Testament giving to the Lord was the basic ten percent plus many more requirements by God....
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Moses Chuchu
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
My opinion about the rule against polygamy is this. Marriage should be understood as a symbol of the promised union of the Church and Christ. Church is the...
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Maria Villanuova
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How should a highly functioning autistic person with social issues share the gospel?
My son has autism and Down syndrome. He is 13 and has difficulty communicating, however he constantly refreshes other Christians with his inner joy and zeal...
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
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What did Jesus mean when he said, 'You are Peter and on this rock I will build my church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it'?
Jesus praised Peter’s insight as heaven sent and called him the rock on which He would build His church, promising Peter the keys to the kingdom. Nothing of...
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San Dac
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What is Sabbatarianism?
Sabbatarianism 1. A person who observes the seventh day of the week, Saturday, as the Sabbath. 2. A person who adheres to or favors a strict observance of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be a fruitful Christian?
The Bible often uses the metaphor of fruit to describe the produce of our lives. Fruit can be either good or bad (Matthew 7:18; Luke 6:43). Romans 7:5 says,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?
An exposition of Romans 10:4, which says: "Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes," will help in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Jesus have to die?
When we ask a question such as this, we must be careful that we are not calling God into question. To wonder why God couldn't find "another way" to do...
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JD Abshire
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Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
I feel a lot of Christians fail to understand that although through the born again experience God gives us a new nature it doesn't replace or do away with...
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jose francisco
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Will it be possible for us to sin in Heaven?
Perhaps, we can simplify the problem by asking the same question another way. "What sin can we possibly commit in heaven?" Rebelion and Pride as Lucifer did?...
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jose francisco
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Will it be possible for us to sin in Heaven?
Perhaps, we can simplify the problem by asking the same question another way. "What sin can we possibly commit in heaven?" Rebelion and Pride as Lucifer did?...
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Bruce Albert
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How do I tithe 10% or anything when I only have enough money for rent, electricity and food?
Tithing is more than just money. Tithing can be services rendered to the church or helping someone in need. Money is a big help for a church to maintain...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the difference between ordinances and sacraments?
Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and a few of the Protestant denominations use the term "sacrament" to refer to "a sign/rite which results in God's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
Christians have often heard the accusation "practice what you preach." There are several reasons why Christians do not practice what they preach or at least...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
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Where is the prophecy about Matthew 2:23, "So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said, 'He will be called a Nazarene'"?
Matthew addresses this as a spoken prophecy but had missed who did prophesy.
Matthew 2:23