What did Jesus mean when He said the eye is the lamp of the body?
I believe it means that your attitude and your heart is reflected in what you see in life as important and necessary. I believe that what we see in others...
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jose francisco
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What did Jesus mean when He said the eye is the lamp of the body?
"The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be...
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Alicia Kazansky
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Is "Sola Scriptura" ("Bible alone") biblical?
Many point to "many interpretations" found among people of what the Scriptures teach. Confusion and division result. The only true way to understand God's...
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
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How can I increase my faith?
Paul said it best in Ephesians 2:8-9.'By grace you have been saved through faith, and _that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not as a results of...
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doug clark
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
The common response to this question is to note that God no where endorses polygamy; Skeptics may respond that neither is it condemned. If we look at the...
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Tim Thornton
, Bible student, unprofitable servant
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What did Jesus mean when He said the eye is the lamp of the body?
The verses that speak to this subject are sandwiched between: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. And Matthew 6:24You...
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Kristen Ehrenberger
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Why is Satan referred to as the prince of the world in John 12:31?
Satan is this ruler of "this" world--that is, the sinful earth before the (re)creation of the Kingdom. Jesus' life, death, and resurrection inaugurated God's...
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Linda Ferguson
, Bible Study Student and Teacher
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How can I increase my faith?
1) Developing a close, personal, and intimate relationship with our Lord. 2) Pray/talk to Him, at least, on a daily basis. I talk to Him all through my Bible...
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Darline Wilson
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What did Jesus mean when He said the eye is the lamp of the body?
If we can see others through the eyes of Jesus, we will see beyond their appearance, their social status, or their color. Then, I believe that the light of...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
Yes Mormonism is a cult. They believe that they will all become as God, equal to Him able to create their own worlds, universe or what ever just as God has...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
There are no restrictions in the scripture that condemn a man having more that one wife. There is a restriction in the NT for those who those who would be...
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Chris Dibbern
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Is cyber sex / phone sex a sin?
It occurs to me that a simple "yes" here might seem insufficient. If you're like me, you like to understand why it's a sin, especially since we do not have...
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Anita Kadamandla
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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
Handing Gospel Tracts is a smart way to sow the Seed. But, if we are more interested in Sharing Jesus, an Outreach NT Bible with at least a few NOTES is the...
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Joe Murphy
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Is the 'Way of the Master' evangelism method biblical?
The method Way of the Master uses comes in the format of five basic questions: 1. Would you consider yourself a good person? 2. Do you think you have kept...
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Joe Murphy
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Does God allow moral evil?
They used to make a doll that when you pulled the string in it's back it would say, "I love you mommy." The doll didn't really 'love' anything. It was just...
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Mike Gantt
, https://jesuschristandthebible.info/
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Is there a reason why specifically "seven" was to be chosen to help with administration of the church?
The answer is given two verses earlier (Acts 6:1), in which it reads that the widows were being overlooked in the "daily" serving of food. Obviously, if they...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
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Why do Israelites practice Judaism and not Christianity?
Isnt the old testament also referred to as the Torah, the Jewish bible? Jesus was a learned Jewish rabbi who attended temple every sabbath, he taught class...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?
There is inherent in the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32) several principles that believing parents can use to react to and deal with children who...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
Although Mormons profess to be Christians and say they believe the Word of God, there are many of their beliefs that contradict Christianity. In fact,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
We all know people whom we find "difficult" in one way or another, and we're all called upon to deal with difficult people at some time or another. A...
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David Sutton
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
One of the qualification to be and elder in the lords church from its beginning,is that you be a husband of one wife. Titus 1:6. I would think that our goal...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
Any method that results in people hearing/reading and understanding the biblical gospel is a good evangelism method. Gospel tracts are small booklets that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that all have sinned?
This statement, "all have sinned," is found in Romans 3:23 ("For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God") and in the last clause of Romans 5:12...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are appropriate reasons for missing church?
Many people have an improper and/or unbiblical understanding of church attendance. Some people feel that they must attend church legalistically, being at...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should I understand the concept of the Father God?
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the biblical way to lead a child to Christ?
There are three basic elements involved in leading a child to a saving relationship with Christ: prayer, example, and age-appropriate instruction. We lead a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is the 'Way of the Master' evangelism method biblical?
The "Way of the Master" evangelism method is a technique developed by TV-show hosts Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron, which seeks to witness to the lost by...
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John-Luke Muresan
, Part-time Children and Youth Minister of Arthur Pentecostal
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
So, in the Hebrew the name Joshua is pronounced "יְהוֹשֻׁעַ" or "Yehoshua" and is alternately pronounced "יֵשׁוּעַ" or "Yeshua", this can be considered an...
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Sayialel Ole Pasiany
, company clerk
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Is cyber sex / phone sex a sin?
Sex between people who are not married to each other is a sin. This includes all kinds of sex, yes cyber/phone sex too.
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
Well if Jesus is the wrong word it certainly would not have helped me when I called upon that wonderful and Holy Name to be saved from my sins and a horror...
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Anonymous
Is it possible to completely stop sinning at all?
How is it possible to stop sinning after we're saved, when Jesus is the only one without sin?
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
Here is a thought that I have entertained: When Adam and Eve were given the command to be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth, It is possible that...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What is the conclusion of the Book of Ecclesiastes?
I agree that the book of Ecclesiastes can be somewhat discouraging. When you read the last verses of the last chapter, they give you the conclusion of the...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
The Scriptures reveal not one, but many names for God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Most Christians do not know all His names. The simple...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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Why did Jesus grieve over Jerusalem in Luke 13:34?
Jesus grieved over Jerusalem because those He truly loved by their free will choice refused to be converted. This is implying that free will is absolutely...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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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?
Yes it's a very good question, and what it proves is that "faith" can die. But having been connected to the True Vine by Faith in Christ, we see here in the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
Jesus' Parable of the Leaven is found in two of the Gospels. It is a very simple story-a snapshot of life, really: "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that...
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Mike walker
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Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
Romans 1:1 in the NASB is translated Paul, a bond servant. "bond-servant" is a translation of the Greek word "doulos" Strongs 1401. Why is it translated slav...
Romans 1:1
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Samuel Bourassa
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Why do Israelites practice Judaism and not Christianity?
If Israel is a country/nation so important in Christianity, why do Israelites practice Judaism, and not Christianity? A vast majority of Jews don't believe i...
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Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
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Which do you think is most important - Faith, Hope or Love?
I think they are all needed at all times. It is my experience that happy or Rich people ( this is not about money but the richness of life) have faith, hope ...
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Edward Hum
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What is the conclusion of the Book of Ecclesiastes?
There is reason for doing and living. Ecc 3:13 says to eat and drink and enjoy our work - this is God's gift to man. There is reason to enjoy your life. Ecc...
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Josef Grk
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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
I would like to contribute a humble response to this question as a catholic. And in the first place it is a question, rather than a statement: I do not...
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Jim New
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
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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?
No, we cannot make it to Heaven by good works and we cannot make it to Heaven by faith only. James 2:14-26 tells us "faith without works is dead" and "works...
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Anonymous
What is the conclusion of the Book of Ecclesiastes?
I just finish listening and reading Ecclesiastes, and it brought my world down. It made me feel like there is no reason for doing anything or living. I was f...
Ecclesiastes 12:13
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about dealing with negative people?
We all have occasions that require dealing with negative people. There are two categories of negative people: those who believe in Jesus as their Lord and...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
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?
It is clear that we are saved by grace and grace alone, and we find many scriptures to validate this (see my list below). That being said, there should be...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?
Anyone from any religion-or no religion at all-who asks, "Why should I consider becoming a Christian?' should consider the claims of Christianity. For a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
The Mormon religion (Mormonism), whose followers are known as Mormons and Latter-day Saints (LDS), was founded less than two hundred years ago by a man named...
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Ed Smith
, Retired teacher
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Was Saint Peter the first Pope?
There was not Catholic Pope until about 606 AD. It's interesting that at one point Paul had to correct Peter.