Is it possible to completely stop sinning at all?
The Bible says in 1 John 3:9," whoever is born of God does not commit sin, because his seed remains in him, and he can not sin, because he is born of God"....
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Anonymous
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JD Abshire
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the way and the truth and the life"?
John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." If by reading this verse your eyes were...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
Well, this is also one of the great topics to be shared. Without saying much, let me directly refer to the Bible because this topic was equally puzzling in...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
I feel duty bound to answer this question, not because it is important in and of itself, but one major cult makes a big issue about Names. Let me say, the...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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What is the difference between the evil Jeroboam did and the "evil" God brought upon him?
In the King James Version Bible, 1 Kings 14:10 It says God shall bring evil upon the house of Jeroboam.
1 Kings 14:10
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
It is common knowledge that punctuation, including commas, was introduced into the biblical manuscripts centuries after the books were completed. Therefore,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about self-mutilation / cutting?
In the Old Testament, self-mutilation was a common practice among false religions. First Kings 18:24-29 describes a ritual in which those who worshiped the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Were Adam and Eve saved?
Were Adam and Eve saved? The Bible does not specifically tell us whether Adam and Eve were saved. Adam and Eve were the only two human beings who knew about...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can the Incarnation be reconciled with God's immutability?
Great theological minds have had to wrestle with this very question, often in the course of responding to false teachers. As the early theologians formulated...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about loyalty?
The word loyalty brings to mind a powerful sense of belonging and solidarity. With it comes the idea of wholehearted fidelity coupled with unswerving...
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Ezekiel Kimosop - Pastor & Bible Scholar
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Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
Titus 2:9-10 says “Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, 10 and not to steal from them,...
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Daniel Stracener
, http://churchofgod.net/contact-us
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Is it possible to completely stop sinning at all?
I can testify to you that God does deliver from the power of sin and can help a person to righteously and holy in this life. That is the extraordinary...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?
Leviticus 15:19 says, "When a woman has her regular flow of blood, the impurity of her monthly period will last seven days, and anyone who touches her will...
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Seth Freeman
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Is it acceptable to God for a husband and wife to have sex while the wife is menstruating / having her period?
People have a lot more freedom in their sexual relationships with their spouses than they probably will initially feel comfortable with. A marriage...
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Seth Freeman
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
The quickest and most efficient way to immediately tell if a group, such as the Mormons are a cult is to look at their treatment of Jesus. Jesus is the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Swedenborgianism?
The New Church and the Church of New Jerusalem are alternate names for Swedenborgianism. This group, which has been around since the late 1700s, is well...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about racism, prejudice, and discrimination?
The first thing to understand in this discussion is that there is only one race"the human race. Caucasians, Africans, Asians, Indians, Arabs, and Jews are...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
The word rapture does not occur in the Bible. The term comes from a Latin word meaning "a carrying off, a transport, or a snatching away." The concept of the...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?
There are actually many different theories of the 'rapture of the church,' most dealing with the idea of a 'secret rapture' of believers into the presence of...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How can I increase my faith?
Interesting question. The apostles themselves asked this of Jesus, "Lord, increase our faith." Christ response was weird, "Serve, do your duty". c.f. Luke...
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doug clark
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Do Mormons believe that a woman must have children by a Mormon man to have acceptance with God?
No, the question that you ask is not a teaching of Mormonism. I was born and raised in the LDS (Mormon) religion and have lived in Utah all my life. I am now...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What did Jesus mean when He said the eye is the lamp of the body?
Good Eye (Hebrew: Ayin Tov) is a Hebrew idiom meaning "generous person". Having a good eye essentially means "having the ability to be generous when the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does God allow moral evil?
Why did God allow the destruction of my livelihood? Why did God allow the death of my children? Why did God allow disease to strike me and that I suffer...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why do Israelites practice Judaism and not Christianity?
A vast majority of Jews in the first century believed Jesus being the Messiah. We can accept at the outset that the earliest Christians expanded from its...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
The context of this chapter is revealed as to why Paul’s grief was so great for the Hebrews who were his countrymen. So he distinguishes between the children...
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JD Abshire
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Why do Israelites practice Judaism and not Christianity?
God, according to his sovereign will chose the Jew (one who belonged to the kingdom of Judah) to set his love and affection on them which began with Abraham...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
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What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
Does God take ordinary people and mold them into evil people for his purpose, or does it mean God takes people who are always intent on evil to accomplish Hi...
Romans 9:21
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Kenneth Salu
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What did Jesus mean with "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom."
It is possible that Christ meant the Kingdom of God that is within. On the Day of Pentecost the disciples received the Holy Spirit, hence the Holy Spirit was...
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Mi Shad Ow
, Layman
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What is the mark of the beast (666)?
The bible states that it is a tattoo, many people have reasoned that the technology at the time (when they sought answers) there was no way it could be a...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Which do you think is most important - Faith, Hope or Love?
There is no question that all three parts of this divine trio--faith, hope and love--are necessary to the Christians faith. However, in 1 Corinthians 13,...
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Rhonda Mcpherson
, Computer Teacher
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Rhonda Mcpherson
, Computer Teacher
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Anonymous
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David Sutton
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Does God allow moral evil?
We as a people are evil because we are free moral agents. We have the ability to do as we please as individuals. We can be evil and God will judge...
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Rhonda Mcpherson
, Computer Teacher
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Is it possible to love a person without liking that person?
you can love someone and not like what they do. you certainly wouldn't want something bad to happen to that person, that is love. you can pray for them, that...
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Kelli Hamann
, Minister, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why is doulos translated slave sometimes and bond servant others?
Translation is a complicated process. Not only does it involve translating words, but the ideas behind the words, which are greatly shaped by culture, every...
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Alan suthard
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If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
I believe that our Savior was given the Hebrew Name, Yehoshua, (Yehovah is deliverance/salvation) by His earthly parents, but was mostly called by the...
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Mi Shad Ow
, Layman
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How can I increase my faith?
Faith is the fight between what we see and what God says. So yes it is important to increase your faith. No boxer goes into a fight without strengthening the...
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Chris Bray
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Is Mormonism a cult? What do Mormons believe?
To cover all that Mormons believe would take an in depth study, but there is an easy way to answer the question based on scripture. The bible tells us Jesus...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
Jesus said in reply to a question: 'I tell you the truth,' Jesus answered, 'before Abraham was born, I am!' He was telling those who were in his presence...
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Vivian Lindsey
, Hi School teacher ret widowed with one daughter 2 grandkids
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...