Is it not embedded in our spirit to have passion?
Colossians 3:5 says to put to death our earthly passion.
Colossians 3:1 - 25
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Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
This is a question I have studied since becoming a Christian without being able to reach a definitive conclusion. Regarding the line of Seth option, nowhere...
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Seth Freeman
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
I would hope that all Christians would accept completely that particular quote by Joel Osteen. As Scripture is inspired by God, I personally believe that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
The idea of "taking the Lord's name in vain" is first found in Exodus 20 when Moses receives the Ten Commandments. The third commandment states, "You shall...
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Steve Stevens
Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
One misconception that so many people have when it comes to this doctrine, is that man does not have to call upon the Lord and be saved. This is simply not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the main arguments against limited atonement?
Limited atonement is the teaching that Jesus died only for the elect. It is one of the five points of Calvinism, the L in the acronym "TULIP." Many who hold...
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Samuel Reed
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
Who are “the sons of God”? (Genesis 6:2) One of the interpretations regarding who “the sons of God” are is the “fallen angels” view. This view says that...
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Anonymous
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
As the Book of Job begins, we are, as it were, reading Act 1, Scene 1 of a holy drama. It is a wonderful teaching story dealing with the vexing problem of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
Genesis 6:1-4 refers to the sons of God and the daughters of men. There have been several suggestions as to who the sons of God were and why the children...
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Daniel Rinker
Who wrote the book of Genesis?
Moses is credited with writing not only Genesis, but the books of Exodus through Deuteronomy. (I should add that the last few verses of Deuteronomy 34 are...
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Arlington Sherman
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
From my understanding upon reading Job 1:6 when the sons of God gathered and satan was among them and God ask where did he come from etc. then God asked him...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
Distant Starlight - A light-year is the maximum distance that light can travel in one year in the vacuum of space. Consequently, it takes billions of years...
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Obedience Rocca
, O. J. R.
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
It is possible that God created distant stars and galaxies with their light already reaching vast numbers of light-years through space.
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Chip Dupuy
Why was the food handled in certain matters during the Passover?
I'm seeing in my study, The flesh was to be roasted with fire, picturing Christ enduring God's wrath against our sins. It was to be eaten with unleavened...
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Andrea Spirit
, www.firstlove4jesus.org
What is spiritual pride?
Hi Fanny, someone who possess spiritual pride id someone who boast in spiritual things. An example is in Luke 10:1, 17-20 "After these things the Lord...
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Seth Freeman
Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
Yes it is. Thus, limited atonement is not a very good doctrinal belief.
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Carl Naitram
Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
It certainly does contradict limited atonement and all other Calvinistic theology relating to salvation. It is simply quite mind boggling the type of...
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Amhed Vazquez
Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt...
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Penelope H
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
As I read Job 38:4-7 it is clear to me that God is speaking of creation, before He created man. Therefore the sons of God would have to be angelic beings, in...
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Iche Ukpai Kalu
Does "God hate shrimp"?
Food consumption has very little relationship with sexual immorality or sodomy. Food consumption may harm the body and not the spirit. Sexual immorality...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is limited atonement biblical?
Please note - since this article is in our "What is Calvinism?" series, it presents a full or 5-point view of Calvinism. We believe 5-point or 4-point...
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Mark Galinsky
Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
Those that are called to believe, 16 "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should...
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Kees Bos
Is "Whoever calls on the name of Lord will be saved" contradictory to the Calvinist/Reformed theory of 'limited atonement?'
God created man in his own image and we have to show in our life how God is. Moses said (Dt 30,12-14): you have no excuse , because Gods Word is very near to...
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James Christian
Does "God hate shrimp"?
I would say that the answer to this question is definitively no, but that requires some clarification. The basis of this question is found in Leviticus...
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Evgenia Polozova
Who are the "sons of God" in Job 38:7?
If Job 38:4 refers to the time before the earth was created, isn't the same time being referred to in 38:7?
Job 38:7
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does "God hate shrimp"?
Ofcourse not! God doesn't hate shrimp - He created them.
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Anonymous
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
We know that the parable of the sower in Matt 13 tells us that out of the four groups Jesus spoke about only the group of true believers (the good soil) will...
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Jim New
, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
The Bible is very clear that you can lose your salvation. There are many passages that show you can fall away forever. Why do you think Jesus said to "put on...
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Adrienna Turner
Does "God hate shrimp"?
I wrote on this in "The Day Begins with Christ" by Adrienna D. Turner; but he doesn't HATE us to eat shrimp, these were unclean foods. If you think about...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Hebrews 12:1 says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so...
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D W
Who are 'the cloud of witnesses' mentioned in Hebrews 12:1?
Rather than the perception that there are quite a number of entities gazing down upon us, change cloud of "witnesses" to "testimonies" of the saints as...
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Ajibola olufemi Alofe
Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
The statement in the bible refers to "willfully sinning" - which translates to mean that, such fellow has become addicted to sin and has no regard again for...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
As with any single verse or passage, we discern what it teaches by first filtering it through what we know the Bible teaches on the subject at hand. In the...
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D W
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Baptism. Why all the confusion? One thing we Christians need to understand is that repentance and water baptism were requirements for Jews, not Christians....
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Berdie Hope
Why was the food handled in certain matters during the Passover?
For instance, why was the meat roasted, not boiled? Why was the bread unleavened? What was the significance of the bitter herbs?
Exodus 12:1 - 51
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I evangelize my friends and family without pushing them away?
At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the gospel with others can be...
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Larry Hall
How can I know God's will for my life? What does the Bible say about knowing God's will?
Once the Holy Spirit leads us to Christ and we receive Him as Savior and Lord; we become hungry for His fellowship and the Holy Spirit provides this as He...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I become a Christian?
The first step to become a Christian is to understand what the term "Christian" means. The origin of the term "Christian" was in the city of Antioch in the...
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Anonymous
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
I would be hesitant to fully take on what Joel Osteen claims as he teaches the Prosperity Gospel, which is not the gospel inherent in scripture. Osteen's...
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Eduardo Santos
, System Analyst, Church School Teacher (Brazil)
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
It depends on "why" I will do what the Bible says I can do. "So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
unless you are born of water and of the Spirit , he cannot enter the kingdom of God. Water is metaphor of the Word of God and in this scripture unless you...
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Dr. Hachimenum Amadi
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
I don't see anything wrong with that statement by Joel Osteen. The Bible says we can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Again, the Bible says...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
What is the Word of God?
john 1:1 in the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. God is the Word.
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Should a Christian marry for love?
yes because of love and sex has a part to play in that too. because it makes the bond stronger as the bible says Adam knew Eve so there is a different type...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?
In John 14:12, Jesus makes an amazing claim: "I tell you the truth, anyone, who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater works...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How does psychology work with Christian counseling?
Psychology and Christianity often find themselves at odds. Some have promoted psychology as a complete answer to the human condition and the key to living a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?
As Christians, we are called to "go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation" (Mark 16:15). Clearly, bars are usually filled with people...
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Anonymous
Should a Christian work as a bartender?
Moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages is not forbidden of the Bible, therefore serving alcoholic drinks is not an ungodly way to earn a living....
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Obedience Rocca
, O. J. R.
Should a Christian marry for love?
Yes, but it should be real love as described in 1 Corinthians 13, not just sexual love.