What does Jesus mean by comparing the wind to a person born from the spirit?
I'll try an answer for this question. People born of the Spirit follow the lead of God's will. It does not always make sense but when we as Christians follow...
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Evelyn Ayodele
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
I would like to pick up on two aspects from Hamann's and La Valley's answers. The sword of the Spirit is the sword that Jesus was speaking about (La Valley)....
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Is not the phrase "Heaven and Earth' one of the very first metaphorical references to the Star of David?
This is an example of trying to read something in to the bible that isn't there. Why would a triangle be used to symbolize heaven or earth? Why not an arrow...
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Dorcas Sitali
, Miss Dorcas sitali
Why did Satan think he could defeat God?
it's because he is a fool he has no brains even as the bible says in 1 cor 2: 6 - 7 they don't know nothing even when they touch us not knowing that we are...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Satan think he could defeat God?
It's hard to imagine a being who was as close to God as Lucifer (Satan) was coming to believe that he could even do battle with God, much less defeat Him....
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Seth Freeman
Why did Satan think he could defeat God?
Satan is basically the embodiment of complete and total hubris. I think the encounter of Satan with God concerning Job is a perfect example of this. Job is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?
This question is frequently asked by skeptics of God, the Bible, Christianity, etc. If God can create a rock that He cannot lift, then God is not omnipotent....
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Seth Freeman
Could God create a rock so heavy He could not lift it?
The basic mistake here is that, "being too heavy for God to lift," is not a property of the rock, but describes a property of God. Namely, to create such a...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
When did Adam decide to call the first woman, Eve?
Eve is not addressed as a separate person until after the Fall.... but there are more significant mysteries to unravel from this. Man and wife become Adam...
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Chuck Roae
Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"
Mark 16:16, Jesus said "all those who believe and are baptized will be saved". Acts 2:38 "believe AND be baptized FOR the forgiveness of your sins and you...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What year was Jesus Christ born?
The Bible does not provide the exact day or even the exact year in which Jesus was born in Bethlehem. But a close examination of the chronological details of...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
What year was Jesus Christ born?
Traditionally speaking the last second before Jesus Christ was born was the end of the year 1 B.C. while every second after He was born was considered to be...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
What is the real number of the Disciples sent forth by Jesus Christ- 70 or 72?
************* Luke 10:1- [ Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two ] After this the Lord chose another seventy-two men and sent them out two by two, to go ahead o...
Luke 10:1
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Oun Kwon
How was Jesus "justified in the Spirit"?
The text reads 'in spirit', not 'in the Spirit'.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
At first glance, the prophecy in Ezekiel 28:11-19 seems to refer to a human king. The city of Tyre was the recipient of some of the strongest prophetic...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
Yes and no. Ezekiel is referring to both the King of Tyre and Satan (as one of the King's major spiritual influences) and uses classic prophetic metaphor to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star?
The first reference to the morning star as an individual is in Isaiah 14:12: "How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been...
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Jason Corning
, The Order of the Maccabee
Why are both Jesus and Satan referred to as the morning star?
Always remember that Lucifer is simply a Latin word for light-bringer, ilght-bearer, or Morning Star. In fact, the Book of Sirach refers to one of the High...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
Acts 15:19-21, 28 is the Scripture Jehovah's Witnesses typically point to as the reason they refuse to accept blood donations. Acts 15:20 says, "Instead we...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
Why do Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions?
Blood transfusions and any type of medical treatment can be administered after proper consultation with your Doctors. If the treatment saves your life, then...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
Jehovah's Witnesses say they are the only true Christians, but they are neither Protestant nor Catholic. The fundamental doctrinal issue that distinguishes...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
I believe the best way to witness to them is for you to know the Word of God as best you can. Do not witness to JWs or anyone else that may challenge you...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
Christians are often left wondering how they ought to feel when an especially evil person dies. For instance, at the death of Kim Jong Il, Osama bin Laden,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the occult?
The dictionary defines occult as "hidden, secret and mysterious, particularly pertaining to the supernatural." Examples of occult practices are astrology,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Should a Christian own weapons?
Due to the growing level of violence in our world and the extolment of peace in Scripture, there is much debate among Christians regarding whether it is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Satanism?
Satanism is not easily defined. There are several "divisions" of Satanism. In contrast to Christians, Satanists themselves disagree on their very fundamental...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about household salvation?
Household salvation is the idea that whole families or households are saved at once. The saving of the entire family is accomplished through the faith of the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
Abortion as we know it today was not practiced in biblical times, and the Bible never specifically mentions the issue of abortion. It is clear from the...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did God need the jewels with the name of the 12 sons of Israel on the shoulder pieces of the ephod to remind him of the Israelites?
The entire ephod was meant to be worn over the heart because God wanted the priests to remember that all of their priestly service needed to reflect the very...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who will go to heaven?
People have different ideas about heaven. Many have no understanding of God at all, but still like to think of heaven as the "better place" where we all go...
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D W
Who will go to heaven?
Those who are led to read John 14:6, John 3:16-17, John 3:3, John 5:24, Romans 10:8-13, and Ephesians 2:8-9. They are the ones who will authentically accept...
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Don Watson
Who did David believe was going to be the Messiah?
Many Jewish sects believe that David will be the Messiah. However, there is no evidence that David, himself, thought that he was or would be.
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Vivian Lindsey
, Hi School teacher ret widowed with one daughter 2 grandkids
Which is correct? "IF you believe, THEN you are saved" or "You're saved! Believe it!"!"
Well, what it boils down to is that you must confess your sins and accept Jesus in heart as your savior. Bingo, you are saved.
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Don Watson
Is not the phrase "Heaven and Earth' one of the very first metaphorical references to the Star of David?
The literal interpretation serves Genesis 1-2 quite well. If the plain sense makes sense seek no other sense.
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Anonymous
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
Jesus said this as a confirmation of the statement of Simeon in Luke 2 :34 which says The child Jesus is set for the rise and fall of many in Israel and a...
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D W
Why did God need the jewels with the name of the 12 sons of Israel on the shoulder pieces of the ephod to remind him of the Israelites?
He set them on the shoulder pieces so that THEY (the Israelites) would remember.
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gods prince
Why did God need the jewels with the name of the 12 sons of Israel on the shoulder pieces of the ephod to remind him of the Israelites?
God cant forget anything, unless He says he did, its so the israelites can remember their covenant with God through Israel. And to remind them from where...
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Donald La Valley
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
The "sword" of the Spirit is the Word of God. Eph. 6:17 & Heb. 4:12,13 imparts God's purpose where He sends it and its Him whom we have to do.
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do I have to believe the Bible is inerrant to be saved?
We are not saved by believing in the inspiration or inerrancy of the Bible. We are saved by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior from sin (John...
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Glen Jeffers
, Pastor and president of Christ In Us Ministries Int'l.
Do I have to believe the Bible is inerrant to be saved?
We have only had a written word for the masses for about 150 years (advent of automatic typeset and automatic printing press). What did all the people do...
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Evelyn Ayodele
Why did God need the jewels with the name of the 12 sons of Israel on the shoulder pieces of the ephod to remind him of the Israelites?
Can God really ever forget anyone?
Exodus 39:7
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Joshua Yap
Are we supposed to be pushovers because we are Christians?
"But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also." (Matthew 5:39) Many people...
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Joshua Yap
Did King David ever feel prayer wouldn't help the situation he got himself into?
Many people would think David would never have compromised, but the truth is he did! Despite David being known as the man after God's own heart ( 1 Samuel...
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Joshua Yap
Did Abraham ever dwell in a house, or merely tents?
Abraham dwelled in a house in Ur before he was called by God to leave (Gen 12) and dwelled in Beersheba after his journey (Gen 22:19). But in His heart he...
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Sahoulyah Shumenyah
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come not to bring peace, but to bring a sword"?
He came to SEPARATE those who are of the faith, from those that are not of the faith. The people that you may have been related to by blood, may not treat...