Genesis 1:1,2 - "In the beginning God created heaven and earth. And the earth was without form, void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the...
Christ's birth date was never given. I believe that was for the purpose of not designating a specific day to celebrate Christ but for mankind to celebrate...
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What is a prayer closet?
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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
Wonderful question. The Spirit leads us into all truth as our teacher. The problem with saying that the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin is that nowhere in the...
I am puzzled at the story and find it hard to interpret. Nevertheless I think the lesson here is when hearing from God and later getting a contradictory...
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Is a christian allowed to take photos with family members who have beer in their hands?
Yes and no. Yes, a Christian is allowed to take photos with family members who have beer in their hands. No, a Christian is not signifying support of...
According to the Nave's Topical Bible, the counsel of Balaam led to an occasion of Israel's corruption with the Midianites, Num. 31:16; Rev. 2:14-15. We just...
According to the Easton’s Bible Dictionary the "doctrine of Balaam" is spoken of in Rev. 2:14, in allusion to the fact that it was through the teaching of...
According to Psych Central, approximately 28 million children have an alcoholic parent, and children who grow up with an alcoholic parent run a higher risk...
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I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?
I would say that the cause of the illnesses and deaths referred to by Paul in the verse cited in the question was the fact that the members of the Corinthian...
Balaam was a Gentile soothsayer from the Euphrates who was hired by King Balak to curse the Hebrew people. 4 times he tried to curse the Jews, and each time...
According to the bible it is the only way. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Romans 4:5 But to him that...
I think Romans 8:2 in one of the more modern translations answers this question: NIRV "Because of what Christ Jesus has done, you are free. You are now...
1 Corinthians 11:30: For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
1 Corinthians 11:17 - 34
Judgement. Not necessarily eternal judgement, at least immediately, but judgement by death. We see several clues to this in the text: "Just as it was in the...
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Is Scientology Christian or a cult?
Despite the common term "sin nature" used, it isn't actually a phrase found in scripture. (Some translations use "sin nature" to translate "flesh" in certain...
We are more than conquerors; not only over sin and Satan, but the world, the reproaches, afflictions, and persecutions of it; which they cheerfully and...
This passage is a good example of Eph 5:6-7: “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are...
Was Jesus referring to the rapture or judgment in Luke 17:34-37? At first, I thought this was the rapture (one being "taken" and the other being "left"). But...
To me, the answer to your question is no, believing is not enough. But, BELIEVING is! In your example, did the person really believe? If you really believe...
The thing that makes Christianity unique? It is the no ONLY way to get eternal life! You next question would be “Can’t any religion make that same claim?” My...
Sin is disobedience to God and His commandments. When God (as a holy Being -- that is, a Being without sin) created humans in His image (Genesis 1:26), He...
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Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
The question: "Is belief the only requirement for salvation?" To 'believe' means to accept something by faith, (in this case, Jesus Christ) as being true....
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but...
It is clear that Christ is not only the head but the judge of the church. In the book of the revelation, we are giving examples of Christ doing this very...
God, while declared as one Being (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29) exists in three Persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). (For example, as indicated in Matthew...
I'll take a stab at this. Some people who call themselves christian do sometimes spend a lot of time condemning others. It's as if they don't understand John...
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What does the Bible say about friends?
The Laodecians were "neither cold nor hot" in their deeds, but were rather "lukewarm." The figurative language shows that their major sin was apathy. They...
Just because we accept Jesus as Savior and Lord of our life, does not mean we do not sin anymore. It is the nature that we are born with. And we live in a...
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:1-4, For it is the POWER of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth, to...
I would say that the intent of the cited passage is spiritual discipline (even though it might be very severe), rather than outright rejection. The glorified...
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
I’d like to comment on just this one event in the life of Zipporah (and her husband, Moses). Zipporah, as a woman of Midian, did not share the spiritual...
Great question, Johnathan Bryant! Because words are so powerful in their effect on people (Proverbs 18:21), I’d like to say one thing here about good...
God is Omniscient. There is no time behind him. Time begins before him. He knows everything of the future. Lucifer is only created being. He doesn't know his...
The staff in Moses' hand represents God's authority over human life and the nature. Moses' hand turned to leprosy and clean means man's heart is deceitful,...
In my opinion, Jesus was speaking of a difference in eternal state -- favorable outcomes (those "taken") versus adverse outcomes (those left behind) -- with...
I would say that the admonition to always be on the watch was being given in two senses -- first, for each individual to assure that he or she is continually...
Yes, it would seem that a woman's desire for her husband would be a good thing. This is the way that my wife understands this verse. But there is another...
Especially John 3:17
To me, the focus in the cited passage is not the occurrence of the persecution or suffering, but the Christian's response to it when and if it does occur. It...
"If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them." James 4:17 Like many issues scripture does not directly address due...
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