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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
I would say that Jesus made this statement as a preventive against the development of pride on the part of the apostles. Such pride would hinder the degree...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Is a prophet the same as a teacher?
Teachers have a gift of being able to explain things (Luke 24:27) in a way that opens them up for understanding (Luke 24:31-31). Those who sit under a...
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Anonymous
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Why are all Christians hypocrites? Are all Christians hypocrites?
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almeda nelson
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What is Abraham's bosom?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was the biblical role of the high priest?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
Of course, Christians should celebrate their birthdays, even more than anyone else because it is the day that God determined that we should enter this world!...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the ways that God reveals Himself, e.g. Psalm 19:1, but I'm sure there are other ways? I.e. what are the means by which God reveals Himself?
Some ways that occur to me: His inspired written word (the Bible) Direct discussion with individuals (as with Abraham and Moses)(Genesis 18 and Exodus 3)...
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Tor Edge
Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
God, in his great wisdom understood from the beginning that Man would need a way to remember our creator, and to keep track of time. So he created a memorial...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the ways that God reveals Himself, e.g. Psalm 19:1, but I'm sure there are other ways? I.e. what are the means by which God reveals Himself?
I think theologians differentiate between general and special revelation.
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What does it mean to sow the wind and reap the whirlwind?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about watchfulness? Why be watchful?
The Bible says that we are to be watchful for dangers in 1 Peter 5:8. Compare Proverbs 4:23. Scripture delineates 4 dangers we must be aware of: 1. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is a prophet the same as a teacher?
Although a prophet is commonly thought of as one who predicts future events, the word "prophet" derives from Greek, meaning literally "one who speaks for, or...
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Olusegun Banjo
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about watchfulness? Why be watchful?
I would say that the need for watchfulness by Christians applies especially to two separate contexts. The first would be exercising watchfulness over their...
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JD Abshire
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Which hills are the psalmist referring to in Psalm 121:1?
BDB (where I looked for and found Psalm 121:1 referring to "HILL") has "Hill" or "Mountain" is probably built upon the Hebrew radical (usually 3 letters),...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
Religion is living by a set of rules whereby man can make himself acceptable to a God. Christianity is God sending His own son to be the propitiation for our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about watchfulness? Why be watchful?
What are the dangers if we are not watchful?
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Melissa Murphy
Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
I suppose the answer would lie in the reason you are burning incense in the first place? Are you burning white sage, a proven anti air born bacterial remedy....
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Timmy Keil
Is, "Grace Got You," by Mercy Me, a theologically sound song?
All music belongs to God and I've no reservations about the authenticity of the Faith of Bart Millard. All music belongs to God, the Father of music, even...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
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What does the Bible say about political correctness? Should a Christian be politically correct?
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James Kraft
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What does the Bible say about sadness?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can we rely on the power of God?
This is a great question. There are a few ways to interpret this question. "CAN we rely on God's power?" A simple "yes we can," can be proven on almost every...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
Either God is sovereign over all, or He is not sovereign at all. You can't have it both ways. You cannot surprise God because He knows exactly what you are...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Should a Christian play video games?
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Lilybrian Obogro
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Does God change His mind?
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Evan Doan
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
The difference between biblical Christianity and other religions/belief systems is very simple: the reconciliation of the concepts of perfect justice and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does a prostitute reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
The loaf of bread (or the price of that loaf) of which the proverb is speaking is the cost of hiring a prostitute for sex. The proverb is comparing that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would anyone offer a "bribe" to a man for his wife’s favors (Proverbs 6:32–35)?
The bribe of which the passage is speaking is not being offered to the woman's husband before the commission of adultery, but afterward. Solomon is advising...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would anyone offer a "bribe" to a man for his wife’s favors (Proverbs 6:32–35)?
NIV He will not accept any compensation; he will refuse a bribe, however great it is.
Proverbs 6:35
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does a prostitute reduce someone to a loaf of bread (Proverbs 6:26)?
26 for the price of a prostitute is only a loaf of bread, but a married woman hunts down a precious life. (ESV) For the context, see Proverbs 6:20-...
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Cathy kelso
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
In my perception of this is, God has a reason for all. We as parents, even before we have children, subconsciously we know that it will be difficult to raise...
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Davida Rosenberg
What did Jesus mean by "strain out a gnat and swallow a camel?"
In my opinion, the characteristics of the Pharisees of the past has morphed into today's Democratic Party. These pseudo-democrats starting with former Pres....
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
How can anyone be "perfect" (James 3:2)? Can anyone attain perfection?
We are born into sin, imperfect. But through Jesus Christ we are made perfect and seen as perfect in the eyes of the Father! As it states in Hebrews 10:14...
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Michael Davenport
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
The problem is the opposite. There is no evidence for an old earth. The assumptions built into the various "scientific calculations" fall apart when actually...
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Ken Egan
Specifically, whom does or will God judge? If God is "the Judge of all the earth," then who will be the recipients of His judgment?
Let the Word of God guide us in our understanding. 2 For 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what...
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Jay Saunders
What is meant by the power of the Lord? (Luke 5:17)
The power of the Lord is written about in examples of many healings but if you have ever felt the power of the Lord, you will never forget it. I have...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
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Who were the authors of the books of the Bible?
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
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Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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almeda nelson
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What are the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
I would say that humans are expected to employ reason and judgment (which are, after all, abilities originally given to them by God) in making decisions....
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why are the cloven-footed animals are considered clean?
God’s laws always serve a purpose - in the case of the dietary laws, the purpose is His children's well-being (Deut 5:29). The "clean" animals mentioned in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
5 Trust the Lord with all your heart, and don’t depend on your own understanding. 6 Remember the Lord in all you do, and he will give you success....
Proverbs 3:5 - 6
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
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As a Christian what should I do, if anything, if I know of an illegal immigrant in my country?
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Johnnie Freeman
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Did the apostles know every language of the countries they went and preached too?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?