Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
From what I learned in my college theology classes at St. Anselm college, Christ's sacrifice is at the heart of the Catholic Mass. It is what takes place at...
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James Kraft
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Why is repentance so important?
When we read this account, Jesus is talking to people who thought the Galileans who had died were worse sinners than they were, and that God had punished...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is repentance so important?
We are born with a natural, carnal nature. We are born with a physical body, a natural body, with natural desires. We have a spirit from God within us that...
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Why was the body of Jesus gone after the resurrection?
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
Why we support all leaders is not only by acceptance of their policies but knowing every ruler has been sovereignly chosen by God to fulfill His divine plan....
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is unconditional election biblical?
My very simple answer is this: GOD is outside our human ability to comprehend in the context of being *outside our concept/mental understanding of the word...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
I support Trump, not because I like him, for I think he has lowered the office of the Presidency, is a oaf, womanizer, is crude and rude, and vulgar. I...
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Jim Stapleton
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
I'm sorry to say, no one knows what Jesus looked like. So, as far as I am concerned, it is an idol and should not exist. Jesus didn't want people to make a...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?
Lighting a candle is a nice gesture, and if it helps focus you in prayer, that is good. However, neither the candle nor praying at midnight are things that...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? The question asked presumes that if we have free will then God is not sovereign. I would have asked, "Is God...
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What does the Bible say about strength?
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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we expect someone else besides Jesus? (Matthew 11:2–19)
One would think that, if anyone should have been unshakably certain of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, it would have been John the Baptist -- especially...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should we expect someone else besides Jesus? (Matthew 11:2–19)
Jesus and John the Baptist 11 After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee...
Matthew 11:1 - 30
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What is the meaning and purpose of saying grace before a meal?
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Is there anything God cannot do?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do some people light a candle when praying at midnight? Is it something that Christians should be doing?
Perhaps this use of candles has its roots in the story of Noah making a burnt offering (that is, animal sacrifices) of thanksgiving to God after having been...
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Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
‘God sovereignly decreed that man should be free to exercise moral choice, and man from the beginning has fulfilled that decree by making his choice between...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?
THE RIGHTEOUS DEAD ARE RAISED AT THE SECOND COMING WHICH IS FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY WITH THE END OF THE WORLD The “Second Coming of Christ” has been a...
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What does the Bible say about health?
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stanford ross
Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
From:Stanford Ross I believe the water Jesus is talking about in John 3:5 is repentance. In those days when Jews repented, they either took a container of...
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Todd Vance
What was the country of the Gerasenes (or Gadarenes) and why is it significant in the account of the man with the "legion"?
As Christians we believe that the Old Testament is constantly foreshadowing Jesus. Joseph blessed his 12 sons and prophesied over each. Over his son GAD he...
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Tony M
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
Does God still miraculously confirm his Word? (Hebrews 2:3–4)
Knowledge in itself bears the ability to transform our way of thinking and perceptual experience even though we might not have seen the manifestation of its...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?
According to I Cor 15 and other passages like Jn 6:40, the righteous dead are raised and given new spiritual bodies at the sounding of the "last trumpet."...
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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? What does the OT say about man's "free will?' Prov 16:33 "We may throw the dice, but the LORD determines how they...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What will be the major event that coincides with the resurrection of the righteous dead and what comes immediately after it?
By my understanding, the event being referred to in the question is the Rapture, which is then followed by the Great Tribulation.
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Sarah Cunningham
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
My first reaction is to judge them and call them false Christians... however, I know this is not the righteous way. I'm seeking grace from the Lord to pray...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
Like the other answers, I believe God can use flawed men to accomplish what His will is at various times in history. America is still the strongest economy...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why do many Christians support President Trump despite his adulterous past, seemingly hateful comments, potentially criminal acts, and unwholesome talk?
"First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all men, for kings and all those in authority,...
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Why do we pray before eating meals?
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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Is God sovereign and/or do we have a free will?
Is God sovereign or do we have a free will? My view is that God is Sovereign but His sovereignty does not reduce a man to a mechanical robot. God has granted...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)
In my opinion, in the passage cited in the question, the psalmist was using God's care of those who make their living in boats (such as merchants or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
I would say that, by characterizing the people as "harassed and helpless", the evangelist was saying that they were without firm or correct spiritual...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
I would say that Jesus was not telling those potential followers that He didn't want them to follow Him, but He wanted them (as He said elsewhere, as in Luke...
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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the psalmist referring to in these verses? (Psalm 107:23–32)
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! KJV, ASV, DARBY, AM, WEB, BBE, WBS, KJ2000, MSTC, ...
Psalms 107:31
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
The Workers Are Few 35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing e...
Matthew 9:35 - 38
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus discourage some people from following him? (Matthew 8:20)
Context: The Cost of Following Jesus 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to go over to the other side. 19 And a scribe came up and sa...
Matthew 8:20
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Jeswin John Philip
What (if anything) does the Bible say about role play between husband and wife?
Dear beloved in Christ, In my opinion, as apostle Paul says in Col 3:18-20, a good family needs to follow this; as quoted, Colossians 3:18-20 [18]Wives,...
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How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
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What is the origin of Christianity?
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What is the occult?
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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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Were fish and sea creatures also destroyed during the Flood?