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Why was Jesus Crucified outside of the city gate?
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Grant Abbott
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What does the Bible say about church discipline / excommunication?
I am submitting an answer to the question "What is church discipline?" which has been merged (inappropriately in my opinion) with another question about...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus tell His disciples to take nothing on the journey?
I would say that Jesus gave this instruction to them for three reasons: 1) to increase their faith in God's provision for them, as well as their reliance on...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?
God decided what sin was by giving us his moral law. Jesus further explained this law in detail to include sins of "thought, word, and deed", "sins of...
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Charles Crabtree
What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
The parables of hidden treasure and the pearl of great price are different but similar in that both the treasure and pearls are both Christens. The treasure...
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Steve Cipo
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Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?
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What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?
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What is Old Testament theology?
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Why did God keep the burial place of Moses a secret?
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gord chevy
What is Old Testament theology?
Short Answer: "O.T. Theology" is a made up idea originating in the minds of certain supposed scholarly men that were most probably non-believers. Satan is a...
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liz corbett
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What is spiritual death?
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What does the Bible say about laying of hands?
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Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?
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Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?
I accept that our conscience is a very handy compass on matters of right and wrong. Maybe the example used in the question, of killing, could be an extreme...
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Tom Lackey
, Born again, semi-retired, short term missionary to Scotland
What is a Christian worldview?
In my opinion, a Christian worldview is determined by and characterized by a belief that the Bible is absolutely true. Extremely important are the first...
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gord chevy
What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?
What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? It is simply and only an acknowledgement that only reborn believers can approach the throne of God. In other words,...
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Katie Musser
How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?
Let me start by saying I am not theological scholar or Bible teacher but I do believe I have the gift of encouragement and have a passion to share the gospel...
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Michael Davis
, Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
I am a Catholic. And the honest answer is Yes, Catholics are guilty of worshipping idols. Often, I worry about finances, putting worldly goods ahead of...
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What should we learn from the tribe of Dan?
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What is the significance of the Greek Empire in biblical history?
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Jonathon Kerkhoff
What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
I agree with Galen's answer. Sadly, since mankind has not changed in the millennia since this was written the issues of Joel's day to this day are still the...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is corporate worship important?
Corporate worship does not necessarily mean attending an organized church. If one is in a regular fellowship of believers in someone's home, that satisfies a...
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SANDRA WRIGHT
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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?
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, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
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Is there a heavenly language? What language will we speak in heaven?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Paul the apostle really converted?
I think that that question is answered in three ways: in passages from Paul's own writings (such as 1 Corinthians 15:3-11 and 2 Corinthians 11:22-12:10) that...
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Kwame Adu
Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?
To answer this we must know that there are two things involved. Sinful Nature and Sinful habit. When one gets born again, the sinful Nature is cleansed or...
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Kwame Adu
Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?
In the world, there is a saying that 'Ignorance of the law is no excuse' This is also applicable when it comes to the Bible. God has given us a moral compass...
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Jay Saunders
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
The bible clearly says murderers will not inherit the kingdom of God. If you commit suicide, is it not murdering yourself? Yes or No? 1st Corinthians 6: 9...
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Larry Wiseman
, A follower of Jesus since 1972 and still enjoying learning.
How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?
Any time I have a bible question I always ask, "Does the bible answer the question itself first?" This one is easy. 1John 5:14-15: Now this is the confidence...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?
In Romans 2, Paul indicated that the requirements of the moral law that God gave to Israel through Moses are known intuitively to all people (even if they...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What scripture passages deal specifically with missions?
Firstly, I want to make sure we are talking about the same thing when we use the word "missions." According to Wikipedia, a Christian mission is an organised...
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Why was Paul asked to join four Jewish men in completing a vow in Acts 21:23?
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What does it mean that the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother?
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Frantz Philossaint
When and where in the Bible did burnt offerings stop?
This is a very important question because there is a lot of confusion regarding different things in the bible that were done away with. Of course the bible...
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Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?
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When Jesus was teaching in the parable about the talents and the wicked servant who didn't manage his money well, who is the banker Jesus is talking about?
Christ on the Mount of Olives taught His disciples about His second coming. He had specified certain signs that were to show when His coming was near and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why was Moses the greatest prophet ever? (Deuteronomy 34:10)
Moses was not the greatest prophet ever. The writer of the book of Deuteronomy can only make his observations and conclusions on Moses’s life based on his...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do I get the head knowledge of God In to my heart?
Jesus tells us exactly how to do this in John chapter 15. It's all about fruit. A deep personal relationship with God is like a branch (us) connected to a...
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Jay Saunders
Why do you think Jesus decided to become involved when the people ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?
Jesus is love but that love never overides wisdom. The wisdom and knowledge in the word of God was clothed in flesh. Jesus was the word made flesh. Read John...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
In answer to your question, No! As long as you don't make it your God. Plus, he must always be first place in your life, and in doing that, he'll give you...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
Your question begs another question. What are the financial principles in the bible that should guide our management of money and material things? Jesus was...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
What does it mean that God prunes those that bear fruit (John 15:2)?
When the first grapes appear in a vinyard they are often cut away and discarded. The next grapes that appear are bolder and more flavorful. They are the good...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why was Jesus in the tomb for three days? Matthew 28:1-10
I don't believe Jesus was in the tomb, dead or asleep, for 3 days. Let's remember who Jesus is. He is the Son of God, a spiritual being, the second person of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Jesus in the tomb for three days? Matthew 28:1-10
Jesus was in the tomb for three days following His death prior to His resurrection (a length of time of which Jesus spoke even prior to His death) in order...
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gord chevy
Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?
Because of tradition and despite the clear prohibition against the practice (i.e -1 Tim. 2:5 and many other scriptural citations).