Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?
Acts 7:60 states Stephen prayed that the sin of killing him not be laid to their charge. Although Saul did not physically throw a rock, in his heart he did....
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When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
It seems to me that the circumstances described in the question are similar to the point that Paul raised in Romans 6. The fact that those who have placed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could the sun stop (Joshua 10:13-14)? Wouldn't the earth have had to stop, instead, and everything go flying off?
God, as the creator of an orderly universe, designed it to function in accordance with predictable principles that humans were given the intelligence and...
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, Prodigal Son
What can we learn from the life of Zachariah?
Circumstances 1. Both Zachariah and Elizabeth were righteous before God - not sinless but righteous 2. walked in the commandments and ordinances of the LORD...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could the sun stop (Joshua 10:13-14)? Wouldn't the earth have had to stop, instead, and everything go flying off?
How could the sun stop (Joshua 10:13-14)? Wouldn't the earth have had to stop, instead, and everything go flying off? 13 So the sun stood still, and...
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How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?
The word of God clearly states that a wavering man or woman will receive nothing from the Lord. When you need thousands of dollars to cover an expense, it...
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Gregory Jones
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
I was listening to a minister and he said that when you sin, you should not ask for forgiveness because you were already forgiven when you gave your life to ...
Colossians 2:14
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that God prunes those that bear fruit (John 15:2)?
Jesus here, speaking to His disciples, is saying that everyone who is a true follower of His must derive grace and strength from Him – just as a branch does...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the biblical view on genetically modified food?
I believe the general guideline is given in Genesis 1:25. "God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?
James is speaking in this passage specifically of requests for wisdom (James 1:5), which (as noted in Proverbs 1:7) begins with the reverent fear of God. Why...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Stephen pray for Saul in Acts 7:58?
Although the passage from Acts (Acts 7:57-8:1) does not record Saul (Paul) as having participated in the actual stoning of Stephen, the Bible does say that...
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How does a person ask God in faith without doubting?
James 1:6 Why would God not answer our prayer because we doubt when we try so hard to trust and believe?
James 1:6
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What does it mean to glorify God?
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Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
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What is a quiet time?
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What does it mean that God prunes those that bear fruit (John 15:2)?
In my opinion, Jesus in this verse is expressing an idea similar to His words in Mark 4:18-19, where He (again using a metaphor from the process of planting)...
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What does it mean that God prunes those that bear fruit (John 15:2)?
This does not seem like something we would necessarily see as good. I realize that God's ways are higher than my ways, so does this mean that God will take ...
John 15:2
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, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
What does the Bible say about a woman committing adultery, divorcing her husband, and marrying the other man?
My experience is that this woman can have the blessing of Jesus to repent and receive forgiveness for her original adultery and the adultery caused by...
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
If a never-been-married woman marries a divorced man, is she committing adultery?
Having studied the Scriptures on this for 13 years, and knowing personal testimonies of others who have come to understanding, there are a lot of Bible...
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Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
The short answer is..... Satan is the ruler of this world, and Adam and Eve transferred dominion over to Satan when they disobeyed our Father in heaven. The...
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What does the Bible say about fasting?
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Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?
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Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?
I am not aware of any specific guidelines or restrictions in the Bible regarding the subject of age difference between husband and wife. Verses such as...
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What does the Bible say about tattoos or body piercings?
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Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children by the time Joshua took over as a leader? (Joshua 5:5–7)
Although, to my knowledge, God did not specifically authorize suspension of the rite of circumcision (which was why He referred to the failure of Israel to...
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Ruth Headd
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
To be counted righteous, Christ's righteousness has to be imputed on us. If so, why then was Cornelius said to be righteous in Acts 10:22 yet he was yet to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior?
In Romans 9:14 we read "What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! (15) For He says to Moses, I"I will have mercy on whomever...
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, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
I believe both the statements in this question are true but not for the reasons given above. I think they are part of a continuum of eternal life in the...
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children by the time Joshua took over as a leader? (Joshua 5:5–7)
Why had the Israelites stopped circumcising their children? (Joshua 5:5–7) 5 All the people that came out had been circumcised, but all the people born...
Joshua 5:9
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Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?
If both the man and woman are of legal age and the man is considerably older than the woman, can they be married?
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, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
THE most asked questions by unbelievers, as a way of saying, "There is no God," and a question that every believer should know the answer to. What those...
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Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
Romans 6:23 tells us that "the wages of sin is death". The ten commandments spell out what sin is. Jesus built on this with his sermon on the mount (Matthew...
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What is saving grace?
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Who will stand before God and give account of his life?
Heaven is not a reward for good works or keeping the law. Heaven is a free gift to all that believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 6:23 and...
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How did Lazarus come out of the grave? The Bible states he was bound hand and foot.
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How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?
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Why would God call himself "jealous"? (Exodus 34:14)
There are two sides of the jealousy coin. On one side there's an appropriate, normal jealousy from love - and this is what God means He is a jealous God. The...
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Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
We are intrigued by the fact that Rahab told a lie and God blessed her, but we overlook the fact that she was a prostitute (Joshua 2:1). Rahab lived in...
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, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
The theory of irresistible grace can be summarized as God, determined to save some people who He has chosen as His elect, overcomes their resistance to...
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Aurel Gheorghe
When Noah exited the ark God said, "I give you all things to eat," correct?
There is no mention of flesh eating prior to the Flood and it make sense to believe that meat entered human diet only after the Flood. When the floodwaters...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5) -- 4 But the woman had taken the two men and hidden them. She said, “Yes, the men came to me,...
Joshua 2:4 - 5
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?
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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?