Why read the Old Testament if the laws no longer apply to us?
The Old Testament is about far more than laws (as important as those laws nevertheless are in learning God's requirements and standards for human behavior)....
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
In Ezekiel 41, why does the cherubim in the temple have the face of a lion and a man? What does this represent?
The face of man and lion is symbolic of the redemption and restoration of man by the coming Jesus the perfect man and the lion of the tribe of Judah. The...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
What is the revolving sword of fire east of the garden of Eden?
The sword is a picture of the word and it's purifying ability (fire), that will be used to bring man back to God in restoration. John said Jesus would...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
Faith comes from hearing, hearing, by the word of God. The bible says that Jesus took the punishment for all our sin on the cross so that we do not have to...
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Rick Fiedler
If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
I have researched the tithing issue very deeply, noted world renowned bible scholar John Macarthur believes very strongly that we are NOT required to tithe....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about legalism? How can a Christian avoid falling into the trap of legalism?
Legalism is the idea that we can be saved by keeping Gods laws. Galatians 2:21 refutes the whole idea. The Pharisees were the legalists of their day, and...
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Anonymous
Does the Old Testament speak of the resurrection at the last day?
Martha tells Jesus that she knows her brother will rise in the resurrection at the last day. Where in the OT does it teach this?
John 11:24
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Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
Joseph is not the only Bible character that went into obscurity. Nothing is mentioned about Mary the mother of Jesus after Acts 1. Some suggest that Joseph...
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Should a non-Catholic Christian participate in a Catholic Mass?
I think here it is useful to remember that the Catholic church is not one giant moral hegemony - being Catholic is like belonging to a family, and I might...
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When someone asks what star sign are you, how do you respond as a Christian?
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How is the Islamic idea of jihad different from the violence in the Bible?
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What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I am the Light of the World'?
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What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
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What is the Torah?
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What should we learn from Psalm 119?
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do the thorns symbolize in Isaiah 27:4?
In my opinion, God is saying that, at a future time (that is, after the time of Isaiah) when God has completed the punishment of His people (His figurative...
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garry umphress
What does the "ascending and descending of angels" refer to in John 1:51?
It is also the initial physical entry for Nathaniel(read disciples) to see and therefore receive that Jesus has placed them and is confirming them as...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
First, we should notice the distinction between the Moral Law of God – the Ten Commandments (TC), and Law of Moses, the Ceremonial Law (CL). On Mount Sinai,...
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Billy P Eldred
What does the Bible say about coping/dealing with a terminal illness?
My first response to your question is biblical and is also backed by statistics: Not all terminal diagnosed illnesses are terminal! 2Kings 20:1 says: In...
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Nicola Calitz
What do the thorns symbolize in Isaiah 27:4?
In the amplified version it elaborates by comparing the "briers and thorns" to a "wicked internal foe".
Isaiah 27:4
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can God lie?
Because God can not lie is how we know we are absolutely going to heaven when we die. Since when Jesus went to the cross to pay our sin debt in full by His...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
What is the curse of Jeconiah?
What is the curse of Jeconiah? This question has been already answered to some extent in previous responses. However, the answer may be more complicated and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Paul being deceptive in his efforts to win souls in 1 Cor. 9:19-21?
I don't read or interpret this passage as deception on Paul's part, but as a statement by him that, because of the various life experiences that he had...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Was Paul being deceptive in his efforts to win souls in 1 Cor. 9:19-21?
For the sake of winning souls for Jesus, did Paul deceive his listeners by trying to be one of "them" and not himself?
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Kenneth Heck
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
We know, as the above answers indicate, the serious sins of Sodom and Gomorrah. The real reason Sodom and Gomorrah were victims of God's wrath (typically...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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Who was the Queen of Sheba?
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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is the Living Church of God, and what are their beliefs?
The Living Church of God (LCG), headed by Presiding Evangelist Roderick C. Meredith, grew as an offshoot of Herbert W. Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God....
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How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?
First rule pray from your heart without reguard of the fear of man or to impress man. Pray the promises of God that our Heavenly Father has clearly given us...
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What is the genetic fallacy?
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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
My trust is in our Lord who conquers all through His Son Jesus. Confessing our sin, or acknowledging our sinful act through Him gives us the peace in us. We...
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Ryan Attard
Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?
No, not really. At the center of prayer is love. Asking for a technique for prayer is like asking for a technique for love. There are no techniques to loving...
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Why are there so many Bible translations, and which is the best?
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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
I attended Catholic school Preschool-High school graduation, and it was just my understanding that the sacrament of Reconciliation (or confessing sins to a...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?
“Romans 14:1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.” One of the reasons this is a disputable matter is because of...
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RICK PORTER
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Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed?
I believe [ Romans 1 ] sums up the attitudes, abominations, and abuses that caused God to bring judgment upon these cities, but first look at verses 1-16 and...
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Olasunkanmi Adeniran
Is there a particular style Christians should pray in?
Energetic, reserved, eloquent, simple, etc.
Numbers 14:28
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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?
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Is God real? How can I know for sure that God is real?
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What does it mean to be double-minded?