Why wasn't the entire life of Jesus recorded in the Bible?
This answer is in response to a question that has been merged with this one, asking why there is so little about Jesus life before age 30. The Jewish people...
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Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
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What is the book of Joshua?
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What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
I am a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and have just been a member of this Church for the past two years. Prior to that I belonged to a...
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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Where in the New Testament is there any anticipation of a challenge like Islam?
In my understanding, there are a lot of discussions about false prophets; but is there prophecy that anticipates the kind of huge Islamic challenge we're wi...
Matthew 24:24
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Sunny Cortez
Who is the man referred to as, "Jesus, who is also called Justus"?
Colossians 4:1 - 18
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Jim Tumlinson
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Why shouldn't we say, "Good luck" to others to wish them success?
I really don't like answering a question with a question but here goes; Who said we shouldn't say "Good luck" to people? Perhaps if they are not a Christian...
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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
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Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
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Why is so much of Jesus' life not recorded in the Bible?
Almost 30 years of Jesus' life is not chronicled in Scripture. Is there some deep, dark secret about this time of his life that the early writers did not wa...
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Emo Tenorio
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
I humbly submit my opinion for your consideration on this very emotionally charged matter for some. (Luke 11:35; John 7:24; John 9:41) Now if God is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
I'm not sure that the emphasis of the writer of Hebrews in this passage was on the spirits themselves (which I take to be angels), or that he meant to evoke...
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus just a copy of the pagan gods of other ancient religions?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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What is the significance of the triumphal entry?
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
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Tim Maas
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What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?
The thought that Paul was expressing in this verse was not new. He was quoting from Solomon's words in Proverbs 25:21-22, and saying that, by a Christian...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How was Jesus able to be heard when preaching to 5,000 people?
Since we know that Jesus didn't have access to a megaphone, microphone, or any device of that kind, we might wonder how was He able to be heard by such a...
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, Former College Instructor. Looking for a job in the church.
What does it mean, "You will heap burning coals on his head" in Romans 12:20?
The passage says: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head....
Romans 12:20
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How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Jesus able to be heard when preaching to 5,000 people?
Speakers from ancient to modern times delivered orations and addresses to large outdoor crowds long before the advent of voice-amplification equipment. I...
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Is the distinction between clergy and laity biblical?
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What is the spiritual gift of mercy?
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Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
PSALM 139:1-12 PSALM 139:23-24 Oh Lord, you have searched me and you know me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar....
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Billy P Eldred
What is the difference between fearing God and being scared of God?
Tim, as always gave an excellent answer to the question. I would like to add some personal opinion that I think might help. A friend of mine said "I came to...
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Who are the sons of God mentioned in Romans 8:19 and how will they be revealed?
This is a very interesting question that the answer may be quite intriguing! To be very direct, the sons of God referred to in Romans 8:19 are: - The...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why are there so many Bible translations, and which is the best?
I would recommend a healthy mix of older and newer Bible translations. However, I would sound some caution on the danger of the growing number of...
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What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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What was the Protestant Reformation?
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Do you think that God can relate to you?
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How should Christians stand up for their faith in such an anti-Christian world?
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Which is the best book in the Bible to recommend for a new Christian to read?
A new believer should be taught the gospels and selected New Testament letters such as Colossians and the three Letters of John that contain doctrinal...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Does God hear a Muslim's prayer?
Yes He does, a prayer of repentance and acknowledgement that Christ is the Savior and the Messiah and that Muhammed is not the last prophet of God but Christ...
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Ryan Attard
How do I know that Christianity is the true religion?
History is full of men who have claimed that they came from God, or that they were gods, or that they bore messages from God - Buddha, Mohammed, Confucius,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the deeds the church in Ephesus had done at first, to which Jesus called for a return?
To me, the Ephesians would not have had to have been engaged in overtly non-Christian conduct or practices for Jesus to tell them to return. The way I...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God hear a Muslim's prayer?
I would say that there are recorded instances where God answered the prayers, needs, or repentance of people who either would be considered wicked or...
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Benjamin Simpson
What does it mean to press on toward the high calling in Philippians 3:14?
The calling is 'to be conformed to the likeness of Jesus.' (Rom 8:29) To this end one has to strive hard. The calling is 'to go on to maturity.' (Heb. 6:1)...
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Michael Morgan
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Do you think that God can relate to you?
Wow, one of the biggies. The longer I walk with Jesus, the less I ask this question, but it is difficult to comprehend. But He is God, He did send His Son as...
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Jason Dyck
Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
Whether we celebrate "Easter" or not is most likely best left to our own convictions. When people asked about eating meat sacrificed to idols, Paul wrote...
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Why did Adam and Eve make garments of fig leaves to cover themselves?
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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?
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Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
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Where was Satan when God was creating the universe?
In my personal opinion, Lucifer's rebellion against God did not take place until after the completion of God's creative work. If it had occurred before then,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it biblical to pray with people from other faiths?
I would say that a Christian personally praying to the deity or supreme being of another religion would be wrong. However, to me, participation in...
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Catherine Lewis
, Sanctified and holy. I love God with all of my being.
Should a Christian celebrate Easter?
You are a Christian. We can celebrate Easter because we know the truth about Easter. Jesus came and died for the whole world. We are God's light that shines...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it okay for Christians to read books like the Odyssey, Beowulf, and the Canterbury Tales, which contain references to false supernatural beings other than God?
Since the Bible itself, in its truthfulness and accuracy, contains references throughout to pagan gods worshipped by non-Jewish or non-Christian cultures, I...