What is "the fullness of the Gentiles" mentioned in Romans 11?
The Gentiles are the branches of the wild olive tree (Rom 11:17-20) which have been grafted into the good olive tree of Israel. We understand these Gentiles...
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Should we raise our hands/clap our hands during worship?
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Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?
Pilate ordered the great stone set in place as an unusual precaution, along with the watch, to prevent the disciples from stealing Christ's body and pretend...
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James Kraft
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What is the origin of religion?
Religion started with Cain. Cain offered up the works of his own hands to God instead of a blood sacrifice for his sin. Abel offered up the right sacrifice,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
A lot of comments are focused on what the wrath of God is and when it will occur. Let's see what scripture says. In Rev 15:1 - seven angels with seven...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why was it necessary for the angel to come to roll the stone away when Jesus was able to miraculously appear through walls?
I don't believe it was "necessary" for the angel(s) to descend and roll the stone away for Jesus to be able to come out of the tomb. Our Father is able to do...
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Cassius D'Souza
How was Jesus able to be heard when preaching to 5,000 people?
People were more resourceful then as compared to now, they knew how to make do with whatever was available they surely knew how to find a way out. I would...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why were the Israelites still bound to their covenant to the Gibeonites even after they discovered these people were lying?
This is governed by the law of vows and oaths. Like all of God's law this law is scattered through various statutes in various locations including the...
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Grant Abbott
What were the deeds the church in Ephesus had done at first, to which Jesus called for a return?
What does first love look like in daily life? I believe there are lots of examples in scripture. As you read the New Testament, make a note of the most...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does this mean in Proverbs 4:10: "That the years of your life may be many"?
In my opinion, Solomon in this verse is not offering an "iron-clad" guarantee of a long life to those who act with wisdom, but is instead expressing the...
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Can women serve as deacons in the church?
I have given this very question a lot of thought because on my own sites where I post I've been questioned about this several times. I personally know women...
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, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
What were the deeds the church in Ephesus had done at first, to which Jesus called for a return?
To your question & I hope this makes sense: The church in Ephesus was praised by Paul for their great faith and great love for all God's people, which is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "the fullness of the Gentiles" mentioned in Romans 11?
I think that other translations of Romans 11:25 (such as those found at http://www.biblehub.com) make this wording clearer. The New International Version,...
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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?
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What is "the fullness of the Gentiles" mentioned in Romans 11?
Romans 11:1 - 36
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What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
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What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
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What is the Latter Rain Movement?
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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?
Knowledge is what it is; information. Be it mythology, fiction, or certain or disputed facts, knowledge is valuable and should be sought at all times. It is...
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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?
Well, it is a matter of personal choice and prayer. If it could lead you astray, stay away. The Bible is true and is the best and the only completely pure...
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Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?
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What do angels look like?
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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
David L Cooper came up with what he called the ‘golden rule of interpretation’ in the early 20th century: “When the plain sense of scripture makes common...
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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
I have come across several variations of the concept of ‘plain sense’ interpretation, such as “if the scripture makes plain sense, you should seek no other s...
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What is conditional election?
It is important to remember that Arminianism (conditional election) and Calvinism (predestination) are manmade doctrines from approx. The 13th - 14th...
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Why should I not commit suicide?
Dear friend, greetings; It is with great emotion and pain I have read your question. We all have gone or passed through hard times and situations but I...
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What did Jesus mean by 'greater works'?
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Was the wine used at the Last Supper alcoholic?
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What is the meaning and importance of the Last Supper?
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Why is Biblical Creationism so important?
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What effects do conditions like autism, attachment disorder, ADHD, etc., have on the Christian life?
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Did God create Satan?
My short and to the point answer is this: GOD tells us in the Bible that He is I AM. GOD is telling us that His name is I AM! GOD created all that has ever...
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
What is the sin unto death?
The 'sin unto death' is apostasy which is abandoning or renouncing faith in Jesus and thus belief in God. Anyone who believes the overwhelming truth of...
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Can women serve as deacons in the church?
I don't have a problem with it as long as she is a Deaconess over other woman and not men. Just as the Paul says that a woman is not to have authority/pastor...
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, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
Jesus told his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. Matthew 15 Jesus gives scathing remarks about the legalistic doctrines of men who were...
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Matthew Miller
How should Christians view the salvation theology behind "Instead of Atonement" by Ted Grimsrud?
Reviewing the background of Mennonites, their belief, and their parallels to Trinity is in accordance to God's inspired word. They follow Jesus, believe the...
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What does the Bible say about sadness?
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Was there really a time when the people of God ate their own children, which is one of the results of disobedience mentioned in Deuteronomy 28:53?
Yes, there were such instances, and the Bible recorded them. in 2 Kings 6:24-29, the people of Samaria in the northern kingdom of Israel (consisting of the...
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How is Jesus the "True Shepherd"?
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What does it mean to not 'let anyone look down on you because you are young,' but rather to set an example?
I would say that Paul was telling Timothy that, while he should be respectful to those who were older or had more life experience, he should not...
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Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?
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What does it mean to not 'let anyone look down on you because you are young,' but rather to set an example?
Would this translate to age discrimination against the young and underestimation? How would this be interpreted? Is this advice just to Timothy, to all youn...
1 Timothy 4:12
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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
Holiness is God’s goal for our lives. Without this transformation we cannot be saved (Hebrews 12:14). God cannot coexist with sin and for us to be with God...