Can man live without God?
If the question is "can man live with God"....we first need to understand who is God and who is man. From a biblical perspective, God is the creator and...
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Tim Maas
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Why is there the shift of focus on God in the phrase, "for God cannot be tempted by evil," in James 1:13?
To me, the point that James is making is that, if God were capable of being tempted with evil (which I would construe as His being even capable of...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?
My answer is short and simple. Whether or not we choose to accept that the incident took place depends on whether or not we chose to accept the things of God...
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venkatesan Iyer
Why is there the shift of focus on God in the phrase, "for God cannot be tempted by evil," in James 1:13?
The phrase "God cannot be tempted by evil" seems to be peculiar. How can God be tempted to do evil? Is this passage about God being tempted, or about His tem...
James 1:13
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that the devil's time on earth will be short in Revelation 12:12?
References to the devil's activity on earth are found in multiple places in the Old Testament, starting almost immediately after creation with the serpent...
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Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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What was the Holy Roman Empire?
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Russ Eaves
How can I forgive those who sin against me?
I whole heartily agree with all the other answers here and readily admit true forgiveness is often not easy. But I also think that deep down I emotionally...
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What does it mean that the devil's time on earth will be short in Revelation 12:12?
Was the devil on earth before the birth of Jesus?
Revelation 12:12
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Where is Mary, the mother of Jesus, now?
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Grant Abbott
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How can we confirm the graves opening in Jerusalem after Jesus died if is not reported anywhere else?
There is a corollary passage in the gospel of John. In 5:21 we read "For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to...
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What is the abomination of desolation?
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When a married couple is fasting, is it a sin to make love?
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What is the abomination of desolation?
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Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
It is a narrow way because it is only through the blood of Jesus that we can be saved. There is no other way. Jesus said there will be many who try to climb...
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venkatesan Iyer
How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
Presently no one is in hell. When you are with God, even if you know that the one you loved is in hell, you will not feel sorrow for it. You will feel that...
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How can we live joyfully, knowing a loved one may be in hell?
Presently no one is in hell. When you are with God, even if you know that the one you loved is in hell, you will not feel sorrow for it. You will feel that...
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Why are Christians so judgmental?
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Did Jonah die while he was in the belly of the fish?
Jonah 1:17 KJV [17] Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. It says...
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Cat Robertson
, Writer, Homemaker from Crestline, CA
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
I don't believe Christ was born in December, but since we don't know exactly when He was born I don't feel it's wrong to celebrate on December 25~as long as...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Does the Bible say that Mary, mother of Jesus, was born without sin?
It is nowhere taught or implied in Scripture that Mary was born sinless. As a matter of fact, no human being since Adam was born sinless except Christ. Roman...
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John Smith
How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?
Jesus in the New Testament added light, better defining His 6th commandment against and forbidding killing. Many interpret scripture, Hebrew translation...
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What will we be doing in heaven?
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What does the Bible say about nightmares?
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Grant Abbott
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Is there any conclusive proof of God?
I would like to offer 3 different sources of evidence to prove the existence of God. 1. The bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Tim 3:16-17) The Holy Spirit...
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What should we learn from the life of Moses?
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What does it mean to be transformed by the renewing of the mind?
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Is it wrong to question God?
The question goes: is it right to question God? My understanding here is that the questioner is asking if it is ever right to subject God's actions to human...
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What does it mean that we are not to cause others to stumble?
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What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
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What does the Bible say about parents leaving an inheritance for their children?
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
I have always looked at the word "XMAS" as someone in business too cheap or too lazy to spell out the word "CHRISTMAS". Now, as a believer, I believe that it...
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Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
Why does the Bible say to not be yoked with unbelievers but then say that we should stay with an unbelieving husband/wife if s/he will allow it?
Simply put, if you hang out with unbelievers. They can and will try to influence you that the Bible, God and Jesus, are not real, that they are not one and...
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What are Pelagianism and Semi-Pelagianism?
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
I have, for years, underlined the first six letters of the word Christmas every time I use the term in written form. My goal is to emphasize the name of our...
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Dale Richardson
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
Christmas should not matter to Protestants. It is pagan festival called yul which just had the pagan names replaced by Christian names. Jesus was not born in...
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Janet Lee
Why did God command the stone tablets with the Ten Commandments to be placed 'inside' the Ark of the Covenant, but the Law of Moses 'beside' the Ark?
The ten commandments were written by the hand of God, while a human scribed the law of moses, although by divine instruction.
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Maurice Harris
Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
There's nothing wrong with saying Christmas, neither X-mas. The meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the service of Christ. Just like 'hallelujah'...
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Philip Farris
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
The wisdom of the Devil leads into a lie. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the...
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Edson Siwella
Is it permissible as a Christian to rent out an apartment to a couple who aren't married?
Strange how we can find ourselves turning to the state laws and rules first rather than to God and His laws! The text that came to my mind about this, and it...
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Frantz Philossaint
What does it mean to fear the Lord in Psalms 147:11?
Good question. And the bible has a clear and simple answer. I would advise you to pray and ask for the Holy Spirit leading because he can guide you into all...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
In my opinion God doesn't simply allow natural disasters to happen - these events are the active expression of his sovereign will over his creation. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does Jesus define killing and murder in the New Testament?
In Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus expanded on the definition of the commandment "You shall not murder" from the Old Testament (Exodus 20:13) by saying that, from...