How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
The story of Rahab can be puzzling to some and her induction into the faith hall of fame (Heb 11) might surprise. The Bible text does not say that Rahab was...
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Is paradise a different place than heaven?
What/where is paradise? @S. Michael Houdmann kindly adds above; ‘Paradise is a place of blessing where the righteous go after death. The word paradise is...
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Is there anything God cannot do?
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What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?
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What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between offices and gifts in the Bible?
I interpret an "office" as being a duty, charge, or trust of a sacred nature, conferred by God; such as the office of priest in the Old Testament; or...
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Don Nobinger
What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?
All of the answers reveal good information. What caused me to research the time frame for the plagues is what the scripture says about the livestock....
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
What is the Church, according to The Word of God?
NT - The Church is the ekklesia, this is the only word in the scriptures for church. It is not to be mistaken with the word, kuriakkon, a word introduced...
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What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
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Why is it important to be familiar with church history?
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How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
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How can a person be cleansed of sexual immorality ?
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Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?
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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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How should the church address a couple who is living together?
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What are 'presumptuous sins'?
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How can I have an excellent spirit like Daniel?
The book of Daniel offers the following steps to developing an excellent spirit: Have a regular and active prayer life (even in difficult circumstances), in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
Yes, Rahab was a harlot, but (as James is pointing out), although she was justified by her faith and not her works (as is the case even with Christians...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What was the actual gospel they were preaching and would it be the same as Paul's gospel?
Israel's gospel (good news) was that their Messiah had arrived and that their promised earthly Kingdom of Heaven was at hand (Matt 10:7, Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17,...
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How could a prostitute be considered righteous (James 2:25)?
James 2:25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way?
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What does the Bible say about talking too much / being talkative?
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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
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Is there anything God cannot do?
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Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the Church, according to The Word of God?
From the Greek word 'ekklesia', a church is a called out group or community of members. There was the church in the wilderness, led by Moses (Acts 7:38)....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
In my opinion, being "poor in spirit" is the opposite of pride, ambition, or vanity. It means realizing that we are sinners who can contribute nothing toward...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should the church address a couple who is living together?
I heard this advice decades ago, and I agree with it: If a couple is currently living together and requests to be married within the church, they should be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about obeying parents?
I am combining what I gleaned from a devotional called Daily Proverb which comes to my inbox daily, letgodbetrue. And from...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
Jesus gave instructions while living on earth and Jesus gave instructions while ascended into glory from heaven. Things changed at the cross, and the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian address poverty?
I would say that Christians should do all within their power to responsibly manage their own resources, recognizing them as a blessing from God to benefit...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Jesus is God, why on the mountain did God say that Jesus was His Son?
I would refer the questioner to the words of the Athanasian Creed in addressing this question, as found at several sites listed on Google at:...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was a large family a sign of God's blessing? (Psalm 127:3-5)
To me, in the time and culture in which the cited verses in Psalm 127 were written, a large family was a particular sign of God's blessing as an indication...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Hades the same as Hell?
I would express it by saying that the Greek word "hades" is used in the New Testament to refer to a temporary place where souls are kept as they await the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to "confirm all the words of this law"?
As indicated on the biblehub.com website for this verse (https://biblehub.com/deuteronomy/27-26.htm), the idea being expressed by the phrase "confirming all...
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Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
Why is the devil still allowed to cause trouble?
First off, God has promised that He will indeed deal with the devil. Revelation 20 describes two periods when the world will NOT have the devil around to...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Proverbs 12:21 state that " no harm" or "ill will" will fall upon the righteous?
Proverbs 12:21 is very clear in meaning; it says that no harm or ill will will befall the righteous. Who do we know who have gone through life without...
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Anonymous
How was a large family a sign of God's blessing? (Psalm 127:3-5)
Psalms 127:1 - 5
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patrick maccow
What does it mean to "confirm all the words of this law"?
Deuteronomy 27:26
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Anonymous
If Jesus is God, why on the mountain did God say that Jesus was His Son?
I understand also Jesus was transfigured, v2: "His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light." I know there is a trinity. I just have a ...
Matthew 17:1 - 27
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Leslie Coutinho
Why is the devil still allowed to cause trouble?
Matthew 22:11: And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: Servants of God today go out to a church...
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andré Jacobs
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree with no fruit since it was not the right season for fruit?
Jesus did not curse the fig tree without reason. It must be understood that fig trees are unique in the sense that many varieties produce two crops per year....
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
Why is the devil still allowed to cause trouble?
I agree with what Mark has stated. We are told: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may...
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
Why was Jesus baptized?
Why was Jesus baptised? This is a good question, and an important one to ask. We should all at some stage ask this question, because as we know, Jesus was...