How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
I see several benefits to study of the genealogies found throughout the Bible. They provide continuity between the Old Testaments and New Testaments, and aid...
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How are we "sinners saved by grace"?
The Grace of God, is the free and unmerited favor of God to mankind, and as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings. The grace...
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Kenneth Heck
Does Isaiah 40:22 state that the Earth is round and Job 26:7 state that the Earth is suspended over nothing?
The word "earth" in the bible refers only to dry land, not our planet whose surface includes both land and water (Gen1:10). So Isa 40:22 in referring to the...
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How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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What does it mean that "Grace has been give to each as Christ has apportioned it" in Ephesians 4:7?
In my opinion, this verse is saying that Christ, in His omniscience, has apportioned to each Christian the spiritual gifts that He knows are necessary for...
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How is it beneficial to study geneaologies in the Bible?
There are many lists of geneaologies in the Bible. Why should we study them?
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What does it mean that we are more than conquerors?
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Rosemary Nord
What does it mean that "Grace has been give to each as Christ has apportioned it" in Ephesians 4:7?
Does Christ process each with different amounts of grace based on what He sees as our need for it?
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Tim Maas
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Why were none of the second and possibly third generation Jews that were born after the Exodus not circumcised?
I can't cite a specific supporting passage from Scripture, but, in my opinion, the omission of circumcision during Israel's wanderings in the wilderness was...
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Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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Grant Abbott
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What should be our foundation for our walk with Jesus?
In the parable of the wise and foolish builders Jesus told us to build our "spiritual house" upon the Rock. That rock is Jesus himself, the chief cornerstone...
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Are there parallels between Jewish wedding traditions and our relationship to Christ?
Jewish wedding traditions at the time of Christ are a fascinating study topic, and certain parallels can be seen between those customs and Christian...
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Myron Robertson
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Why is it so hard for Christians to accept even the most difficult passages when the entire Bible is accepted as God's word?
Isaiah 29:13 These people worship me with their lips but their hearts are far from me. The matter is that simple. It is all lip service without actual...
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Myron Robertson
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Are African traditional weddings acceptable to God?
It is difficult to answer your question without more information, but based on the information given there appears to be no problem with such a marriage...
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Myron Robertson
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Are the teachings of Dr Chuck Missler biblically sound?
For the most part Dr. Missler's teaching is biblically sound and I have found few better. However, he is a staunch believer in Schofield's doctrines and I...
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Debra Shankle
What does the Bible say about people in a public meeting praying for the salvation of someone in front of him, without explicit permission?
I believe that the Bible says that we should pray for all people. I am not sure whether we should pray for "them" in public or in private, but by all means,...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?
I believe that heaven is a place with physical and spiritual dimensions rolled together. The redeemed of God will have glorified bodies (1 Corinthians 15....
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Myron Robertson
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When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
I will limit my answer to the original question. The original question does not address the matter of remarriage at all, yet everyone else seems to have made...
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Should a Christian consider alternative medicine?
When looking at healing approaches alternative to the medical model, I think it is important to look at the individual professions, their training, and the...
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What does the Bible say about people in a public meeting praying for the salvation of someone in front of him, without explicit permission?
Consider the situaton: One comes to a new fellowship and the fellowship prays for the salvation of the newcomer, speaking his name in public. Wouldn't thi...
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Who will judge us if Jesus says He doesn't judge us? John 12:47-48
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Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
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Was Lazarus a real man or was he just a parable to make a point?
I do believe Luke 16:19-31 it’s a parable and Lazarus just a fictitious character - a careful reading of the text, as well as the rest of the Bible, makes it...
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RICK PORTER
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Which does the Bible say about trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man?
Following up on a comment made by David Robinson and the excellent thoughts of M. Houdmann, I would also think, if we are created in God's image, we would...
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Adeep Srivastava
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Was Jesus sinless?
Yes, Jesus Christ was definitely not sinful. That is why His blood was so pure to be capable of washing the sins of the generations. So He is our God, Holy...
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ainsley chalmers
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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
The general consensus abut divorce is that it is allowable where one party has committed adultery. My general feeling, rightly or wrongly, is that one can...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the revolving sword of fire east of the garden of Eden?
Genesis 3:24 says, "He [God] drove out the man; and at the east of the Garden of Eden He placed the cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should non-leaders also refrain from practicing the negative things forbidden for overseers in Titus 1:5-10?
In my opinion, although the positive virtues or qualities that Paul outlined in Titus 1:6 and Titus 1:8-9 were desirable for all Christians (both leaders and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was God referring to when He used the promise of the rainbow to ensure "the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh."
If I am interpreting the question correctly, the appearance of the rainbow in connection with the falling of rain upon the earth would not have any...
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Reinhard Illig
What was God referring to when He used the promise of the rainbow to ensure "the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh."
Did He destroy the Earth before Noah's Flood?
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, Sinner saved by grace to serve and witness wherever I can
When a divorced person asks for forgiveness, is s/he simply forgiven, or does s/he have to make amends?
The whole arena of divorce is very emotive. It is beyond doubt that Jesus teaches that divorce is not what God intended for those whom He has joined...
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Pamela lynne Kemp
Who will judge us if Jesus says He doesn't judge us? John 12:47-48
The answer is very simple. Mankind was by judged by God Himself in Genesis 3 when Adam disobeyed God's one command. Genesis 3:22-24 states: 22 And the Lord...
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Jay Saunders
What is the balm of Gilead?
The balm of Geliad can also be another name for our Lord. Since he can be relied upon by faith to answer our prayers for the healing of our bodies, soul and...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
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Without original sin, would man have lived forever?
The Bible answer to this question is a resounding YES! There would have been no death had Adam not sinned! The creation story in Genesis points to this fact...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Lazarus a real man or was he just a parable to make a point?
Although Luke did not include in his gospel the later raising of Lazarus (the brother of Mary and Martha), which was recorded only in John 11; perhaps Jesus'...
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How can we prevent our young people from losing faith?
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Robert Woods
Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
We, Body of Christ, believers of Paul's gospel, living in the age of Grace, have the freedom to do what ever. That said, it is important to remember that we...
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Ray Fowler
What types of worship songs are biblically acceptable?
Remember that the old law was done away with and the new instituted at the cross so you have to look only at the new law for our instructions in...
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What is the Edenic covenant?
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What is the difference between the shoes of the gospel of peace and the sword of truth which is the word?
To understand the difference between shoes of the gospel of peace and sword of the Spirit which is the word of God it is also important to understand what...
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What land is referred to in this passage, that the righteous shall live in forever?
"The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell upon it for ever" (Psalm 37:29 ESV). Similar rendering is found in virtually all the English language bibles...