Why did Jesus refer to his mother as "woman" at the wedding in Cana?
While I would agree that Jesus addressing His mother as "Woman" might sound abrupt or even rude to English speakers, that would not have been the case in the...
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Why did Jesus refer to his mother as "woman" at the wedding in Cana?
Please explain this verse. It seems like a disrespectful thing to say to his mother.
John 2:2 - 4
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the necessity of having the two choirs mentioned in Nehemiah 12?
I have no specific Scriptural support for this, but perhaps the use of two choirs was meant to evoke memories of the ritual that the people of Israel were...
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What should we learn from the life of Luke?
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What should we learn from the life of Paul?
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Don Quinn
, Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
God sometimes changed a person's name to fit the task that they would endure. The meaning of that person's new name more effectively fit the task or the...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should Catholic tradition have equal or greater authority than the Bible?
My wife and I just returned from a 1 month trip to Italy. During a guided tour of the Vatican we noticed a huge line of people waiting to go through one set...
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What does it mean, "In those days people will live in the houses they build and eat from the fruit of their own vineyards"?
During the millennial reign of Jesus Christ, they will never again be robbed of the fruits of their labor and no one will steal their house.
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Who is God?
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What does it mean to live each day in grace?
Picturing the story of Peter walking on the water, we must always keep our eyes of faith on Jesus. All grace flows from and through Him because of His...
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Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Why did God have the cherubim guard just the east side of Eden?
The dry land on the Earth was one single continent at the time of creation as evidenced by Gen. 1:9. On the eastern side of the inhabitable land, the Lord...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth?
God, in Genesis, made it very clear that the earth and universe were created in 6 x 24 hours day periods and not 6 eras of time. In exodus 20 he confirmed...
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Kenneth Heck
What does it mean, "In those days people will live in the houses they build and eat from the fruit of their own vineyards"?
As Tim Maas stated in his answer, the time for the fulfillment of this prophecy is after the new heavens and new earth of Isa 65:17. The primary reference is...
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What is the spiritual gift of helps?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "In those days people will live in the houses they build and eat from the fruit of their own vineyards"?
In my opinion, God (speaking through the prophet Isaiah) in this passage is contrasting the rebelliousness (as described in Isaiah 65:2-7 and Isaiah...
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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?
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What should be the Christian view of romance?
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What does the Bible say about criticism?
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Should Christians work for people who lead a knowingly sinful life?
It is very important for Christian to know that we must preach out the words to the world, just as the Bible as commanded us in John 3:16. But while trying...
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Jack Croach
Does Romans 6:1-6 mean we should sin more so grace will be more abundant?
Once we receive our new life in Christ, the goal is to keep from sin, not to keep on sinning. We may have times of trouble, however, we now have the tools to...
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, Minister of the Body of Christ
Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
The phrase, "ask Jesus into your heart" is most definitely NOT Biblical. Neither is it a tradition passed down by Paul or any of the other apostles as...
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What is a non-denominational church? What do non-denominational churches believe?
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Who wrote the book of Genesis?
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Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?
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What is the purpose of the church?
The Church has two purposes. First to seek the salvation of the lost (Matthew 28:19&20). Secondly, the Church is to grow and mature those saved persons...
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Why is 'You shall have no other gods before me' in the Ten Commandments?
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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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Does Romans 6:1-6 mean we should sin more so grace will be more abundant?
In the passage from Romans cited in the question, Paul is saying just the opposite of the point of view mentioned in the question. In the previous chapter of...
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How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
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Does Romans 6:1-6 mean we should sin more so grace will be more abundant?
Should we sin more so grace abounds more?
Romans 6:1 - 6
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
I believe that it is. If you look at one of the definitions for the word heart, you will find it as "the center of Being". Each of us has a center of being....
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How does the Bible define a good Christian family?
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What does the Bible say about criticism?
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What does it mean that God is light?
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What does the Bible mean when it says I should cut off my hand if it causes me to sin?
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Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
What is the New World Order?
Regarding a New World Order, the Bilderburg Group has been active since 1954 and whose main objective is creating a world economy based on capitalism at...
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
No, the bible does not say it that way. However, stating is it has some force in making it clear that the HEART if defined as your soul which Jesus is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it biblical to ask God for angels to surround you and care for you?
I would say that, while it would certainly be biblical to pray to God for His protection, and, while the Bible speaks of occasions when He provided...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What characteristics are necessary in a true disciple of Christ?
To me, the three traits that should most characterize a disciple of Christ are faith, love, and obedience. By faith in Christ, we receive salvation. Faith...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can a Christian curse the enemy (Satan) when engaged in spiritual warfare?
I think that, with regard to this question, our primary guidance by example comes from Jesus Himself, who, when tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:1-11) (which...
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Marvin Reynolds
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How should Christians view the Book of Mormon?
Book of Mormon's resembles the Book of Qur'an in the Muslim Religion as its writing is about the same. Mohammad wrote the book when he was in Babylon after...