Who were the 12 disciples in Acts 19?
These twelve individuals were people in Ephesus who had heard the Gospel from Apollos, who is first mentioned in Acts 18. Apollos correctly taught the events...
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Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Chuck Kalal
, Practicing Christian; sinner; Instructor for utility company
When should we stop preaching to the same person?
I think it's wonderful that you want to reach out with God's Word to your friend. I believe though that you're pushing too hard. Be a friend. Be there when...
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Who were the 12 disciples in Acts 19?
Were they disciples of John or Jesus?
Acts 19:1 - 41
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What does Paul mean when he says we are to esteem others as better than ourselves in Philippians 2:3? Should we also consider ourselves?
I believe that the words "better than" mean that we should consider others "rather than" ourselves. Not that one is better than another, but that we are to...
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Who were the Herodians?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God love orphans?
The types of people described in the verse being asked about (the oppressed, the fatherless, and the widow) are those who would have had no one to care for...
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
I agree totally with Michael's excellent answer but would like to add additional forms of more subtle idolatry in the Catholic church. Tradition is put above...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the significance of Peter's statement: "I go a fishing" in John 21:3?
From Peter's standpoint, I have always interpreted his comment in John 21:3 merely as an intention on his part to engage in activity with which he was...
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Would remarriage after a divorce still be considered adultery if abuse is involved?
The question seems to be whether it is legitimate to re-marry after there has been a divorce due to domestic abuse. In my opinion, based on the experience of...
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JD Abshire
Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
I do not believe God will "zap" someone for burning incense but, as stated in another answer, there was a specific recipe, manner, place and procedure for...
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JD Abshire
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean that God will not despise a broken spirit and contrite heart?
A contrite attitude of mind comes from a person who has come to realize their poverty of spirit, their total incapability to do anything that is pleasing to...
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Lynn Sander
Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
The NIV version of Jer 6:20 : "What do I care about incense from Sheba or sweet calamus from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Israel leave the stones of Kir Haraseth intact when they fought against Moab?
As I read the chapter in question (2 Kings 3), God (speaking through the prophet Elisha in verses 16-19) commanded the combined armies of Israel and Judah...
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Denise Walker
, Teacher/youth leader/mentor
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Becky Blanton
When should we stop preaching to the same person?
What a wonderful friend you are! I have been there with many friends and have seen some come to Christ, while others continue to defy and resist the truth. I...
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Who will go to heaven?
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Should a church be seeker sensitive?
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Tim Maas
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When should we stop preaching to the same person?
Just as Christians themselves cannot come to saving faith of their own volition, but only by the leading of the Holy Spirit, we, after becoming Christians,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we make sense of laws given to Israel that seem unjust, harsh and sometimes contradictory to other things God has said?
I think that the key to this particular issue lies in verse 4, which speaks of the Hebrew slave's wife being given to him by the slave's master. This would...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
The discrepancies between the two accounts center on the omission of the half-tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh from Ezekiel 48:31-34, and the omission of...
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Would remarriage after a divorce still be considered adultery if abuse is involved?
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What does it mean that God will not despise a broken spirit and contrite heart?
A broken spirit comes when a person realizes they can do nothing without God and finally give up trying to do things their way. A contrite heart is in...
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What is the key to witnessing to Mormons?
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What are the tribes/names for each gate of the New Jerusalem in Rev. 21:12?
Are these the tribes listed in Rev 7:5-8? If so, why does this list disagree with the names in Eze 48:31-34?
Revelation 21:12
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Philip Davies
What does the Bible say about a woman committing adultery, divorcing her husband, and marrying the other man?
I think our natural inclination is to rush in here and condemn this woman for her ungodly behaviour. But this was a situation that Jesus was confronted with...
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Why do the sins I have committed after receiving Christ tend to make me feel unworthy and wondering if I will go to heaven?
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Why is the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper such a controversial issue?
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How do we make sense of laws given to Israel that seem unjust, harsh and sometimes contradictory to other things God has said?
For example: Exodus 21: 2 - 4 says that a male slave must be set free after serving 6 years but, if he had been given a wife by his master when serving him, ...
Exodus 21:2 - 4
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When should we stop preaching to the same person?
I have an old friend who has become a nun. She had a very bad childhood and I believe she is trying to hide away from the disappointments. I thought it was t...
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What is spiritual mapping?
Spiritual mapping is a relatively new technique to try to identify where demons are at work and then attack them. Spiritual mapping assumes the existence of...
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How does the sovereignty of God impact my everyday life?
The sovereignty of God refers to the fact that God is in complete control of the universe. A belief in God's sovereignty is distinct from fatalism, which...
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What was the Counter-Reformation?
The Counter-Reformation was Roman Catholicism's response to the Protestant Reformation. In the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Christians began to openly...
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What does it mean that all things work together for good?
When a Christian utters the phrase all things work together for good, he or she is referring to a portion of one of the most quoted, claimed verses in the...
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Is religious iconography considered idolatry?
Broadly speaking, religious iconography is the artistic depiction of religious figures, often using symbolism. In Christianity, iconography features subjects...
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What is palingenesis?
The term palingenesis has two common uses relevant to the Bible. One usage relates to evolutionary biology; the other is a theological term. Both usages are...
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What does Revelation chapter 12 mean?
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What is the symbolism of water baptism?
Baptism is symbolic of our death with Jesus and our rebirth as new creatures in Him. Paul says in Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I...
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What does the Bible say about fasting?
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What is the identity of the giant eagle, and the interpretation of Rev 12:14 overall?