What is the hand of Hamsa?
The Hamsa (also spelled Khamsa) is a Middle Eastern amulet supposedly symbolizing the "Hand of God." The Hamsa is shaped like an open hand and is used as a...
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Why is praying for others important?
Praying for others-and this applies to prayer in general-is an easy thing to question. Why should we pray if God already has our best interests at heart? He...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does God hear my prayers?
God hears everything, including prayers. He is God. Nothing gets by Him (Psalm 139:1-4). He is sovereign over everything He created (Isaiah 46:9-11). So the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about saving for retirement?
The Bible does not specifically mention saving for retirement, per se, and it doesn't mention 401(k) plans, IRAs, or the like. However, the Bible does speak...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Are tarot cards evil?
Tarot cards are associated with divination-unlocking the secrets of the future by occult, supernatural means. Divination is strictly prohibited in the Bible....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does the Bible say anything about making a second marriage a success?
Abraham is the only person in the Bible who is specifically described as remarrying after the death of a spouse (Genesis 25:1), but the Bible nowhere...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does Jesus have more mercy, compassion, and empathy than God the Father?
It took love and mercy that only God could possess to provide humanity, despite its universal sin and evil, with a means to nevertheless have eternal life...
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Bruce Morgan
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream?
Joseph's father says exactly what the dream means in Gen 37:10 and refuses to believe it. Young Joseph, having already angered his older brothers by their...
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Lori Cypher
Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
Our society today confuses "forgiveness" with "reconciliation". We absolutely MUST forgive another, whether or not they repent and ask for forgiveness, BUT...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Does Jesus have more mercy, compassion, and empathy than God the Father?
I and my father are one. Jn 10:30. So we cannot separate them in a true sense. Jesus is the expression of God the father's love. Jn 3:16. Jesus is the...
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What are the covenants in the Bible?
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Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
As recipients of salvation through grace, we have an obligation to forgive others regardless of whether they have asked for forgiveness or not and whether...
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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?
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Are Jesus and Satan brothers?
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What is Mythicism?
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How many times has Jerusalem been destroyed?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God seem so angry with the women described in Isaiah 3:16-24?
From the wording of the passage, it appears to me that God is angry with them because their behavior is indicative of pride, superficiality, and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the story of Joseph and his brothers?
Joseph was the second youngest of twelve brothers born to Jacob, who was called Israel. In Genesis 37:3-4 we read, "Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of...
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What does the fourth commandment mean?
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Would remarriage after a divorce still be considered adultery if abuse is involved?
I once wrestled long and hard with this, being a health practitioner and a Christian Bible teacher, who was often cornered with the question. I prayerfully...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
I believe there were three primary reasons for this. As indicated by the verse cited in the question, even though there was clear evidence of God's presence...
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Jeremiah Duncan
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
My question is: why are Christians so opposed to the notion of Evolution? Before I address either question, let me start with this: I have been a devout...
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Taylor Dawson
Why did God lead the people by a roundabout way to the Red Sea?
Exodus 13:17 - 18
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Gene Coleman
Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes?
Obviously there was a serious break down or lack of communication & compassion between husband and wife here, which would certainly not represent true...
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DEAN R. DONAHUE
What does the Bible say about hermaphrodites?
I have a friend who is gay. He, to my knowledge has never acted upon his homosexual desires. He is the first one to condemn any provisions made for...
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, Researcher into human reasoning
Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?
I want to state once and for all that Christianity is NOT a bloody religion. There is not one single instruction, advice or command Jesus preached that is in...
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Why is the Virgin Birth so important?
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Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
Actually, the scientific community does accept creationism but in a sort of a round about way. Science accepts facts only when they can be clearly shown to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the ancient landmarks spoken of in Proverbs 22:28?
This subject is mentioned at other, earlier places in the Old Testament. As the people of Israel were preparing to enter Canaan following the exodus from...
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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What was the 'spirit of prostitution' in Hosea 4:12?
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What does the Bible say about medical marijuana?
The Bible doesn't mention "medical marijuana". It does however mention sorcery in Galatians 5:19-21 and it does it in an obviously negative way. Sorcerers...
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Does man sin in his mind first?
"Does man sin in his mind first?" Yes, I believe you are right on target. The following passage in James lays it out in sequence. "Let no man say when he is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does man sin in his mind first?
I think that the Bible (including Jesus Himself) makes clear that sin begins in the mind, or, as the Bible sometimes metaphorically refers to it, in the...
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Is sex a sin?
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What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?
The seven churches were seven actual churches. They also represent seven attitudes that are in the body of Christ today. With each church, Jesus judgement...
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Kenneth Heck
Why did Lot's daughters have children with their own father?
In ancient times any woman who was unable to bear children was commonly considered to be under a curse, and could lose social status as a result. In my...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did Lot's daughters have children with their own father?
I agree wholeheartedly with my Brothers in Christ, Brother Abshire and Brother Maas. Both of their answers give very good background into this question. I...
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Should a Christian read the Chronicles of Narnia series or see the movies?
I say absolutely! It is a great series of movies with high entertainment level AND allegorically presents many biblical tenets. My suggestion is to watch it...
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Christian Mwila
What is the book of Leviticus?
Every Jewish synagogue includes a large cupboard, usually covered with a curtain or a veil. Inside the cupboard are some scrolls wrapped in beautifully...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the implications of salvation if someone believes in millions of years of creation?
Even if one believes that the six-day creation account in Genesis is to be taken literally (that is, six twenty-four hour days approximately 6,000 years ago,...
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What is inner healing, and is it biblical?
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JD Abshire
Why did Lot's daughters have children with their own father?
"Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the earth." This statement by his daughters could mean one of...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
Did God know that Satan had broken into the garden and was about to steal his prime possessions? Why was Satan allowed access? Was the front door left wide open?
Did God know that Satan had broken into the garden and was about to steal his prime possessions? Why was Satan allowed access? Was the front door left wide...