Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
I used to adhere to the fact that God could have taken his time creating each day, and that we could not possibly understand time in terms of God. 2 Peter...
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Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
My understanding is that it would be impossible for a true believer to fall away as it would say that Jesus finished work on the cross was not good enough,...
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Kenneth Heck
Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
In my opinion, the biblical basis for ufos and aliens is found in the ancient traditions that stars represent angels or the location of angels. In Rev. 1:9...
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What does it mean "Each has been given a measure of faith" in Romans 12:3?
Many times I've asked this question, "How do you know that our Heavenly Fathers called you to serve this particular area?" my question is to recognize Gods...
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How long was Jesus' ministry?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
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Why is faith without works dead?
I am in total agreement with all the above comments. They are all very refreshing and to the point. 'Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the Word of...
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Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
A person becomes the Church when they are born again but what the scriptures implore is that the believers should never neglect the public gathering and...
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What is Divine Command Theory?
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What does the Bible say about a person who is a sociopath / psychopath?
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What is Landmarkism? What is "Baptist Bride" theology?
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Why does God refer to Himself in the plural in Genesis 1:26 and 3:22?
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What does it mean "Each has been given a measure of faith" in Romans 12:3?
In context and related to the individual gifting of Christians mentioned in the following verses. The measure of faith is specifically relevant to the kind...
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What is the meaning of "I will contend with those who contend with you" in Isaiah 49:25?
God is saying that even though warriors and fierce men (first mentioned in Isaiah 49:24) have contended against Judah (spoken of here as Israel) by...
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What should we learn from the life of Gideon?
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Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
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Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
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Is it wrong to read or write fantasy novels that have magic in them, or creatures that are not human (fairies, dragons, etc.)?
I'd say that it would be a case-by-case judgment, depending on the content or the underlying message of the writing. Some authors (such as C.S. Lewis) wrote...
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What does it mean when last night I was crying uncontrollably while praying to God?
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Is it wrong to read or write fantasy novels that have magic in them, or creatures that are not human (fairies, dragons, etc.)?
I myself do not practice magic or believe in these things, so it is only make-believe, but is it all right to publish a children's novel with magic in it?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where does it say in the Bible it is better to be punished for your sins while you are alive on Earth than after you die?
Perhaps you are looking for the verses from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:29-30), where Jesus (right after saying that for a man to look at a woman with...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean by, "I will utter dark sayings" in Psalms 78:2?
Matthew 13:35 indicates that the verse cited in the question was a prophetic statement that was fulfilled by the teachings of Jesus. (In the preceding verse...
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Kenneth Heck
What is the correct interpretation of Jeremiah 31:22?
This verse is perhaps the most obscure in Jeremiah. Verse 20 addresses Ephraim. Verse 21 addresses the virgin of Israel. Verse 22 continues the address of...
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How can there be subordination in the Trinity?
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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Why do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith?
When I was a kid I and my two brothers were expected to be different from other kids whose father was not in the ministry. We were not saved because we had...
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Is the "New Perspective on Paul" biblical?
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What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee in the Bible?
"But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the...
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What does the Bible say about cheating in school?
Cheating is essentially acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain a personal advantage. Cheating disregards set rules in favor of personal success....
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What is Mariolatry?
Mariolatry is defined as "excessive veneration or worship of Mary, the mother of Jesus." The word literally means "Mary-worship." Protestants often accuse...
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What is the significance of the cave of Machpelah?
The cave of Machpelah, also called the Cave of the Patriarchs, is located near the ancient city of Hebron in Israel. The cave of Machpelah is the burial...
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What is the importance of procreation according to the Bible?
In the first chapter of Genesis, God tells Adam and Eve to "be fruitful and increase in number" (Genesis 1:28). This is the first command God gives to...
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Is the ACTS formula for prayer a good way to pray?
The ACTS formula for prayer has been taught to children and new believers for many years. ACTS is an acronym that gives a basic model on how to pray: with...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the correct interpretation of Jeremiah 31:22?
This is a difficult passage, but, in my opinion, Jeremiah is speaking with reference to the return of Judah to its land following its captivity in Babylon,...
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What does it mean that women are the 'weaker vessel'?
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What is the correct interpretation of Jeremiah 31:22?
Jeremiah 31:22
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Does God expect Christians to vote?
No! I don't believe God EXPECTS or requires believers to get involved with the political process. Instead of a GODLY duty I believe we ALL have a CIVIC duty...
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What is conversion/reparative therapy and is it biblical?
Conversion therapy, also known as reparative therapy, is a blanket term used to describe various methods to "cure" people of homosexuality. In the past...
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Teresa Wiltz
, Freelance writer and copy editor, Christian
How does creationism vs. evolution impact how a person views the world?
The twenty-first century has immensely evolved from its preceding centuries to a place and time which almost seems foreign to me. I am not just talking about...
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What will happen to people during Jesus' 1000 year reign?
After Jesus defeats Satan and binds him for a 1,000 years, all of the dead saints, who died during the Tribulation for Christ's name and those who survive...
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Evelyn Leilou
, Writer, Artist, Founder of Chapter 13 Poet Society
Who was Simon the Sorcerer?
The Simon mentioned in Acts 8:9-24 is commonly called Simon the Sorcerer or Simon Magus. Simon the Sorcerer had “bewitched” (Acts 8:9, 11, King James...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are the biblical warnings in these verses (1 Samuel 8:10 - 18) applicable to a parliamentary republican state government?
The warnings given by Samuel are indicative of a human ruler who would exercise prerogatives by virtue of his position that would impinge on the rights and...