Who were the seven sons of Sceva?
The book of Acts records that, in Ephesus, God was performing "extraordinary miracles through Paul" (Acts 19:11). These apostolic miracles were to...
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What is the significance of the Eastern Gate of Jerusalem?
The Old City of Jerusalem is surrounded by a wall containing eight major gates. Moving counter-clockwise from the northern-most gate are Herod's Gate, the...
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What is a millstone in the Bible?
A millstone is a stone used to grind grain. When grain is milled, two stones are actually used: the bed stone, or base, which remains stationary; and the...
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What is the Moses model of church leadership?
The Moses model or Moses principle (sometimes called the "Moses-Aaron" leadership style) is a church leadership structure based on the example of Moses'...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Did the Romans give Jesus 39 lashes?
Just before His crucifixion, Jesus was scourged by the Romans (John 19:1). The Bible does not directly indicate how many lashes Jesus received. Deuteronomy...
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Are there pearly gates in heaven?
The idea of there being "pearly gates" in heaven is based on a reference in the book of Revelation describing the twelve gates of New Jerusalem. The passage...
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Where was Jesus crucified?
The precise location of where Jesus was crucified is a matter of debate. The location is declared to be "Golgotha," the "place of the skull," in Matthew...
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What was Bildad the Shuhite's message to Job?
Bildad the Shuhite is first mentioned in Job 2:11 as one of three friends who come to comfort Job. Bildad, along with Eliphaz and Zophar, visit Job after...
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What was Eliphaz the Temanite's message to Job?
Eliphaz the Temanite is first mentioned in Job 2:11. He is one of Job's three friends and would-be comforters. However, Eliphaz, along with Bildad and...
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What is the behemoth?
The behemoth is a large animal mentioned in Job 40:15-24 as God addresses Job. God's description of this animal focuses on its great size and strength in...
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What does it mean that Job was blameless and upright?
Job 1:1 includes the statement that Job was "blameless and upright." This cannot mean that Job was sinless (Romans 3:23), so what does it mean? The Hebrew...
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What are the four beasts in Daniel chapter 7?
In Daniel 7 the prophet records a night vision that God gave him concerning four world empires, symbolized as four beasts (Daniel 7:1-14). The four empires...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Are the holy angels perfect, or do they sometimes fail God?
Scripture contains many stories of angels doing God's work. Angels are used in the Bible to protect believers (Psalm 91:11; Matthew 4:6), carry messages to...
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What is the dispensation of Grace?
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Does Christmas signify the birth of Jesus Christ?
Are Christians supposed to celebrate Christmas? There has been a long-standing debate regarding whether Christians should celebrate Christmas. What does...
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Hugo Röhland
, X Military: Army, Navy, Electrician, Self Employed, Pension.
Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
God has love and a plan for ALL living things so that when we read in Eccl 3:21 that man and beast has an spirit whether the one goes up and the other goes...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
As humans having "this treasure in earthen vessels (2 Cor 4:7 if saved)" our emotions very moment by moment. We can feel good when things are bad or feel bad...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Must precept be upon precept?
Jesus condemned the Pharisees because they added their own extra biblical laws to Gods laws and even made them more important. It was an attempt to make...
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Daniel Ellenwood
, EX Military/civilian Truck Driver..Now Retired.
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
We cannot explain away everything Paul said when He gave requirements for Deacons, as so many try to do! To be the Husband of one wife and able to manage his...
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Chelsea Miller
What passages should I quote when tempted?
My personal favorite that helped me overcome voices and insecurities in my early walk: "Rule thou in the midst of thine enemies" (Psalms 110:2). Another easy...
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What should be the focus of a Christian funeral?
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Can we followers of Christ have more than one gift from the Holy Spirit?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What passages should I quote when tempted?
I like Peter's response in Matthew 14:30. Only 3 words to remember. "Lord, save me." Peter couldn't walk on water (ie live the spiritual life) because he...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
Jesus' "Agony in the Garden" would be the perfect example of a person who has peace from the Holy Spirit while experiencing physical and emotional pain. His...
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What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
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Does Satan still have access to Heaven? Why does God allow Satan to enter Heaven, as recorded in the Bible?
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What was the Protestant Reformation?
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What should we learn from the virtuous woman in Proverbs 31?
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Must precept be upon precept?
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, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
What does the Bible say about how to be a godly woman?
Proverbs 31 gives a very detailed description of a woman of God. Proverbs 31: 10 NKJ [ She works hard, does good to her husband, works with her hands. She is...
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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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Gerald LaRosa
, Music Minster, Professional Musician
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
I went through a period of physical illness which caused so much pain that all I could do was lay in bed and cry. It also eventually caused a type of Post...
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Gerald LaRosa
, Music Minster, Professional Musician
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
I went through a period of physical illness which caused so much pain that all I could do was lay in bed and cry. It also eventually caused a type of Post...
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Why does God allow sickness?
Our triune God created Adam and Eve eternal, in sinless perfection. They would still be alive if they had not disobeyed Him and eaten from the tree of...
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
Let's get this out of the way first- 1 John 2:2 says, Jesus died for the sins of the whole world. That means everybody's sins and it means for all of our...
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How does psychology work with biblical counseling?
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Is there an afterlife?
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What is the difference between a sect and a cult?
The word "sect" is generally used to refer to the various divisions of religious denominations of a particular faith without any special distinction as to...
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Is the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) a good, biblical church?
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Is the distinction between clergy and laity biblical?
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, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Christmas signify the birth of Jesus Christ?
While many Christians choose to commemorate Christ's birthday on Dec 25th, or especially treat Christmas day as a time to remember and celebrate Christ's...
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How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
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Who was Simon of Cyrene?
Simon of Cyrene is mentioned in three of the four Gospels as the man impelled by the Roman soldiers to carry Jesus' cross out of Jerusalem. His place of...