What is heterodoxy? What does it mean for something to be heterodox?
The word heterodox is used to describe something that is not orthodox. Heterodoxy is the collective term for opinions or doctrines that vary from orthodoxy,...
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How does creationism explain vestigial organs?
Note: for simplicity, this article uses the terms created or creationism in reference to special, immediate creation of organisms in their current forms, as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is metempsychosis?
Metempsychosis is a concept in Greek philosophy related to reincarnation and the transmigration of the soul. It is the idea that, when a person dies, his or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is incarnational ministry / incarnational theology, and is it biblical?
A working definition of incarnational ministry is "the immersion of one's self into a local culture and 'becoming Jesus' to that culture." Incarnational...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the mandrakes mentioned in the Bible?
In Song of Solomon 7:13 we read, "The mandrakes send out their fragrance, / and at our door is every delicacy, / both new and old, / that I have stored up...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the Four Noble Truths?
The Four Noble Truths are the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism. According to tradition, Gautama Buddha's first sermon after his enlightenment was a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is Neopaganism?
Neopaganism / Neo-Paganism (literally, "new paganism" or "revived paganism") is an umbrella term, covering a widely varied set of spiritual practices...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is God a megalomaniac?
Megalomania is mental disorder causing a person to hold exaggerated opinions about his power or abilities. Someone who thinks he is much more important,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is axiology?
Axiology is the study of values and how those values come about in a society. Axiology seeks to understand the nature of values and value judgments. It is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who are the Franciscans?
Franciscans are members of a religious order that follows the teachings of Francis of Assisi, a Catholic friar, mystic, and "saint." Franciscans are usually...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to wait on the Lord?
The command to wait on the Lord is found extensively throughout the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament, it is more about waiting for the Lord's...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What were the emerods God afflicted the Philistines with in 1 Samuel 5?
In 1 Samuel 5-6 (KJV), God afflicts the Philistines with emerods in His anger over their taking the Ark of the Covenant from the Israelites. The word...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was the Shulammite woman?
The Shulammite woman, or Shulammite maiden, is the bride of Solomon who features in the Song of Songs. She is only mentioned once by the title "Shulammite,"...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the belt of truth?
The belt of truth is the first piece of the "full armor of God" to be listed in Ephesians 6:10-17. The passage begins with the admonition from the apostle...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that the Shulammite had dark skin?
The Shulammite, the woman Solomon loves, refers to herself as having dark skin: "Do not gaze at me because I am dark" (Song of Solomon 1:6, ESV). In the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why will the nations need healing in the New Jerusalem?
One of God's promises concerning the eternal state is that the nations of the world will have healing. The question comes up, though, as to why exactly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about nutrition?
The subject of nutrition, as we think of it today, is not directly mentioned in the Bible-that is, the Bible doesn't talk about calories and the balance of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that a wife is supposed to be a helpmeet / help meet?
The word helpmeet comes from Genesis 2:18 in the King James Version of the Bible, which says, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the gospel of Jesus Christ?
The word gospel literally means "good news" and occurs 93 times in the Bible, exclusively in the New Testament. In Greek, is it the word euaggelion, from...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is noetic science?
Noetic science is a branch of parapsychology concerned with the power and source of human intelligence, including how thoughts cause physical effects....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Was Yahweh originally a Edomite or Canaanite god?
The idea that Yahweh started out as an Edomite, Midianite, or Canaanite deity is a modern myth promoted by secular scholars. The starting point for these...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the prophecy of 1,260 days in Revelation?
In Revelation 11 and 12, John mentions 1,260 days in two prophecies concerning another persecution of the Jews during the end times. Daniel 8 speaks of 2,300...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Reptilian conspiracy?
The Reptilian conspiracy is a bizarre theory that says large, humanoid reptiles are taking over the world. According to the Reptilian conspiracy, the human...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the prophecy of 2,300 days in Daniel?
Daniel 8 speaks of 2,300 days in a prophecy concerning a persecution of the Jewish people during the intertestamental period. Similarly, in Revelation 11 and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is mid-Acts dispensationalism? What is the Grace Movement, and is it biblical?
Dispensationalism is a theological system that recognizes various ages, or dispensations, ordained by God to order the affairs of the world. Classic...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about feeling overwhelmed?
We all feel overwhelmed at times. Sometimes it is a result of taking on too much work or responsibility; other times it is caused by things we cannot...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about being nosey?
Being nosey is a colloquial phrase not found in the Bible. When we say that a person is nosey (or nosy), it generally means he is being overly inquisitive. A...
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What does it mean to have the power of the Holy Spirit come down upon you?
The power of the Holy Spirit provides guidance (to recognize the Word of the Lord), strength (to follow the Word of the Lord) and perhaps most importantly,...
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Who are the four living creatures in Revelation?
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
The Pharisees once asked John the Baptist why is he baptizing? They also wanted to know if he is not The Christ, or Elijah, nor "the Prophet" why does he do...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is pantheism?
Pantheism is the view that God is everything and everyone and that everyone and everything is God. Pantheism is similar to polytheism (the belief in many...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What did Paul mean when he said in Rom.10:2-3 that Israel had a zeal for God but not according to knowledge?
Zeal for God is a wonderful trait, commended frequently in scripture. (John 2:17, Psa 69:9, II Cor 11:2, II Cor 7:11, Num 25:12-13, Ez 7:23, I Kings 19:9-11,...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why didn't God simply create humans in Heaven instead of creating Earth?
Heaven is a place where "spirit bodies/beings" can live, like God and angelic beings. Humans, being flesh, can not survive there. Our composition is limited....
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Why did God make salvation such a narrow path?
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Kilian Kean
, Telecommunications Engineer (Retired)
Does God hate? If God is love, how can He hate?
God hates everything evil according to His Word. If you want to know what is evil, read the Bible. If you want to know what God loves, read the Bible....
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What did Paul mean when he said in Rom.10:2-3 that Israel had a zeal for God but not according to knowledge?
1st century Isra'el’s zeal for God was not according to knowledge, because instead of accepting Yeshua (Jesus) as the means of salvation, they sought to...
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Thomas Mathew
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Is there a gap in time during creation before creation of man?
Gap Creationism is a form of old Earth creationism that theorizes that there was a gap of time between the creation of the beautiful earth of Genesis 1:1...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What is the New Covenant?
Using a computer assisted word search of the English Standard Version of the Bible (ESV), the term “new covenant” shows up in these eight verses (mouse over...
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Kenneth Heck
What does "the day of Christ" mean?
Luke 13:32 "Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold I cast out devils, and I do cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I shall be perfected." In my opinion,...
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James R
What is the human soul?
The straightforward answer is found in a simple equation from Genesis 2:7. Inanimate solid material + God's animating breath = living soul (Hebrew word...
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Agnes Stuart
Is it biblical to pray for someone else to have wisdom?
Colossians 1:9-10 says, "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the...
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Edward Osei Tutu
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?
And we are to give to our familys first as a man who does not provide for his family is worse than an infidel. God is faithfull. Years ago we had four...
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Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
As per the age-old practice obtaining in the Syriac Orthodox Church leavened wheat flour bread and fermented wine are used in the Sacrament of the Holy...
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Edward Osei Tutu
What are some lessons learnt in your financial struggles?
How have you handled your financial struggles in the light of the scriptures?
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Is it biblical to pray for someone else to have wisdom?
I know that James 1:5-6 tells us that if we lack wisdom we should ask God, and He will give generously without reproach. Is there any scripture that tells us...
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Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?
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What is the Feast of Trumpets?