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Did Jesus follow all the laws of the Old Testament?

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What is the meaning of Christian worship?

The meaning of the New Testament Greek word most often translated "worship" (proskuneo) is "to fall down before" or "bow down before." Worship is a state (an...

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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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What exactly is an unbeliever?

A "believer" is a child of God, born again by faith in Jesus Christ (see Acts 2:44); and an "unbeliever" is someone who does not believe in Jesus. In the New...

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If God hates abortion, why does He allow miscarriages?

Miscarriages are sometimes allowed by God for His own purposes. There is an important distinction to be made between a naturally occurring miscarriage (or an...

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What is a levirate marriage?

A levirate marriage is literally a "marriage with a brother-in-law." The word levirate, which has nothing to do with the tribe of Levi, comes from the Latin...

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What does the Bible say about world missions?

The Bible does not use the phrase "world missions," but God is certainly missions-minded (Luke 19:10), and His love extends to all the world (John 3:16). The...

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Is it wrong to be nostalgic?

Nostalgia is an acute sentimental longing for the past, either one's own past or a past time in history. Usually, the feeling of nostalgia is accompanied by...

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What is a cowboy church?

"Cowboy Church" is simply an approach to church with an emphasis on cowboy culture. Cowboy churches desire to reach those in the cowboy community (often...

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Who was John Mark in the Bible?

John Mark, often just called Mark, is the author of the gospel of Mark. He was a believer in the early church mentioned directly only the book of Acts. John...

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Who was Eve in the Bible?

Eve in the Bible was the wife of Adam, the first man that God created. Eve was the mother of Cain and Abel and Seth and "other sons and daughters" (Genesis...

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What is libertinism? What is a libertine?

A libertine is a person who rejects moral boundaries and lives "at liberty" from constraint. The result is that the libertine usually lives a profligate,...

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Is the divorce rate among Christians truly the same as among non-Christians?

We've all heard the claim: "Christians are just as likely to divorce as non-Christians." This statement is often attributed to a 2008 study by the Barna...

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What is Kemetic spirituality / Kemetism?

Kemet (or KMT) is the native name of ancient Egypt, and Kemetic spirituality or Kemetism is a neo-pagan religious movement that seeks to restore ancient...

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What is ietsism, and what do ietsists believe?

Ietsism (literally "something-ism") is the belief that there is "something" that exists beyond the material realm, but that "something" remains undefined and...

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What is a Gypsy? What do Gypsies believe?

The word Gypsy refers to a member of an ethnic group called the Romani, or Romany. The Romani are descendants of people from northern India, originating...

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What does the Bible say about terrorism?

The Bible doesn't directly address the topic of terrorism, at least not the type of terrorism we think of in the modern world. True "terrorism" is an attempt...

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What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

November 13 2015

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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

To me, the whole matter is not up for debate. I have read EVERY answer in this post, both for and against and have not seen THE answer to THE question. I've...

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What is the Great Tribulation?

Jesus said that a terrible time of trouble would come upon the world just before His return and that it would be more intense than any other in the history...

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Answer by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What is the difference between baptising in the name of Jesus and baptising in the 'Father, Son, Holy Spirit'?

This question is one that for many years has had its roots in an unintentional divisive effect by many Bible theologians from what I have read on this...

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Who is Gog and Magog?

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Can a person baptise themselves?

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Answer by Michael Harris , Elder - N.A.C.M,, Author, This Final Generation

What should we learn from the life of Joseph?

Like Moses (Deut 18:15), the life of Joseph is a “prophetic type” of Messiah. For it is here that we uncover “Mashiach ben (son of) Yowceph” (Messiah ben...

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What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?

Parent - Guys to become Men, Husbands and Fathers & Ladies to become Women, Wives and Mothers PRACTICE the following six keys to raising kids. It's not a...

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Answer by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?

+ It's inciteful to go back and review what I've written in the past. Sometimes I've had new revelations and sometimes I see that I have other thoughts on...

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What is the bottomless pit?

The word for "bottomless pit" in the original Greek is "abussos," or abyss. That same word is used in the Greek version of the Old Testament in Genesis 1:2...

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Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?

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Is it wrong for a Christian to speak and say whatever is on their mind?

November 13 2015

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Who or what is the "Spirit of Christ" mentioned in Romans 8:9?

The names discussed in the question are all designations by which Paul is referring to God the Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity. Paul uses...

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Who was with Jesus at His Crucifixion?

The following passages in the Gospels identify Jesus' followers who were present at the crucifixion (either before or after Jesus' death): Matthew 27:55-61...

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What happens after death?

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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?

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Is there any sin that God will not forgive?

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How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?

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How can I become more like Christ?

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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?

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Is God sovereign or do we have a free will?

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How can I become a prayer warrior?

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What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

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Should Christians of different denominations date or marry?

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Should a Christian use a dating service to find a spouse?

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What is the history of Christianity?

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What is heavy shepherding?

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Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?

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Question by David Robinson , Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!

Why is the number of men killed at one time by the chief of David's mighty men recorded differently in 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel?

In 2 Samuel 23:8 the name of the chief of David’s mighty men is given as “Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite” (ESV). In 1 Chronicles 11:11 the name of the same...

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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

The entire Bible is written for us but not all of it is written to us. The Old Testament is written for us to understand how we got to where we are today, to...

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What is the seal of the Holy Spirit?

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Answer by Michael Tinsley , Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.

How should a Christian deal with feelings of guilt regarding past sins, whether pre- or post-salvation?

John 10:10 is a perfect example of what our life in Jesus should be, and is. First it says the thief (Satan) comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. Jesus...

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