What is Stoicism? What did the Greek Stoics teach?
Stoicism is one of many ancient Greek philosophies. While Paul was in Athens, a group of Stoics met him and engaged him in a debate (Acts 17:18) that started...
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What does the Bible say about mediums?
In both modern and ancient times, a medium is a person who communicates with spirits, usually apart from the use of witchcraft. A medium is, literally, an...
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Do Christians sin?
Before exploring whether or not Christians sin, let's define a couple of terms. Regardless of how tattered the wordChristianhas become throughout history,...
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What is the story of Elijah and the widow?
First Kings 17 introduces the prophet Elijah and gives the account of his dealings with a widow from Zarephath. The chapter notes that the Lord was...
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Why was it wrong for Saul to offer a sacrifice?
In 1 Samuel 13, Saul and his army were waiting for Samuel to arrive to offer a sacrifice before going to war. Samuel had not yet come, and the soldiers were...
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Why was Elijah afraid of Jezebel?
Elijah had just had a "mountaintop experience" in defeating the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. Fire had descended from heaven, the people of Israel...
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What is the meaning of 666?
At the close of Revelation 13, which discusses the beast (the Antichrist) and his false prophet, we read, "This calls for wisdom: let the one who has...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are practical ways to depend on God alone?
Depending on God is basic to the Christian life. We trust in, or depend on, God for our salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9). We depend on God for wisdom (James 1:5)....
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What is Marcionism?
Marcionism was a religious movement based on the teachings of the 2nd-century heretic Marcion of Sinope. While none of Marcion's writings have survived to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does a son bear any responsibility for the sins of the father?
Ezekiel 18 makes it clear that God holds each individual responsible for his or her own sin. Verses 1 through 4 say, "The word of the Lord came to me: 'What...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are phylacteries?
Phylacteries, sometimes called tefillin, are small, square leather boxes containing portions of Scripture worn by Conservative and Orthodox Jews during...
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Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?
Examples of conceding might be to stop dancing, because he doesn't dance, or stop swimming because he doesn't swim; or to go to a wrestling match even though...
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What will we look like in heaven?
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What does the Bible say about vampires?
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What is baby dedication? Is child / baby dedication biblical?
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How should a Christian view addiction?
I, too, am a smoker. I have smoked since I was 18 and am now 74. I never was convicted of it until the church I was attending said it was a great sin. In...
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Who are the two witnesses in the book of Revelation?
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What does it mean by "when your enemies stumble/fall"?
Proverbs 24:17
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Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?
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What does the Bible say about interpreting it on our own?
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How are human souls created?
Human souls were not created, it is a breath of life given by the LORD God to man wich was formed from the dust of the ground and caused a man became a...
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Should a Christian read the Chronicles of Narnia series or see the movies?
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Why did Solomon worship at a high place?
Solomon worshiped at the high place for the same reason people pray to Jehovah and someone else such as one of the saints or mother Mary. While it is true...
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What does INRI stand for? What was written on the sign nailed to the cross above Jesus head?
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What is the right religion for me?
The true religion is following the Bible and doing as Bible states, Matthew 7:17-20 states you will know them by their fruits, I have seen a lot of religious...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is Jacob still referenced as Jacob after he's been renamed Israel?
In my opinion, when Jacob was told that his name would no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, it was referring to a new and special relationship that he...
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James Kraft
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Should a Christian have hobbies?
Keeping a balance in our Christian life is really hard to do. We get caught up in things and do not realize it. I have built model airplanes since I was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is meant by "the courts of our God"?
When the psalmist speaks of the courts (that is, the courtyards) of God, he is employing an imagery both of majesty and beauty -- majesty in the sense of the...
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Can a person be born gay?
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How should a Christian view alcoholics? What does the Bible say about drunkards?
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What did Paul mean when he said he had kept the faith?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith?
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Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
It has never been the will of God for people to have multiple partners. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. During the reign of Adam all men...
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
Christians are commanded to obey the civil authorities. There is a big distinction between immigrants and illegal aliens, those distorting the language or...
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How can I stop being nervous about praying publicly?
The thing is about prayer, that we all have different ways of doing it. Some pray out loud and some pray "in their heart." Prayer isn't something you should...
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Why are there so many Christian denominations?
If "Christian" means the believers and followers of Jesus Christ, we have to follow what Jesus is saying: "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one...
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
To my knowledge the bible doesn't specifically address illegal immigration, but the term illegal makes me believe that it wouldn't be in agreement with it....
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How can I stop being nervous about praying publicly?
If you are a Christian, then you are born of God. His Spirit lives within (at one level or another). What does that mean? It means the life of Christ is...
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What is meant by "go the second mile" in Matthew 5:38-42?
This is one of the very interesting passages in the Bible. First and foremost, it pretty much teaches us that Christianity is not a one off. Secondly, to be...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?
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What is the meaning of the parable of the 'unworthy servant?'
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Is faith in God a crutch?
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What does the Bible mean when it says to not withhold good from those to whom it is due?
The verse being asked about (Proverbs 3:27) is best understood when considered in conjunction with the verse immediately following it (Proverbs 3:28). Taken...
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What is meant by "go the second mile" in Matthew 5:38-42?
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What should a Christian wife do if her husband leaves her and refuses to reconcile?