Why is 'You shall not murder' in the Ten Commandments?
Beyond the obvious, the Ten Commandments were given to Moses at a time when Israel had just left Egypt. They no longer were governed by Egyptian law and...
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Is it okay for a Christian to look at pretty women or handsome man?
That is, is merely looking at an attractive person, or acknowledged that they are attractive, the equivalent of lust?
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Can our loved ones hear us or see us from heaven?
Can our loved ones see us or hear us from heaven
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Natala Mathebula
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
This question still intrigues me as well. I have battled with the question over many years and have given myself philosophical responses, but am now content...
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Jyotish Mishra
, Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.
Was it unfair for God to allow Job to suffer over what was basically an argument between God and Satan?
Job was righteous before God. But he did not know that The Lord is full of compassion and mercy (James 5:11--NIV) So through this process the LORD revealed...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What did God mean when he said, "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy"?
Using the TaNaKH (OT), I could not find a verse that simply commands us to “Honor the Sabbath day and keep it holy,” (with the original Hebrew words כָּבַד...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
Jesus used words to communicate spiritual truths in ways we could understand. He often used words to create pictures or portraits to help us understand. One...
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Wayne Plunkett
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
My Jewish Friends and those who would bound us Gentiles to the Law, Please note that Isaiah 53 was being fulfilled when both the Scribes and Pharisee REFUSED...
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How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?
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Why wasn't Jesus named Immanuel?
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What does the Bible say about sex addiction?
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How did paul suffer as he was preaching the gospel?
2 Corinthians 11:23-29 " Are they servants of Christ? I speak in utter folly - I am too, and more than they are: I have done more work, I have been in prison...
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What does the Bible say about rape?
The Bible does address the issue of rape. As expected, when the Bible mentions the crime of rape, it is depicted as a gross violation of God's design for the...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it acceptable to have communion outside of the church?
I believe, and so does the church I attend, that communion may be celebrated wherever and whenever Christians (Jesus is their personal savior and Lord) meet...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Is carbon dating a reliable method for determining the age of things?
One of the best explanations I've heard for carbon dating is from ICR. (I hope I'm using the right terms.) All radioactive dating is based on one substance...
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Mark Jefferson
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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
Who are the wicked in Psalm 146:9?
God cares for the oppressed, the hurting, and the abandoned. Those that take advantage of these poor and downtrodden peoples THEN and NOW would be considered...
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Ariel HaNaviy
, Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
My answer might seem a bit different so I hope it makes it into the forum. I want to state right up front that I now affirm with perfect faith that Christ is...
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Why is the Bible called the Holy Bible?
The phrase biblia sacra (holy books) first appeared sometime in the Middle Ages. In English, one of the earliest"if not the earliest"uses of "The Holy Bible"...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Who are the wicked in Psalm 146:9?
The wicked in Ps 146:10 or indeed any where so mentioned in the bible is simply referring to the sinner. The sinner is an evil doer who hurts others and...
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marilyn Stephens
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Who is the Queen of Heaven?
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What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?
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What does it mean that Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords?
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Craig Mcelheny
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What does it mean that love never fails?
In the Greek there are different forms of love, i.e. phileo, which is brotherly love, eros, which is romantic love, and agape, which is God’s love, but agape...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does the Bible teach about defending one's family?
In my opinion human beings only have two ways to deal with one another: REASON and FORCE. If you want me to do something for you, you have the choice of...
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TITUS NIMO
, student st kenyatta university kitui campus
How did paul suffer as he was preaching the gospel?
Colossians 1:24 - 2:5
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Margaret Mathis
Can married couples watch porn together?
That is, is watching porn acceptable if done by a couple inside a marriage?
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Jennell Houts
Who are the wicked in Psalm 146:9?
I think the "wicked" refers to anyone who is opposed to God and His ways. It says that God frustrates the PLANS of the wicked -- so if their plans/ways are...
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What are the books of 1 Esdras and 2 Esdras?
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Does the Bible instruct us to pray through Jesus to God or to God directly or both?
John 14 : verses 13 and 14 are crystaly clear on this aspect,"He that ask anything in my name I will do it to glorify the father". Jesus is in the father and...
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Alfonso Ozaeta
What is the purpose of the church?
Church - with reference to Christianity, collective physical and visible body of believers spiritually perceived as the body of Christ; local congregation or...
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L.S. James
, Artist
Did Jesus have long hair?
Should the Lion of the tribe of Judah be bereft of His mane? To subject the Lord to Pauline address seems somewhat arguable when his issue of men with long...
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Edwin Danny Reaid
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
Calvinism's 5 Points: Total Depravity (Original Sin) Unconditional Election (God's Election) Limited Atonement (Particular Redemption) Irresistible Grace...
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How can God be intelligent if He is immaterial?
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does the Bible teach about defending one's family?
A good father is like a shepherd who protects his sheep from enemies. He takes arms if necessary. 1 Samuel 7:34-37 But David said to Saul, “Your servant has...
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Jim Riddle
, Old, tired, retired, fat, bald, gimpy and happy
What does the Bible teach about defending one's family?
Such as carrying/defending your family with weapons?
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Julian Pechacek
Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
A believer in Christ thinks carefully before using the Bible to justify military and political goals. God has always managed Israel according to His will,...
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What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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Cindy Jennings
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What does Jesus mean when He says, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand?"
It does not mean that all prophecies have been fulfilled. It meant that the ministry of Jesus and an new era of man's relationship to God had begun. This was...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
What does Jesus mean when He says, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand?"
I think this means simply what it says. The prophets of the old testament foretold of the Christ coming. Israel should have recognised Him by all the signs....
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Should we worship Jesus?
God, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob (Israel), is the true and only God of the Universe. Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Father are one with God....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who is the prince of Persia in Daniel 10?
The prince of Persia is only mentioned in Daniel 10, a highly apocalyptic (and therefore at least partially symbolic) section of the book of Daniel. Most...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is Dianetics?
Dianetics is the generic term for the beliefs underlying Scientology. Dianetics is the claim that each person's painful past experiences create a lasting...