What does it mean that baby Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes?
Swaddling clothes are cloths and bands used in the practice of swaddling, or essentially "wrapping" an infant tightly in cloth. The idea behind swaddling is...
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Why was it important to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem?
The answer to why it was important to rebuild Jerusalem's walls is found in Nehemiah 1:3. Some Jews who visited Jerusalem returned to Persia and reported to...
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What does the Bible say about chanting? Should a Christian chant?
To chant is to speak or sing rhythmically, in words or sounds. There is a wide variety of different types of chanting, from basic two-note chants to simple...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the mystery of faith?
The mystery of faith is a term that occurs in 1 Timothy 3:9. Depending on the English translation, the Greek phrase τὸ μυστήριον τῆς πίστεως is translated...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Did Paul ever meet Jesus in person?
The subject of Jesus Christ and His saving work were at the forefront of the apostle Paul's ministry. "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" he said (1...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a peace offering?
The modern idea of a peace offering is that of "a propitiatory or conciliatory gift." A man who offends his wife will often visit a florist with the thought...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes?
The book of Esther begins with a description of King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) of Persia celebrating with the leading men of his kingdom. At the conclusion of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about law enforcement / the police?
It's fairly well known that God gave a set of laws and with it guidelines for the enforcement of those laws. Not only did the Mosaic Law define sin, but it...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to be a godly husband?
When asking how to be a godly husband, one of the first truths to recognize is that no one is naturally godly. Neither men nor women can be everything God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why doesn't the book of Esther mention God?
The book of Esther is unique in several ways. One distinguishing characteristic is that it's the only biblical book that does not mention God by name. This...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How can I learn to not take offense at little things?
Trying to not take offense is like trying to not think about elephants. If someone says, "Don't think about elephants," we automatically think about them. If...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Haman the Agagite?
Haman is introduced in Esther 3:5-6 as an enemy of Mordecai and the Jewish people: "When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the doctrine of the impassibility vs. passibility of God?
To be "passible" is to be "capable of feeling, especially suffering" or to be "susceptible to emotion." When theologians speak of God's "passibility" versus...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is transcendental meditation?
Transcendental meditation (or TM) is a technique for achieving inner peace and spiritual renewal by focusing on a mantra repeated silently. As the mind...
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Philip Davies
Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
You might just as legitimately ask, Is your local church disrespecting the Bible when it puts obedience to cultural rules on the same level as Christian...
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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
We do not learn much when things are going smoothly. It is only when we hit the rough spots in the road that we learn. There is no other way. It is the only...
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Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
If the guidelines are implied or part of the church's constitution and you are operating to the contrary then yes, you are showing disrespect to your church...
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Is the pope the Vicar of Christ?
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What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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What are the three woes of Revelation?
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What is the emerging / emergent church movement?
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What does the Bible say about how to find purpose in life?
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What do the seven thunders in mean?
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How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
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Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important?
I do not think the discovery of Noah's Ark, if ever, would be of any significance or benefit to the Christian Faith. There will emerge new debates regarding...
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Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
I think what is interesting in this debate is that in the context of Matthew 5 we choose to take verses 31 and 31 literally and yet the same does not apply...
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, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
I think you are disrespecting the local church group by not following the guidelines, whether biblical or not. Guidelines are set for a reason, and to not...
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What does it mean to boast in the Lord?
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Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
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What should we learn from the life of Titus?
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Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
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Why is it important to study the Bible in context?
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What was the symbolism of Ezekiel baking bread over dung?
In Ezk 4:12, God originally told Ezekiel to use human waste for fuel to bake his bread. When Ezekiel protested that it would defile him to do that (much like...
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What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
The Bible teaches us about the Trinity as the power in heaven (God the Father), the power on earth (Jesus the Son of Man) and the power in the Words of God...
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Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
Examples: - Wearing jewelry or make-up if they hold that it is immodest - Socially drinking if they have a general policy of temperance - Not followin...
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What are holy days?
In the Bible, the word holy means "set apart." God is holy. Christians are called to be holy. A holy day, then, is a day that is set apart to focus on the...
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How old is the Bible?
Since the Bible was written by around 40 different authors over a period of around 1,500 years, the question "How old is the Bible?" cannot be answered with...
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If God is love, why does He condemn homosexuality?
A common argument for the acceptance of homosexuality and same-sex marriage is that, if God is love, He would not condemn the love of others. The main...
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What did it mean to tear one's clothes in the Bible?
The tearing of one's clothes is an ancient tradition among the Jews, and it is associated with mourning, grief, and loss. The first mention of someone...
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What is Advent?
Advent is the season of the year leading up to Christmas. It is observed with various traditions and rituals by Catholics and other liturgical groups such as...
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What kind of bodies will people have in hell?
The Bible indicates that both believers and non-believers will have resurrected bodies on the last day (Daniel 12:1-2). Those going to hell will be eternally...
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What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
In John 3, Jesus uses the phrase "born of water" in answer to Nicodemus's question about how to enter the kingdom of heaven. He told Nicodemus that he "must...
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What is the story of Saul of Tarsus before he became the apostle Paul?
It is difficult to overestimate the influence of the apostle Paul. He is known worldwide as one of the greatest Christian missionaries. His inspired writings...
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What is a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)?
In the English Standard Version of the Bible, Romans 12:3 says, "For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly...
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What is a glory cloud? Is a glory cloud biblical?
During the previous century, some churches began to report the appearance of a "glory cloud"-they believed this to be a physical manifestation of God's...
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What is the Mishnah? What is a midrash?
The Mishnah is the oral law in Judaism, as opposed to the written Torah, or the Mosaic Law. The Mishnah was collected and committed to writing about AD 200...
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What does it mean to be still and know that I am God?
This popular saying comes from Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God; / I will be exalted among the nations, / I will be exalted in the earth." This...
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If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
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Who are the saints Paul is referring to when he says, "But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints" in Romans 15:25?
As I had just read something about those who pray to the "saints" using novenas, I had begun meditating on the truth through His Word, that we as believers...