How can I encourage someone who lost a family member?
To me, that is a tough one. If the person in question was not saved, well we Christians know where they end up. Paul said if our hope is not true we should...
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Why did God say to "replenish the earth"? What needed replenishing?
According to Strong's Concordance the word "replenish" is found two times in the KJV. It occurrs in Genesis, 1:28 and 9:1. The Hebrew transliteration is...
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How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
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Is public prayer biblical? Is it okay to pray in public?
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Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
In reality, nobody fully understands a single molecule. But our heartfelt desire should be to know the TRUTH of God to our highest GOD GIVEN ability. We need...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important?
Let me start by stating that if Jesus was not resurrected there would be no proof that "second death" (eternal death where there is no resurrection) was...
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What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'? 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 says "Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this...
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JD Abshire
Who is the "she/her" in this verse?
Proverbs 3:13 "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding." Metaphorically, wisdom and understanding.
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why is the humanity of Jesus important?
The humanity of Jesus is so important but could only be fully appreciated after understanding how we got into this dilemma. Throughout history the "nature"...
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Robin Lim
Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
The sum total as I see... we must acknowledge we are not God and we have fallen short of His glory. By being Christians we try our best to live a life of...
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Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
I believe GOD, our Heavenly father is sacred and so is His Name. As Christians we need to be conscious of our being because we are set apart from others in...
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What is the meaning and importance of the ascension of Jesus Christ?
After Jesus rose from the dead, He "presented Himself alive" (Acts 1:3) to the women near the tomb (Matthew 28:9-10), to His disciples (Luke 24:36-43), and...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What is the meaning and importance of the ascension of Jesus Christ?
His resurrection and subsequent ascension is most important in "bringing many sons to glory" (Heb.2:10). This is the only way for the Father's promise of the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the name of God?
Moses said to God, "Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' Then...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
In Mark 10:18 Did Jesus actually "refuse to be called good"? What actually was his answer and why? Let us see the testimony of the gospel writers. Mk....
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Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
Jesus Christ answers as follows: John 3:18 'He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not...
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Anne Smith
, Mother to two daughters, Grandmother to two grandsons.
Why is sound doctrine so important?
Sound doctrine is important as our very salvation depends on it. For instance, if we do not believe in the death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus and do...
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Why didn't God say that lying was a sin instead of bearing false witness in the Ten Commandments?
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, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?
This question (and this verse) exemplifies the importance of context in understanding scripture. Here Jesus is speaking directly and specifically to Peter,...
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Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
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Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
I don't think understanding the Gospel of Jesus is difficult at all... To fully understand the Gospel and be saved, we just need to believe that Jesus died...
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What is the Shekinah glory?
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Why does God often wait to judge the wicked, vs. judging them now as they live on Earth?
Somtimes judgment does come to the wicked in the form of consequences to their evil actions. However, the story Jesus tells about Lazarus and the rich man in...
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How can I be saved?
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What does the fourth commandment mean?
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Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?
This question is just as relevant for today as it is difficult to answer. I’m sure there will be those who disagree with my response. I certainly respect...
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Kenneth Heck
How should a Christian respond to evidence of paranormal activity?
We must be careful to define the word "paranormal" correctly. For instance, an experience such as seeing what appears to be an angel of God may be excluded...
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How can I encourage someone who lost a family member?
How can I encourage a person who lost some one in a family, through verses from the bible?
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When did the separation of humanity into Jews and Gentiles occur?
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Should Christians celebrate Passover?
We do celebrate the Passover in our celebration of the Lord's Supper, or Communion, on each first day of the week. We celebrate the shedding of the blood of...
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Jeanetta Bass
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
I think that we need to deal with the issue of sin and salvation before we even try to understand the meaning of this scripture. If you have asked Jesus to...
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Ben Zickefoose
, Retired, Kinesiology Dept. ACU, TX & traveling ministry.
Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?
The Comma I have read all of the comments above about “the comma.” It is interesting that “the comma” generated so many responses. I understand that the...
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What was Elihu's message to Job?
Elihu was one of Job's friends-not one of the three who had come to comfort Job at the beginning of the book, but one who arrives later and offers the last...
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What is the meaning of exousia in the Bible?
Exousia is a Greek word most often translated as "authority" or "power." It is especially used in terms of moral influence. Exousia can also be thought of in...
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What does the Bible say about stoning?
Stoning is a method of execution during which a group of people, usually peers of the guilty party, throws stones at the condemned person until he or she...
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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?
When someone exhibits great endurance through all kinds of trials, annoyances, or provocations, we say that person has "the patience of Job." The idiom is...
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What does it mean that Job repented in dust and ashes?
In Job 42:6, Job says, "I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes." Obviously, Job was at a low point in his personal history. But what does it mean that...
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JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about Lot's lineage and family?
Genesis 11:27 "These are the family records of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran fathered Lot." Lot obvious was Abram's nephew....
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What does it mean that a house divided cannot stand?
There are three accounts in the Gospels in which Jesus states that a kingdom divided against itself is laid waste or a house divided cannot stand (Luke...
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What does the Bible say about spreading rumors?
A rumor is an unconfirmed, widely spread story or statement. Rumors may or may not contain elements of truth, but their veracity is anyone's guess-rumors...