Who was Rebekah in the Bible?
Rebekah in the Bible was the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. We first meet Rebekah in Genesis 24:15, where she is identified as "the daughter of...
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How should a Christian respond to contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)?
Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:17; Romans 5:12), sin has created heartache and suffering for human beings. Disease, including...
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What is the biblical punishment for adultery?
Before answering this question, it is important to clarify a difference between the Old Testament and New Testament. Under the Old Covenant law, given to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about motives?
The Bible has a lot to say about our motives. A motive is the underlying reason for any action. Proverbs 16:2 says, "All a person's ways seem pure to them,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who were Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem?
Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem were three enemies of the Jews who made several attempts to stop Nehemiah from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballat and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the sea of forgetfulness?
The phrase sea of forgetfulness is not actually in Scripture. When people mention the "sea of forgetfulness," they are usually referring to several passages...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about ghost hunting?
Ghost hunting is the practice of going to supposedly haunted locations to investigate the presence of spirits. Self-proclaimed ghost hunters are riding a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Should we stand when the Bible is read?
In Nehemiah 8:5, the priest Ezra gathered the people who had rebuilt Jerusalem's wall for the reading of God's law: "Ezra opened the book. All the people...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is textualism?
Textualism is the practice of adhering to the actual text of any document. Much courtroom debate centers around textualism as lawyers, judges, and juries...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Did Esther have sex with Xerxes before they were married?
Esther 2 describes King Xerxes' (or Ahasuerus') search for a new queen of Persia. A group of beautiful young virgins from the city of Susa was selected...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Regulative vs. normative principle of worship - which viewpoint is correct?
The regulative principle of worship maintains that Scripture gives specific guidelines for conducting corporate worship services and that churches must not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about steroids?
First, let it be clear that this article is not about the use of steroids for valid medical purposes. Steroids are used to treat many different medical...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who should I donate to? How should I decide which charity/organization/cause to financially support?
With the myriad of charitable giving options out there, how can a Christian make a wise decision in regards to whom to donate? What causes, missions,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the angelic conflict doctrine, and is it biblical?
The angelic conflict doctrine is the idea that our creation as human beings was essentially God's reaction to the fall of Lucifer and the angels that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the name of God?
The name of God, as revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures, is YHWH (the closest English equivalents to the Hebrew letters). Ancient Hebrew did not have vowels,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the definition of ekklesia?
Understanding the definition of ekklesia (and its alternate spelling ecclesia) is an important component of understanding the church. Ekklesia is a Greek...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the book of Daniel?
Author: The Book of Daniel identifies the Prophet Daniel as its author (Daniel 9:2; 10:2). Jesus mentions Daniel as the author as well (Matthew 24:15). Date...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the serenity prayer?
The serenity prayer is attributed to a Protestant theologian named Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971). There are various versions of the serenity prayer floating...
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Stanley Zantarski
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
Christ having called attention to Himself by teaching profound truths of God was constantly being tested by individuals. In Mark 12...
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What does the Bible say about Lot's lineage and family?
That is, who were his parents? His relatives? Etc.
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Lekan Adebayo
What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?
I agree with the submission, particularly that staying single is of a higher calling. However, this must be observed by those who can discipline themselves...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Does the bible have any references on how to choose a church home?
The Bible describes the Church as One, Holy, Universal and Apostolic. The Church is one because of her source: the highest exemplar and source of this...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is the Christian life supposed to be boring?
"Persecution against Christians today is actually worse than in the first centuries of the Church, and there are more Christian martyrs today than in that...
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Ursula Carter
Is it unhealthy to harbor anger against Satan?
Yes, I believe harboring anger at anyone takes your eyes from the Lord, and places power and attention on the entity of your anger. Remember that it is...
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Lenora West
How can we have peace from the Holy Spirit while we are experiencing physical or emotional pain?
We must trust the Lord with all of our hearts and refuse to rely on our own understanding. This includes our feelings, emotions, thoughts and intelligence....
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does Paul mean by, "If I boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness?"
What does Paul mean by, "If I boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness?" In 2 Cor. 11:1-15 Paul was speaking against false apostles, perhaps...
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Faustino Ngombo
, Bible/Theology student; IT Technician
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
Greetings, sir Steve Hill. To treat the Lord's table in an ''unworthy manner'' means to treat it irreverently or disrespectfully; not acknowledging the depth...
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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What is theology proper / Paterology?
Theology proper is the study of God and His attributes. Theology proper focuses on God the Father. Paterology comes from two Greek words which mean "father"...
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Who are those "outside" and why are they not able to understand the parable so that they might believe?
If it is God's will for all to come to repentance, why would He make it difficult for some to understand? It even seems in verse 12 that He doesn't want the ...
Mark 4:10 - 12
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Does the Bible really say that parents should have their rebellious children stoned?
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, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
This passage is filled with wonderful insights into Jesus and His Kingdom. However, like most any text it is subject to misinterpretation. This question...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"?
Why did Jesus refuse to be called "good"? The above question comes from one of the most misunderstood passages of Scripture (Matt 19:16-25). At the outset,...
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Steve Hill
Is it unhealthy to harbor anger against Satan?
Is this harboring of anger a trap from satan?
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Ric Acaba
Why do Catholics consider the pope the 'Vicar of Christ'?
1 Corinthians 1:1
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Steve Hill
What does it mean to treat the Lord's table in an 'unworthy manner'?
1 Corinthians 11:26 - 28
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Should a Christian see a psychologist or psychiatrist?
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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"?
I need to know what John 1:28 symbolizes, and what it actually means.
John 21:18
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus have to experience so much suffering?
You stated "If only a few will be saved, then why did Jesus have to suffer so much?" Other answers have addressed the suffering. I would like to address the...
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Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Is the Christian life supposed to be boring?
Boredom is a state of mind, not a physical experience. A true Christian loves themselves and their neighbor in the same way. There is no place for boredom,...
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Steve Hill
What does Paul mean by, "If I boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness?"
Also, why does he say, "Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?"
2 Corinthians 11:29 - 30
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Ni Jay
, Researcher into human reasoning
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
I hope my answer will be considered. I am asked this question too. Why does God allow natural disasters like volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, land subsidence,...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Can Christians live their best life now?
I have wondered about a scripture for over fifty years. Here it is. Matthew 7:23, KJV. "And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me,...