Why were so many laws required by God in the Old Testament, but not in the New Testament?
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Billy P Eldred
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
I believe it was in the town of Bethlehem at a house (not the manger) on (Don't you love the irony) December 25th, 2 BC. Why so specific? Watch the video on...
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Jack Sternberg
Is imagination and escapism in a 'playground' sense a sin?
Is it sinful to Immerse yourself in a fantasy/sci fi world? Not in the sense that you hate reality and you want to escape it, but in a 'playground' sense whe...
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Tega Edafiogho
, I am a University undergraduate I am now 17 got saved at 10.
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
Should a Christian follow the Old Testament? The short answer is No. The mere fact that there is a old and a new mean that there are differences. Because the...
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mark wilkinson
, retired school teacher and missionary
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
Matthew 2 shows that Jesus was in Bethlehem when the Wise Men visited him. Yes, he was in a house and he is described as a child, rather than a baby in a...
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John Anderson
When did God create the angels?
Angels are also God's messengers and he also uses them for his purpose. For example, the Angel of death at Passover. My favorite way that God uses them is to...
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Sharon Ray
, A Child of the Great "I AM"
What does it mean we are 'being put to death' all the day long?
As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."
Romans 8:36
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it counted a sin if you are deceived by Satan to do something?
Yes. It is counted as a sin. Adam blamed Eve, rather, he blamed God! "The woman you put here with me — she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it."...
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Christian Mwila
What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?
They offered up strange fire. The lesson is that God has a standard, much like Christ said in John 4 they that worshiped Him Must worship Him in Spirit and...
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Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Does God still perform miracles?
For what reason might God perform a miracle today? I have heard the argument so many times before! “Since we have the completed Bible there is no need for...
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Alumbugus Steve
How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?
God give me the wisdom to raise my children in the ways of the Lord, provide for me to meet there needs.Thank you JESUS you have done it in many parents and...
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What are the essentials of the gospel message?
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Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
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What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
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Why are all of our righteous acts considered filthy rags?
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
Paul said the leaders in the church should not be drinkers of MUCH wine. Not NO wine. I have christian friends that have been drinking a little for years...
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Gary Creel
Is it counted a sin if you are deceived by Satan to do something?
For example, Eve eating of the forbidden fruit?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?
The question goes: Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament? The view that God is...
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Steven Best
, Former mil intel analyst, chiropractor & Bible Teacher
Why did Jonah try to go to Tarshish instead of Nineveh?
I would add a couple observations. First, the Ninevites (Assyrians) were extremely cruel. Historians tell of their conquests in the most vivid terms. When a...
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Mike Dumais
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
The origin of the Magi who visited Jesus began with Daniel. When Cyrus defeated Nebuchadnezzar's grandson w/o a fight, Daniel read him a letter written a few...
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Mike Dumais
Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
Joseph in all likelihood survived until Jesus was in his late 20's. We all know Joseph was a carpenter. However the proper translation is "Master Builder"...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why should I not commit suicide?
Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life...
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Jyotish Mishra
, Saved by grace through faith in JESUS CHRIST.
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
From Matthew 2:5 we learn that our Lord Jesus was still in Bethlehem when the wise men from the East visited Him and offered their worship In Matthew chapter...
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Does visiting the "holy land" increase a person's chances of going to heaven?
If the question is whether a visit to the Holy Land increases a person’s likelihood of going to heaven because his visit is in some way meritorious for him...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
The short answer is no, a Christian should not profit or be associated in any way with the use or sale of alcohol or tobacco. Among Christians, there are two...
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?
All major branches of Christianity agree that Mary was a virgin until Jesus was born. But the question of whether she continued as a virgin is not agreed on....
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
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Kenneth Heck
Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?
Reading about the military campaigns in the land of Canaan we may have the impression of a harsh, unforgiving god. But we must understand that all the...
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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?
John Chrysostom (347–407) defended Mary having no other children but Jesus, using Jesus' commands to his mother in Calvary: "Woman, behold your son!" and to...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the symbolism of water baptism?
Baptism is not a symbol, rather, water is the symbol for baptism. Baptism saves. In it [Noah's Ark] only a few people, eight in all, were saved through...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?
...I totally agree with Kelli's answer. I would say for the sake of simplification, that the Old Testament essentially explains the reality of sin and why...
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Salem Markus Purba
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
Man was given an authority to name each living creature (Genesis 2: 19-20), futhermore, man as a living creature (Ecclesiastes 3: 18-22) has an authority to...
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
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Why does God allow evil?
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
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Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?
In order to appreciate the context of Romans 12:1-2, we need to examine the passage of Romans 12:1-8 where Paul is describing our new life in Christ. The...
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Can a man/woman truly be happy living a sinful lifestyle?
For example, a friend of ours recently left her husband and is living an adulterous life with a yet to be divorced man. She claims to be happy for the 1st ti...
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Kenneth Heck
Was Noah's flood global or local?
There is much convincing evidence that Noah's Flood was global, but I would like to discuss the alternative viewpoint. First, it is erroneous to presume that...
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What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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Robert the Godfather
Why should I not commit suicide?
What does the Bible say about suicide? What does God say about sinning willfully? Please let the Word of God be your guide. Suicide is a ticket to hell....