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As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of the bad things we did in our past?

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Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?

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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is utilitarianism?

The essence of Utilitarianism is its concept of pleasure and pain. Utilitarian philosophy sees "good" as anything that increases pleasure and reduces pain....

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What are redaction criticism and higher criticism?

January 31 2015

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What is textual criticism?

Simply stated, textual criticism is a method used to determine what the original manuscripts of the Bible said. The original manuscripts of the Bible are...

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Answer by Lynn Willis , Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe

As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of the bad things we did in our past?

Dear Sister, When I read your question, two specific scriptural offerings came to my heart, Paul's 'thorn in his side', where he remains 'imperfect', wanting...

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Answer by carol Shihadeh

Had it ever rained before the Flood in Noah's day?

My answer is simple. God created the world, it was a perfect world with no need for manual labor. After the sin of Adam and Eve, there were consequences; man...

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Answer by Deborah Bullock , Homemaking, caretaking for my elderly mom, parttime artist

Should churches be 'seeker-friendly'?

I believe there is an abundance of seeker-friendly churches in the United States. While they started being the exception, the exception now is a Biblically...

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What does the Bible say about commitment?

January 31 2015

Answer by Vincent Mercado , Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3

Was Mary, mother of Jesus, more perfect than Adam or Eve?

We often use Adam and Eve's story to teach kids about disobedience and its consequences. Opposite that, we use Mary's story to teach about obedience. "Be it...

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Question by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

Does God impose repentance upon man, or wait for man to repent and then give them salvation?

In Revelation 2:20, God gives the wicked prophetess and her followers a space of time to repent. What is implied by God waiting for man to repent, rather tha...

Revelation 2:20

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Answer by Al Mari , Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon

What does the Bible say about masturbation?

Are there boundaries to the "allowance" regarding "sex in marriage"? I Thes 4:3-5. "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of the bad things we did in our past?

As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of bad things we did in our past? First I presuppose that the “bad things” contemplated here are sinful...

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Answer by Faustino Ngombo , Bible/Theology student; IT Technician

What is the meaning of the olive tree in Psalm 128:3?

Firstly, before we get to the meaning of ''olive tree'' here, we ought to understand the context of Psalm 128: - The context tells us about the benefits of...

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Answer by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of the bad things we did in our past?

If one is speaking specifically of the sins of the past, then yes it is wrong to 'enjoy' the sin in a memory. That would be treating sin as "good", rather...

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Answer by Allison Carr

As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of the bad things we did in our past?

I really don't know. I would say No, because it's funny when you look back in the past and just laugh about it. God already token care of it so just laugh...

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Question by Gary Creel

Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?

For example, will you be saved if you accept Jesus as your Savior because you are afraid of going to Hell and not because you love Jesus? Is accepting Him ou...

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Answer by Salem Markus Purba

What is circumcision of the heart?

Circumcision is God's covenant wich is put in the flesh (Genesis 17 12-13), Circumcision of the heart is a terminology used by Paul (Romans 2: 29) to...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

Is the beast mentioned in Rev.11:7 the same as the one mentioned in Rev. 13:1?

Yes, they are the same beast. The beast rises from the bottomless pit in Rev 11:7 because that is where he actually originates from. In Rev 13:1 he is seen...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?

In Christianity we are like living stones making up the temple of God for priestly activities, and Christ is the headstone (1 Pet 2:4-5). In any temple the...

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What is the meaning of wormwood in Revelation?

To the ancients a star was a point of light in the heavens that was seen regularly; sometimes a comet would be called a 'hairy star' due to its visible tail....

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What does it mean in Heb 8:11 that they will no longer say to one another 'know the Lord', because they 'all will know me'?

This promise has not yet been fulfilled. It will be fulfilled at the time of Num. 14:21 "But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory...

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Do we receive mansions in heaven?

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Should churches be seeker-friendly?

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Was Mary, mother of Jesus, more perfect than Adam or Eve?

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Where do I find the age of accountability in the Bible?

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How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God, and not the Apocrypha, the Qur'an, the Book of Mormon, etc.?

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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

January 30 2015

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What is the meaning of the olive tree in Psalm 128:3?

Psalms 128:3

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times?

In Rev 13:2 it is said of the10-horned beast "...and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority." The power of the dragon extended...

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Answer by Georg Kouz

Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?

From the ancient Eastern Holy Bible Text, Aramaic Peshitta, in Matthew 6.13 says And do not Let us ENTER into temptation, but deliver us from evil. This is...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Do women have to remain silent in church?

Knowing the tradition and seating arrangements in the early church, will bring some context and help better understand what Paul is saying in 1 Corinthians...

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What does it mean in Heb 8:11 that they will no longer say to one another 'know the Lord', because they 'all will know me'?

Is the promise God made to Israel in Hebrew 8:11 yet to be fulfilled, or has it been fulfilled?

Hebrews 8:11

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Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?

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Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

When did Moab and Ammon eventually worship the Lord?

Moab and Ammon will exist, at least spiritually speaking, at some time in the future. At the time the 10-horned beast is establishing his reign over the...

January 29 2015 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeremiah Kaaya , Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional

What can we learn from the thief on the cross?

Scripture does indeed give an account of two thieves to have been crucified with Jesus. For this had been foretold in prophecy (Mark 15:28), (Isaiah 53:12)....

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What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?

I believe that to much is given to much is required and to little is given little is required...This is found in the Bible...We serve a God who is just and...

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?

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What does it mean in Philippians 4:11 when it says; "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content"?

January 29 2015

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Great Banquet?

January 29 2015

Question by JoAnn Greco

As a Christian, is it a sin to enjoy the memories of the bad things we did in our past?

As a Christian, is it wrong to still enjoy the bad things we did in the past? This has nothing to do with regret. I know I would NEVER do those things aga...

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Answer by KEITH SLOUGH

What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?

It is true; the Bible does not specifically ADDRESS a specific age of accountability. In the book of Numbers it mentions 20 years old and up as the age when...

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Answer by Don Whitley , Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.

Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?

I think it isn't an accident that we are encouraged to come together every week as a minimum so we don't drift away and we are to be, to some degree, in...

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Answer by JD Abshire

What does it mean that "the two shall become one flesh"?

Genesis 2:23-24 "And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore...

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