What is the 'Pistis Sophia' and is its list of 32 carnal desires to overcome before salvation Biblical?
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What is the book of Tobit?
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Is working on Sunday a sin?
"Is working on Sunday a sin?" If working on the Sabbath is a sin then I am a sinner. Personally, of the many sins I commit, working on Sunday isn't on the...
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What is secularism?
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
Those who preach that Christians are bound to the Law are false teachers. (Gal 5:4, 2 Cor 3:7-9) Those that add anything to John 3:16 in order for one to be...
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Did God create other people in addition to Adam and Eve?
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What is Soteriology?
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Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
How do I convert to Christianity?
It is true that one has to "believe" in Jesus in order to be saved and have eternal life with the Lord...John 3:16, John 6:28,29, Rom 10:9,10, 1 Cor 15:1-4,...
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Timothy Baird
How do we know if our patience, kindness etc. are truly fruits of the Spirit or just our own maturity through experience?
D. A. Carson preached a sermon on this passage recently that shed a lot of light on what Paul was saying here under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. You...
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Scott Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
When the publican cried to God in this passage, did this "justification" that Christ speaks of mean that this publican was now saved and going to heaven?
The term "justification" means "in right standing", in this circumstance, the implication is that the tax collector was "in right standing with God". Verse 9...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:1?
Oh, what a fun question! Isaiah was such a man of God! Jehovah (LORD) had lifted him up into a realm of the Spirit and was speaking to Him in chapter 49, and...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?
Luther said Yes, Zwingli said No. Both men are arguing on biblical grounds. Who is interpreting scriptures correctly?
Luke 22:19
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?
ALL above answers are so good! Here are God's reasons: John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same...
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Yolanda Espinosa
Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?
We should read and study the Bible so that we can understand it more. That way we can grow up in the Christian faith, and we we feed the spirit more and not...
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Brian Harris
, Long life Assistant
Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
I will only simply say the words of Jesus: John 14:6 "I am the way, and the truth and the life; No one comes to the Father except through me." John wrote...
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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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al reynosa
, Pastor of Commonground in San Antonio, TX, Graphic Designer
What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"
Jesus was addressing pious leaders of his day and though they knew the precepts of God they fell short in not only living by his precepts they were unwilling...
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Philip Davies
What is the meaning of "Hephzibah" in the Bible?
An old girlfriend of mine named her bicycle Hephzibah and I asked her why and she said because "my delight is in her". And I said, "of course!" Regards...
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?
A good bit of Scripture to read on the subject of obeying the law is Romans 13:1-7 When we break the laws that were created by our own government, we are in...
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Should a Christian be involved with cosplay?
"Cosplay" (or cos-play) is short for "costume play." It is the practice of dressing as a real or fictional character, typically from a video game, comic, TV...
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Pastor Shafer
What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"
Notes For Verse 28 a [A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard] This illustrates that the despised...
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kiki titus
Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?
Hi, where the mind goes, the man follows. The mind is like a playing field, it screens everything that the 5 senses (feel, see, smell, taste, hear). Take...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What are the doctrines of grace?
'Doctrines of Grace', as Michael described, is a term often used in place of saying 'Calvinism'. Unfortunately, the use of the term has the side effect of...
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How do I get the image of God as imposing and angry out of my mind?
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Billy P Eldred
What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
The way that I understand this verse, the word translated perfect in this passage refers to a "state" that is the opposite of our current state of limited...
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Philip Davies
Can Christians play video games that involve roleplaying as characters who break the law?
Hi Gareth you don't have to worry about playing video games where you are racing in the streets. It is not sinful or wrong to do this. There is a difference...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Why do Christians need the Bible?
Why do Christians need the Bible? Why is it important for Christians to make Scripture intake part of their regular devotional lives? Consider the reasons gi...
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Stephen Reilly
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What does it mean to be a man of God?
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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What is Calvary Chapel?
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How can I turn all my worries and problems over to God?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does it mean that the 'law is for the sinful man and not for the righteous man?'
The Law is an instrument for restraint not empowerment. God gave the law to the Israelites on an intermediate basis because He foreknew that ultimately it...
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Is prayer to saints or Mary biblical?
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Has the Bible been corrupted, altered, edited, revised, or tampered with?
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Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
What does it mean that the 'law is for the sinful man and not for the righteous man?'
Jeremiah, I would suggest that the Apostle Paul is telling his mentee, Timothy, as well as us, in this passage, to use the Hebrew Law to evangelize...
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Mark Boanerges
, Love God with all your heart, with all your might, and all..
Is raising the dead still possible today?
If Jesus said that 'even greater things than these will be done', then the dead can be raised in anytime, but only by the proper Godly authority working...
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david vernon
Why did the boy's father say "Help my unbelief!" when he first said "I believe."?
This is a good question. This man reminds me of myself before my conversion. I too had faith, but it was a historical faith. I can remember going to Sunday...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
Quite aside from the informative, thorough, academic answer of Michael, and the succinct historical answer of Alex I'm going to answer in my unique style...