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Should a Christian watch scary movies/horror movies?
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
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Billy P Eldred
Why is God so different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?
First I want to say that I understand your perception. The first time I read the Bible front to back, I thought of God as a wrathful overseer that was...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
What does it mean to love Jesus?
To love Jesus it's not enough just to say, " I Love the Lord with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind." Matt 22:37. When Jesus answered...
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What does the Bible say about attitude?
Writing from a prison cell in Rome, the apostle Paul wrote about the attitude a Christian should have: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner...
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What does the Bible say about attitude?
Writing from a prison cell in Rome, the apostle Paul wrote about the attitude a Christian should have: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner...
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What does the Bible say about attitude?
Writing from a prison cell in Rome, the apostle Paul wrote about the attitude a Christian should have: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner...
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, General Manager of a commercial printing company
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Fredericksburg, VA
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Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
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Thad Sneed
Must precept be upon precept?
Most people seem to omit the very important ending to this verse, about why precept is on precept. I direct your attention below and notice the reason is...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Are there any Christian parallels in the "Matrix" movies?
There is so much written about this topic vis a vis this movie, and a lot of it online, that I'm surprised to see this question on here. I did a film paper...
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What is the significance of the folded napkin in Christ's tomb after the resurrection?
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
Except when a problem such as a hernia in the developing unborn baby makes it necessary to close the abdomen surgically, all mammals are born with an...
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Philip Davies
Is it murder to take a loved one off of life support?
No you are not damned to hell for taking your mother off life support. There is an important difference between killing someone and taking them off life...
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Valda Collison
Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
This is a question that is often asked in jest, like the similar one, "Which came first the chicken or the egg?" Belly buttons come from the umbilical cord...
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Craig Stephenson
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
Any reading of Matthew 6:4 should be understood in the context of verse 2 which preceded it. Jesus is emphasizing here the "purpose" in the gift. In verse 2...
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John R Villesvik
How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?
In my experience talking to atheists, I have found that they are frequently very well educated and often come from Christian backgrounds. Many having been...
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Jeff Hammond
Is raising the dead still possible today?
The power of Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, Hebrews 13:8. I was challenged by a Muslim official many years ago when I first went to...
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Lynda Hickman
, Homemaker, plumber, carpenter, all around gearhead
Should Believers and Followers of Christ read or follow the teachings of "The Secret"?
The question about "The Secret" leads me to ask: Why would a Christian, a true follower of Jesus Christ, want to read a book by someone whose published works...
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
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How did the things Jesus said and did when He was alone get recorded in the Gospels?
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JD Abshire
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Does the Bible instruct us to pray through Jesus to God or to God directly or both?
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Marilyn Pollard
Does James 5:14-16 promise that God is going to heal (physically, on earth) every believing Christian who asks in faith for healing?
Hello Christa. Commentator Albert Barnes wrote regarding James 5:15, "This must be understood, as such promises are everywhere, with this restriction, that...
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Melody Sutter-fisher
, Minister - Evangelist - Heart for the Homeless
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
It does not make sense to do something in secret and then want it seen. It is written 'do not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing' Things...
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Ken Hyatt
Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
Belly buttons are what accommodate an umbilical cord, which is essential for life to those who are "in utero." Adam and Eve were created "ex-utero" thus no...
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Debbie Finley
How do we know God is the creator of the universe?
Well, we can see in Scripture, Genesis1:1"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth". This is literally the first line of Scripture in the...
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Margo Taylor
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to praise God?
Christians often speak of "praising God," and the Bible commands all living creatures to praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6). One Hebrew word for "praise" is...
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Ifeanyi Chukwurah
Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
To the pure, all things are pure. Until we begin to see what tithing and offering truly is--WORSHIP--some people will always have problems with the manner...
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David Nochella
, disciple of the Lord Jesus disguised as a carpenter
How is it that Satan could stand before God and question Him if the holiness of God doesn't permit sin in God's presence?
God can permit anything He desires, He does not cower from sin, we cower from His Holiness. Even as fallen and forgiven, like all the prophets and Apostles...
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A Lamb
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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
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What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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JEAN KABUYA
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
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Albert Perkic
What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?
There are two major points. First, as Lord of the Sabbath He is revealing His identity as God. 'And He said to them, 'The Sabbath WAS made for man, and not...
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Kenneth Heck
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
This is a good question if we consider giving alms (Matt 6:1-4) to be a good work of the kind involved in Matt. 5:16. However, in Acts 9:36 the two are...
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Bill Gillan
, Father of 4 and have an amazing wife
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
I think you can do both. You can give in secret and let it be known. I will give you an example of how I feel this can be done. Over the last couple of years...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?
Great question! And one I personally wrestled with when I was first saved...and the scripture that jumped out for me in this vein was: Matthew 5:48 Be ye...
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Kenneth Heck
What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
The Jews at the time of Christ time falsely believed they would be preferred in the Kingdom of God because of their superior blood line from Abraham, Isaac...
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Gene Coleman
What happened to those who believed in God before Jesus?
I remember my daughter who is now 56 at about age 10 asked our pastor this same question. His answer was that believing in Jesus and accepting his...
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Mike Dumais
How long was Jesus on the cross?
Jesus was on the Cross for about 6 hours. Crucifixion usually would take 18-48 hours and bring death from suffocation or pulmonary edema. Jesus however was...
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Pete Van Zyl
What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
The real key to understanding this verse is contained in John 3 vs 3-8 in the words that Jesus spoke to Nicodemus. When we are "born again" of the Spirit, we...
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Debra Chiappetta
, Retired
Should Believers and Followers of Christ read or follow the teachings of "The Secret"?
Believers in Jesus are called to follow Jesus. We are called by Jesus to abide in Him, and He will abide in us. This means we should follow no one other than...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Why is John 8:2-11 not found in earlier manuscripts? Does this mean it is a fabricated story?
Some information that I gathered from various sources on the subject is reproduced below: Although in line with many stories in the Gospels and probably...
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Philip Davies
Am I responsible for any conscious, sinful decisions I make in my dreams?
No, you are not responsible for sins committed in your dreams. The reasons for this are 1. It is not possible to control your dreams as they are not the...
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