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What does it mean to have the appearance of godliness but deny its power? Examples?

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Why is 'You shall not commit adultery' in the Ten Commandments?

January 15 2015

Answer by meluleki maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Why did Satan think he could defeat God?

In my view, Satan is not fighting God the Father per se. Satan is not an atheist; he knows God very well but it is against God the Son that he has issues....

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Question by Shawn Earnest

What is the Hindu view of the nature of atonement and purification as related to the afterlife, and how does this compare with Christianity?

What are the similarities and differences between the nature of atonement and purification as it relates to the afterlife, with respect to Christianity and H...

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Answer by Cheryl Loraditch , Child of the Most High Elohim

Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?

None, the true church of Christ is those that keep the commandments, not those that teach that it doesnt apply anymore. Matthew 5:19- "So if you ignore the...

January 15 2015 7 Comments 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are 'presumptuous sins'?

What are examples of presumptuous sins?

Psalms 19:13

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Answer by Penny G. Vera , PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.

What does it mean that Christians are not under the law?

Hello, I would like to address this question with the reason Jesus needed to become a Human. Remember, Adam and Eve disobeyed God, that is sin. Every human...

January 15 2015 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Braden Mcdonald

How did Barnabas, being a Levite possess a land, while the Levites were instructed not to possess lands of their own (Numbers 18:20-21; Deuteronomy 10:8-9) as per the law?

Barnabas, as a convert to Christ, was no longer under the Levitical Law. While the passage states that he was of the tribe of Levi, it does not say that, as...

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Answer by Brian Ansell , Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i

What are appropriate reasons for missing church?

If your think there are acceptable reasons for missing church then you must imagine there are inappropriate reasons. Consider the story of the Good Samaritan...

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If we are to Baptize in the NAME (singular) of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost then what is that NAME?

January 15 2015

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If we are to Baptize in the NAME (singular) of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost then what is that NAME?

January 15 2015

Answer by Martin Ferreira , I rely on the title of Christian rather that i am a son of God through the trace of Jesus

Why do we still have physical death?

Why do we have to die? It's so that we can be raised in our immortal bodies through Jesus. I recently read 1Cor 15 where Paul writes in response to those who...

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Answer by EL Mohel Castorena , EL Mohel

Why did Jesus say authority was given to him to execute judgement because he is the "Son of Man"? Wouldn't "Son of God" make more sense?

The importance is in the term "Son of Man", which is a title,was utilized as a pointer for us who are Jewish to discover him. For at that time we were...

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Answer by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Should Christians celebrate Christmas?

My purely personal view is that I always get suspicious about something that is embraced and loved globally by all cultures. Jesus said in Mat 7:13-14 "Enter...

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Is gambling against the law of God?

Is gambling against the law of God?

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Why did Satan think he could defeat God?

January 15 2015

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

Is Christ substantially present in the Eucharist?

I think Luther was correct and Zwingli misinterpreted scriptures. Here's why. The doctrine of the Real Presence asserts that in the Holy Eucharist, Jesus is...

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

Is raising the dead still possible today?

This is a short (and incomplete) list of Catholic Saints who performed miracles by raising people from the dead. St. Elizabeth of Hungary (died 1231) Bl....

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Answer by Kenneth Heck

What was the significance of the horns of the altar?

In Ezek 1:10, the four living creatures each had four faces: one of a man (representing rational intelligence), One of a lion (representing courage and...

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Answer by Felix Itsuokor , Sunday school teacher

Is pleading the blood of Jesus biblical?

Rev12:11," They overcame him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they love not their lives unto the death". " 1cor. 10:16a, "...

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Answer by Thomas K M , A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.

Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

I would like to add an answer quoting a writing by Jonathan la Fleur in Hard Truth `All believers have heard that they should read, study, memorize, and...

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Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Which of the 30,000 Protestant denominations is the true church of God?

I agree that the 30.000 denominations statement is grossly exaggerated; however, there are probably over a hundred of major denominations deeply divided by...

January 14 2015 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What is meant by "we shall not all sleep"?

The answer supplied by Mr Keith Slough is appreciated. But I feel there is need for an expansion! Paul was speaking about the heavenly or the better, or the...

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What is consubstantiation?

January 14 2015

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What is Messianic Judaism?

January 14 2015

Question by Kathy A , Homemaker

How do you forgive your husband's adultery?

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

Did God create only Adam and Eve and not additional humans?

There are 2 major versions from different translations of Acts 17:26, that this teaching of all mankind is a progeny of one Adam, was based on,...

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

How do I get right with God?

I can only share my understanding of scripture, what I know of my Lord God, and my own walk with Him these past 2+ years. To be right with God, you have to...

January 14 2015 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Steve Nearman , A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma

What is the symbolism of water baptism?

Baptisms are Jewish ceremonial rituals carried over from the first covenant law system. They were common and varied in purposes. Heb. 6:1-2; 9:9-10 Although...

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What does it mean to "come boldly to the throne of grace"?

Hebrews 4:16

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Answer by Kathy Brundidge , church of Christ

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"?

It means whether you have millions of dollars, or just a few pennies, whether you have lots of stuff or you have lost everything, whether you have a car or...

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Does everyone have a "God-shaped hole"?

January 14 2015

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, "The publicans and the harlots go into the Kingdom of God before you?"

Harlot or publican, all are aware what they are doing is evil. They are aware that it results into them heading to hell where there is everlasting suffering...

January 14 2015 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Pat Wood , Homemaker

Why did the Lord need food offerings?

Leviticus 21:15 - 22:22

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What was the significance of the horns of the altar?

In speaking of judgment, God says, "The horns of the altar shall be cut off and fall to the ground" (Amos 3:14). What were these horns of the altar? Why were...

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Why are there so many Christian denominations? Shouldn't the church agree?

January 14 2015

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What happened on each of the days of Creation?

January 14 2015

Answer by Robert Williams

Why did Satan think he could defeat God?

Satan knew he couldn't defeat the Creator, but he wanted to be on the same level as God (pride). Satan's job today is trick people into thinking that he is...

January 13 2015 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by James R

Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?

Jesus spent 3 days in the grave (hades in Greek or sheol in Hebrew) just he prophesied he would when he said that the only sign he would give would the sign...

January 13 2015 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

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

Plenty of good answers to this question already, but I just wanted to add a comment. I had a young man in my sales office a few years back. As we visited, I...

January 13 2015 26 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kenneth Heck

Did Jesus ever travel to India?

In addition to India, there are legends that Christ visited England with Joseph of Arimathaea, Ethiopia, and Tibet. None of these tales are physically true,...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

Does God change His mind?

Yes, God is the same all the time. That does not mean that when God issues a decree, that the outcome of that decree is not subject to change. In 2 Kings,...

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Answer by JEAN KABUYA , Pastor @Breath of Life

Is Christianity a white man's religion?

Beloved as others have already stipulated it, I would like to add few comments. As followers of Christ and adherents of the Bible, Christians are called to...

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