Why did the boy's father say "Help my unbelief!" when he first said "I believe."?
I LOVE all the answers above and agree with them. I just want to add a small something. I believe the man was saying to Jesus: "I want to believe, help me!"...
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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
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What does it mean that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?
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How can I heal from the hurt of a broken relationship?
My usual advice in this situation is very simple yet hard to do. Simply pray FOR the one that broke your heart. Not that God punish them but that God bless...
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Why did the boy's father say "Help my unbelief!" when he first said "I believe."?
Jesus knew that in order for the daughter to be healed, He, the father, must believe that Jesus was capable of doing exactly what He was able to do. If you...
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Is the Shroud of Turin authentic?
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What is the meaning of "The Reproach of Christ" in this passage?
This is a great question and one I pondered recently too and researched. To put it simply "...reproach of Christ.." in this scripture means that Moses...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of "The Reproach of Christ" in this passage?
The verse in question is part of the description of Moses as one of the "heroes of faith" mentioned in the eleventh chapter of Hebrews. Although Moses, of...
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What did Jesus mean when He said to 'not cast your pearls before swine'?
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How long did Moses stay in Midian?
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What are the essentials of the gospel message?
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Why is there so little written in the Bible about Joseph, Jesus' earthly father?
Let me start by saying there is nowhere in the Bible where God explains why he said no more about Joseph in Scripture than he did. Therefore, we can consider...
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Galen Smith
, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?
It can be precarious to explain why other people do things, especially if they have not expressed a reason. Nevertheless, I can answer for myself, and I...
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JD Abshire
Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?
John 1:12-13 " But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of...
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How can a Christian couple heal from a separation?
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, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
This is an interesting and complex question. It comes under the same heading as horse before the cart, and the chicken or the egg. Think about that...
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
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What was the purpose of the Levitical Law?
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How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
The LORD God is sovereign over freewill in the same way we are sovereign over a spider on the wall. If I tap beside that spider, I know it will freely choose...
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Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?
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What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
I have been in the valley it seems more than on the mountain top. It is the only way to learn to trust the Lord. I have been to the place where I totally...
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Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?
This chapter in Proverbs is about obedience. Verse 1 reads "My son, forget not My Law; but let your heart keep My Commandments: for length of days, and long...
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Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?
To me this verse means: Always strive to have wisdom and carefully choose the path you will follow avoiding evil. (or at least be aware that evil lurks)...
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Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
If water baptism is so important, why does the Bible not reference Jesus having water-baptized the twelve apostles?
If before the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, water baptism was so prevalent and important, why did Jesus not appear to have first of all water-baptized His twel...
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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
I am a Christian under the Catholic Church. I have never ever come across anyone in the Catholic denomination stating that they are not Christians. In fact...
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What should we learn from what the Bible says about Tamar?
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What makes Christianity unique?
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Who will occupy the Millennial Kingdom?
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How long did Moses stay in Midian?
Stephen's address to the Sanhedrin in Acts 7 gives us a "jet tour" of Biblical history beginning with the call of Abraham through the crucifixion of our...
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What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?
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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
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What is eternal death?
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Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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When God flooded the earth, was the Garden of Eden also destroyed?
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Why did God destroy the world by flood? What did God really see in the world that he wanted to not strive with humanity?
God tells us in His Holy Bible pointblank why he decided to send the flood and destroy all man and creatures, etc., except Noah, his wife, three sons and...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?
I believe Matthew will give us insight into what The Lord meant by that statement. As he commissioned the disciples he gave them specific orders, a command...
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Why were the people of God in the Old Testament lacking in faith?
This prophet writes by permission of the Holy Spirit. I do not claim to have all knowledge but only what God gives me on a subject. His thoughts are higher...
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, Retired from Multnomah Bible College and Biblical Seminary
What does it mean to render your heart and not your garment?
The word in this passage is "rend," not "render." It was the custom of ancient Jewish people (and other nearby cultures) to vigorously tear one's clothing as...
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What is the meaning of Jesus' response in John 12:24?
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
John 12:20 - 26
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Kim Hunley
Should a Christian tithe off miscellaneous income, e.g. inheritance, gifts, winnings, tax refunds, legal settlements, etc.?
This is a "heart" issue.How can anyone ask a question like this, do you go to God when you have an extra need, a new car, money to pay an unexpected hospital...
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Billy P Eldred
What was happening in the rest of the world when the Bible was being written and why is it not covered in the Bible?
One of my favorite Bible verses is the last verse in the book of John. "Jesus did many other things as well. I suppose the whole world would not hold the...
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Billy P Eldred
How is it that many Christians believe that through the Holy Spirit, the dead are being raised, sight is being restored to the blind, and the deaf are able to hear, but deny the power of the Holy Spirit to eternally secure the believer?
Do you believe that the Holy Spirit ever keeps anyone from EVER sinning again once they are saved? I have never seen anyone who disagree with "eternal...
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Lee Montgomery
Does the word "Discretion" in this verse have a deeper meaning?
I know the Webster-definition of "discretion" but does the word have the same meaning within this verse?
Proverbs 3:21