What is the symbolism of water baptism?
Baptism is not a symbol, rather, water is the symbol for baptism. Baptism saves. In it [Noah's Ark] only a few people, eight in all, were saved through...
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Why does God of the Old Testament seem to be hard and unforgiving compared with the God of the New Testament?
...I totally agree with Kelli's answer. I would say for the sake of simplification, that the Old Testament essentially explains the reality of sin and why...
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What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
Man was given an authority to name each living creature (Genesis 2: 19-20), futhermore, man as a living creature (Ecclesiastes 3: 18-22) has an authority to...
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
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Why does God allow evil?
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Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?
In order to appreciate the context of Romans 12:1-2, we need to examine the passage of Romans 12:1-8 where Paul is describing our new life in Christ. The...
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Can a man/woman truly be happy living a sinful lifestyle?
For example, a friend of ours recently left her husband and is living an adulterous life with a yet to be divorced man. She claims to be happy for the 1st ti...
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Was Noah's flood global or local?
There is much convincing evidence that Noah's Flood was global, but I would like to discuss the alternative viewpoint. First, it is erroneous to presume that...
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What does the bible mean by 'reasonable service' in Romans 12:1?
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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Why should I not commit suicide?
What does the Bible say about suicide? What does God say about sinning willfully? Please let the Word of God be your guide. Suicide is a ticket to hell....
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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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What is the meaning of debauchery?
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Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
When Jesus was asked "Why do you dine with sinners and tax collectors?" He replied, the well do not need a physician but the sick. Meaning that He associated...
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
The biggest problem in the theory of evolution is that it leaves God out. The theory can only hold water if God is involved. God may very well have used...
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, Teacher in China
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
The Doctrine of Total depravity is a doctrine that has been often flawed by certain scholars, who have made it to mean that man has absolutely no ability to...
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If divorce is in the Bible, why is the Catholic church against it?
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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
By having "FAITH" in him! By "believing" in him! When we read the great faith chapter, Heb 11. All the people mentioned trusted God because of their...
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Is the pope the Vicar of Christ?
In the infinite plan of God, Jesus was sent to save mankind, bringing salvation to those who believe in His name. Do not believe you are to be saved by...
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Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
Was He mentioned? Did He make an appearance directly?
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What are the essentials of the gospel message?
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How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?
What an easy question. The answer comes to us from the story of the prodigal son. That answer is to love her! And to treat her as you would a daughter who...
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, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What is the Nicene Creed?
I could be wrong, but nothing could compare the historic event that shaped the belief-system of today's world than the development of the Nicene Creed in the...
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Salem Markus Purba
What are the essentials of the gospel message?
Gospel means a good news, but it also means an evil news because man has a knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 3: 22). The good news is whoever believes in...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
Matthew 2:1-12 carries the account of the visit of the three wise men from the east. Matthew 12:1-3 indicates that the news of Jesus’ birth took Herod and...
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Steve Nearman
, A sinner saved by grace. Luther Oklahoma
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
The wise men, more than 2 and could of been many not just 3, "And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child" Mat. 2:11 Not a baby in the...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
Here are the facts: Sometime after Jesus' birth, he was visited by Magi (magicians, or "wise-men"). We don't like the word magician so we soften it by...
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Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
Eastern countries have long held a tradition of changing names to reflect who you are and your personal goals: Watchman Nee took that name as his preaching...
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Angela Crain
, Student of the Word of God/Future Author
Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?
In my opinion, there are only two sources that Matthew could have gotten his information re: Jesus temptation by Satan in the wilderness from. There is no...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?
There are three theological views that would answer this question. The first view or theory is that Jesus may have disclosed his temptation experience to his...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is there an age limit to how long we can live?
After the flood, the human's lifespan was considerable shortened. Among others, the introduction of animal products in human diet could have been a...
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
What is the symbolism of water baptism?
I believe that we receive our salvation at the completion of our baptism and not prior to it. Baptism represents a burial as Christ was buried with the sins...
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Ursula S Monroe
Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
First one must realize that love is defined differently by everyone due to circumstances they have experienced in life. Secondly, the manner in which they...
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Are there different levels of Heaven?
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What does the Bible say about managing your finances?
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Is the Bible relevant for today?
Hebrews 4:12 says, "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and...
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What is the story of the Old Testament?
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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
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What is godly sorrow?
The phrase "godly sorrow" appears only once in Scripture, in 2 Corinthians 7:10-11: "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no...
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