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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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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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What does it mean that a Christian is a new creation?
This concept emanates from 2 Cor. 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become...
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Will God be gracious forever? Will His grace abound even on the day of judgment?
There are some faiths which teach that God will still forgive on the day of judgment. Some people believe that they will still have the opportunity to plead ...
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Who was Mordecai in the Bible?
Mordecai is first introduced in Esther 2:5-7: "Now there was in the citadel of Susa a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of...
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Isn't it unloving to tell someone he/she is sinning?
Talk of sin is commonly frowned upon today. Even many pastors avoid making statements that could be seen as remotely condemning or reproachful. The...
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Was Jesus actually born in September?
The time of year that Jesus was born is a matter of some debate, butthe exact timing of Jesus' birth is nothing to be dogmatic about, given the Bible's lack...
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What is the Annunciation?
The word annunciation comes from a Latin word meaning "to bring news." The Latin Vulgate uses the phrase annuntiatio navitatis Christi ("the announcement of...
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Who was Saint Francis of Assisi?
Though never officially ordained to the priesthood, Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known today as Saint Francis, is one of the most famous religious...
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What is meant by "we shall not all sleep"?
The Bible is plain. Take your exhaustive concordance. Look up the word "sleep." God likens death to sleep. Unconscious sleep. The apostle Paul said in I Cor....
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
All the questions relating to the divinity and humanity of Jesus can only be understood by knowing what comprises "what is God". As basic as the answer is,...
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Al Mari
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Is working on Sunday a sin?
Sunday is the 1st day of the week, and there is no prohibition against working on that day. But, of all the days of the week, there is only one day that...
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Why is Bible memorization important?
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Why is Bible memorization important?
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How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"
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How should a Christian view weight loss? What does the Bible say about obesity and weight loss?
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
A Buddhist must save him/herself. A person must constantly be on the alert to seek his own deliverance from Samsara, and his 'salvation' must be brought...
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How can I turn all my worries and problems over to God?
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Was Jesus a vegetarian? Should a Christian be a vegetarian?
Jesus was not a vegetarian. The Bible records Jesus eating fish (Luke 24:42-43) and lamb (Luke 22:8-15). Jesus miraculously fed the crowds fish and bread, a...
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Do I pray daily (for a request) or just once and wait for a prayer to be answered?
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Why did the boy's father say "Help my unbelief!" when he first said "I believe."?
You are exactly right in the explanation of your question; this does "seem" to be contradictory. And yet, most of us have often felt compelled to pray this...
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, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Can an atheist be a good moral person?
Except for those pertaining about God, an atheist can do moral acts. He can even follow the commandments from the 4th through the 10th. The difference...
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Can a lay person lead a communion service?