What does scripture say about rebuking illness?
I would like to add just a little something to what my Brother has already said: When Jesus sent out His disciples, He never told them to rebuke illness. He...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How do you explain the trinity?
God is One, but not solitary. Displayed in himself is the perfect image of Love (Lover, Beloved, and the essence of Love). The Father loves the Son, and the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Did Jesus feel fear?
Hypostatic union is the technical term we use to describe Christ being "fully human and fully divine". Now part of being human is experiencing the full range...
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JD Abshire
Why did Paul go to the Gentiles first?
Scripture states Paul went to his kinsmen, the Jew first. Obviously, the Lord had other plans for Paul. Acts 13:46 "Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
What does it mean that "a just man falls seven times"?
The wise will fall but will try to fall forward. In other words, every time a wise man falls he will learn from his mistakes and try not to fall in the same...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
Let's keep the verse in context by quoting the entire verse. It goes like this: 15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. These...
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Stephen Capers
What does scripture say about rebuking illness?
James 5:14 "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord".
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
Does this mean pastors are infallible? Does it mean believers should not test what a pastor or other leader says or writes?
Psalms 105:15
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Lucas Hackett
What does it mean that "a just man falls seven times"?
Proverbs 24:16
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Shirley McClean
What does the Bible say about prudence?
What is it, and how can we get it and use it in our lives?
Proverbs 1:4
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why did Jacob tell his sons, that avenged the rape of their sister while Jacob did nothing, "You make me stink?"
Dinah went out into the city near where her family settled, alone, likely more than once. She took neither her brothers or her father with her as she mixed...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did Jacob tell his sons, that avenged the rape of their sister while Jacob did nothing, "You make me stink?"
Was he more worried about what others thought of him than God?
Genesis 34:30
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Dawn Irion
Did Constantine change the Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday?
No one has the authority to change what God set as inviolate at Creation - Gen 2:3. He repeated the command to separate the 7th day so many times I don't...
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Harry Naitram
What does "Belial" refer to?
Also, II Cor 6:15. Was Belial a pagan deity or something else?
1 Samuel 2:12
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
While there are several theories as to what "The Lord's Day" meant in Rev 1:10, only two have any real support from scripture or history. The first, with...
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Daniel Carlson
, Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona
Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?
Are we nothing but mindless robots? Puppets, with an omnipotent Puppeteer pulling all the strings -- with no mind of our own, and absolutely no power of...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
How will God will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory?
The Bible tells us that God owns everything. Being sovereign, all belongs to His dominion. You name it, it belongs to Him. Everything on earth (in fact the...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Did Jesus feel fear?
The best question of all! If I never ask a question again or answer another one this is the best of all! First; God is Love! 1John 4:8 He never changes. Mal...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who are the Plymouth Brethren and what do they believe?
The various churches of the Plymouth Brethren movement are independent, conservative, and evangelical. While it is difficult to come up with solid numbers,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Presbyterian Church, and what do Presbyterians believe?
The name "Presbyterian" applies to a diverse group of churches that adhere in some degree to the teachings of John Calvin and John Knox and are led by...
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What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
I am a PhD medical research scientist with 45 years experience and about 100 publications. I am 76 but came to the Lord when 39. I was indoctrinated in...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
"You shall not kill." (Exodus 20:13) "Suicide contradicts the natural inclination of the human being to preserve and perpetuate his life. It is gravely...
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Brian Nelson
, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Systems Engineer
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
This is based on the 6th commandment, Thou shall not kill. In essence, many believe it is "self murder". You will not find, that I know of, a verse that...
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Alicia Kazansky
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Brian Nelson
, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Systems Engineer
How will God will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory?
God promises the faithful that He will provide for them. God's amazing ability to satisfy His children’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs is spread...
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Brian Nelson
, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Systems Engineer
Did Jesus feel fear?
Jesus is God and created the universe. In no way did he have fear. For by Him [Jesus] all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth,...
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Brian Nelson
, Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, Systems Engineer
Why did Paul go to the Gentiles first?
Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles. His God-given responsibility was to bring the Gentiles into a righteous relationship with the God of Israel through the...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
How can I quit my addiction to smoking?
I smoked for 40 years. I tried to quit MANY times. I went as long as 9 months at one attempt, and then just like any addiction, a trigger sent me right back...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that all have sinned?
To me, the most important aspect of that verse is its relationship to the verse that states "the wages of sin is death". The very fact that we have all...
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JD Abshire
What does scripture say about rebuking illness?
Rebuking an illness assumes that the malady is the result of demonic activity. Illness may in fact be the result of God's chastening or simply the result of...
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Nick Pyen
What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
I know what the Biblical response to believing God's word about His wrath is... Psalms 19:9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of...
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Paul Gonzalez
Is it wrong to say "God bless you" when someone sneezes?
Love. For God is love. He gave His only begotten son so all may have eternal life. Even in a simple "God bless you," you may have opened up a chance for...
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Mpunga Steven
Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
In genesis God created Adam and Eve as the first people living on earth. We cannot add or subtract to the word. Scripture does not tell everything that...
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Daniel Ewa
Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
1 John 5:7 "7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that...
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Carl Buckalew
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why did Jesus say, for example: "You have heard that it was said; an eye for an eye, and tooth for tooth. But I tell you not to resist an evil person"?
The teachings of Jesus are the most exciting ever and therefore most read. Yet without revelation, you may simply read but will lack understanding the...
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phillip paul
, Phillip M. Paul-minister Tranter's Creek Church of Christ
How should a Christian view sports / athletics?
From my youth I have always played and enjoyed sports. We all have many different activities that we enjoy. As long as christians keep their priorities in...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land?
Paul is rather clear here, and it appears from this statement that there is to be no exception to this. God places these people in authority over you and it...
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Anne Mader
How do you explain the trinity?
I like to think of the Trinity as being like the three states of water. Water can be frozen as ice, hot to the point of being steam, and of course liquid....
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is Arminianism, and is it biblical?
Arminianism is a system of theology created by Jacob Arminius, and first published in 1610. It was primarily crafted as a response to the flaws in the...
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Henry Brent
, I love to worship The Lord
How should a Christian man act towards women?
First you must understand who she is. She is God's daughter! How do you want your daughter treated? With respect, with love? As for me, she needs to feel...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why are there so many Christian denominations? Shouldn't the church agree?
Why are there so many Christian denominations? Shouldn't the church agree? This question is a bit confusing unless we define what we mean by the word...
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robert click
What is the rock in Matthew 16:18?
I believe that, as Jesus said to Peter. God has revealed this to you. In other words it was not something that Peter could have come up with on his own. Nor...
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Larry Truelove
Is the King of Tyre prophecy in Ezekiel 28 referring to Satan?
I do not believe it is referring to Satan. Some scholars view it as a "taunt song." That is, the prophet mocks a literal earthly ruler. Some ancient earthly...