What is the International Bible Society, and can we be confident that every Bible they endorse is the accurate Word of God?
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Is it ok for Christians to keep a nativity set, angel decor, or other decorations that are images of things on earth or heaven?
It is not ok, because it does break that commandment. It's pretty clear on that one.
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Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?
God created everything including spirits-angels and the fallen ones. God gave each one a spirit to know the creator. When believers ignore the advise and...
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Paulette Ray
Why didn't Jesus remain on Earth instead of going to Heaven?
He left because he was in bodily form. He said " It is expedient that I go so the Father can send the Comforter (who is The Holy Spirit who can be everywhere...
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Harvey Dionisio
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
Old Testament saints that dies does not go to heaven directly since Romans 3:23 says all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. And the blood of...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
How are we as Christians to deal with the feeling and intention by many ministers of God that; to be a minister of God, I must be seen to be greater than and above all the rest of fellow ministers? Is competition allowed in the work of God?
For there seems to be a lot of competition amongst many ministers of God. There is hardly any cohesion. By doing this, could we still be counted as serving G...
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robert click
Why didn't Jesus remain on Earth instead of going to Heaven?
The purpose of Christ's death on the cross was to pay for our sins. Our sins had to be payed for in order for us to posses the righteousness of god. If we do...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
What is "Death with Dignity"? Is it acceptable under special circumstances?
Suicide is not acceptable, yes. But in regards to the recent suicide of Brittany Maynard, does not it sound cruel to insist that one should bear the pain of ...
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Cosmin Vonu
In John 15, the story of the vine and the branches, is Jesus saying that a truly born again child of God can be cut off and burned?
I believe the question refers to our eternal security of salvation in Christ. And since "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
In John 15, the story of the vine and the branches, is Jesus saying that a truly born again child of God can be cut off and burned?
If you truly have the Holy Spirit, which is imparted to you at the moment you believe, then you will produce the fruits of the Spirit. Salvation produces...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
What does it mean when the Lord says, "The firstborn of your sons you shall give to me."?
In Exodus 13:2, God told Israel to "consecrate to me all the firstborn." That means, anything born first belonged to God, even moreso than the fact that...
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Dorothy Mathieson
If aliens were proved to exist, how would that discovery impact the Christian faith?
The opinion of many others is unfortunately taken on by those who do not have a very close relationship with Jesus Christ. If they did have such a close...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who were Priscilla and Aquila?
The story of these two friends of the apostle Paul is told in Acts 18. Aquila, a Jewish Christian, and his wife, Priscilla, first met Paul in Corinth, became...
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What is the Gathering of Christ Church?
According to the official website of the Gathering of Christ Church, this religious movement claims to be "sending an epistle throughout the world to the 12...
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Is the United States a Christian nation?
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What does the term "Ichabod" mean in the Bible?
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Was Jesus a Jew?
The Jews, both the lineage of the blood line and the religion, were established by God from the beginning in order to prepare mankind for its savior. After...
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Is perseverance of the saints biblical?
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Why is church attendance important?
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
In John 15, the story of the vine and the branches, is Jesus saying that a truly born again child of God can be cut off and burned?
No I don't believe that the branches that are cut off and burned are those representing born again children of God. The ones that are cut off and burned are...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Why didn't Jesus remain on Earth instead of going to Heaven?
Jesus came for one purpose--to die for the redemption of man. On the cross, He said, "It is finished." That was His mission and it was finished at His death....
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Does the Bible marginalize women?
I am in total agreement with the first answer, Sister in Christ, Jennifer Goss. I would like to add one thing. The mutual basis for the common negative views...
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Anonymous
Is it ok for Christians to keep a nativity set, angel decor, or other decorations that are images of things on earth or heaven?
Do decorations, statues, icons, etc., such as those made for holidays, classify as graven images 'made of things in heaven and on earth'?
Exodus 20:4
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Did God or Satan make David take a census?
Did God or Satan make David take a census? 2 Samuel 24:1 says God made David take a census. 1 Chronicles 21:1 says that Satan made David take a census This...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
In John 15, the story of the vine and the branches, is Jesus saying that a truly born again child of God can be cut off and burned?
John 15 The Vine And The Branch Here Yeshua (Jesus) explains the divine –human relationship by the analogy of a grapevine. He is like the main vine and the...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
When Jesus willingly gave himself up to be crucified he was obediently following the will of his God and his Father. When he died he became a sinless...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples?
Judas was present to celebrate the passover, and then was dismissed prior to Jesus instituting the Lord's eventing meal. Last Night With Jesus: In spite of...
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JD Abshire
Why was God so forgiving of David for his many sins?
Question: "Why was God so forgiving of David for his many sins?" Because David acknowledged his sin and repented. Psalms 51:1 [To the chief Musician, A Psalm...
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Rik Harmon
Is Halloween Pagan in practice or origin?
Halloween is Pagan in origin. But, honestly, all celebrations have their roots in paganism. This includes Christmas, Easter, and the others. All Saints Day...
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Danny Monteagudo
Do 2 Samuel 24:1 and 1 Chronicles 21:1 contradict?
I understand the explanation that God sometimes gives satan permission to do something, but in this case, I see that it is not the answer. 2 Sam. 24:1: And...
1 Chronicles 21:1
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Michael Deolloz
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?
Early in the morning on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and other women went to the tomb with spices to treat Jesus’ body. Upon finding the tomb...
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Samantha Garro
In John 15, the story of the vine and the branches, is Jesus saying that a truly born again child of God can be cut off and burned?
The way I see it, Jesus said that if we remain in him, we will not be cut off and burned. We may be pruned, yes, to get rid of things that are not good for...
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Is Halloween Pagan in practice or origin?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does the Bible marginalize women?
No, the Bible does not treat woman as either insignificant, peripheral, or unimportant. Here are just some of the many ways that the scriptures show women:...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What makes Christianity unique?
It is unique because of one vision: the new creation, the kingdom of God. In Genesis, after non-living things like the planets were created, the plant...
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robert click
Why does God ask Christians to stand firm, pray against, even cast off demons - rather than not allowing the demons to act?
This is because God gave all authority on earth to man. So because God is Righteous He can not break His own laws. Therefore He can only act on earth if and...
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Elisabeth Woltman
In John 15, the story of the vine and the branches, is Jesus saying that a truly born again child of God can be cut off and burned?
My understanding of this verse is that Jesus is the vine, vine that provides life to the branches. If anyone chooses to reject Him, the living water is cut...
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Kathy Brundidge
, church of Christ
Why did God give us four Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John do not, I repeat, do not add up to four gospels. These four writers wrote four different personal accounts of the life of Jesus...
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Chris Eleam
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Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?
Enemies of God. Since that time Satan has been the chief enemy of God. (Mt 13:25, 39) He has exercised influence over mankind, and they have yielded to that...
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Is Halloween Pagan in practice or origin?
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Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
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Does the Bible teach geocentrism?
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Does the Bible teach situational ethics?