Is speeding a sin?
The commandments have been summarized into two, viz., love God and love others as yourself. God wants us to follow secular laws that align with his...
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What is an avatar in Hinduism? Was Jesus an avatar?
In Hinduism, an avatar is the bodily incarnation of a deity on earth. The god can become incarnate in one place at a time as a full avatar or in many places...
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JD Abshire
What can we do if we find others in our church group who are pretend-believers or unfaithful?
In the parables of Matthew 13 Christ presented just such a scenario and remedy. Matthew 13:24 " Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom...
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BONG JUALES180 degrees Christian Youth Band
How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?
I believe that children should be disciplined. As a follower of Jesus we should act this in our home so that our children will follow us, be a mentor as what...
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, Self employed bookkeeper
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
How old was Sarai in Egypt when Abram feared for his life beause of her beauty? How old was she when they appeared before Abimelech king of Gerar?
How differently we view age and beauty today!
Genesis 12:14 - 20:3
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the biblical understanding of the wrath of God?
Wrath is defined as "the emotional response to perceived wrong and injustice," often translated as "anger," "indignation," "vexation," or "irritation." Both...
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phillip paul
, Phillip M. Paul-minister Tranter's Creek Church of Christ
How should Christians discipline their children? What does the Bible say?
I believe that discipline is necessary in raising children in today's society. They have taken discipline out of the classrooms, and it seems few parents are...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
Why in the world would there be a rapture before a 7-year "Tribulation Period"? Most pre-trib rapturists say that we are not appointed to wrath (1 Thess 5:9)...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
We do good works BECAUSE we have been saved. We do NOT do good works in order to earn salvation. We get to vs. We have to. Huge difference. Another way to...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
We do good works BECAUSE we have been saved. We do NOT do good works in order to earn salvation. We get to vs. We have to. Huge difference. Another way to...
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AnnaLee Hoover
Which activities are beneficial to Christians during the Advent season?
Typically, the Advent season is one of reflection and introspection as we enter the season celebrating Christ's birth. To my knowledge, it's practice is not...
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Jesse Brawner
Why do I face the consequences of Adam's sin when I did not eat the fruit?
In Genesis 3:22-24 God removed Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden away from The Tree of Life. They began to die physically and since no one can eat of The...
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Paul Deutsch
Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission a sin?
When did dreams became sins? How can you even think this way. Are we also sinning when we dream about stealing something or about doing another unlawful...
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pj edelman
What is agape love?
I suggest that the uniquely defining characteristic of agape love as it relates to God's love for us is that in agape love, God looks upon no one as...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?
Romans 14:10-12 says, "For we will all stand before God's judgment seat. . . . So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God" (ESV). Second...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ / Bema Seat of Christ?
I have a bit different perspective than my learned Brother Michael. The Judgment Seat of Christ is not just for judging our good works as Brother Michael...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What can we do if we find others in our church group who are pretend-believers or unfaithful?
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, First, I would like to commend you for your efforts to identify those among you that are not true to the Faith. Jesus...
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How can I please God?
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Is it wrong to have pictures of Jesus?
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If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What are the consequences of sin?
There are many consequences of sin that one can enumerate. They maybe personal, psychological, mental, societal, etc. But, what can be more final and...
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What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be a slave to sin?
Everyone is a slave in the spiritual sense. We are either slaves to sin, which is our natural state, or we are slaves to Christ. The writers of the New...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What does it mean to be a slave to sin?
Slave to sin, to me, means being subject to (the consequence) sin, as a master. Since the "sting of death is sin and the strength of sin is the law" (I Cor....
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Eric Hunter
Where was God on September 11, 2001?
A woman visited our church and relaid the following experience. Her father died on 9/11 in performance of his duties as a firefighter. She had mourned his...
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Casper Mcconnell
, Casper the Irish
What was God doing before He created the universe?
Before the Universe was made, God was Being. That means being always in the present. And being in love, communicating, creative thinking among the Trinity of...
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joniel m. evardo
What can we do if we find others in our church group who are pretend-believers or unfaithful?
Do we exhort them to stand firm, encourage them, warn them, kick them out, or point them out to leadership? What should our response as Christians be to unbe...
Hebrews 3:12 - 14
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Salem Markus Purba
Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
Well, God is Spirit (Genesis 1:2;) and Jesus was God who became flesh (John 1:14) and the words Jesus has spoken to us through the Gospel is Spirit (John...
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land?
Yes, unless they contradict with the laws of God. You can find the Laws of God in the Bible. God gave us the Commandments, Judgements, percepts and His Word...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Is being a sperm donor a sin? Is it a sin to use a sperm donor?
There are many sides to this issue. Couples that desperately desire a baby to call their own, sperm banks that profit from their agony, doctors that continue...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
What did Jesus say about the existence of hell?
Jesus spoke much on the subject of hell. Here are the verses. One cannot deny this unless one wants to....as the evidence speaks for itself. Matthew 5:22 But...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What did Job mean when he said "Then let my wife grind unto another, and let others bow down upon her"?
Would this action not have put the punishment of Job on his wife? This seems rather odd to me. Yes, Job would have had to watch her in servitude, but she wou...
Job 31:10
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
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What does the Bible say about health?
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Was Satan the serpent in Genesis chapter 3?
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Where did the woman that Cain married come from?
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What did Jesus say about the existence of hell?
Some Christian friends have denied the existence of hell, claiming that a loving God would never condone such a place of torment. I told them Jesus himself s...
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Salem Markus Purba
What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?
Well, the Word Jesus has spoken to us is Spirit (John 6:63), God is Spirit (Genesis 1: 2), and the Word was God (John 1: 1). It was God Himself who has...
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Charles Hammond
Did God die? If Jesus was God, and Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died?
Hello. Hebrews chapter 1 explains that Jesus is GOD. Verses 8 -10...But to the son He says: "Your throne O GOD, is forever and ever; A scepter of...
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Faith Cross
, Pastor/Line Supervisor at a car parts factory
If you have a lot of debt, can you temporarily stop tithing while paying off the debt?
I am surprised at how many times these comments refer to tithing as being laid out by the law, and that we are now under grace and not required to tithe. The...
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Alan Lye
, Eternal life- know the only true God & His son Jesus Christ
Why is faith in the existence of God so much more important than knowledge of the existence of God?
Faith and knowledge are not contradictory. This is what the atheists claim about Christianity and other religions, that our faith is 'blind faith'. Yet the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Prayer of Manasseh?
The Prayer of Manasseh is a part of the Apocrypha. It is a short work, containing just 15 verses. It purports to be a prayer by King Manasseh of Judah...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
He (Satan) sometimes needs to ask permission to attack believers. Lk. 22:31-..Satan has asked for you to sieve you, but I have prayed for you This is not...