Good question. First and very importantly, God did not say they could not touch the fruit but stated in Genesis 2:17: "But of the tree of the knowledge of...
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How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
In addition to what has been stated I would like to add that Abraham went into Hagar after Sarai gave her to be his wife Genesis 16:3-4. Jacob went into Leah...
Yes, Jesus is God in the flesh. And this is what is giving multitudes of people trouble to digest. Yet by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it will digest...
My wife and I are not agreeing a church home and I would like to know more about what the bible says on this topic.
We cannot keep all the Commandments therefore we are sinners and subject to eternal death. The Torah gives about 613 commands that they of course couldn't...
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Why is corporate worship important?
To a Jew or unsaved person, absolutely. Without Christ, if you break any of them, the Bible says even the dot over an I, you will not see heaven. But they...
A great book to read regarding the struggle with just war is the book written by Jocephus. The War of the Jews. It surrounds the destruction of the temple in...
He means we need to deny ourselves for his sake and turn away from sin; even if that sin feels like something very important to us, even if it is that...
Beyond the 10 Commandments - Anything from God even if it comes across as a suggestion is a Commandment and of equal value. And God said, "Let there be...
My opinion is, in these times, The Holy Spirit is more available than during the Old Testament times, thank You Jesus. Is is also my opinion that people are...
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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What does God say about growing up in an abusive home? How does one get past this trauma?
Adam and Eve were directly informed by their Creator what was good and what was evil. Prior to this commandment, they did not know.
Somehow, a teaching by well-meaning people predominate among Christians. That is, had it not for this mistake of Adam, we would have lived forever. That, we...
The bible states the wage of sin is death. Thank God for sending his Son to pay the price for all of our sins so we may go to Heaven eternally.
As a Catholic, I can say your friend is being pious. Well, a bit too much. As per current discipline of the Church, Catholics are required to go for...
Breaking one of the ten commandments, hateful thoughts, etc.
The context of John 1:1-14 is a historic narrative about the prior existence of Jesus. That before he became flesh (v-14), he was the Creator Logos or Word....
Your question illustrates an important point about God's method of revealing Himself and His redemptive plan to His people. That is, His revelation is...
Your question illustrates an important point about God's method of revealing Himself and His redemptive plan to His people. That is, His revelation is...
Does their order indicate rank?
Exodus 20:1 - 17
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What was God doing before He created the universe?
That is, did Jesus need to die, specifically, to destroy the power of death?
1 Corinthians 15:54 - 55
In Eph 1:1-14 Paul states that God chose those in Christ (believers) to be holy and predestined those in Christ (believers) to be adopted. It does not state...
Here are a few things to consider about what God was doing before the creation of the universe. God and His wisdom existed. 1 Cor 2:7 "No, we speak of God’s...
The war in heaven described in Revelation 12 was actually as a result of the successful delivery and enthronement of the "man child" who is to "rule all...
Is this referring to the "elect", or all Christians, or the "church?"
Ephesians 1:5
As Obedience said, God could have created the stars with their light already reaching the earth. The question then would become why would He? Certainly not...
The first fruit offering does not apply to us Christians. However God would like us to be his "First fruit offering" every day, starting out each day by...
I think the answer depends on the reason for the question. I see two reasons to ask this question: 1) the questioner wants to know if it's...
Jehovah did not reject the murmurers. Instead, he directed Moses to do three things: take his rod, gather the people, and “speak to the crag before their...
According to the Christian beliefs, marriage should be two people who join "freely, totally, faithfully, and fruitfully." If one or both partners is disabled...
Non-Catholics should participate in a Catholic Mass. Our doors are open. Irregardless of your belief, we ask you to participate. Non-Catholics are not...
There is no doubt that God spoke to mankind via oral and written routes. The Bible in its entirety is the inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule...
Both are correct, either way. But, it depends on whose faith is referred to. It was the "faith of Jesus" that initiated the process of salvation. Our faith,...
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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
I am 68 years old, I was raised in the Catholic Church. In 12 yrs of Catholic School, never once was I taught that I wasn't a Christian. The word 'Catholic'...
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
YES! the fact that EVERYTHING the Bible has said would come to pass, has, and is coming to pass just as it is written, is the most solid evidence of the fact...
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What does the Bible have to say about holistic medicine?
Actually God did not change His law, man have tried to do that, but God's law remains forever (Daniel 7:25). Jesus in Matthew 5:17, cannot be more clearer...
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How do I respond to the problem of a mother-in-law who is overbearing, controlling, and meddling?
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