What is the proper way to study the Bible?
Knowing how to study the Bible is important, because determining the meaning of Scripture is one of the most important tasks a believer has in this life. God...
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Keith Bowling
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What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
The Bible speaks of tongues and unknown tongues both. As a Christian, it is my understanding that the Holy Spirit lives in and with me. There are times that...
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Billy P Eldred
Who are the elect of God?
In my opinion: Does God Forechoose those who are to be saved or does He make Salvation available to all? Kind of a Calvinism verses Armenianism question. I...
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Anonymous
Is it okay to give up hope that things will get better?
Christians are supposed to have faith in God, and that God's will will be carried out. But since we do not know whether that will be good or bad for us in ou...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about torture?
Torture can be defined as "the infliction of intense pain to punish, to coerce, or to derive sadistic pleasure." Of course, sadism is never appropriate or...
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Emanuel khangale
If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
Yes the baptism is necessary for salvation as the bible says in the book of (Mar 16:16) whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not...
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What is the difference between hades and the lake of fire?
Is there a temporary place once we die, until the final judgement? Is there a middle place for unbelievers while believers automatically go to heaven, or is ...
Luke 16:19 - 31
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Tim Thornton
, Bible student, unprofitable servant
What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
What does it mean to workout your own salvation with fear and trembling. This is a wonderful exhortation in its context because it not only tells us how we...
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john babirak
Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?
There's three: the world, satan, & the flesh. For me the FLESH is the greatest Enemy. I am my worst enemy.
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
Why did God tell Moses that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob did not know the name "Jehovah" in Exodus 6:3 when we can see that Abraham called a certain place place "Jehovah Jireh" in Genesis 22:14?
There is no doubt that El Shaddai was the name God introduced himself to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as in Ex 6:3 But, I see the confusion In Gen 22:14 because...
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Mike Dumais
Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
This is a family squabble and it is too bad both sides at times seem obstinate. I was raised as a Catholic, participated wholly in both my faith and religion...
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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How do I get right with God?
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What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
In Genesis 44, Joseph tests his brothers (who have not recognized him) by returning their money in each sack of grain they had purchased. In Benjamin's sack,...
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What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
In Genesis 44, Joseph tests his brothers (who have not recognized him) by returning their money in each sack of grain they had purchased. In Benjamin's sack,...
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What kind of divination did Joseph do in Genesis 44:5, 15?
In Genesis 44, Joseph tests his brothers (who have not recognized him) by returning their money in each sack of grain they had purchased. In Benjamin's sack,...
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Billy P Eldred
Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?
I believe our greatest adversary is apathy. At least in America, it seems to me that we don't care enough to get involved. We don't care enough that people...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Were Israelites to allow all runaway slaves to live without fear of being returned to their masters, or did this command apply only those who were NOT owned by fellow Israelites?
Dear PJ, This is an awesome question that is not to be taken lightly. There are many truths interwoven. First, there were different kinds of servants. There...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Cyrus in the Bible?
Cyrus is a king mentioned more than 30 times in the Bible and is identified as Cyrus the Great (also Cyrus II or Cyrus the Elder) who reigned over Persia...
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What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
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What does it mean that the Word was God and the Word was with God?
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JD Abshire
What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
No, I do not think so. Tongues is an intelligible, discernable language that can be reduced to pen and paper. Biblical usage of the word groanings is: not to...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
Dear Rebekka, This is an awesome question that reveals the Holy Spirit praying through a person. Groaning can not be tongues as described in Acts 2:4,6. The...
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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What does the Bible say about bestiality?
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, Just a follower of Jesus Christ and him only!
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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
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Is it possible to lose my salvation?
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did God send Ehud to kill the king of Moab?
At first glance, it might seem that this passage, and many others that detail the war exploits of the nation of Israel, reveal contradictions in the Bible...
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Rebekka Paul
What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
Could it be the speaking in tongues?
Romans 8:26
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
What are the most common beliefs about the 'Lord's Supper' that different denominations practice?
Various views concerning communion or the Lord's Supper exist in the visible church today. Catholics believe a priest ascends to heaven, pulls Christ down...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a root of bitterness?
Hebrews 12:15, in the King James Version, refers to a "root of bitterness" which, if it springs up, will "trouble you, and thereby many be defiled." What...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?
Is the evil thoughts in our minds, Satan himself, pride, something else?
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
Somehow, we were taught that Jesus and the Father are "equal" [in rank, not nature] or the "same". Where was this teaching based on? When Jesus was...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
Whether the original word translated as hell, viz., hades, tartaros or Gehenna fire, this question should make us re-evaluate our understanding of...
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Glenys Cherry
How could someone spend their finances in the service of God without being manipulated?
I believe that God calls us to give to the Church, as well as the poor, those in need etc, therefore we need to be obedient to Him. Churches should be...
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vanessa pannuti
What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?
In Luke 13:6-9, the parable of the barren fig tree, I think it is implied that the lateness not excused is the one of a Christian bearing fruit. You should...
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Darren Hanson
Does Matthew 25:41 relate to the topics of predestination or Calvinism?
Faith without works is dead. Just like a body without a spirit is dead. We have all fallen short of God's glory, we cannot possibly do enough good works to...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why can't I stop sinning?
There have been some very good answers given, and it is clear that Paul's discussions of the matter in Romans is very key to us being able to understand this...
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Jj Breen
, Husband, Dad, Grandfather and 60 Years ODD
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
Understand that the Garden of Eden is a separate creation. It is not a MYTH. It is a "middle ground" - "meeting place" between Earth and Heaven. It was and...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why would the Gerasene people beg Jesus to leave their region after He cast the demons into the pigs?
I humbly submit the short answer is that the economy and business plan of the region was dependent on the flow of visitors to the temple of Zeus. These...
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
Why did God tell Moses that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob did not know the name "Jehovah" in Exodus 6:3 when we can see that Abraham called a certain place place "Jehovah Jireh" in Genesis 22:14?
Because God did not reveal His Name until Moses asked Him to in Exodus 3:14. I AM THAT I AM - I am all that you need. The Genesis reference is in the story...
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What does the Bible say about loneliness?
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Can demons attach themselves to non-living/inanimate objects?
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Tim Thornton
, Bible student, unprofitable servant
What does it mean to have the fear of God?
It might be helpful to begin with what the absence of the fear of God looks like. Adam lost the fear of God when he sinned. To have the fear of God is the...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What is the hypostatic union? How can Jesus be both God and man at the same time?
Jesus is both man and "god" as well as the "Son of God" We need to understand the concept of "what is god". Being man/human is classified by Jesus himself as...