How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
It does not make sense to do something in secret and then want it seen. It is written 'do not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing' Things...
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Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
Belly buttons are what accommodate an umbilical cord, which is essential for life to those who are "in utero." Adam and Eve were created "ex-utero" thus no...
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How do we know God is the creator of the universe?
Well, we can see in Scripture, Genesis1:1"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth". This is literally the first line of Scripture in the...
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What does it mean to praise God?
Christians often speak of "praising God," and the Bible commands all living creatures to praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6). One Hebrew word for "praise" is...
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Why do pastors accept money during their sermons?
To the pure, all things are pure. Until we begin to see what tithing and offering truly is--WORSHIP--some people will always have problems with the manner...
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, disciple of the Lord Jesus disguised as a carpenter
How is it that Satan could stand before God and question Him if the holiness of God doesn't permit sin in God's presence?
God can permit anything He desires, He does not cower from sin, we cower from His Holiness. Even as fallen and forgiven, like all the prophets and Apostles...
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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
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What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?
There are two major points. First, as Lord of the Sabbath He is revealing His identity as God. 'And He said to them, 'The Sabbath WAS made for man, and not...
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Kenneth Heck
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
This is a good question if we consider giving alms (Matt 6:1-4) to be a good work of the kind involved in Matt. 5:16. However, in Acts 9:36 the two are...
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Bill Gillan
, Father of 4 and have an amazing wife
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
I think you can do both. You can give in secret and let it be known. I will give you an example of how I feel this can be done. Over the last couple of years...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Is entire sanctification / sinless perfection possible in this life?
Great question! And one I personally wrestled with when I was first saved...and the scripture that jumped out for me in this vein was: Matthew 5:48 Be ye...
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Kenneth Heck
What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
The Jews at the time of Christ time falsely believed they would be preferred in the Kingdom of God because of their superior blood line from Abraham, Isaac...
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Gene Coleman
What happened to those who believed in God before Jesus?
I remember my daughter who is now 56 at about age 10 asked our pastor this same question. His answer was that believing in Jesus and accepting his...
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Mike Dumais
How long was Jesus on the cross?
Jesus was on the Cross for about 6 hours. Crucifixion usually would take 18-48 hours and bring death from suffocation or pulmonary edema. Jesus however was...
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Pete Van Zyl
What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
The real key to understanding this verse is contained in John 3 vs 3-8 in the words that Jesus spoke to Nicodemus. When we are "born again" of the Spirit, we...
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Debra Chiappetta
, Retired
Should Believers and Followers of Christ read or follow the teachings of "The Secret"?
Believers in Jesus are called to follow Jesus. We are called by Jesus to abide in Him, and He will abide in us. This means we should follow no one other than...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Why is John 8:2-11 not found in earlier manuscripts? Does this mean it is a fabricated story?
Some information that I gathered from various sources on the subject is reproduced below: Although in line with many stories in the Gospels and probably...
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Philip Davies
Am I responsible for any conscious, sinful decisions I make in my dreams?
No, you are not responsible for sins committed in your dreams. The reasons for this are 1. It is not possible to control your dreams as they are not the...
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What does it mean that God is father to the fatherless?
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Should Believers and Followers of Christ read or follow the teachings of "The Secret"?
I am so happy that someone asked this! I have been struggling with this for the past week. From what I have gathered from my experience and resources so far,...
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Larry Truelove
Are there other universes? Does the Bible contradict these theories?
There is no reason to believe other material universes exist. Scientists have suggested that idea because there are so many problems trying to explain life...
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What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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What is the meaning of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37?
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Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?
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Why is John 8:2-11 not found in earlier manuscripts? Does this mean it is a fabricated story?
Notes For Verse 11 a [Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more] This statement caused early Christians to avoid reading this story in public when...
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Does the Bible teach that there is a gift of celibacy?
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Lynda Hickman
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What does the Bible say about soul ties?
1 Sam. 18:1 (KJV) says, "the soul of Jonathan was "knit" with the soul of David, & Jonathan loved him as his own soul." Certainly, between David &...
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What is the dispensation of the Millennial Kingdom?
There is no such thing as the "dispensation of the Millennial Kingdom". At least you won't find such a phrase in the Bible. Dispensationalism is a theory...
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Should Christians celebrate Mother's Day?
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, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What does it mean 'blood and flesh cannot inherit the kingdom of God'?
Flesh and blood as referred in the Bible at different places have been interpreted in many ways. Inheritance has wide meaning. In genetics, genetic...
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Am I responsible for any conscious, sinful decisions I make in my dreams?
That is, if I am aware I am sinning in the dream and choose to sin anyway, am I responsible for that sin? Does it count even though I am asleep?
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Should Believers and Followers of Christ read or follow the teachings of "The Secret"?
'The Secret' is a self-help technique by Rhonda Byrne.
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Jonathan Davidson
Should Christian women wear make-up or jewelry?
God does look on the inside, but when you wear jewelry what does it pertain to? 1 Timothy 2:9-12 KJV "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in...
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Philip Davies
What does this statement mean: "The kingdom of God is at hand."?
To be "at hand", means that it is touchable and within your grasp. It is here and now. It is before you and you only need to reach out to take it and enter...
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Philip Davies
What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?
The Millennial Kingdom is not a literal thousand year reign. It is a mistake to think that Jesus Christ will have a literal, thousand-year-long, physical...
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What is the multiverse theory?
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Is hell literally a place of fire and brimstone?
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Should Christians celebrate Mother's Day?
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Did Jesus have all of God's power when He was on earth as a man?
"With respect, I must say Jesus did not choose to exercise all the powers of God while on Earth. Rather, though in nature God, He emptied Himself and took...
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What are the Noahide laws, and are they biblical?