What does the Bible say about rest and relaxation?
Rest was built into the Jewish calendar by God as part of their week, their seasons, their years and their centuries: Exodus 23:12 Work six days, rest on the...
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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? God is eternal, yet He has revealed Himself through the person of Jesus Christ. So eternal God (the I am)...
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Who will go to heaven?
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Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
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Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
No. This is what Jesus said in Matthew 18:21-19:1 "18:21 Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive...
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What does the Bible tell us about being selfless?
How can I be a selfless person?
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What does the Bible say about healing?
Well, what the Bible says about healing is closely related with the relationship between man and God, blessings and curses (Deteronomy 28: 1-68), God's power...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
There are good and interesting answers here regarding the "legal" and "biological" lineages. Mr. Houdmann speaks of the unusual situation of counting the...
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Kenneth Heck
Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
From the Jewish viewpoint, Jesus was the adopted son of Joseph and his genealogy is shown in Matthew 1. But Jesus’ claim to the throne of David (Luke 1:32)...
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Who was Flavius Josephus?
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What does the Bible say about raising children?
Deuteronomy 6:7-9 Teaches us to be good examples for our children, by teaching them the ways of the Lord. Teach them the word of the Lord, what sin is, and...
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Doreen Lovell
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Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?
Is.7:14, "The Lord (Adonai) himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah was...
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What is the purpose of miracles?
In my humble opinion and simply stated, miracles are a cosmic love letter from God written during our short stage time (life) on this sphere, considering...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?
Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth? Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give...
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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?
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Should Christian women wear pants?
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Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?
In the Sabbath Day, anyone should stop/ cease doing his own work and come to rest completely. Unless one was condemned to death. Jesus is saying that no one...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Does the First Resurrection take place in 'stages'?
The "resurrections" refer not to quantity but who participates in them. Rev 20:5. The "first resurrection" is the resurrection of life (John 5:29, Acts...
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Bre Goss
, Christian Life Coach
Why did Jesus say "if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you"?
This is a good question and it is important to note that Jesus used hyperbole, or extreme language, to describe our distance from him and His righteousness,...
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Should a Christian join a fraternity / sorority?
In this article on whether a Christian should join fraternities / sororities, we are giving possible issues. We are not saying that all fraternities /...
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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
Yes, in many places, one in John 8:58; &38, ch. 14:8-10, ch.20:24-29, in the 20th ch. Of John 28v. Thomas addresses him as God. In the 29th verse Jesus...
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
I see that God is real in the things around us, nature, music, art, family, relationships, in the order of things, the pure yet sin-adulterated laws of...
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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?
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Why was Abraham promised land that belonged to others?
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What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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What does the bible say about young people having sex or stripping in front of each other?
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Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
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Who was Joseph Smith?
Joseph Smith is widely known as the founder of the Mormon Church, also known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Joseph Smith from an early...
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Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
Paying tithe is an important matter. It's an acknowledgment that God owns everything, including our finances. I started paying tithe off my net income. Later...
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What does the Bible say about homosexuality? Is homosexuality a sin?
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Where is Jesus alluded to or mentioned in Genesis?
I humbly submit the clearest mention of the Lord Jesus is found in the meeting between Abram (later, Abraham) and a personage who was both king and priest of...
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Why are Jesus' genealogies in Matthew and Luke so different?
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Is Isaiah 7:14 a double prophecy, speaking of Isaiah's son and also prophetic concerning Christ's birth?
The context seems to concern Isaiah's son but what about the virgin birth?
Isaiah 7:1 - 25
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What is the purpose of miracles?
The purpose of Jesus' miracles was so that He could be recognized as the Christ (John 20:30-31). The purpose of Apostles' miracles was to prove their...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
How is healing by medicine different than healing by a miracle?
I have pondered this question for a couple of days now and offer solely my personal faith based perspective herein. Having just had a first time, 10 day...
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Faustino Ngombo
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What does "with the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" mean in context?
First, it is important to understand the context, as you well asked: - In this verse, or in the context, the apostle Peter was addressing the saints to whom...
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What does "with the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day" mean in context?
First, it is important to understand the context, as you well asked: - In this verse, or in the context, the apostle Peter was addressing the saints to whom...
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What are some flaws in the theory of evolution?
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What is pre-evangelism?
Pre-evangelism to me was the preparation to share the gospel of Jesus Christ by studying Jesus's life through the Bible to be more like Him and, asking the...
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Why should I not commit suicide?
Simply put, you should not commit suicide because it is against the will of God. God knows all things, so He knows what you are going through at this very...
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What is spiritual abuse? Is it abuse if spouses disagree with each others religious beliefs?