How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
I was pretty-much housebound and suffered chronic pain for a number of years; here are some of the things I learned in that period: Good works do not have to...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?
There is no other biblical reason for this. Mary Magdalene just happened to be at the right place at the right time. There is no doubt of course that she was...
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, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
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What did Jesus mean when He told us to ask, seek, and knock?
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What is the prophecy of St. Malachy?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Was Junia/Junias a female apostle?
My reading of Romans 16:7 reveals that neither Junias nor Andronicus were apostles and neither was female. The Greek text renders that they were splendid or...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
How are human souls created?
God created man from the dust of the ground, formed him into an image of Himself and then breathed into the man He created the breath of life and at that...
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Joe cattani
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
A person can approach others with contempt or compassion in their hearts. Jesus or Satan will guide you from there.
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Can a true Christian sin habitually?
No! It is not in the nature of a true believer to sin habitually but by inadvertence. This is not to suggest that true believers are sinless because this...
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Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What does it mean to have the fear of God?
Certainly, the fear of God is all that has been stated in the answers given thus far, but the Bible speaks of ”The Fear of the Lord” in the OT, and it...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?
She was the only one there and she thought he was the gardener, until she heard him speak. Amazing that through this woman Jesus commissioned her to go to...
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Doris Loren Stevens
What should we learn from the account of Daniel in the lion's den?
I would like to add to what Bro.Michael has already so well explained. One beautiful lesson I see in this story is that God did not deliver Daniel from the...
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vanessa pannuti
Can offering Zumba dance exercising classes at church be sinful, or lead others to sin?
My house is attached to a church of one minor Christian denomination, every week they have zumba: it is a nightmare, like a carnival in Brazil, not to...
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Doris Loren Stevens
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
The Lord has taught me a very important lesson from 1Samuel 17 : 37. "David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion and out of...
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Steven Scott
, Grader for the Ontario Jail Ministry
Were Cain and Abel twins?
The Bible doesn't say, so we don't know. It is possible for babies to be born, but not be twins. There are cases of superfetation, in which one baby is...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
How should a Christian deal with tithing and taxation?
Because few Christians have actually studied the tithe laws and most denominations which teach tithing do so from selfish motivation there is little...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why are many Christians so resentful and critical of Church leaders such as; pastors, teachers, prophets, and apostles today than ever before?
It is indeed true that many Christians are so resentful of many Church leaders than ever before. Is this situation simply rebellion, or it is out of how...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
Who/What is the greatest adversary of mankind?
That was a very good question. And, what is the answer from the Bible? "And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and...
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How is belief in God any different from Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
How can I overcome temptation?
Man is made up of three parts viz., body, soul and spirit. The soul consists of three parts viz., mind,will and emotions. God has given us a free will to...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?
All the tithe money goes to the pastor only if the pastor is a thief. Unfortunately, due to rather poor biblical scholarship or perhaps greed there are many...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?
Jesus teaches what causes us to drift away from the faith in Matthew ch 13 in the parable of the sower. The cares and concerns of this world are great...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Who were the Perizzites?
Dear Sammie, Your question is so interesting because it interweaves many layers of Truths. First, you must understand that the Children of Israel were...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
Usually when someone asks a question such as this I find that they have either fallen for the common false teaching that God's law and the Old Testament no...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did Jesus appear in a special way to Mary Magdalene and no others at the tomb?
Peter and John came to the tomb as well, so why did Jesus not appear to them? Why only Mary? What was so special about her to Jesus? What was she doing that ...
John 20:1 - 18
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L.S. James
, Artist
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Saints, that refer to all believers (Acts 26:10; Rom 1:7; 1 Cor 1:2), are but guilty sinners pardoned by the grace of God. That man’s redemption from the...
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Kenya Hildreth
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why aren't forgiveness, salvation, or redemption possible once you are judged and thrown into Hellfire?
I think that Jesus made this answer crystal clear when He was telling the story of the rich man and Lazarus. (Luke 16:19-31) This rich man was so wealthy and...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did the demons ask to be cast into the herd of pigs, and why did the pigs then run into the water to be drowned?
Dear Amber, I would like to add just a couple of things to the things already stated. First, the demons asked not to be sent out of the country. In the...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Junia/Junias a female apostle?
Most likely, Junia was a female apostle who served alongside her husband. She was also a fellow prisoner for Christ, though not necessarily in the same jail...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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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
, I have been a licensed Christian Minister since 1980.
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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Alana Serrano
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Anonymous
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 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,...