Who was Onesiphorus in the Bible?
The name Onesiphorus may not have caught on like other Bible names such as Matthew, Mark, and Mary, but that's not because of any negative connotation the...
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What does the Bible say about flattery?
Flattery can be defined as "the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject." The difference...
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Who was Gaius in the Bible?
Several men in the New Testament share the name Gaius, a common name in the first century. All of these men were involved in the ministry of the apostles in...
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Who was Diotrephes in the Bible?
Diotrephes is mentioned in one passage of the Bible, in the short letter of 3 John. In brief, Diotrephes was a self-seeking troublemaker in an unnamed local...
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Who was Eutychus in the Bible?
Eutychus, whose name means "fortunate," had the misfortune of falling out of a window-and the fortune of experiencing a miracle directly afterwards. The...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the concept of 'already but not yet'?
The theological concept of "already but not yet" holds that believers are actively taking part in the kingdom of God, although the kingdom will not reach its...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is pastoral theology?
Pastoral theology is the study of what the Bible says about the office of pastor/elder/bishop/overseer. It applies timeless biblical truth to situations...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is an evangelist?
An evangelist is someone who proclaims good news; in other words, a preacher of the gospel or a missionary. A person with the gift of evangelism is often...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the Catholic Ten Commandments?
The biblical Ten Commandments, found in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21, are listed as follows: (1) "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a Family-Integrated Church, and is it biblical?
A Family-Integrated Church (FIC) is a church where families attend services together rather than children or teens attending their own Sunday school,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the difference between veneration and worship?
In response to the accusation that they worship Mary and the saints, Catholics will often claim that they "venerate," not worship, them. To venerate is to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the biblical significance of the number seven/7?
Throughout the Bible, God often gives symbolic significance to mundane items or concepts. For example, in Genesis 9:12-16, God makes the rainbow the sign of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does the Bible contain allegory?
An allegory is a story in which the characters and/or events are symbols representing other events, ideas, or people. Allegory has been a common literary...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Good News Mission, and what do they believe?
The Good News Mission is a ministry in Seoul, South Korea, that began as a missionary school in the late 1960s. It continues to train and send missionaries...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How should a Christian view anime?
The term anime-the Japanese word for "animation"-generally refers to animation that comes from Japan. Strictly speaking, anime is just another medium used to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who is Tammuz and why are the women weeping for him?
The false god Tammuz is mentioned in the book of Ezekiel. The prophet describes a vision he had, saying the Lord "brought me to the entrance of the north...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is Promise Keepers?
Promise Keepers is a Christian organization founded by former college football coach Bill McCartney. Promise Keepers is probably best known for the large...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about recreational marijuana use?
In some parts of the USA, and in many other parts of the world, governments are decriminalizing/legalizing the use of marijuana, not just for medical use,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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According to the Bible, to whom are we to be submissive, and why?
Submission is a concept that seems to go against the grain of human nature, and yet we all see the need for it in certain aspects of life. Without...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Was it wrong for the Israelites to ask for a king?
In 1 Samuel 8:5 the Israelites ask Samuel to appoint a king, saying, "You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What was Nehushtan?
The word Nehushtan occurs one time in the Bible, in 2 Kings 18:4, "He [Hezekiah] removed the high places and broke the pillars and cut down the Asherah. And...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How should a Christian woman deal with menopause?
Like childbirth, menopause is a unique experience for women. There are no hard and fast rules on how it will affect women, only guidelines. Some women...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is scrupulosity, and how can it be overcome?
Scrupulosity, sometimes called "religious OCD," is essentially an excessive and debilitating concern with morality. Paranoid Schizophrenia, Delusional...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about the value of a secret place?
Depending upon the Bible translation used, the term "secret place" can appear dozens of times in both Old and New Testaments. Some translations use the words...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does hell look like? How hot is hell?
We cannot know exactly what hell looks like or how hot it will be. But Scripture does use some descriptive language of hell, and that gives us an idea of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are Chick tracts?
Chick tracts are evangelical tracts produced by Chick Publications, Inc., based in Rancho Cucamonga, California (although the mailing address is in Ontario,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about having a poor or healthy body image?
The Bible has a lot to say about our physical bodies. Genesis 1 describes the unique ways in which God designed the first man and woman. God spoke the entire...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is Jehovah the true name of God?
In the Hebrew Scriptures, the name of God is recorded as YHWH. So, where did the name "Jehovah" come from? Ancient Hebrew did not use vowels in its written...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Is being a minister of God just enough to be justified by God?
It is pretty lovely to serve the Lord. For I feel more accomplished and mesmerized when I am being referred to as servant of God. For Jesus gives...
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Why did God allow the Holocaust?
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What does the Bible say about complaining?
The Greek word translated "complainer" means literally "one who is discontented with his lot in life." It is akin to the word grumbler. Complaining is...
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What does the Bible say about abortion in extreme medical cases?
For example: 99% mortality rate for the child, severe deformities, health risk to the mother, etc.
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Is it biblically acceptable for a man to be a stay-at-home dad?
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I want a baby, but my spouse does not. What do we do?
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?
I believe to be able to get a clear picture of each of the two, it would be prudent to define each. Holiness is uniqueness in talk and deed/action which is...
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Sherrie Henderson
Is it wrong for a wife to withhold intimacy from her husband when she feels betrayed?
Intimacy in a marriage is based on emotional feelings from the wife. And physical feelings from the husband. As the years go by, Intimacy gets harder and...
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Gary Creel
Was Jesus King from birth?
That is, did Jesus receive sovereign Kingship over the earth after His death, or did He also have it while on earth?
Matthew 4:8 - 11
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What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?
It is important that you keep on praying and reading your Bible on a daily basis. God will give the words and the questions you want to ask your husband....
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Why does the Bible speak so negatively about tax collectors?
Probably in every culture, in every part of history, from the tax collectors of ancient Israel to the IRS agents of today, the tax man has received more than...
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Who are the Disciples of Christ, and what do they believe?
The Disciples of Christ (DOC), officially called the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is a denomination emphasizing Christian unity, inclusiveness, and...
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What is a parable?
A parable is, literally, something "cast alongside" something else. Jesus' parables were stories that were "cast alongside" a truth in order to illustrate...
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Who is the Artemis mentioned in the Bible?
Artemis was a goddess worshiped in the ancient world. The Greeks considered her the twin sister of Apollo and the goddess of hunting and wilderness and the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Desiderius Erasmus?
Desiderius Erasmus (1466-1536) was a Dutch theologian and the scholar behind what is now known as the Textus Receptus. In a day when the only Bible available...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is holy magic hair?
The holy magic hair (HMH) doctrine is the rather sarcastic name given to the teaching that long, uncut hair on a woman provides her with supernatural power,...
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What was the meaning and importance of the baptism of John the Baptist?
Though today the word baptism generally evokes thoughts of identifying with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, baptism did not begin with Christians....
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David P. Larsen
On what day was Jesus crucified?
It's not a definitive or black and white issue, but I've held to the Thursday view of the crucifixion for quite awhile. The special sabbath referred to (John...