Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
Don't be in bondage over words. This site has a novel of discussion on why keeping the law (Just look at the discussion over the Sabbath question) is...
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Are some sins worse than others?
Matthew 5:20 "For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into...
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Hank Warmbier
, Lay person with bible study as their hobby
Are some sins worse than others?
To ask the question "Are some sins worse than others" is really asking "Are all sins forgivable"? Why? Because God is Holy and He can not be in the presence...
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Why do many worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?
In the Old Testament, God stated, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath...
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Daniel Dwayne Sizemore
Did Adam and Eve have children before the fall?
I think it's obvious that they did. Gen.1:28-....and God said unto them, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it." And verse...
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Wendi Kelly
Did God create other people in addition to Adam and Eve?
After Cain murdered his brother, when God appeared before him, rebuking him, Cain told God that he was worried that someone would find him and kill him....
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Don Whitley
, Husband, father, grandpa and a Christian.
If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?
I don't think Christ talked much about "lying with an animal" either, but it is noted in Leviticus 18:23, 20:15 and Exodus 22:19 of the OT and we all know...
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Don Whitley
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How can I know if I am hearing God, hearing Satan, or hearing my own thoughts?
There is no doubt if you believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God, that He directly spoke to men in the Old Testament: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis...
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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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What is open theism?
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
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Is religion opium for the masses?
Labeling Christianity (and/or other religions) the "opium for the people" or the "opiate of the masses" is a fairly common tactic used by those dismissive of...
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What does the Bible say about a trial separation in a marriage?
When a couple enters into the covenant of marriage, the Bible tells us that God joins them together into one flesh. "Since they are no longer two but one,...
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Should a Christian take anti-depressants or other mental health medicines?
Panic attacks, anxiety disorders, phobias, and depression affect millions of people. Although medical experts believe that many times the aforementioned...
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?
My favorite "Thief in the night" reference can be found in 2 Peter 3:10, "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens...
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Why is God specifically called the "Living" God?
1 Corinthians 8:5 says "...we know that there is no such thing as an idol in the world, and that there is no God but one." Our God is the only God....
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If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "this generation will not pass until all these things take place"?
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What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
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What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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Should a Christian promote world peace?
World peace is a beautiful ideal, but one that will be realized only when Jesus returns (Revelation 21:4). Until that time, peace throughout the world will...
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, founder and senior pastor of The Upper-Room Church
Are there different levels of Heaven?
Are there different levels of heaven.... In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth--no mention of a God creating another heaven. Even though God...
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Krista Caswell
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When a person advises you to put your worry, trouble, or fear on "the altar of God," is this biblical in every sense?
Yes, it is Biblical advice. The Bible tells us that God loves us. (Romans 5:8) He cares about our worries. He cares about our troubles. He cares about what...
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How can I improve my ability to remember Bible verses?
Why when I read the Bible does it not stick in my heard?
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Georg Kouz
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Matthew 5:28 But I (Jesus) tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. By this we understand...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What is "the resurrection of the righteous" in Luke 14:14?
What is righteousness? How are we counted righteous? Why is it that without righteousness, we can't see God? Righteousness is God's own mind and God's own...
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Janice Burton
, Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor
When a person advises you to put your worry, trouble, or fear on "the altar of God," is this biblical in every sense?
1 Peter 5:7 instructs Believers to cast our cares (worries, anxieties) on God because He cares for us and will help us through times of human emotional...
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Rob VanStavern
, B.S, M.Ed, PhD, Retired & full time Christian
Does the Bible say we can drink but not get drunk?
Sorry, my last post had a typo...it should read 1 Tim 5:23 "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy oft infirmities"....
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What is the Christian view of yoga?
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What is the International House of Prayer (IHOP)?
The "International House of Prayer" (IHOP) is a para-church ministry located in south Kansas City, Missouri. IHOP was founded by Rev. Mike Bickle in 1999....
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, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Is God opposed to pleasure?
I am going to speak from experience here, but only because I believe scripture backs it up. What is at the root of your pleasures? Is it self, or is it God?...
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What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?
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What does the Bible say about angels?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
Evidence that the Second Coming of Christ and the Rapture are on the same day is overwhelming in the Scripture. Whether you call it a Rapture or The Last...
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Are some sins worse than others?
For example, is breaking one of the ten commandments worse than other sins?
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Why do we worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?
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Is God evil? Is the Bible evil?
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Is speaking in tongues for unbelievers?
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Who are the Independent Baptists, and what do they believe?
Independent Baptists, often also known as Independent Fundamental Baptists (IFB), are a group that started within the greater Baptist denominations in the...
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
There is a lot of interesting and important information in the answers above. If I may just add one small side note for your consideration. The term...
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Can one be gay and Christian?
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Is there a biblical reasons for a bride to adopt the last name of the groom?
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What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?