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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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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Jackie Bell
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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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S. Michael Houdmann
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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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S. Michael Houdmann
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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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S. Michael Houdmann
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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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S. Michael Houdmann
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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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S. Michael Houdmann
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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...
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Nancy Modjeski
, Retired and Serving the Lord.
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Charles Streng
Do Christians have the authority to command angels?
When we read Scriptures, we must always read the Words (in the context) in which they are written. Scripture never gives us the authority to bind Satan or...
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Amanda Willman Meredith
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Why don't more churches have groups of "Standers" of marriages rather than divorce care groups?
Many churches seem to support a person through divorce as it has become such s norm. However, there are many groups of people who call themselves "Standers"....
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Tamara Estes
Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt?
This is a very compelling document. However, I think that the best evidence is the continuing celebration of the Passover after 3400 years. It continues to...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
We have been debating this important topic number of times. However, I would like to clarify once again. God gave the Law (Commandments, statutes and...
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Hank Warmbier
, Lay person with bible study as their hobby
What does it mean to die in sin?
Actually, the answer is given right in the bible verse. To die in sin is to reject that Christ is God, our Savior, and to reject Christ's offer of...
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Joseph Wade Turner
, Christian, Sunday School Teacher, Actor, Health Food Worker
Was there a woman ruler of Israel during the time of the kings?
That depends. If one were to look at 1 Kings 16:31, they would see a woman introduced by the name of Jezebel, who was the daughter of the king of the...
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How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?
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Cindy Jennings
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Is it too simple to say that intitially Cain confused "offering" with "sacrifice"?
Yes, that's too simple. Cain wasn't confused; he was disobedient, although this isn't explictly stated in the Bible. Remember that God Himself sacrificed the...
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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Who was Moses addressing in Numbers 15? Who was left after the Israelites were attacked by the Amalekites and Canaanites in Numbers 14?
It was only the generation of people who originally left Egypt who were allowed to die in the wilderness due to their continued unbelief and lack of faith....
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Is there extra-biblical evidence of the ten plagues in Egypt?
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Does a Christian have to attend every service a church has?
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Is it wrong for a wife to withhold intimacy from her husband when she feels betrayed?
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What is the Teleological argument for the existence of God?