Is it too simple to say that intitially Cain confused "offering" with "sacrifice"?
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Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?
Remember Jesus hadn't been crucified yet when He told his disciples about forgiveness (Matthew 6:14-15), so they were still under the Law of Moses which does...
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Hairy Animals
Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
Matthew chapter 5 says, "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets; I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Should a Christian exercise? Is exercise something Christians should be focused on?
As with many things in life, there are extremes in the area of exercise. Some people focus entirely on spirituality, to the neglect of their physical bodies....
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Jillian Tompane
Why was it that when "God's spirit" came on Saul and his men, it caused them all to prophesy by ranting in gibberish and tearing off their clothes?
This doesn't seem to me like something God would want to happen, or something we would expect to see happen when someone prophesies.
1 Samuel 19:22 - 23
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why is finding true love so difficult?
We all have a desire to love and be loved. We experience different levels of love from parents, siblings, friends, and others. But most of us also want to...
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, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
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Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
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Is there any value to a spiritual gifts test/inventory/assessment?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?
Wow! Great question! I don't think justice can be done to it with a mere 4000 characters, but I'll throw out some ideas that I hope will be helpful. As your...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is theophostic counseling, and is it biblical?
The word "theophostic" comes from two Greek words which mean "God" and "light." Theophostic counseling is essentially "God bringing to light the truth."...
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Peggy Johnson
, Local Busness Owner-Retired
When is it acceptable to stop having sex with your spouse?
Sexual contact may become less desirable after menopause, though intimacy is still in abundance.
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What religion were Paul and Peter?
Personally, I am yet to hear of any one religious sect claim Paul was a member. However, his teachings is a basis for many of the various denominations. But...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
Are some sins worse than others?
This a very crucial question to Christian growth. Answering it addresses to critical issues: 1. We are at risk of thinking thst our sins are too big/ great...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why did Jesus say the poor widow who had given two mites, had given more than all the rest of the rich men had given?
As people slotted in their offerings, Jesus was standing by watching closely. For He must have had a vested interest in the giving. And on account of what He...
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Emanuel khangale
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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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Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
What religion were Paul and Peter?
Both Peter and Paul were born and raised Jews, as was Jesus Himself. However, once they received the Holy Spirit, they became Christians as believers in...
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
Is there such a thing as a modern day prophet?
We do not have a "modern day prophet" but we have present day prophets and those who prophesy. All the gifts of Eph 4:11 will never cease until we all come...
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Is there a difference between joy and happiness?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
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Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Saint Augustine in church history?
Saint Augustine was a philosopher and theologian who had a profound effect on both Protestant and Catholic theology. He was born Augustine Aurelius in A.D....
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Baha'i faith?
The Baha'i faith is one of the newer world religions stemming originally from Shi'ite Islam in Persia (modern-day Iran). However, it has come to achieve a...
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Robert Close
Were the Ten Commandments written for a specific people or group?
Yes, the Ten Commandments were given to Israel under the Old Covenant, which is now obsolete as we are now under the New Covenant, a better covenant. They...
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vanessa pannuti
Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
I think you should forgive those who wronged you even if they do not repent because we are to love our brother as ourselves. It is however quite odd, as the...
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Bruce Morgan
Why were the Israelites continuously complaining on their way to the promised land?
In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the LORD's hand in Egypt! There we...
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Steve VanDyke
, Director, Community Servants Missions Training School, TN
Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
The Ten Commandments are the first and most important laws that God gave to the people who had come from being in total control through slavery. Their...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If the enemies of Jesus from Psalm 110:1 are now under his feet, as stated in Ephesians 1:22, then why does Paul imply that Jesus is waiting for His enemies be made a footstool for His feet?
In Psalm 110:1-7:, we see God the Father asking God the son to sit at His right hand, until God makes all Jesus' enemies as a "footstep" for His feet. This...
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Why were Michael and Satan disputing over the body of Moses?
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Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs?
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Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What is the glory of God?
In S. Michael’s answer, he cites Isaiah 42:8 in which Jehovah God states He will not give His glory to any other. May I suggest the intended meaning was that...
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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?
If I am a minister of God, and my ministry is God's business (doing the work he has called me to), can I count that enough to be accepted/approved of by God?...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What is God's righteous right hand in the context of Isaiah 41:10?
For if in Isaiah 41:10 God says; "....I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness". What is the message here? What lessons do we draw out of...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What religion were Paul and Peter?
For if these two are regarded as part of the strong foundation of much of the Christian teachings, are we following them rightly or wrongly? Because the pa...
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Michael Strickland
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
My answer is based on the premises that this soldier and his wife have agreed to do this while reflecting on times they shared with each other. So let's see...
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Anonymous
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did God also destroy animals in the Flood?
God sent the Flood as a judgment on mankind's wickedness. But it wasn't only human beings who died. Most of the animals were also swept away. Genesis 6:7...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
How is holiness compared and contrasted with righteousness?
Holiness and righteousness are of paramount importance to any Christian. Where do the two connect? How does each (holiness and righteousness) complement the ...
Romans 6:19
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why did Jesus say the poor widow who had given two mites, had given more than all the rest of the rich men had given?
If the rich men had given more than the poor widow, why was she the one to be appreciated by Jesus? If Jesus said the rest had given out of abundance, and th...
Luke 21:1 - 4
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Bible Verse
What is God's forever covenant?
As it is written in Bible Verse - Psalms-111:5 - "...He remembers his covenant forever."
Psalms 111:5
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Why is God specifically called the "Living" God?
Scripture says our God is a living God (1Tim.4:10). The God of the Bile is a living God. In fact, the truth of the living God is full of rich encouragement....
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Seth Freeman
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What does God look like?
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Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
Is observing the Ten Commandments more important than observing commands in other parts of the Bible?
James 2:8-13 teaches us conclusively that if we break any part of the Law we have, in a real sense, broken the entire Law. A helpful metaphor has been used...