What does the Bible say about pandemic diseases/sicknesses?
The recent Ebola outbreak has prompted many to ask why God allows-or even causes-pandemic diseases and whether such pandemic diseases are a sign of the end...
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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?
It seems like unsound advice in the sense that it is advice to give God the leftovers or the bottom of the person's “emotional barrel”. If we're supposed to ...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
[Matt. 24:29] Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Is there an error in the counting of the generations in Matthew chapter 1?
This genealogy of Jesus Christ is recorded in Mathew Chapter 1. There are three periods of 14 according to Matt.1:17 but the astute reader soon discovers 5...
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Kathy Brundidge
, church of Christ
Is giving a child a Christian education important?
I feel that a Christian education, one that stays in the Bible to answer Biblical and life questions, is the best education a child can get! An education...
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Rudi Esterhuizen
Why is faith in God more important than knowledge of God?
The devil has knowledge of God. In fact, he saw God with trembling and fear, but that is not going to save him! Whereas faith in God is putting your trust in...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
Shalom The eye of a needle. Mat 19:24 Matthew 19:24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person...
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JD Abshire
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, why would someone in heaven want to cross the chasm to hell?
Many believe the account of Lazarus and the rich man is a parable. I personally believe the Lord was giving testimony to an actual event. Although Christ...
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James Wachepa
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Genesis 38:8-10 speaks of Onan who wasted his seed to the ground. This may sound out of context, yet the truth remains that at a certain point in time, God...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Again, it seems some here focus on men having a more difficult time dealing with a lack of sex during separation from their partners. Well, I'm here to say...
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Sibusiso Manana
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Paul said to get married rather than BURN with passion. Give to each other so that you do not give the devil a foothold. Abstain from anything that LOOKS...
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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?
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Does the New Testament address tithing?
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Does the New Testament address tithing?
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What are the biblical principles for solid decision-making?
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How can I recognize and understand biblical symbolism?
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, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?
My daughter used to attend 6 church groups in a week, all different Christian churches of different kinds on different days. This young woman wore out a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about peace?
Peace is something everyone wants, yet few seem to find. What is peace? It can be defined as "tranquility, harmony, or security." Depending on the situation,...
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Perry Duff
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Genesis 38th chapter, 8-10 verses clearly explains what GOD HIMSELF thinks of masturbation! Masturbation is NOT ONLY A GREAT SIN before God, it's enough to...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is it wrong to attend two (or more) different churches?
This question is less clear. If the issue is whether one can occasionally visit or attend a service in a church beside his own local assembly, my answer is...
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Ken Grundstein
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
From personal experience, masturbation is ALWAYS a sin. You might be able to not think lustful thoughts a time or two but it's a slippery slope that leads to...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Did Moses copy the Law from the Code of Hammurabi?
Christian tradition says there was no written law before God gave the law on Mt. Sinai. Ancient Hebrew historical writings tell us that Cainan (Kenan), the...
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Do church traditions (ie: sacraments) offend God?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
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What is faithfulness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
Faithfulness is steadfastness, constancy, or allegiance; it is carefulness in keeping what we are entrusted with; it is the conviction that the Scriptures...
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, Believer
What sort of outreach ministries should a church have?
To add to what has already been well said above, I just wanted to add what an individual could still do without all the resources and backing of a large...
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What is theistic evolution?
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Is 'idle hands are the devil's workshop' a biblical statement?
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What should we learn from the life of Isaac?
The name Isaac, which means "he laughs," was derived from his parents' reaction when God told Abraham that he, at 100 years old, and his wife Sarah, at the...
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What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
Aside from Moses, no Old Testament character is mentioned more in the New Testament than Abraham. James refers to Abraham as "God's friend" (James 2:23), a...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If my husband is watching porn is that a biblical reason for divorce?
The earthly marriage covenant between man and wife is a reflection of the covenant between Christ and His bride, the church. God hates divorce (Mal 2:15-16)....
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Greg Kelly
Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
Is it a sin too look upon a woman and lust after her in your heart? Proverbs 6:25 / Colossians 3:5 / 1 Thessalonians 3-5 / Matthew 5:27-28 Jesus said it was....
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What evidence is there in scripture to support the doctrine of the holy trinity?
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Why does God allow birth defects?
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Are we supposed to be actively looking for a spouse, or waiting for God to bring a spouse to us?
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Why did the Israelites need manna if they had flocks/herds of animals that they could eat?
Large quantities of livestock (bulls, lambs, goats) were required to be used as sacrifices as specified by their Law, both ceremonial and for atonements. I...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why should I want to serve God?
The fact that weshouldserve God is obvious in Scripture (see Luke 4:8). Why we shouldwantto serve God is a more difficult question. Every Christian asked...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
How is being created as male and female an expression of being created in God's image?
Being in the 'image of God' has nothing to do with our first parents being created 'male and female'. God is NOT male and female. Rather, Scripture portrays...
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Emo Tenorio
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Are we forced to serve God?
I humbly submit that it's quite the opposite, as one may choose unwisely to use their limited time on this stage called life and live in total rebellion to...
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JD Abshire
Are we forced to serve God?
Question: "Are we forced to serve God?" Friend, unless one is born again, born from above serving God is an absolute impossibility. We do not serve to get...
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Hairy Animals
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
We need to remember that everything happens for a reason. We should continue praying, praising, and trusting God no matter what happens to us. 1...
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Hairy Animals
How can I resist doing the wrong things?
How can I resist doing the wrong things/sinning? You can choose to resist temptation. What works for me is memorizing Bible verses that encourage me to fight...
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Kathy Brundidge
, church of Christ
Are we forced to serve God?
I think you've answered your own question. Man is not forced to serve God or Satan, but if you choose to serve God, you choose not to serve Satan, and vice...
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Ni Jay
, Researcher into human reasoning
Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
I offer a very simple answer in addition to those of Rev Michael Houdmann and others. Each one of us look at the world from our own unique perspective shaped...