What is the Law of the Spirit of Truth?
The Paraclete will convict the world concerning sin and righteous and judgement. We know that the Holy Spirit is an advocate (Mark13:9-13) When He comes he...
John 1:1 - 51
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
First it is instructive to note that the office of apostle ceased with the apostolic age and there can never be a living apostle today and neither was there...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
Both terms are theologically correct translational synonyms in Hebrew thought. The Hebrew word used in this verse is almah (read al-maw) refers to a virgin...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
I believe some claim that there are no more apostles out of confusion as to what an apostle is. Apostolos simply means "a messenger, an envoy, a delegate,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that God is eternal?
The word eternal means "everlasting, having no beginning and no end." Psalm 90:2 tells us about God's eternality: "Before the mountains were born or you...
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Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
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What is the significance of the lampstand in the Bible?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who were the Amorites?
The Amorites were an ancient nation mentioned frequently in the Old Testament. They were descended from one of the sons of Canaan (Genesis 14:7). In early...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
An apostle is someone who has lived with Jesus, saw all the signs & miracles Jesus performed, saw him die on the cross and saw Him in the resurrected...
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Anonymous
Does it say any where in the Bible that it is better for a man to plant his seed in the belly of a whore than on the ground?
Is that phrase from the Bible? If not, where did the saying originate?
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Buford Ness
, Pastor of English-speaking church in Salinas, Ecuador
What is the 'rhema' word?
I use the K.I.S.S. method many times to explain the Bible. K.I.S.S. is Keep It Spiritually Simple. So here is my understanding of Rhema v.s. Logos. LOGOS is...
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Tom Croke
, M.Div Student, Former Bible Teacher & Missionary
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
The Apostle Paul is concerned with baptizing believers. Paul himself was baptized upon coming to faith in Christ (Act 9:18). It is furthermore clear in Acts...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you are automatically baptized. Here why Paul was not advocating baptism because his primary concern was to...
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Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
What is a Christian?
Christian = Christ within The Church, The Bride of Christ We are the Bride of Christ. Ephesians 1:22-23 God has put all things under the authority of Christ...
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Lilybrian Obogro
, Student
Does God change His mind?
Numbers 23:19New King James Version (NKJV) 19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How is physical death related to spiritual death?
The Bible has a great deal to say about death and, more importantly, what happens after death. Physical death and spiritual death are both a separation of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How is physical death related to spiritual death?
The Bible has a great deal to say about death and, more importantly, what happens after death. Physical death and spiritual death are both a separation of...
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Anonymous
Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?
Why do so many believe today in the traditional churches that there are no longer need for the apostles and prophets? The Apostle Paul said in Ephesians 4:11...
Ephesians 4:11
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where does the term "rapture" originate from?
The term "Rapture" was popularized in the 19th century, and usually refers to theories about some event, treated as separate and before the second coming of...
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What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?
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Why does Genesis 10:5 say "they had their own language", when 11:1 says they all shared one language?
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Is it ok to read the New testament first?
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Should Christians support the nation of Israel?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
No, the word rapture is not in the Bible (in english, latin, or greek). In English translations, what some people refer to as the rapture is one specific use...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
Can a Christian 'give back' salvation?
To quote from S. Michael Houdmann's answer to another question: "It is man's choice whether to accept and believe the truth of Jesus Christ as presented in...
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Arun Kumar
, Engineer, Chennai, India
Why is not Paul concerned about baptizing those who heard his Gospel, when Jesus had commanded to baptize everyone to whom the gospel was preached?
Jesus has commanded to baptize everyone (those obey the good news) to whom the Gospel is preached in Matthew 28:19. Then why did Paul say that Christ had not...
1 Corinthians 1:14 - 17
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theory is a teaching that perverts the plain language of the text of the New Testament. Yet, some preachers today look on the...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What should we learn from the life of Timothy?
Surely, there is a lot to learn from Timothy but this can also be seen in two major ways: a) How Timothy conducted himself b) How Timothy related with Paul...
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JR Hamilton
How do we honor an abusive parent?
I read each of the responses above and my heart breaks for each, my situation doesn't rise to the level of many of them but my answer is pretty simple, NO!...
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Vernita Black
Is it wrong to read the Bible online?
I don't see anything wrong with reading the bible on line, once you have great discipline. I have found it difficult because when I start reading a message...
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Charles Kachikoti
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
1. Matthew 25:41 says the everlasting fire was created for the devil and his angels. NO HUMAN BEING was created for Hell. 2. Read clearly Romans 5:18 (NKJV):...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why was the Gospel of Thomas excluded from the Canon and declared heretical?
To be included in the Catholic Canon of Scriptures, three conditions must be met: 1. It must be written by one of the apostles, or a close disciple of an an...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is source criticism?
Source criticism is a specialized field of biblical studies that seeks to determine the sources used to develop the final form of the biblical text. The...
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What does it mean to honor my father and mother?
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Carrie Burr
, Christ's work in progress, saved by grace. Widowed.
How can a Christian motivate himself to read the Bible?
What helps me are the plans offered in the Bible apps. There are lots of free Bible apps available for mobile phone or tablet. I have two such apps and both...
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Carrie Burr
, Christ's work in progress, saved by grace. Widowed.
Is it wrong to read the Bible online?
I think making the Bible available online is very convenient, but more than that it is a blessing, as it is a means of reaching even more people for Christ....
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
"The gospel makes us a peculiar people. If we call ourselves Christians we are followers of Christ, and that means we are serious about spiritual things. We...
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Linda Kowatsch
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Kenneth Heck
What is the time of Jacob's trouble?
I believe the time of Jacob's trouble is the 42 months the beast of Rev. 13:1-9 continues in power after the abomination of desolation takes place according...
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When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
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How can I speak in tongues?
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Jason Dyck
, Piano tech and Children's champion for/through Manna Relief
Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?
I totally agree with this article. What I would like to add is that I also believe God has given us the information as to how this delusion will take place....
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Can praying for a dead sinner help them escape hell?
The answer is NO. We can't change the destiny of a sinner after his death. Heb. 9:27 says, "It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the...