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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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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Marybeth Kritsky
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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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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
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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?
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Is it Biblical that circumstances often get harder right before the breakthrough?
The Poster Boy for things getting harder just before the breakthrough is David, sitting at the burnt gates of Ziklag in I Samuel 30:1 He started out good:...
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Why didn't God simply create humans in Heaven instead of creating Earth?
This is a difficult question to answer because we do not have the benefit of any information why God chose to create man on earth rather than in heaven. Some...
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marilyn pyse
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Absolutely not. The muslim god is one such as baal and worshipping of the golden calf. There is no such god. Jehovah God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit is the...
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marilyn pyse
Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins?
When we confess a sin and ask for forgiveness, God forgives and then that sin in cast into the sea of forgetfulness. God remembers it no more. So If you are...
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marilyn pyse
Should we forgive those who sin against us even if they do not ask for forgiveness nor regret nor repent?
When we recite the Lord's prayer, we say forgive us debts (trespasses) as we forgive those who trespass against us. Doesn't leave much wiggle room does it....
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What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?
My husband and I need to talk out our problems, I want God to lead us, so how do I know what to say to my husband while I wait on God, in His time, to heal t...
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Steve clonts
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'Today you will be with me in paradise'?
Many books have been written on this subject, or the question of where you go right after you die. One of the first was by a Doctor Richie, called "Return...
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Was the Holy Spirit with the people of the Old Testament?
The Spirit of God created the world. He has no beginning and end, so He exists with His created beings from the old to new testaments, to judgment times and...
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Meluleki Maphosa
, Amateur Bible Student
What religion were Paul and Peter?
When Jesus started His ministry on earth, He did not start a new rival religion to the established church of the day (Judaism). He still attended the Temple...
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Cathy Taylor
What does the Bible say about organ donation?
It is my opinion, based on what I believe to be true in both what I read in the Bible and have experienced as a nurse, that one of the greatest gifts to...