Are some sins worse than others?
For example, is breaking one of the ten commandments worse than other sins?
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Why do we worship and do Sabbath on Sunday instead of Saturday?
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Is God evil? Is the Bible evil?
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Is speaking in tongues for unbelievers?
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Who are the Independent Baptists, and what do they believe?
Independent Baptists, often also known as Independent Fundamental Baptists (IFB), are a group that started within the greater Baptist denominations in the...
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, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
There is a lot of interesting and important information in the answers above. If I may just add one small side note for your consideration. The term...
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Can one be gay and Christian?
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Is there a biblical reasons for a bride to adopt the last name of the groom?
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What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
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Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
I worship and pray to God because there is only one God. The first commandment orders us not to have any gods above God. There is a verse that says "Ask and...
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JD Abshire
What does it mean when the Bible said that, "Jesus will judge the living and the dead"? How can the dead be judged?
2 Timothy 4:1 "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;" (See...
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Austin Noble
, My full names are Austin Noble, born into a christian home,
Does the Bible say we can drink but not get drunk?
As an evangelist I woudn`t preached against alcohol or encouraged drinking of alcohol. But rather teach people my bible perspective of alcohol. My neutral...
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Edwin Danny Reaid
Does the Bible say we can drink but not get drunk?
No the Bible does not say that you cannot have a drink of wine. It states we should not get drunk. If I got drunk then I could be a stumbling block, but to...
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Stuart Alexander
, Box Maker, Amateur theologian based in atlantic Canada
Is there any extra-Biblical evidence for the Resurrection of Christ?
Is there any evidence for the Resurrection of Christ outside of the bible? Yes, and no. As to the best of my knowledge there are no non-Christian authors...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why is faith in God more important than knowledge of God?
The Bible challenges us to go beyond the acknowledgement of God's existence to a point of active faith in him. James says that even demons believe that God...
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Nathan Toronga
, Christian Elder.
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
Why did God reject Cain's offering? Because Cain used his 'good sense of judgment' instead of following God's way. How relevant this matter is in today's...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
To properly answer this question from scripture we must first properly define from scripture two words which Christians very seldom define properly and from...
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Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
What is Islam, and what do Muslims believe?
It is the anti-Christ religion/political movement. Look up the inscription at the dome of the rock a monument that was erected over the site were Hebrews are...
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Michael Bartlett
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?
It's true that the victory has already been gained through the blood of Jesus. Keep in mind that His feet are part of His body, His body being the church....
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Bruce Morgan
Why is faith in God more important than knowledge of God?
Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." Mark 10:15 * Knowing a few basic...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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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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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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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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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?