Were Israelites to allow all runaway slaves to live without fear of being returned to their masters, or did this command apply only those who were NOT owned by fellow Israelites?
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why can't I stop sinning?
There have been some very good answers given, and it is clear that Paul's discussions of the matter in Romans is very key to us being able to understand this...
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Jj Breen
, Husband, Dad, Grandfather and 60 Years ODD
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
Understand that the Garden of Eden is a separate creation. It is not a MYTH. It is a "middle ground" - "meeting place" between Earth and Heaven. It was and...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why would the Gerasene people beg Jesus to leave their region after He cast the demons into the pigs?
I humbly submit the short answer is that the economy and business plan of the region was dependent on the flow of visitors to the temple of Zeus. These...
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Riza Gano
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Shirley H.
, prayer warrior
Why did God tell Moses that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob did not know the name "Jehovah" in Exodus 6:3 when we can see that Abraham called a certain place place "Jehovah Jireh" in Genesis 22:14?
Because God did not reveal His Name until Moses asked Him to in Exodus 3:14. I AM THAT I AM - I am all that you need. The Genesis reference is in the story...
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What does the Bible say about loneliness?
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Can demons attach themselves to non-living/inanimate objects?
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Tim Thornton
, Bible student, unprofitable servant
What does it mean to have the fear of God?
It might be helpful to begin with what the absence of the fear of God looks like. Adam lost the fear of God when he sinned. To have the fear of God is the...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
What is the hypostatic union? How can Jesus be both God and man at the same time?
Jesus is both man and "god" as well as the "Son of God" We need to understand the concept of "what is god". Being man/human is classified by Jesus himself as...
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Lindiwe mpongo
What do I do while I wait for God to heal my marriage?
Tough times will come but we need to stand firm and trust the Lord to change the situation. Nothing is impossible with the Lord. Time really heals. No need...
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Gary Creel
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Should communion be open or closed?
If a pastor believes the Lord's Supper has no benefit and gives no harm to anyone (despite clear contradictions in scripture) then closed communion sounds...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Who is Allah?
Allah can refer to the God of the bible, Creator of the Universe who was born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for our sins and...
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Brandon Hughes
, Regular Worker Guy
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
To answer this question we must look at the scriptures mentioning Christ's descent into hell, not visit scriptures speaking of other issues nor should we...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?
What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding? First let us understand that our own understanding comes from a heart that is deceitful above all...
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Anonymous
Why would the Gerasene people beg Jesus to leave their region after He cast the demons into the pigs?
Luke 8:26-39
Mark 5:1 - 20
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Salem Markus Purba
What is the spiritual gift of helps?
Well, the Spiritual gift of helps can be defined as the capability of being righteous, given by God to man (Mathew 25:31-46; John 6:63-65). All of the...
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Jj Breen
, Husband, Dad, Grandfather and 60 Years ODD
Is God restoring the offices of apostle and prophet in the church today?
Eph 4:11-13 “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What are the most common beliefs about the 'Lord's Supper' that different denominations practice?
Which belief system about the Lord's Supper is the most Biblical?
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Michael Morgan
, Child of God saved by Grace
What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?
This is one of my life verses, as noted above. What it took for me to know the unconditional love of Christ, was to realize how much He loved me, and then...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Has anybody ever claimed any unrighteousness, fault, or crack in Jesus? If not, why then carry on to deny Him and His teachings?
Who is Jesus? How do different people view Him? Some people recognized Him as simply a great teacher. Others recognize Him as the Son of God but will not...
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Judith Tungwarara
, former pa secretary, hair stylist, Pastor!
How can I be saved?
How can I be saved? By confessing Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and believe in in your heart that God raised him from the dead! For it is with the heart one...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does the Bible say about interpreting it on our own?
After years of studying I came to this awakening that the teachers need historical background knowledge of the people to whom certain things were written....
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
How could someone spend their finances in the service of God without being manipulated?
Many Christians have given up on supporting Church projects because there has been lack of transparency in how the finances are being managed. Some Church f...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why are many Christians so resentful and critical of Church leaders such as; pastors, teachers, prophets, and apostles today than ever before?
Is the resentfulness simply rebellion or simply a response to the "mismanagement" of Church affairs?
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
What is black liberation theology?
I don't know much about Black Liberation Theology, but I know what Jesus Christ taught. Discrimination is a sin (all men are equal, because God made all of...
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James Kirven
If we are under the dispensation of Grace, why is it not okay to sin?
I agree with you all. My dilemma is that all of my life I have been taught the law was nailed to the cross. We'll if Christ did away with the law then I...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Who was the first Christian?
Dear Steve, What a great question! It took a bit to find the answer. According to Acts 11:25, 26 Barnabas had taken Saul (later called Paul) with him to...
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I am a parent; how can I let go of my adult children?
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Is it true that everything happens for a reason?
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What is the grace of God?
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What was the meaning and importance of the transfiguration?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is pastoral care?
In its most general sense, pastoral care refers to the ministries/services usually performed by a pastor. Some denominations of the Christian faith use the...
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Jj Breen
, Husband, Dad, Grandfather and 60 Years ODD
Are there prophets in the church today?
There are two types of “Prophets” found in both the Old and New Testament. First one, is a Prophet that foretells of events to come in the future, that God...
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Janice Burton
, Lay Servant, Family Life Mentor
What does the Bible say about back-sliding in our walk with Christ?
Your question is one that we all ponder sometimes as we deal with the flesh part of our being and existence. I am dealing with this now in my own life. In...
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
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What were the 400 years of silence?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
Foreknowledge is one of God’s traits, namely that God’s plans are irrespective of the time-continuum. God knows the end from the beginning (Is 46:9-11)....
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Is repetitive prayer displeasing to God?
Those who pray their prescribed prayers during day and night, do as a discipline. Unless these are in commune with God, it is worthless. Once up on a time I...
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Gene Coleman
Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
I appreciate reading the thoughts and scripture references on this subject. I have wondered if Judas, being a Zealot, did accept and believe Jesus was who He...
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Daniel Carlson
, Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
Many of the opinions submitted on the subject of tithing are excellent and faithful to Biblical teachings. I believe Jesus carried the principle of tithing...
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Lynn Willis
, Obedient Daughter of the High King of the Universe
How do I get through chronic pain as a Christian?
You may have heard about the devil's garage sale? His tools were on display, labeled and priced—anger, hatred, lust, murder, and all the rest. At the end of...
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Becky H
How should Christians react to the book and movie, "Heaven is for Real"?
I have not read the book, but I bought the movie and have watched it twice in the past month. I will put a few points out there to consider: 1. It was not a...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did Jesus have to die?
Why did Jesus have to die? There was simply no other substitute in heaven, on earth and under earth by which human sin could have been atoned. If any man was...
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Wesley Walford
, Avid Learner
How is it possible that the antichrist will be able to deceive so many?
Various places across the bible it talks about the antichirst and gives images and glimpses about the end times. God allows this to happen, God allows the...
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?
The 10% tithe comes out of Jewish Law. Jesus himself affirms this as He chastises the Pharisees, saying 'woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you...
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Tega Edafiogho
, I am a University undergraduate I am now 17 got saved at 10.
What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment,...