What is the JEDP Theory?
In brief, the JEDP theory states that the first five books of the Bible, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, were not written entirely by...
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What is the documentary hypothesis?
The documentary hypothesis is essentially an attempt to take the supernatural out of the Pentateuch and to deny its Mosaic authorship. The accounts of the...
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What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?
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Craig Mcelheny
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What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
I agree with your initial conclusion, i.e. the ‘perfect’ will be the eternal state, when we in glory see God face to face. However, this is more of a...
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Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Why do some churches require pastors to have college degrees?
I have ongoing discussions with N.T. Wright to name one of many on topics covering the Trinity, going to heaven when you die, etc. I do so with absolutely no...
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Is it biblical to use the phrase "ask Jesus into your heart"?
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What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?
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How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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What is the whore of Babylon / mystery Babylon?
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What verses when taken collectively show that the Apostles were baptized?
They were filled with the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:4 They were both filled and baptized with the spirit. A filling always comes with a baptism, but a baptism does...
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What is Jacob's Ladder?
The term "Jacob's Ladder" has become a common phrase-it has been used as a movie title, a book title, a name of a flower, and even as a name of an electrical...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Can a Christian be too giving?
Tithing was commanded in the Law to the Jews under the Old Covenant. But the New Covenant which came into force with the death of Christ (1 Cor 11:25; Heb...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the Book of Life?
Revelation 20:15 declares, "If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." The Book of Life, in this...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Is the phrase "You are the apple of God's eye" in the bible?
Apple of his eye Dt 32:10 Hebrew: 'iyshown (H380) is used to refer the dark pupil of the eye; the hole, gate, or door of the eye (Ps. 17:8; Prov. 7:2) Keep...
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Emo Tenorio
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
I humbly submit for your consideration that this parable is much like a fine cut sparkling jewel whose facets mirror and bring fore the light contained...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Why do some churches only celebrate communion with the breaking of the bread and do not include the drinking of the blood?
Nowhere in scripture have we been commanded to drink blood in the celebration of the Lord's Table. Jesus commanded his followers to celebrate the Supper in...
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Oyaka Benson
What does a Christian say to a non-believer who refuses to believe the Bible because it was written hundreds of years after the events occurred?
I think first of all the problem with a non-believer refusing to believe the bible by use of the claim above is simply a deliberate act and choice. This is...
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Frank Scimeca
What is the origin of sin?
Here is a simple way of looking at sin as not being created or originated. When you shut a light off in the room and it goes dark, did you create darkness or...
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Lloyd Rowlands
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
The Scriptures do not tell us the answer to this question. The Scriptures simply tell us what happened, not how. Some say God is Light - which is perfectly...
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How can I restore my marriage?
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How can I know if I am in love?
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How can I prepare myself for marriage?
Preparing oneself for marriage biblically is the same as preparing for any life endeavor. There is a principle that should govern all aspects of our lives as...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Will I still go to heaven if I don't pray, read the Bible often, or reach out to share the good news?
"He who is bathed needs only to wash his feet; otherwise he is completely clean" (Jn 13:10) Jesus quoted this proverb while He was washing the feet of His...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is the book 'the shack' a 'sound' book for Christians to read?
I'm generally very skeptical and unsupportive of any kind of entertainment or media that doesn't clearly represent scriptures with unwavering biblical...
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Michael Smith
How should a Christian view Robby Dawkins?
When I read this question "How should a Christian view Robby Dawkins" I looked for an answer. I realized I was the first to answer. So I looked him up and...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who are the 144,000?
The 144,000 who were sealed in Rev 7:4-8 and the 144,000 in Rev 14:1 are the same group of people. They are 12,000 Jews from the 12 tribes of Israel. They...
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Eric Hunter
How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
The bible was not originally written in any modern language. If translated from the paleohebrew characters, the translation is "Let the One that is Light,...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How can we recognize the voice of God?
The Lord appeared to Moses "in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush" (Ex. 3:1- 4; Acts 7:30- 34). This is one of many instances where "the angel of the...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
The talents parable in Mt. 24-25, illustrating diligence in view of His coming (Mt. 25:14-30). Here we have the truth illustrated by this parable (Mt....
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
He was made a threefold being-- body, soul, and spirit (1Th. 5:23; Heb. 4:12). The soul and spirit (inner man) leaves the body immediately at death (Jas....
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does Paul mean by "debtor" in Romans 1:14?
Greek: opheiletes (G3781) is used to refer "debtor meaning one under an obligation or bound to some duty (Mt. 6:12; 18:24; Lk. 13:4; Rom. 1:14; 8:12;...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Where is Satan?
In His life Jesus did not stop with loving what was right. He also hated what was wrong (Heb 1:9a). With the power of the Holy Spirit He went about doing...
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is the book of Mark?
THE BOOK OF MARK Date and Place: between A.D. 57-63. The place is unknown. Author: John Mark. (Acts 12:12; 1Pet. 5:13) John Mark the author of the gospel of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?
There are several Bible reading calendars which will take us through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in one or two or three years. Choose a plan that...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
Gen 1:26-37 says, "And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What did the "earth" that Naaman asked for in 2 Kings 5:17 represent? Did it represent a portion of Elisha's goodness or godliness?
Naaman was like the one leper out of ten whom Christ healed (Lk. 17:12-17). He was glad to return and show his gratitude. He confessed faith in Jehovah...
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What does the Bible say about animal rights?
The Word of God does not mention the treatment of animals to a great extent. However, from the creation account we get both what the Bible says about animals...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
To be spiritually dead is to be separated from God. When Adam sinned in Genesis 3:6, he ushered in death for all humanity. God's command to Adam and Eve was...
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How should a Christian view genetic engineering?
Because genetic engineering was unknown at the time that the Bible was written, it is difficult to establish definitive references on that topic alone. In...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Is there a verse in the Bible that says: It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all?
"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psa 37:4) Valentine's Day is celebrated today all over the world. Young men...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why does the Bible say God blinds people to spiritual truth that could save souls?
"He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Can an adulteress be forgiven and be happy in a future relationship?
"Buy one! Get one free!" Such advertisements make thousands rush into shops. Hardly anyone takes seriously the divine offer: "Salvation free!" Is it because...
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does "feel-good Christianity" actually mean, as some pastors preach?
Vance Havner pointed out, "We have comfortable homes to ride in comfortable cars to sit in comfortable Churches to hear comfortable sermons. What do we know...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
"See, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to repay all according to their deeds" (Rev 22:12) Sadly the Second Coming of Christ is not much talked...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What power makes a man godly?
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. (2Tim. 3:5) Their religion is only in their creed and formal confession of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What do the tenants represent and symbolize?
This parable illustrates that the responsibility of propagating the kingdom of God would be taken from the Jews and given to the Gentiles (Mt. 21:43-46)....
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Will there be sex in heaven?
Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. You are deceived in thinking that there will be marriages in the next life as in this one, and...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
How do I know that I can physically heal people?
Always remember: WE don't heal. Only God does. But he might use people as a means to healing. And sometime He might and sometimes He might not use you....
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
How do I heal from my husband's death?
Get support from family and friends. If they are not close, seek support at church or even secular sources. Do something. Get out. Try not to wallow in your...