What is a true Christian?
According to Acts 11:26, the followers of Jesus were first called Christians at Antioch. Why were they called Christians? Because they were "followers of...
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Should we give gifts at Christmas?
There is not a "Should" or a "Should not" that scripture specifically states on this matter. It is up to your own conscience and the convicting of the Holy...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What are the responsibilities of deacons in the church?
n the New Testament, the word usually translated "serve" is the Greek word diakoneo, which literally means "through the dirt." It refers to an attendant, a...
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What is the meaning of BC and AD (B.C. and A.D.)?
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Is there any validity to the Zeitgeist movie?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is spiritual maturity? How can I become more spiritually mature?
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL MATURITY? HOW CAN I BECOME MORE SPIRITUALLY MATURE? By Ezekiel Kimosop There is no express biblical definition for spiritual maturity but a...
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Cliff Makura
Who is Midian?
"Now Abraham took another wife, [a]whose name was Keturah. 2 She bore to him Zimran and Jokshan and Medan and Midian and Ishbak and Shuah."
Genesis 25:1 - 2
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George Lira
How appropriate/effective would it be to use the colorful language of gangster type youth while trying to reach them with the gospel?
Why do we as Christians have to change in order to witness to young people or "gang members?" I work with gang members everyday and they know I'm a Pastor...
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Vivian McLemore
Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog?
Jesus departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Jesus was approached by the woman of Canaan. This woman was a Gentile and descended from the Canaanites who...
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Mahima Parimi
Is sex a sin?
I don't want to confuse you (Christians who just started the faith) so I'm going to get straight to the point and answer this question. God said sex after...
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Judith Tungwarara
, former pa secretary, hair stylist, Pastor!
Why are there so many fake Christians?
It's a sign of end times. Jesus said, "In the last days many will come in my name and say I am he, but do not believe them!" It must not surprise us that...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
When Moses says his lips are uncircumcised, what does he mean?
Ex 6: 12 says, "Moses spake before the Lord, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me?" It is one of...
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who are the people standing on the sea of glass in Revelations 15?
" I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire:and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Tim 3:16 The...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Are the statues of the Virgin Mary crying real?
Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord" (Lk 1:46). The entire song of Mary in Luke 1:46-55 is one of worship and praise. She worshipped God "in spirit" (v...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is it possible that more books could be added to the Bible?
There is no reason to believe that God would present further revelation to add to His Word. The Bible begins with the very beginning of humanity"Genesis"and...
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What is a chakra?
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
We agree that the Bible is the story of man's creation, fall from grace, and redemption by God's son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, the Old Testament gives us...
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Should we give gifts at Christmas?
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What is new covenant theology?
New covenant theology is best described as a hermeneutical principle, or an interpretative grid through which one reads and interprets the Scriptures. As a...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is narrative theology?
Narrative theology, or what is sometimes called "post-liberal" theology, was developed during the last half of the twentieth century. It was inspired by a...
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What does it mean that love does not boast?
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What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is cross theology / theology of the cross?
The theology of the cross, or theologia crucis, is a term coined by the German theologian Martin Luther to refer to the belief that the cross is the only...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that love always trusts?
In 1 Corinthians 13:7, we see that love is more than an abstraction or ideal; it is action. Four specific actions are "always" performed by true love, and...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why was a burial place so important in the Bible?
In Genesis 49:29-32, we read Jacob's instructions about his burial place: "I am to be gathered to my people; bury me with my fathers in the cave that is in...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How appropriate/effective would it be to use the colorful language of gangster type youth while trying to reach them with the gospel?
I can certainly understand the appeal to want to adopt the language of street/gang youth in order be accepted by them, or to somehow try to make oneself...
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Judith Tungwarara
, former pa secretary, hair stylist, Pastor!
Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
In my own opinion, the most important thing, should be the results that follow, after having done what one thinks is correct, wether it's a Sunday or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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How should a Christian respond to illegal aliens/illegal immigrants?
Illegal immigration has become a volatile issue, especially in the U.S. Many have raised their voices passionately in their condemnation of illegal...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
What does it mean to be free from sin?
My understanding of being free from sin is that in the eyes of God we have been justified and made righteous because of the ultimate sin atoning sacrifice by...
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Shanna Duck
, "Let a search be made in the royal archives..." Ezra 5:17 NIV
How appropriate/effective would it be to use the colorful language of gangster type youth while trying to reach them with the gospel?
So much of the "church" right now is offering what is basically a secularized, feel-good form of Christianity. The young men of which you speak are not going...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What should we learn from the tribe of Joseph?
Technically, there is no tribe of Joseph. Instead, Joseph received a "double blessing," and his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, each became his own tribe...
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Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Does the virgin Mary have a holy spirit as it says in the Nicene Creed?
Mary conceived when the Holy Spirit came on her and the power of the Highest overshadowed her (Lk 1:35). This was an unique and blessed experience. But when...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Reformed Church, and what do they believe?
There are two main branches within the Reformed Church family tree in America: Dutch Reformed and German Reformed. Both branches represent churches that...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Is God cruel?
There are atheists and agnostics who argue that the God who is presented in the Bible is cruel. For example, the online Skeptics Annotated Bible has an...
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Is God cruel?
One of the reasons some well-known atheists give for their opposition to acknowledging God in their lives is that there is 'cruelty' in nature. Darwin and...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Are many practices and traditions in Christianity actually pagan in origin?
Idolatry is spiritual fornication or a violation of the spiritual and covenant marriage between God and Israel (Judg. 2:17; Isa. 1:21; Hos. 1:2; 4:12; 2Chr....
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What is Odinism?
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How can I justify evolution of man with God creating man?
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What is the difference between praise and worship?
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Bob Schuster
Who are the people standing on the sea of glass in Revelations 15?
Rev. 15: 2 And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had been victorious [a]over the beast and his image and the number of his n...
Revelation 15:2 - 4
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Salem Markus Purba
What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God?
To have a personal relationship with God mean we have a relationship with God in private/personal, regarding all matters wich are qualified as personal...
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Dannie Murdoch
, Father and Grandfather. Former Deacon for maintenance.
When did the New Testament church start paying clergy?
1 Timothy 5:17-18 (New International Version) 17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work...
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Gary Creel
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When Moses says his lips are uncircumcised, what does he mean?
"But Moses said to the Lord, "Behold, n I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?" The covenant with Abraham specifies that all the peopl...
Exodus 6:30
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What is the conclusion of the Book of Ecclesiastes?
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What is the Book of Jubilees and should it be in the Bible?
The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called the "Lesser Genesis," was probably written in the 2nd century BC and records an account of the biblical history of the...
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What is the Book of Jubilees and should it be in the Bible?
The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called the "Lesser Genesis," was probably written in the 2nd century BC and records an account of the biblical history of the...