If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
I believe this question is best answered by analogy. I am "greater" than my son in that I have authority over him and am responsible for him. BUT as humans,...
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Is the book 'the shack' a 'sound' book for Christians to read?
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Is Harold Camping and Family Radio a cult?
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Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?
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What is the book of Mark?
The book of Mark is placed as the second book in the four canonical Gospels (authoritative collection of books). It is widely considered to be the first...
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What should Christian parents do if they have a prodigal son (or daughter)?
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Is Harold Camping and Family Radio a cult?
Harold Camping passed away on December 15h, 2013... Demonstrably a false prophet who had drifted far away from God's truth... He made a number of false...
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What is Nestorianism? Who were the Nestorians?
The Nestorians are followers of Nestorius (c. AD 386-451), who was Archbishop of Constantinople. Nestorianism is based on the belief put forth by Nestorius...
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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?
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Is the concept of Lucifer's Flood biblical?
The perfect God could not have created the earth in the chaotic, empty and dark state described in Genesis 1:2. Something horrible had happened to cause such...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is the difference between a reverend and a pastor?
In the Old Testament there was a distinction between the members of the congregation and the ministers. Only the prophets, priests and kings were anointed....
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Bruce Morgan
What is knowledge of good and evil, aside from the Genesis story?
The short answer is "knowing how to make yourself god of your life". This is the basic sin - the evil that we are all born with since Adam "the first Man" -...
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Who are the Amish, and what are their beliefs?
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What is Christian fanaticism?
Fanaticism is typically defined as "excessive, irrational zeal." Fanaticism can develop within a variety of different traditions, but this does not mean...
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Why was Satan so effective in influencing the actions of Eve?
"1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not e...
Genesis 3:1 - 6
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Selva Moses
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How was the Potter's Field purchased and who bought it?
The chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, "It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood." Mt 7:5 Putting...
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What is the Feast of Tabernacles?
Jews' feast of tabernacles: It was held the 15th to 22nd of September (Lev. 23:34-44 Dt. 16:13-16 2Chr. 8:13; Zech. 14:16-21). This feast was about 7 months...
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Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?
It is appointed or laid up by divine decree: "Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" (Gen. 3:19). This law of death will hold firm for all men until...
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What ever happened to Joseph's beloved younger brother Benjamin?
Benjamin was the second son of Rachel (Gen. 35:16-20). Benjamin was the only full brother of Joseph, being the last child born to Rachel and Jacob (Gen....
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What should I look for in a Christian boyfriend?
Anybody can say they love Jesus or that they're a Christian. But how do you know, when you're falling in love with someone, whether he is the real deal? The...
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What principles should distinguish a Christian business?
Are there certain laws, rules, or principles that delineate a secular business enterprise from that of a Christian business? What are the identifying...
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What is divine healing?
Divine healing involves a supernatural act which resolves a physical, emotional or spiritual problem. In a Christian context, the supernatural element is...
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How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?
Hosea 4:6 says, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." What was it that Israel did not know, and why was that lack of knowledge so dangerous?The...
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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
It is difficult but not impossible to obey the one you do not see. Jesus is God but was not seen by Adam and Angels till He came to the world. That was the...
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Do Jews continue to make blood sacrifices up to the present time?
Deuteronomy 12:27
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What is the New Century Version (NCV)?
New Century Version - HistoryThe New Century Version of the Bible is a revision of the International Children's Bible, which was aimed at young readers and...
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Should a Christian attend the wedding of a gay couple?
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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What is the next step for a new Christian?
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Where in the Bible is the story about Mary and her alabaster box?
Matt 26:6-13 "...a woman came to him with a box of alabaster (alabastron) of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the...
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What does the Bible say about suffering?
When God created this world He said that it was very good (Gen 1:31). There was no death or suffering to humans and animal kinds: that all came from Adam's...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where is the Christmas story in the Bible?
'The Christmas Story' is a phrase that many use to refer to Christ's birth. It pulls from the events of Matthew 1:18-25; Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 1:26-38; Luke...
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What is bloodguilt?
Joel 3:21 says, "Their bloodguilt, which I have not pardoned, I will pardon. The Lord dwells in Zion!" (NIV). Readers often wonder what the Bible means when...
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Jennifer Rothnie
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Is it wrong to say "Xmas" instead of "Christmas"?
No, it is not 'wrong'. One can say "Merry Christmas", "Merry Xmas", "Happy Holidays", "Have a good day", "God Bless You", "Happy Snow Days", or whatever...
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What are the dangers of postmodernism?
Simply put, postmodernism is a philosophy that affirms no objective or absolute truth, especially in matters of religion and spirituality. When confronted...
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Gary Creel
How was the Potter's Field purchased and who bought it?
6The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.” 7So they decided to use the ...
Matthew 27:6 - 10
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Justin Roberts
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Is Romans 7:14-25 describing a believer or an unbeliever?
Paul is saying that, when he tries to follow the law, he actually sins more. He's trying to make the overall point that trying to live a Christian life by...
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Singapore Moses
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Does God forgive big sins? Will God forgive a murderer?
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" (Lk 23:34) The seven statements Jesus Christ made on the Cross, while He was going through...
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Mike Henson
Why would Jesus need to return if when we die, we already go to heaven?
The immortal soul doctrine comes from the original lie told to Eve by satan, it is not biblical. But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not die. For...
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How does having sin in your life cause you to have sickness, disease?
Satan and his evil forces are root-cause for the sickness and diseases for mankind on this earth. God created Adam and Eve perfectly with no sins, diseases...
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Selva Moses
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What is the Synagogue of Satan?
The Synagogue of Satan means "The assembly of satan (Rev. 2:9)" during the dispensation of grace and during the Church ages. It is still on going. Rev 2:9...
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Singapore Moses
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Were Mary and Joseph both Jews?
Yes, indeed. Both Joseph and Mary were from David (Mt. 1:6; Lk. 8:19). Jesus was born as the root of Jesse. See isa 11:1. David's line in Matthew is the...
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What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?
Speaking from my background in church the most common things people mistakenly think are in the bible but are in fact not: The age of accountability or...
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