What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)?
Question: "What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)" S. Michael Houdmann you have given an excellent answer and I...
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What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
Why indeed do we call this Lords Prayer when in fact it is Our disciples prayer. And it is amazing how Jesus tells us we are allowed to call His Almighty...
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Tom Reynolds
Is the master subject of the Bible the Church?
It seems that the Bible has one factor: The Church and its witness which was inteded by by Christ and his Father from orginal creation. What is your opinion ...
Genesis 1:1 - 31
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Esther Martinez
Will I still go to heaven if I hate someone?
My answer is yes. However, you will also suffer in this life for giving a place to the enemy in you life (Ephesians 4:27). Sin always allows the devil to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does God have favorites?
Whether or not God has favorites is a tricky question because it is based upon our human understanding of favoritism, which usually means unfair treatment of...
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When did the flood (Noah) occur?
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Jae Park
Did the rebellion of Satan occur long before the creation of man or around the same time?
In my opinion, based on Genesis Chapter 1-3 Since God said everything was good and God rested in Genesis 1-2, we can assume that everything was good; no...
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
What does the Bible say about reading or writing fiction?
As a Christian, we want to experience sanctification as we walk with Christ. To do this, we must put Romans 12:1-2 into practice and the primary way of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about adoption?
Giving children up for adoption can be a loving alternative for parents who may, for various reasons, be unable to care for their own children. It can also...
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What is a kinsman redeemer?
The kinsman-redeemer is a male relative who, according to various laws of the Pentateuch, had the privilege or responsibility to act on behalf of a relative...
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
How can I detect a false conversion?
Jesus' parable of the sower in Matt 13, Mark 4 and Luke 8, tells us that there will be those that "appear" to have been converted. The parable clearly...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about managing your finances?
The Bible has a lot to say about managing finances. Concerning borrowing, the Bible generally advises against it. See Proverbs 6:1-5; 20:16; 22:7, 26-27...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Why did Aaron's rod become a serpent?
Aaron's action of throwing down his rod (Exodus 7:10) was a clever gambit directed by God. Let's read the line: "And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh,...
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JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
1 Timothy 4:1 " Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines...
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Is burial the only option a Christian can consider?
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Mark Hilburn
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
This one is pretty simple. The Mosaic law per se is gone. Thank goodness for grace or we all probably would have been stoned by now. BUT, compare the health...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
Whether it is acceptable to serve (and/or receive) either wine or grape juice during communion is a debate that can be very divisive. People defend their...
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Should Christian women wear head coverings?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that love always protects?
The "love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13, mentions four specific attributes of love that are "always" put into action. The first of these is that love "always...
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What does it mean that love always hopes?
In the description of love in 1 Corinthians 13, we find four things that love "always" does. Love is not just an idea; it is action. The third action listed...
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What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?
The Apostle Paul tells us in his first letter to the church in Corinth, "The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?
The world is where it is today because of anti-God laws imposed by some governments in the name of human rights. The bible is clear on laws that conflict...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
What does it mean that our lives should be a testimony for Jesus?
I believe the first thing to do here is to define what a testimony is. A testimony is the outcome of having successfully passed a test. To say that our lives...
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Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?
There are 4 possibilities: 1. Jesus died for SOME of the sins of SOME people. This isn't right. If all of their sins are not paid for, they are not saved. 2....
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
We cannot limit our infinite God to our limited view. Our God is a perfect God. His plan is according to His will and pleasure and no human can envisage at...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?
This is a hard question to answer because the entertainment business includes many aspects. There is a vast difference between a theatre that presents only...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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If homosexuality is a sin, why didn't Jesus ever mention it?
Many who support same-sex marriage and gay rights argue that, since Jesus never mentioned homosexuality, He did not consider it to be sinful. After all, the...
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Does Galatians 3:27 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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What does it mean that we will judge angels?
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Kenneth Heck
What is the Pride of Jacob?
If Jacob had any reason for pride, it could only have been due to his dream of the ladder reaching from heaven to earth with angels ascending and descending...
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What did Jesus mean when He said "let this cup pass from Me"?
The words "let this cup pass from Me", reminds us to the ancient era B.C traditions, when some philosopers who were accused of being subversive to the legal...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
If God is all-powerful, why does He not just kill Satan?
A major plank in God's decision to create human beings for planet Earth was to create freewill in the process of that creation. It is that freewill choice...
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Seth Freeman
Did the rebellion of Satan occur long before the creation of man or around the same time?
That's one of those questions that Scripture just doesn't give any sort of indication one way or the other. Honestly, it doesn't matter at all, and so it's...
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Who created God? Where did God come from?
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How long should I wait to pray for forgiveness after I sin?
1 John 2:1 "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the Skeptic's Annotated Bible?
The Skeptic's Annotated Bible - http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/ - is a website dedicated to pointing out all of the supposed errors, contradictions,...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
How long should I wait to pray for forgiveness after I sin?
One does not pray silently for forgiveness, instead he should confess his sins in order to receive forgiveness. In the Catholic tradition, the penitent...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Was Job a historical figure or the main character in a really good play?
Christians and Jews believe Job, in fact, existed as a powerful and historically factual figure. The Muslims consider Job as a prophet in Islam. I haven't...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When did Christianity begin?
Christianity began when Christ said to Peter, "on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." (Matthew 16:18) Since...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is human nature? What does the Bible say about human nature?
Human nature is that which makes us distinctly human. Our nature is distinct from that of the animals and the rest of creation in that we can think and feel....
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Joseph Ben Hur
, Evangelist, Chaplain at Elderly Care Centre
If a man cannot shorten his life, can you please explain Ecclesiastes 7:17?
There are many ways that one can shorten their lifespan. Yes, it is written that man has an allotted time to live. This is if we live according to scriptural...
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Joseph Ben Hur
, Evangelist, Chaplain at Elderly Care Centre
What is the Hebrew Roots movement?
Whilst I can agree with this in part, we must also remember that the early Apostles/Disciples were Torah observant Jewish believers. Remember, outside of...
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Kenneth Heck
Why didn't God say that lying was a sin instead of bearing false witness in the Ten Commandments?
The penalty for bearing false witness in the Old Testament is death. It takes two or three witnesses (Deut. 19:15), not just one. This is a matter of law,...
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Kenneth Heck
Why didn't Moses simply tell Pharaoh, "Let my people go or you shall surely die!"
The threat is too weak. One man's death would not have changed the course of history. God hardened Pharaoh's heart so that all of Egypt would be humbled by...
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Gary Patton
, People Development Coach to Christians
Why does God let some survive cancer and some not?
Tricia, God can and does heal some, and not others! That is what most of us see and experience personally. There are numerous, standard Christian answers for...
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Terry Galloway
, Christ follower, Bible lover, mission of sharing the gospel
Why didn't Moses simply tell Pharaoh, "Let my people go or you shall surely die!"
Moses was just a servant of God to do and say what God told him to do and say. God told Moses that He was going to harden Pharoah's heart and that he...
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What does the Bible say about communication?
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, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
What are the oracles of GOD?
"Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God". (1 Cor. 10:13). Ephesians 4:29 says "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which...
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What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?