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  1. How can we tell when we hear God's voice (Psalm 95:7)?
  2. What is the significance of the imagery of "sheep" and "laid upon" or "attack" him in Isaiah 53:6?
  3. Is it right for a Christian nation to strong arm another country to carry its Christian values?
  4. In what ways does this truth of God's great mercy and the 'new birth into a living hope' influence your daily life, especially in the face of challenges? 1 Peter 1:3
  5. Why did Jesus go into Gentile territory (Mark 7:24-28)?
  6. Why has Christianity portrayed Jesus as White?
  7. Can you suggest a Bible verse for someone who has been wronged and is struggling with feelings of revenge?
  8. How do you personally understand the meaning of 'living hope?'
  9. How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)?
  10. My wife and I divorced 3 years ago, despite our Christian belief. We remained single, have realized our errors and desire to remarry. In that neither remarried, have we remained biblically married in the eyes of God?


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Was Jesus black?

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What is Jesus referring to when he says, "Has it not been written in your law, 'I said you are gods?'"

I don't understand why God would call his people "gods". Seems to give relevance to New Ageism and the idea that we are all gods if we follow God.

John 10:34 - 38

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Who do we pray to, God or Jesus, in Jesus' name?

I know that the Bible says to pray in Jesus' name, but I'm confused about who to pray to, God the Father or Jesus the Son? Or does it even matter?

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?

May 14 2014

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Is there a difference between the book of life and the Lamb's book of life?

There are eight references in New Testament to the "book of life," and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the Lamb, Jesus...

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Is it spiritually right or wrong for married couple to use sex toys during sex?

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Why does God continue to let me suffer physical attacks by a spirit after I have repented?

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Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?

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Do eucharistic miracles really happen?

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Is sex a sin?

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What is fatalism? What is determinism?

Let's begin with some general definitions of fatalism and determinism and some related terms: Determinism: The view that every event has a cause and that...

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How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?

A "witness" is someone who attests to a fact, so in order to be an effective witness for Christ, one must have firsthand knowledge of Him. John the Apostle...

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How should a Christian view prayer in public schools?

Prayer in public schools is a sensitive issue. In a perfect situation, all people would graciously and humbly acknowledge the biblical view of God and His...

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What is the Deutero-Isaiah theory? Was the Book of Isaiah was written by multiple Isaiahs?

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Is worship of saints or Mary Biblical?

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What does the Bible say about shunning?

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Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?

The Bible speaks so much of condemnation because of the sin which permeates mankind: "Your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and...

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What is a biblical theology of worship?

A theology of worship is a doctrine concerning the worship of God; a biblical theology of worship bases its teaching on what the Bible alone says. Just as a...

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What is Tenebrae? What is a Tenebrae service?

The word Tenebrae is Latin for "shadows" or "darkness." It can also be translated as "night" or "death." The Tenebrae service is an ancient tradition in...

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What are the 95 theses of Martin Luther?

The "95 Theses" were written in 1517 by a German priest and professor of theology named Martin Luther. His revolutionary ideas served as the catalyst for the...

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What is natural law?

When Thomas Jefferson wrote, "We hold these truths to be self-evident…" he was referring to natural law. Natural law is the universal standard that directly...

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What is moral absolutism?

Moral absolutism is the philosophy that mankind is subject to absolute standards of conduct that do not change with circumstances, the intent of the acting...

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What is metaethics?

There are three main divisions in the philosophy of ethics. Applied ethics is the most practical-it identifies wrong and right actions in various fields of...

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What is evidential apologetics?

Evidential apologetics is a method of Christian apologetics that emphasizes positive evidences in favor of the truth of Christianity. The distinctive feature...

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward?

The Parable of the Unjust Steward can be found in Luke 16:1-13. The text can be broken down into two parts: the parable (verses 1-8) and the application...

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What is the mercy seat?

The writer to the Hebrews talks about the arrangement of the tabernacle of the Old Testament. The tabernacle was the portable sanctuary used by the...

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What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?

There is a difference between the magicians spoken of in the Bible and the magicians and illusionists one sees today at parties and in stage show acts. The...

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What does the Bible say about luck?

The American Heritage Dictionary defines "luck" as follows:1. The chance happening of fortunate or adverse events. 2. Good fortune or prosperity;...

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What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?

Matthew 5:9 is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in which He says, 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.' The Greek...

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Why should a church have a small group ministry?

Small groups, life groups, cell groups, Bible studies-whatever you wish to call them-are an important part of many churches. Some churches wrap their entire...

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Is Joel Osteen's statement, "Sometimes your own thoughts will try to convince you that you don’t measure up. But God doesn’t just see what you are, He sees what you can become," biblical?

Well it is true that we battle our flesh daily, that we have insecurities and self esteem issues. So yes, it is true that in our flesh we can struggle with...

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What are the essentials of the gospel message?

The saving gospel is very clearly stated by the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4: V. 1 "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I...

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Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?

I would recommend staying away from the NIV for Bible study. It's more of a paraphrase translation (thought for thought) as opposed to a word for word...

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Do eucharistic miracles really happen?

For an extensive list of eucharistic miracles, read "Eucharistic Miracles and Eucharistic Phenomena in the Lives of the Saints" by Joan Carroll Cruz (Nov 1,...

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What should we learn from the life of Jonah?

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What does it mean to delight yourself in the Lord in Psalm 37:4?

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What is antithetical parallelism in Hebrew poetry?

May 12 2014

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What are the essentials of the gospel message?

What are the essentials of the gospel message? Acts 8:12: But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of...

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Why is Jesus often referred to as Jesus of Nazareth?

Jesus was referred to as "Jesus of Nazareth" for several reasons. For one thing, in Bible times people were often identified by their native area or place of...

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What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?

The role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament is much like His role in the New Testament. When we speak of the role of the Holy Spirit, we can discern...

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What is deism? What do deists believe?

Deism is essentially the view that God exists, but that He is not directly involved in the world. Deism pictures God as the great "clockmaker" who created...

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Can demons manifest themselves in human form like the angels can?

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Is it ok for a woman pastor to perform a marriage ceremony?

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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?

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What is spiritual blindness?

To be spiritually blind is not to see Christ, and not to see Christ is not to see God (Colossians 1:15-16; 2 Corinthians 4:6). Spiritual blindness is a...

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What is Adlerian therapy (or Individual Psychology), and is it biblical?

Pop psychology has invaded our television shows and advice columns and is thriving in the self-help industry. Counseling or psychotherapy is increasingly...

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If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?

Well, our God is the God of heaven and the God of earth (Genesis 24:3), hell is a place in the earth, for the anger of God to condemn human soul and body....

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