Why does God test us?
I’ve come to learned that the trying of our faith (test and trials) allows the Lord the opportunity to work the various Fruits of the Spirit within us. That...
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What are territorial spirits?
"Territorial spirits" is a term some Christians use to identify demonic occupation of a specific geographic location. Ironically, it is also a term pagans...
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Gary Creel
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Lloyd Hardin
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
Science does not exist independently from the people whose minds were blessed by God to use it. Creativity was and is advanced to us by God, the First and...
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Adebowale Adeosun
How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
The Psalmist prayed A prayer in Psalm 119 : Order my steps oh Lord according to your word and let no iniquity overcome me. I believe every Christian should...
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Michael Sisson
What is the purpose of the Mosaic Law?
The Torah, or "Mosaic Law" as you call it, is better translated as "instruction" rather than "law." In short, it serves the following roles: 1) A History of...
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Barbara Myers
What did the priests do with any unused portions of the shewbread (bread of the presence) when it was replaced with fresh bread each week?
Did they eat it? Could it be ceremonially thrown out?
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Thomas K M
, A retired Defence Scientist from Indian Defence R&D Orgn.
What is the purpose of the Mosaic Law?
The Old Testament records behavior modifications with God’s covenant. In the Sinai desert God resolved to reward and punish with strict legislated fairness....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a Congregational Church / Congregationalism?
Congregationalism speaks of a form of church government. "Episcopal" church government is rule by bishops, "presbyterian" church government is rule by...
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Anonymous
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Does one need a goal in life and why?
The first order of business is to set goals that you have first prayed about. Always take it to the Lord in prayer. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek,...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?
In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God's desire for His children to show compassion to the poor and needy. Jesus said that the poor would always be...
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joyce whaley
Does one need a goal in life and why?
Yes! Philippians 3:14 states’ press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”. The objective of life is advancement in every...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Do the ends justify the means?
The answer to this question depends on what the ends or goals are and what means are being used to achieve them. If the goals are good and noble, and the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is historical theology?
Historical theology is the study of the development and history of Christian doctrine. As its name implies, historical theology is a study of the development...
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What is 'Holy Blood, Holy Grail'?
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Where is a good place to start reading the Bible?
For starters, it is important to realize that the Bible is not an ordinary book that reads smoothly from cover to cover. It is actually a library, or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why does God hate sin?
God hates sin because it is the very antithesis of His nature. The psalmist describes God's hatred of sin this way: "For You are not a God who takes pleasure...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the meaning of being subject to the ruling authorities?
This covers a lot. Ruling authorities can be one's parents (filial authority), police, president, king (civil authorities), priests and bishops (theological...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely?
The story of Achan's sin and God's punishment is found in Joshua 7. Achan was an Israelite who fought the battle of Jericho with Joshua. God had commanded...
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Why did God judge the sin of Achan so severely?
Jericho was the first city that was conquered, and was symbolic of the "first fruits," which was to be completely devoted to God. God would allow them to...
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What was God doing before He created the universe?
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What does the Bible say about black magic?
God despises witchcraft and black magic. Many commands, beginning in the Old Testament, forbid any association with witchcraft or sorcery. Deuteronomy 18:10...
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Is there any validity to the Zeitgeist movie?
The "Zeitgeist movie"is essentially a baseless conspiracy theory focused on attacking the Christian faith and the government of the United States. What is...
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Pastor Paz
What was God doing before He created the universe?
It would be exceedingly presumptuous to speak for God, on things we have not been instructed in or taught, and it has been intentionally withheld. He is...
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Since the Jews rejected Jesus, whose appearance was prophesied to them, do they believe any new prophets have appeared to them?
Jews reject Jesus to this day as the Messiah sent by God Almighty. They don't even consider him as a prophet. So my question is whether followers of Judaism ...
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mark wilkinson
, retired school teacher and missionary
How should a Christian view Mike Pilavachi?
In my opinion the emphasis on seeking charismatic experiences in order to have a closer walk with the Lord Jesus is wrong. Mike Pilavachi and those he...
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Joe Fisher
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
What was God doing before He created the universe?
...Obviously, we cannot understand God's esoteric knowledge. Proverbs 25:2 ESV tells us, "...It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
What is the location of the real Mount Sinai?
In addition to the 1st answer given the term HOREB is often used to refer to Mt. Sinai (Ex. 3:1).Since Horeb means waste or wilderness it seems best to think...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the importance of the parting of the Red Sea?
The importance of the parting of the Red Sea is that this one event is the final act in God's delivering His people from slavery in Egypt. The exodus from...
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
What does the Bible mean when it says I should cut off my hand if it causes me to sin?
Matt. 5:29-30:- The statement of cutting off one's hand or plucking out one's eye should not be taken literally. Yeshua is teaching that one should recognize...
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What happened during Jesus' last hours before His death?
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Should a believer talk in tongues?
What is speaking in tongue? The simple answer can be gotten from when and where the issue of speaking in tongues started from. Going by the experience on the...
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Pam Johnson
Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
God created all things to express his endless creativity, genius, and eternal power ultimately to reflect His glory. Everything God created was perfect and...
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Mpunga Steven
Did God "create evil" when He created the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
God is God and no one is beside him or no one can question him. Two trees which was in the middle of a Garden of Eden. The tree of life meaning Jesus and the...
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Nani Babu Nelli
What are some encouraging Bible verses?
I usually being encouraged everyday with word - 1 Corinthians 2:5 (KJV) [5] That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. I...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When the Bible says homosexuality is sinful, could it be referring to the lustful desire and acts toward a person of the same gender done in the absence of love, rather then the love felt between two people of the same gender?
When the bible says "something" is a sin, that "something" is an act, not a person. Homosexual acts are sins. The homosexual (person) is not a sin, let us be...
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Tom howard
, Contender of the Faith
What was manna?
It was what it represented more importantly than what it was. Here is a few comparisons between the true bread and the shadowy bread, while at same time...
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Salem Markus Purba
What was God doing before He created the universe?
Well, the universe, means the heavens and earth (Genesis 1:1) and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters before He created the universe. (Genesis...
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Sally Ellerby
When the Bible says homosexuality is sinful, could it be referring to the lustful desire and acts toward a person of the same gender done in the absence of love, rather then the love felt between two people of the same gender?
The NIV reading of Leviticus 18:22 says "Do not lie with a man as one lies with a woman, that is detestable." It would seem that it is the physical act of...