Where was Paul during the life of Jesus?
During the earthly life and ministry of Jesus Christ, the man we now refer to as the Apostle Paul was known as Saul of Tarsus. Saul was a member of the sect...
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What was the last Old Testament book written?
Chronologically, the last of the Old Testament books written was Malachi which was penned about 450 B.C. Malachi is generally accepted as the last of the...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
When God called Adam while he was hiding from God in Genesis 3 was God seeking to fellowship with him?
The scripture doesn't specifically tell us why God sought Adam in Genesis 3, but we can make some educated guesses based on the nature of God and what we...
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What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?
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What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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What does the Bible say about hermaphrodites?
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Paul Bayne
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Is a homosexual minister of religion contrary to biblical doctrine?
The Old Testament and the New Testament both condemn homosexuality. If a so called minister (I assume you mean a Christian minister) is a homosexual or...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
When God called Adam while he was hiding from God in Genesis 3 was God seeking to fellowship with him?
God was not seeking "fellowship", instead He was seeking a "confession". God, all-knowing, doesn't need to call a person to find out where he is. By...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
There is probably a lot that could be said about Bartimaeus' act of throwing away his cloak, but I'll stick to what I see as most important. First of all,...
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What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
Acts 1:6-7 Then they gathered around him and asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He replied, "The Father alone...
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Adrian Burgess
Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
I believe the only reason he would toss his garment aside would be his urgent desire to come to Jesus. I picture this man jumping up and running to Him,...
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Danny Glymph
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
I am afraid that too often we are too hasty to judge those who have taken this unfortunate route. Certainly there are no "blanket" or "one size fits all"...
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Is the Catholic concept of absolution biblical?
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What is the mark of the beast (666)?
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Will we eat food in heaven?
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What does the Bible say about faith?
Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Perhaps no other component of the Christian life is...
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Casper Mcconnell
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Why did Satan tempt Eve to eat the forbidden fruit instead of Adam?
What was this forbidden fruit? We are told that it looked beautiful to the eye, that it would help her be more like the loving caring Jesus that she knew and...
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Bryan Myers
, Minister of the Body of Christ
What does simplicity that is in Christ mean in 2 Corinthians 11:3?
One must remember to place the verse in question in it's proper context. Paul was writing to a congregation that was comprised of a mix of gentile and Jewish...
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Bryan Myers
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How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
The short answer to..."rightly dividing the Word of Truth..." is to first and foremost pray for wisdom and understanding before you study. Secondly, and this...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
When God called Adam while he was hiding from God in Genesis 3 was God seeking to fellowship with him?
8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the ...
Genesis 3:8 - 10
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Anonymous
Why is focusing on God important?
What is focus? Why do we need to focus on God?
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Evelyn Leilou
, Writer, Artist, Founder of Chapter 13 Poet Society
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
The Lords knows our hearts much more than we know ourselves. If you believe in The Lord even though we may not fully understand all the mysteries he knows...
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Frank Scimeca
Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
NO. Church is for our benefit to know Christ through His bride. Church is not a building, it a group of believers praising, learning and sharing (Act 2). So...
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Frank Scimeca
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
No to the first question and yes to your second. Satan knows and understands scripture well yet refuses it. The issue for salvation is the acceptance of our...
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Bill Gillan
, Father of 4 and have an amazing wife
Who are the two types of builders talked about in 1 Corinthians 3:12-15?
12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day wil...
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Bryan Myers
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What does the "husband of one wife" phrase in 1 Timothy 3:2 mean? Can a divorced man serve as a pastor, elder, or deacon?
When attempting to interpret Scripture and place relevance in modern context, many forget to look at the original context of the passage or letter. I the...
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What did the pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night signify?
The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night guided the Israelites during their exodus from Egyptian bondage. This allowed them to travel by...
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Why does Christ's righteousness need to be imputed to us?
In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uttered these words: "You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). This comes at the...
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What is topical preaching? Should a pastor preach topically?
As the name suggests, topical preaching is centered on a topic. Most pastors will preach at least some topical sermons, while some focus almost exclusively...
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Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
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Bryan Myers
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How should Christian parents handle the death of a child?
As a parent that has lost a child, the worst thing a person can do is say "It's God's will", or quote Romans 8:28. These verses will become true to the...
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Bryan Myers
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Is it acceptable to God for an adult child to admit a parent to a personal care or nursing home?
When we follow the Scriptural direction to care for our parents in their old age, we have to weigh what will provide them the best care possible. If there...
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Is born again virginity possible?
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How do I survive trying to raise a teenager?
My short answer is that unconditional acceptance and love of a young person, plus fervent prayer, are parents' only successful way to raise a teenager, while...
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Why are there so many televangelist scandals?
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What is the true gospel?
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What does it mean to receive a double portion?
Six times in the Bible, specific reference is made to a "double portion." When someone receives a double portion, he gets a gift twice as much as that given...
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Vin Smith
, Concert Pianist. Piano Tuner. Talk Show Host. Novelist.
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
Even a child can understand God's love, and the ministry of His only begotten Son--Jesus Christ. Salvation does not come from high-toned bloviation directed...
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What is post-modern Christianity?
Post-modern Christianity is just as difficult to lock down in a concise definition as post-modernism itself. What started in the 1950s in architecture as a...
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Is religion the cause of most wars?
To be sure, many conflicts throughout history have been ostensibly for religious reasons, with many different religions involved. For example, in...