What does the Bible say about free will?
As already stated, Adam in his un-fallen condition prior to disobeying God's instruction concerning the forbidden fruit did in fact have a free will. The...
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Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
John 3:16-17 clarifies that it is only through the death, burial and resurrection do we inherit eternal life. Baptism is an outward showing of an inward...
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Mi Shad Ow
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Why was Jesus Crucified outside of the city gate?
Jesus had to be crucified outside the city wall to fulfill prophecy. Jesus was the perfect lamb of God John 1:29. He did not come to do away with the law...
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Who is Allah?
If you do a study of the Kaaba you will learn that it was the idol capitol of the Arab world before the rise of Muhammad. His uncle was the head priest of...
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How should a Christian view Game of Thrones?
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Should a believer talk in tongues?
I believe that God has given the gift of speaking in Tongues to some people today for His purpose, but not all people have this gift or needed. It is used...
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Bruce Lyon
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Should a believer talk in tongues?
The question is: "Why should a believer talk in tongues?" Indeed, great question..... is there a need to talk in languages to-day. That will be determined by...
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Larry Truelove
What is an abuse of biblical context and how can it deceive the unwary?
Context is abused in at least two ways: 1) Ignoring context. That is, misusing the words or phrases by interpreting them in ways never intended by the...
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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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What happened on the road to Emmaus?
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What is the harmony of the Gospels?
The "harmony" of the Gospels is the agreement of the four biblical Gospels. The four New Testament Gospels are like the singers in a four-part choir. They...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the New Jersusalem Bible?
The New Jerusalem Bible is a Catholic Bible. It contains the deuterocanonical books. My opinion is that the translation is a bit modern, as compared to the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why do we bury people?
Jewish Rabbis teach of Gemilut Hasadim, "the giving of loving-kindness" as a fundamental social value in every day lives of Jews. These include clothing the...
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What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
Galatians 5:22-23 is one of the most beloved passages in the Bible. The "fruit of the Spirit" has also been misinterpreted as characteristics that believers...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Was Jesus in the wilderness or at the wedding in Cana three days after His baptism?
John's gospel opens with "In the beginning", evoking the Genesis' Creation narrative. John then proceeds to count days. "The next day" John 1, verse 29, "The...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the difference between praying with icons and praying to idols? Is using icons to focus on God in prayer biblical?
In the first few centuries of the Church, there are no photographs and people use icons (drawings, paintings or sculptures) to tell stories of Jesus and the...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?
Idolatry is the worship of anyone or anything other than God. So far, I haven't met or heard anyone who worships or offer sacrifices to the Easter Bunny or...
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What is the meaning and significance of the Temple Mount?
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
There are five heavenly crowns mentioned in the New Testament that will be awarded to believers. They are the imperishable crown, the crown of rejoicing, the...
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What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?
Although Santa Claus is a mythical figure, his creation is based in part on a great Christian man named Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in the 4th century....
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is it wise to join forums to debate theology with those who profess another gospel? (e.g. Jehovahs Witnesses, Mormons, etc.)
Not all the time. The first step towards reconciliation is to meet people where they are. So yes, attending debate theology with people of other faith helps...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why did Judah and Israel split?
Solomon, though wise and great, taxed the people heavily to pay for the building of the elaborate Temple and the more elaborate Palace. After his death,...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is baptism a personal choice and we can be baptized by a pastor of our choosing?
From observation, I can say we can choose who will minister the baptism. For Catholics, the choice is not who does the baptism, but where. Church #1 where I...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What is the NAME Jesus was referring to as he prays for the disciples in John 17:11-12a?
HaShem (The Name), as reference to God's Name. It is common Jewish practice to restrict the use of the word Adonai to prayer only. In conversation, some...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does the Bible say about free will?
The Bible says Man has free will. Man rejects, saying he has no free will. We go back to the story of Man's fall (Genesis 3). Eve gave the fruit to Adam and...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Are we as Christians allowed to befriend people from different faiths?
A person of a different faith should be dealt with love, not indifference. Each baptized Christian is called to be an apostle, sent out by Christ's mandate,...
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How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
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JD Abshire
How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
In the creation narrative, "GOD SAID" is recorded 10 times in chapter 1 of Genesis. Personally and for me that is all I need to know. God said it and whither...
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mark wilkinson
, retired school teacher and missionary
When did the flood (Noah) occur?
According to Luke (3:36-38) the Noachan Flood took place in the 10th generation after Adam, who was at the beginning of Creation (Mark 10:6). If we compute...
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JD Abshire
What happened on the road to Emmaus?
I believe it is also very important to realize what DID NOT HAPPEN on the road to Emmaus. Although the risen Lord was walking and talking with these men they...
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Bill Gillan
, Father of 4 and have an amazing wife
What does God say about growing up in an abusive home? How does one get past this trauma?
Firstly I would say God is good and promises to work good in all things for those who love him. He does not promise to make all things good. I grew up in 2...
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Stacey Lawrence
, Wife, Mother, Church Secretary, Factory Worker ( for now)
Should a believer talk in tongues?
This is something that I have struggled with myself because I am a new believer and the impression that I am given by people I attend church with is that...
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Are we as Christians allowed to befriend people from different faiths?
According to the Bible, does God prohibit or encourage us to mix/befriend/do business with people from different religions?
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Who can be saved?
John 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Acts...
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Anthony Cowan
How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
I believe God created everything in 6 days like he said. This is our 6 days today. How some people talk about a big bang and about lacking evidence is beyond...
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What are some of the signs of genuine saving faith?
For me, the first sign of genuine saving faith was one of the most uplifting experiences I've had in my entire life! The 'sign' I experienced was reading a...
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William M. McCoy
How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
One problem in this perpetual "debate" is a misunderstanding of the purpose of Scripture, as well as the nature and character of God. The Bible is not the...
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Tim Ranck
When did the flood (Noah) occur?
Approximately 4500yrs ago. A google image search for a biblical genealogy chart can put a nice picture on a few chapers of the bible that are difficult to...
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Does God love Satan?
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Henry Felder
How do beliefs about creation impact the rest of theology?
I always wonder what are we to make of the scientific evidence - evidence that is not just theory, but confirmed by all our senses. The scientific evidence...
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Meluleki Maphosa
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What happened on the road to Emmaus?
Another lesson that we learn from story of road to Emmaus is that God will reveal himself to those that "burn within our hearts". These 2 gentlemen were...
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Carmen Rodriguez
What does God say about growing up in an abusive home? How does one get past this trauma?
Dear Johnatta, I celebrate with you, your freedom from the things that were done to you, and caused damage.But God! You are walking in the freedom and...