What is the Shema?
Shema ("hear") is the Hebrew word that begins the most important prayer in Judaism. It is found in Deuteronomy 6:4, which begins with the command to "Hear."...
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What are Biblical grounds for divorce?
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Why were the Israelites not rebuilding the temple?
After a brief introduction, Haggai begins his prophecy by declaring, "Thus says the LORD of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?
What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God? Genesis 32:22-32 carries the account of Jacob’s encounter with God at a Peniel (later called Bethel). Jacob...
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Bill Davis
Why is circumcision only for the males? Why is it done on the male reproductive organ?
Though the covenant was with a man, it is representational of mankind, or humanity. We must remember back in the day, the standing of the woman in society...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
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Why was king David anointed three times, and had to wait for 7 years before being crowned king over Israel?
It is indeed true that before he became king of Judah and Israel, David was anointed three times, but it was progressive and in a sequence of importance. In...
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What does the Bible say about ancestor worship?
Ancestor worship involves religious beliefs and practices consisting of prayers and offerings to the spirits of dead relatives. Ancestor worship is found in...
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What is the American Standard Version (ASV)?
American Standard Version - History The Revised Version, Standard American Edition of the Bible, more commonly known as the American Standard Version (ASV),...
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Nathan Toronga
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On which day did God create Adam? How about Eve?
Adam was created on the Sixth Day, (now called Friday). Gen 1:23 shows the end of the work for the fifth day. Gen 1:24-31 narrates all the activities for the...
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Who were the authors of the books of the Bible?
Ultimately, above the human authors, the Bible was written by God. Second Timothy 3:16 tells us that the Bible was "breathed out" by God. God superintended...
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What does the Bible say about age differences in relationships?
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How can I learn to hate my own sin?
Sanctification is the daily process by which we become more like Christ. The more you become like Christ, the less you will sin. I think the biggest thing to...
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Can God lie?
No, God cannot lie because when we intentionally lie to someone we are attempting to deceive them for selfish purposes, and that is sin. God's character is...
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What was the Protestant Reformation?
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On which day did God create Adam? How about Eve?
Genesis 1:24-31 chronicles the details of the beginning to the end of the 6th day of the creation with verses 26 and 27 specifying the creation of mankind,...
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Why did Jesus say that He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel?
Jesus was in the area of Tyre and Sidon, a coastal region in extreme northeastern Galilee (Matthew 15:21) when a Canaanite woman came to Him with a request...
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What does the Bible say about authority?
According to the Bible, authority ought to be submitted to and respected. This is a hard teaching for many, as the Bible would seem to indemnify those who...
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What was the star of Bethlehem?
The Star of Bethlehem is associated with the visit of the magi (wise men) from the East as recorded in Matthew 2:1-12. The text implies the Star of Bethlehem...
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What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?
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What is dualism?
In theology, the concept of dualism assumes that there are two separate entities-good and evil-which are equally powerful. In "Christian" dualism, God...
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Laura Nelson
What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?
I have gay family and friends. I have loved them and prayed for them over the years. Yes, I read the Bible. I can not reconcile everything I read with Jesus'...
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Paul Bayne
, Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
How should a Christian view black holes?
With awe, curiosity and a sense of wonder, as far as I'm concerned. Whenever I look at the night sky I shudder to think of my puniness in the grand scheme of...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
If the animals on Noah's ark were of every kind (not species), then is it possible that some level of evolution could have occurred to provide today's biodiversity?
Good question! There is indeed a "type of evolution"--known as "micro-evolution"--that occurs as people and animals and even plants continue to reproduce...
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Do we need to confess our sins to those we have sinned against?
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Why is the humanity of Jesus important?
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Who should we as Christians address our prayers to, YHWH or Yeshua?
Jesus accepted prayers as in: John 14:14 If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it. But also in John 16.23 we are tought that we can ask the Father...
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Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
What does it mean that Jesus is the second Adam?
The first Adam handed over the authority God gave him over the earth to Satan in disobedience to God, Gen. 1:28. Because of God's justice, another man...
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What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?
If we are true Christians and children of the Most High God, than we believe, do and say what the word of God says. God has a standard for us to live by in...
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What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?
No one is beyond the reach of God's love and forgiveness. (John 3:16) Conversely, no one is beyond the reach of God's judgement. (Romans 1:18-32). A loved...
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What is the best way for Christians to deal with the question of homosexuality if Jesus states that we are to love our neighbors as we love ourself?
I believe that, as Christians, we are the stewards of Gods love. As such we need to be concerned with the results of our ministry. Do our words and actions...
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What is conditional security?
"Conditional security" is a theological term used in reference to the salvation of believers in Jesus Christ. It describes the supposedly tentative quality...
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Daniel Carlson
, Pastor of the Community Bible Church in Aguila, Arizona
What is conditional security?
Conditional Security is an emotionally charged subject. As S. Michael Houdmann points out, there are an abundance of scriptures on both sides of the issue -...
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Why is homosexuality so controversial?
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Is it right for a Christian to date or marry a non-Christian?
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What should a Christian do when other so called Christians receive financial help from him/her, and they don't show any desire to pay back loans?
The through-line throughout scripture (old and new) seems to be that one should freely help their neighbors with what they need, whether it be money or...
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Are children punished for the sins of their parents?
Often times the consequences of sin far outweigh the sin itself. When a spouse has an affair and destroys their marriage, that adulterous sin has far...
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Richard Young
Who should we as Christians address our prayers to, YHWH or Yeshua?
We can pray to God and to Jesus. In Luke 11:2-4 and Matthew 6 Jesus teaches us to pray to the Father. In John 14:14 Jesus tells us whatever we ask Him, in...
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Seth Freeman
What should a Christian do when other so called Christians receive financial help from him/her, and they don't show any desire to pay back loans?
If I was in this situation, if the person was a proclaimed Christian that actively attended Church, then I would probably follow the guidelines set forth by...
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Seth Freeman
If Jesus is God's son, and we are also God's children, does that make Jesus our brother in a way?
I can't think of anything in Scripture off the top of my head that would lead me to consider Jesus as a brother of sorts. Jesus is God. He is my Creator and...
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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
Matthew 24-25 is essentially eschatological that pertains to the end times. There are four approaches to eschatology viz. The Preterist, Historicist,...
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If Jesus is God's son, and we are also God's children, does that make Jesus our brother in a way?
I feel that we become small, but important, adopted brothers and sisters to Jesus Christ. God in the person of Jesus is still the Only Son of God the Father....
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
Who should we as Christians address our prayers to, YHWH or Yeshua?
Yeshua (Jesus) came to show us the way and when He taught the disciples how to pray He addressed His prayer to the Father (YHWH, YHVH, GOD)--"Our Father, who...
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What is libertarian free will?
Libertarian free will is basically the concept that, metaphysically and morally, man is an autonomous being, one who operates independently, not controlled...
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What is the Apocalypse?
The word "apocalypse" comes from the Greek word apocalupsis which means "revealing, disclosure, to take off the cover." The book of Revelation is sometimes...
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What does the Bible say about demonic/satanic miracles?
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What is the Christian view of Pilates?