That set of books representing the canon of Scripture, believed to be the inspired Word of God
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Does Christianity say that the events that happen to us are from God?
Does Christianity say that the events that happen to us are from God?
Is it all free will, or free will and God steps in to veto if he wants, or everything from God.
I ask because at the Church I go ...
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Isn't reincarnation affirmed by the Bible?
Malachi 4:5:
I will send you the prophet Elijah. He will come before the day of the Lord arrives. It will be a great and terrifying day
Jesus says in Matthew 11:14
"and if you are willing ...
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What was the reformed theology of Christian belief that allowed Christian soldiers to fight against each other during WWII? [closed]
During WWII Christians killed Christians.
What was the Christian idea or concept at the time that did not lead these soldiers to throw down their arms and walk away from doing so?
Christian are to ...
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What does the Bible say in regards to technological development? [closed]
With regards to technological advances, the study of technology and continuing to make medical and convenience advancements that prolong life, and the "playing god" complex.
What does the Bible have ...
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In the Bible, have “good men” often set their hand against each other?
(King) David, Samson, and Gideon, among others, were all robust slayers of enemies of Israel, most of whom were "bad" men.
In at least one instance, David set his hand against a good man, Uriah, for ...
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What is saving faith?
A common soteriological view among Evangelical Christians (such as myself) is that we are saved by grace, through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). However, this belief is usually accompanied by a ...
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What is the case for interpreting the Genesis creation account literally?
I think we can all agree that the entire Bible is not meant to be taken literally. Consider the Song of Solomon (what would his lover look like if we take it literally?) or the book of Revelation.
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What does the Bible say about Capital Punishment?
Some Christians are for and some are against capital punishment. However what does the Bible have to say about it?
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What place does Lilith have in Christianity?
There was a show on the History channel stating that some scholars believe Adam and Eve were alive with a third human, Lilith. Lilith disobeyed Adam and Eve, so God sent her to live on earth as a ...
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What are the practical applications of “two will become one flesh”?
Mark 10:8 (NIV)
and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
What does this mean for a marriage? What are the practical applications of this? Obviously, this is ...
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What is the theological import behind genealogies?
So, several places in the bible are just lists of names:
Genesis 5
I Chronicles 1 - 10
Matthew 1
Luke 3
all come to mind.
In Matthew 1, in particular, I have pulled sermons out of the only four ...
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Where in the Bible is the restoration of the nation of Israel prophesied?
I have heard that the restoration of the state of Israel is a fulfillment of one or more Biblical prophecies. But I cannot find any explicit reference to it.
Is this really a fulfillment of prophecy, ...
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Passage in Bible saying: Every morning I wake up a new person?
There is a passage in the New Testament that says, I paraphrase: Every morning I wake up a new person. Or: Every morning I am born a new man. I think Apostle Peter or Apostle Paul is speaking it. Can ...
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Does Christianity address the difference between joy and pleasure and how to manage them? [closed]
Does Christianity explain the differences between pleasure and joy like in some far east religions?
For example, I found this description:
...
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How long is it necessary to repent for an act of sin? [closed]
How long is it necessary to repent for an act of sin?
For example, can just the thought "forgive me for my sin, Lord" immediately after the sin is committed enough (and truly mean it)....or does a ...
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What is the power that Christians possess?
There are some verses that use the terminology "power", and I heard it with different preachers that the Christians possess power.
Here are some examples:
and my speech and my message were not in ...
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What does it mean to interpret the Bible literally?
Here are some common definitions from a dictionary for ‘literal’:
Being in accordance with, conforming to, or upholding the exact or primary meaning of a word or words.
Word for word; verbatim: a ...
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Why is literary style not inspired?
During Religious Ed. last night the review book had a question that we didn't see explained in the text (using Faith and Life Series for 7th Grade).
It asked, "what part of scripture was not ...
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Determining literary types in the Bible
Much of the Bible is historical narrative. Other parts, such as many of Psalms, are poems - rife with figurative phrases (often surrounding a specific event or need or desire). Other parts are ...
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What is old earth creationism?
What is old earth creationism? What support does it have from the Bible? What mainstream denominations or groups, if any, support it?
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Is Smoking Weed a Sin? [closed]
Is Genesis 1:12 telling us it is okay to smoke marijuana?
The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed according to their own kinds and trees bearing fruit in which was their seed, ...
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What is the interpretation of the bow in the cloud after the Flood?
After the Flood abates, God reassures Noah that it was a one time event:
Genesis 9:13 (ESV)
I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.
The ...
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What does 'first estate' mean in Jude 1:6 (KJV)?
Jude 1:6 (emphasis mine):
And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
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Is 1 Corinthians 7:26-40 not the 'Word of God'?
Paul makes clear in 1 Corinthians 7:25 that the following section is not a word from God but his (Paul's) opinion:
Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my ...
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How are Christians expected to live up to the standards of following Christ?
Just re-read the New Testament and this question has been at the front of my mind. These are just a few of similar quotes that are in question:
Matthew 16:24: "Then Jesus said to his disciples: If ...
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Mental Illness vs. Demon Possession
Mental illness is a fairly recent idea (in terms of human history). As far as I know, the concept did not exist at all at the time the Bible was written.
I have heard some Christians speculate that ...
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Why did Jesus protest before performing his first miracle?
In John 2:1-12 we read of Christ's first miracle, turning water into wine. Before he performs his miracle, though, he says to his mother:
“Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour ...
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Why are the books of the Protestant Bible in the order that they are in?
I am curious why the books of the Protestant Bible are in the order that they are in?
Someone told me they thought the books were in some sort of chronological order - is that true? (I know the ...
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How does the Bible describe the gender roles?
Although the question could go all over the place I am looking to know how evangelicals define the role of a man and of a woman from the Bible.
What are the verses they use? Is there a short ...
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Was tithing 10% required or encouraged by the early church?
I cannot find in the New Testament an obligation on Christians to tithe 10% of their income. Instead I read that it is up the individual to decide:
2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV1984)
Each man should ...
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Why isn't the cross considered an idol?
Exodus 20:1-15 ESV
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who
brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.
“You shall have no other gods ...
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Does Christianity have any other books besides the Bible that the disciples use for following? [closed]
Does Christianity have any other book beside Bible which narrate stories of the Jesus and Moses and is considered auspicious or sacred? Are there any other such books other than Bible which kind of ...
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Genesis 19. 8 Why should he protect strangers above protect his daughters? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why was Lot “let off the hook” for offering his daughters to be raped?
I was interested in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, cause I remembered at it as I ...
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Ruth, Solomon, Boaz
Was Ruth's husband, Boaz named after the column by the temple of Solomon or vice versa? Or was this a quiescence? Was this a common name for boys?
Ruth 2:1 ESV
Now Naomi had a relative of her ...
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Are some people created to go to Hell?
This answer presents the following statement:
God is in control and I believe that His will has always been done. So to say that He's never failed.
So, are some people are destined to go to ...
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How can I tell the difference between the Moral law and other laws in the old testament?
Many Christians believe that there are three kinds of law in the Old Testament:
The moral law that declares how man should live.
The civil law that was the legal structures for the ancient nation of ...
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Is there a Biblical Ban on Gambling?
Most churches and many Christians I know are strongly against gambling, but I can't recall any passage in the Bible that declares that we shouldn't gamble. Does such a passage exist?
To clarify ...
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What could be the reason for Jesus not telling His disciples to write down whatever He was teaching them?
What could be the reason for Jesus not telling His disciples to write down whatever He was teaching them?
He knew His mission here was to bring the Kingdom of God and He knew that the teaching He ...
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How do Mormons view the warning in Revelation about adding to the book?
How do Mormons interpret the following passage and justify the addition of the Book of Mormon to the canon of scripture?
Revelation 22:18-19 (NIV)
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the ...
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What is the significance of the number 666?
People always make jokes about the number 666, or how it's evil, etc. What is the basis of this, and is it really something that Christians should be concerned with?
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Does Christianity claim the Bible to be God's ONLY Word?
If yes, what is the reference for this ONLY?
By this logic, any book before the Bible like the Torah is not the word of God.
According to Islam, Torah is the book of prophet Moses and Bible is the ...
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Do Fetuses have souls? Is the aquisition of a soul instantenous or continuous?
Christian fundamentalists argue against abortion on the grounds that fetuses have souls. The argument starts with two premises: that people have souls while animals do not, and that the right to life ...
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Why is the word Lord in all Capital letters in the Old Testament but not in the new?
My friend asked me the other day why the word Lord is in all capital letters in the old testament but not the new testament? I tend to lean towards the fact that the old testament was written in ...
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Book recommendations on Christian scholarship [closed]
SE! I am quite interested in the history of the bible (authorship, interdependency, canonization - especially with regards to the New Testament and the gospels in particular) and I was wondering if ...
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Are there “rational” criteria for which books appear in the Bible?
When I looked into "canon criticism" or "canonology" a while back, I came across numerous (alleged) criteria for whether a book is/was included in canon, such as "Old Testament books had to be written ...
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What is the Book of David?
What is the Book of David and is it part of the Bible? In Islam we know it as Zaboor (زبور). What is Christianity's view on this book. Is it available today?
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Where can one find out details about the Hebrew New Testament? (Peshitta) [closed]
Somewhat odd question:
I am looking for information on the New Testament
Hebrew sites also will be
like
הברית החדשה
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When is Isaiah 11:8 supposed to be fulfilled?
8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den.
When is this verse supposed to be fulfilled?
I would guess not today ...
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Why didn't God omit non-essential information from the Bible?
In the Bible you'll find passages like -
Exodus 37 Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood—two and a half cubits
long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit and a half high.[a] 2 He
overlaid it ...
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Where do the names of books of Bible come from?
Where does the name of each book come from?
(I am not a Christian and this should be treated like a novice question.)
