That set of books representing the canon of Scripture, believed to be the inspired Word of God
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What is the central idea of the Bible?
I know there are many denominations in the Christian circle. I was wondering if there is a consensus on what the Bible is about? Or in other words is there a consensus in Christianity today on what is ...
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Is the Old Testament a Jewish book?
Is the Old Testament a Jewish religous book and should it be discarded by Christians today? If not what does it add to Christians today?
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Is there Biblical justification for one ideal spouse?
Is there any Biblical justification for the belief that there is one right person to be your spouse?
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What are the benefits of a red letter edition Bible?
Red letter edition Bibles seem to be popular in the US. The difference to a plain Bible is that words of Jesus are printed in red. The first red-letter Bible was published in 1900, and the practice ...
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Biblical basis for Catholic blessings
What is the Biblical basis for the catholic blessings? And what are those blessings?
Being a evangelical, I do not understand from the Bible, the reason for papal, priestly, or other blessings. How ...
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Is the highway mentioned in Isaiah a literal highway?
Isaiah refers several times to a "highway" that will be built. Particularly, in Isaiah 35:8-10 (NASB) he writes:
A highway will be there, a roadway,
And it will be called the Highway of ...
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What happens to people outside Earth on the second coming?
When Jesus returns, or the rapture,etc, and we having the events surrounding it, the bible says the whole earth will see it, day or night. Does the bible mention what happens to humans not on Earth, ...
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How old is old earth creationism?
The answers to What is the biblical evidence for an old Earth? say that biblical arguments for old Earth creationism are based on the ambiguous words used for describing lengths of time in Genesis.
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How should Christians act toward non-Christians?
How should Christians act toward non-Christians?
One example I have found is 2 Corinthians 6:14 [KJV].
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what
fellowship hath ...
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What are the biblical arguments that the Bible canon is closed?
Some religions claim to have a newer revelation of God; the Book of Mormon and the Qur'an are presented to be the latest revelation of God.
The Old Testament closes with a climax of expectation of ...
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Where does the Bible say to read itself?
It seems rather basic, but I'm having trouble finding verses that say to read God's Word often. It seems like something that Paul said quite a few times, and it's obviously a good thing, but I can't ...
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Voltaire and his house being used by the biblical society?
His there any valid source that one of Voltaire house have been used by the Bible Society? I heard many times the illustration, but I never read a valid source of this.
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Christianity certainty and other religions certainty [closed]
The same certainty we have on the Bible and Jesus Christ, other people from other religions have on their gods and "holy books" (between commas because I'm one of those who have the certainty about ...
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What sources are used for the Christian Bible translations?
When I was looking in the store to buy a bible, I noticed that the different bible translations not only differ in their style of translation, but also in the sources they use.
What are the sources ...
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Bible Contradictions
For instance:
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The LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD? (Exodus 4:11)
For he does not ...
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Definition of light in Matthew 5:16
Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives ...
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What are the Spiritual Gifts?
People often talk about spiritual gifts, like tongues and prophecy. What spiritual gifts are mentioned in the Bible? Please provide references.
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Was it Adino or his army that killed eight hundred at one time?
2 Samuel 23:8 KJV
These be the names of the mighty men whom David had:
The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the
same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear ...
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Is Abraham in heaven?
If Jesus brought everlasting life and Abraham was before Jesus and in fact, before Judaism. Therefore, would we expect to see Abraham in heaven? What passages in the bible direct us to an answer?
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What is the Biblical basis against being able to predict the date of the end of the world?
Recently, there have been a few people who have predicted the end of the world. Historically, the Jehovah's Witnesses (Watchtower Bible & Tract Society) have also predicted the end of the world ...
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What is the biblical basis against baptismal regeneration?
Several different denominations teach that water baptism is a prerequisite for (or is essential for) salvation. What is the biblical basis against this teaching?
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Is there any biblical justification for referring to God as Mother?
On one occasion, I heard someone prayer, "To God, our Father and Mother." In The Shack, the Trinity is represented as three persons, where God the Father is a woman.
Is there any biblical ...
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Can the Word of God and God's wisdom be beneficial to an unbeliever?
More specifically I'm wondering in the way that we go to the Bible and to God about concerns or issues that we are facing for instruction and wisdom, can we think biblically about another's concerns ...
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What is the biblical basis for the doctrine against euthanasia?
It seems like the majority of Christian denominations oppose euthanasia, although I can't imagine it's universal.
What is the biblical basis against the euthanasia of the terminally ill and those who ...
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Where are the biblical references that talk about grace and eternal salvation? [closed]
Are we once saved always saved? How much bad can living in the time of grace and not law cover? All of it or just when we are still good a heart?
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What are common criticisms against using the KJV?
I know that many people and churches prefer using translations other than the KJV. Why? What are the common criticisms against it?
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What is the biblical basis for the position that Embryonic Stem Cell Research is immoral/sinful?
Many churches teach the embryonic stem cell Research is strictly wrong, while adult stem cell research is alright. What is the biblical basis for this teaching and why are the two distinguished?
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Why does Jesus say “Call no man your father upon the earth” [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
Are there any Christian groups that follow Matthew 23:9?
What is the Roman Catholic view on Matthew 23:9?
Matthew 23:9
And call no man your father upon the ...
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Are the Bible and God the same… thing/being?
Or why do people here always ask "What does the Bible say?"... why not ask the proper "What does God say?".
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In the parable of the sower, what exegetical reasons are there to interpret the third type of soil to be genuine Christians?
In the parable of the sower, four types of soil are mentioned. It seems to be pretty commonly accepted that the first two types of soils represent unbelievers or "make believers". The fourth type of ...
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All this is yours, but this one is mine
I have a vague notion of a quote that says something about offering everything freely, but reserving some small part as absolutely off-limits.
I seem to recall the phrasing was short and sweet. I ...
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Biblical arguments for Universal salvation
Universal salvation, or universal reconciliation is the belief that God will eventually reconcile Himself with every immortal soul. That is, everyone will be saved. This doctrine has a long history. ...
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On what do Catholics base their doctrine of the eternal virginity of Mary?
I understand that the Catholic Church teaches that Mary is the eternal virgin in that she neither had sexual relations with Joseph (or any other man) either before or after the miraculous conception ...
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Does the Protestant Bible mention Satan punishing non-believers after death?
I have always heard people say that when you die and haven't accepted Christ and go to hell, that you're going to be punished by Satan, and we have this great plethora of contemporary culture showing ...
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Will curses have any impact or effect on Christians?
Christians believe that Jesus saved us by His blood. Since God is the only true God and through Jesus we have victory over Satan, it is claimed that we do not have to fear on curses.
But I hear many ...
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How are verses referenced?
How are Bible verses referenced? For example what is the meaning of: Revelation 21:5 (NIV)?
Are there any other methods to reference a verse?
(I am not a Christian and this should be treated like a ...
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How to handle a wife according to the bible? [closed]
I am facing very rough pace in my family life. My wife asked for mutual divorce. Her mother is supporting her in all her wrong doings, instead of stopping her and accusing me for the wrong doings. I ...
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The effect of poison on Christians
Can someone explain me these passages about the effect of poison?
Who is immune to poison?
Why do they have this trait?
Why isn't anyone today immune to poison?
Mark 16:17-18
17And these ...
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Why would the God of Judaism require many rituals? [closed]
It seems to me there are many small rituals, my question is what is the sense in requiring them? Why would the God of the universe worry about such small things, and ignore much larger items.
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What about those who lived before Christ long outside the reach of Israel? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
What happens to people who have never heard about Jesus?
Who saved people before ~33AD?
Do I get a second chance to believe in Jesus after I die?
Were there provisions ...
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Why do women have inferior rights in the Bible? [closed]
The Bible has many parts (in both the Old and New Testaments) that shows the inferior status of women.
Does this come from status in ancient times or does it have another basis?
Why do woman today ...
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What was Jesus' view on the authority of Scripture?
What was Jesus' own personal view on the nature of the Scripture as far as the divine authority of the OT? Can his view on this issue be determined through his own use of it?
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What was Satan's view on the authority of Scripture?
Does the Bible give us any indication about what Satan's own view of the Scriptures and their authority as divine testimony is? Does the way he uses it or the way he responds to those who use it tell ...
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Is there any specific difference between a “Christian” and a 'true' disciple of Christ?
What is the Biblical definition of "disciple"?
Can you be "merely" a 'follower of Christ' or a 'Christian' and not be a 'disciple'?
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Did Jesus die earlier than expected? [closed]
The Bible seems to indicate that Jesus died before the others that were being crucified.
John 19:31-33 (NIV)
31 Now it was the day of Preparation, and the next day was to be a special Sabbath. ...
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Did the Romans not breaking Jesus' legs fulfill a prophecy?
I seem to remember that Jesus having already died and not needing his legs broken fulfilled an OT prophecy.
Where was this prophecy recorded and what did it say?
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Looking for the Bible Verse: “If any of you have more than one <some-thing> give that to another”
"If any of you have more than one <some-thing> give that to another"
I'm pretty sure there's a Bible verse that reads something like this, I'm not sure what the <some-thing> is there, I ...
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Who was Theophilus?
Acts 1:1
"In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach"
Who was he?
Is it also possible that, since Theophilus means, "friend of God", as Richard ...
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What is the meaning of “anything” in Matthew 18:19-20?
In Matthew 18:19-20, Jesus says:
“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come ...
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Must a Christian accept the Bible to be infallible and/or inerrant? [closed]
Related question: What is the difference between "infallible" and "inerrant"?
I have heard lists of requirements to be considered Christian; among those, I find these the most ...
