That set of books representing the canon of Scripture, believed to be the inspired Word of God
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What does it mean to comment on scripture with scripture?
What does it mean to "comment on a verse with a verse" or "only scripture can explain scripture"? I see these kinds of comments popping up in comment threads that discuss the meaning of a verse.
What ...
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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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How do we know the events described in the bible are true? [closed]
Many Christians will quote passages from the bible as proof or evidence when needed. However, given that it is a story written, translated, interpreted, re-written, re-translated and re-interpreted by ...
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How does the Bible explain the existence of fossils that are millions of years old? [closed]
People have been finding fossils for many years. Millions of fossils fill museums and storage vaults around the world, and we've yet to find a single one of a human. This suggests that the animals and ...
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If Adam and Eve were perfect, why did they choose to sin?
Adam and Eve, when they were created in the Garden of Eden, were without sin. Because of that, they were perfect and flawless.
However, with that theology in mind, I'm running up against a wall: ...
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Is there a point when “be fruitful and multiply” should no longer apply? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is the commandment to multiply, and replenish the earth in effect today?
Well mainly I'm talking about the multiply bit...there are 7 billion people on the planet, is ...
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Does “Where ever there is more than one of you gathered in My name” apply to the Internet?
I mean I'd like to think so...and people communicate on this site about Christianity, but I was wondering if a virtual gathering counted as well.
The verse I'm referring to is Matthew 18:20:
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Does the Bible say anything about what demons *are*?
I've thought all my life that demons (and evil spirits) were fallen angels, but I recently encountered the viewpoint that these demons are actually the souls of men who have already died but wouldn't ...
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How does the Bible say I should find a mate? [closed]
I've read some books on the subject and they always seem to state that you shouldn't really go looking for a woman to date, you should just "let it happen".
However I've also read some books that say ...
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What is the biblical justification for allowing only male pastors? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the biblical justification for permitting female pastors?
What is the biblical justification for allowing only male pastors?
How do churches excluding women ...
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Will suicide keep me out of Heaven?
First of all, I don't want to set off any red flags here. I am not pursuing a suicidal lifestyle, nor have the desire to end my life. That being said...
Perhaps the greatest thing a person can hope ...
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How long did it take to form the Bible?
How long did it take to collect all of the writings that eventually formed the first version of the Bible? In other words, starting with when the first writing was created (i'll say when it was ...
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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 did Jesus not want to be known as the Messiah?
Jesus, when talking to his disciples in Matthew 16 specifically instructed them not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
Matthew 16:20 (NIV)
Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone ...
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What does the bible say about interracial marriages?
This has been a popular topic of debate, at least where I live. As Armenians, we like to...discourage marriages with spouses of a different ethnicity or nationality, simply in order to carry 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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Should the KJV translation be taken less literally than other versions [closed]
To the best of my knowledge, the KJV bible is the only translation to be translated from the original languages, then to a "middle" language (latin) and then into english. This seems to me like it ...
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A “version” of the bible with sentence structure written in English but retaining most of the original untranslated “nouns/verbs/adjectives”?
Is there a "version" of the bible that has it's sentence structure written in English, yet retaining most of the original untranslated "nouns/verbs/adjectives" ?
Ok this is quite hard to explain, I'm ...
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How does entertainment glorify God at all?
In the modern context, we have many things to keep ourselves entertained and motivated to do work - music, videos, movies, games, magazines etc.
According to 1 Corinthians 10:31 KJV
Whether ...
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Profanity in entertainment?
Many comedians nowadays rely on the use of profanity to enhance their comedy. This is also present in movies and television (although limited).
I know the bible says not to let "unwholesome talk" ...
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What is the true purpose of animals?
I'm no vegetarian, and I enjoy my fair share of steak. The idea of vegetarianism always intrigued me, because in my eyes animals are to be eaten by humans for nourishment.
Obviously animals serve a ...
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Why is “Jesus” all caps in Matthew 1:21 and Luke 1:31?
It's only in the King James and the New King James, but why? Jesus' name is all caps:
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he shall save his people from their ...
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Will God destroy the earth again?
A friend of mine once said that, "God said he would never destroy the earth again." I assume she was referencing the time of Noah's Ark, where the Great Flood wiped out the entire world.
I was ...
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How ambitious should a Christian be?
According to Luke 16:13 (ESV):
No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God ...
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What does the Bible say about tithing?
Do we have to tithe? Why does God need us to tithe? What are the results of NOT tithing?
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What are the different names of God in the Bible and what do they mean?
I see that our current-day Bibles only refer to God as LORD. Can you explain to me what the different names of God are and what they mean?
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What is the Biblical support for Purgatory?
Exactly as the title asks; where do Catholics get their Scriptural support for the idea of Purgatory? To be more specific, how I think of Purgatory (which may be incorrect) is that it's a temporary ...
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If you are forgiven through the Grace of God, why do you need an Indulgence?
Ephesians 2:8,9 (NIV)
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.
And from ...
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Are these Bible verses referencing UFOs?
Ezekiel 1:16:
This was the appearance and structure of the wheels: They sparkled like topaz, and all four looked alike. Each appeared to be made like a wheel intersecting a wheel.
Exodus 13:22:
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Was the flood of Noah global or local?
Genesis 7 and 8 describes the flood of Noah, and says in part:
The waters rose and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the water. They rose greatly on the earth, ...
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The voice of God vs the voice of Satan
I listen to heavy music and I have had people tell me on numerous occasions the vocals sound like the voice of Satan, even when the band is clearly Christian (see For Today if you are curious). Movies ...
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What is the specific meaning of “day” in Genesis 1?
In the Creation account in Genesis 1 (and 2), God's work of Creation is famously split into 7 "days". For example, the first "day" occurs in verse 5:
Genesis 1:5 (NLT)
God called the light "day" ...
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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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Why did the apostle John call himself, “the disciple whom Jesus loved”?
John refers to himself, on at least four occasions, as "the disciple whom Jesus loved"? (John 13:23, 19:26, 21:7 & 21:20).
Why is this? It seems a bit arrogant, especially as Jesus loved the ...
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Why has God created us?
Why has God created us? The Almighty Lord does not need anyone; he does not need the angels, the heaven, or the earth. Are there any written words in the Bible that tell the reason?
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Are tongues a sign for believers or unbelievers?
1 Corinthians 14:22-25 confuses me. Verse 22 states:
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.
So, tongues is ...
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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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Who were Jannes and Jambres?
2 Timothy 3v8
"Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected."
Who ...
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What is the biblical meaning of “sanctification”
I understand that sanctification is used as a post-reformational theological term to refer to the ongoing process of Christian growth.
But, biblically speaking, is this always what is meant? I know ...
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The anointing of Jesus - one event or multiple events?
The Anointing of Jesus is recorded in all four Gospels. A woman anoints Jesus' feet with expensive perfume and wipes the perfume with her hair.
Was this one event, or multiple events?
(I tend to ...
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What does the Bible say about Science?
It's a debate that atheists seem to thrive on. Fact vs. Faith.
Personally, I believe in a co-existence of the two, but I'm interested in what the Bible has to say about us learning about our ...
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Why do Protestants allow contraception?
The Catholic Church is strongly against contraception. Most Protestants nowadays accept it; I gather it was less common in the past. Of course it's possible that Protestants have just given in to ...
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What is the meaning of “Let the dead bury their dead”
In Mathew 8:21-23 says "And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.
And when he ...
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Interpretation of the scripture “One Lord, one faith, one baptism?”
Ephesians 4:5 states there is "one Lord, one faith, one baptism." Some Christians interpret this to mean that a single denomination (with its beliefs, doctrines, and practices) constitutes the "one ...
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Should a Protestant read the apocryphal books of the Bible?
The Protestant Bible has 66 books. Should we read apocryphal books (e.g. 1&2 Maccabees and Gospel of Thomas)?
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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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Does the Bible give any rules for music?
Does the Bible provide any rules or even any indication about what kind or style of music is appropriate, both for worship and in general?
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What is the message of Matthew 9:5?
Matthew 9:1-8 (NIV)
1 Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, ...
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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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The Bible seems to allow polygamy. Why doesn't the church?
In Exodus 21:10 and Deuteronomy 21:15-16 (among many other passages), it talks about polygamy as if it were acceptable.
Indeed, there are several holy men (Abraham and Solomon come to mind offhand) ...
