The Bible is a canonical set of books representing holy Scripture believed to be the inspired Word of God.
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Where does the belief the Bible is written by the Holy Spirit come from?
My pastor mentioned the Bible is written by the Holy Spirit, through man.
Where does this concept come from (rather than just written by wise or experienced men)?
Other than direct references to ...
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What is the Christian perspective on deceptive brain messages?
What is the Christian perspective on deceptive brain messages?
Modern science now shows us proof that we can rewire our brains, so that it works in more beneficial ways. The concepts in a new book by ...
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Where can I find Patristic Commentary on the Golden Calf incident?
Is there any extant pre-Schism (i.e. Before 1054 AD, when the Eastern and Western chueches anathematized each other) commentary on the golden calf incident of Exodus 32:1--6, and if so, where?
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How can we apply relying on Jesus in situations where it appears we have to rely on ourselves?
I ask the question for a real reason. I would like to make more money to support my family and live in better conditions. I feel I have to rely on myself to go back to school, work hard and then get a ...
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What Doctrine Supports The Christian Gun Culture? [closed]
In America, there is a large group of people where being a Christian, active in the gun culture and protecting their right to fire arms is proudly the basis of their identity.
For example, at the ...
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Is Mary or other saints in heaven?
The Assumption of Mary states that after she died on Earth she went to Heaven.
Is there any Biblical support whether she, or any other man after Jesus' revival went to heaven?
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Is there a digitized version of the Tyndale Bible available?
Is there any websites that have a digitized version of William Tyndale's Bible online?
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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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Where did Jesus go after he arose from the grave?
In spirit of Easter coming up: Where did Jesus go after he arose from the grave?
He was spotted walking, then.....?
If he went to Heaven after rising, how long did he stay on earth and why not stay ...
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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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In what way does the author of Hebrews argue that every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution?
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard,
lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels
proved to be reliable, and every transgression or ...
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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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Is Galatians 6:8-9 teaching works salvation?
My understanding of the relationship between works and salvation is that works are the inevitable fruit of salvation by grace (1 John 3:6, Matthew 7:16-18). And my understanding of perseverance is ...
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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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What Christian doctrine supports being ultra-patriotic in America? [closed]
In an answer to this question What Doctrine Supports The Christian Gun Culture? an answer touches on a observation that many do agree on:
"Often, you will find casual Christians who are ...
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Jacob wrestled with God
We had our small group meeting recently and the topic was about the life of Jacob and here were the questions that were asked during the discussion, hope you could help shed some light.
If God ...
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Open my eyes so I may see
2 Kings 6:15-17 (KJV)
15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, ...
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Does believing in Christ activate God's word or just make us think and act different?
I am confused about what it really means to activate God's power in my life, which I heard my pastor say.
“But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord,
and with justice ...
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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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Who decides if a verse is literal and what part is metaphorical [closed]
Just to be clear.. im not asking what parts of the bible are literal and what parts aren't. I just want to know who decides which one are supposed to be followed and which ones are like obsolete.
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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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What about those who lived before Christ long outside the reach of Israel? [duplicate]
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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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Has the Bible ever lied? [closed]
I'm not interested in supposed contradictions as these are normally caused from the translation process.
What I'm looking for is an irrefutable lie that would hold up in court. Has the Bible ever ...
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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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Is the name “Ahmed” found in scripture?
Some say that name "Ahmed" (the Muslims' prophet who is also known as "Mohamed") is mentioned in scripture, and it is foretold that he would be a prophet, but his name was censored years after Jesus.
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Why doesn't the Bible tell us that Jesus was a virgin?
Christian religions constantly remind us that Mary was "forever virgin".
So why doesn't the Bible tell us that Jesus was also a virgin?
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Is Leviticus 14 describing a cure for leprosy?
It seems like a "cure" for leprosy that involves taking two birds, killing one and dipping the other in the blood of the first, then sprinkling the blood in a particular fashion, multiple times.
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Why haven't we revised the Bible in centuries? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are the biblical arguments that the Bible canon is closed?
Preface: This question is not directed at a specific denomination.
Why haven't we revised the Bible in ...
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Is there a mentioning about the wisdom of a crowd in the Bible?
In the Bible is there any mention of how smart or stupid large groups of people are?
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How is modern day Christian morality reconciled with the morality of the Bible?
Morality changes over time
Morality is not a constant; what a group of people finds to be morally acceptable or morally unacceptable evolves over time, generally because of an increased understanding ...
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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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How do mainstream Christians handle the Epistle of St. Barnabas' prophecy that Jesus will return in the next 50 years?
In the Epistle of Barnabas, it says
Barnabas 15:3 Of the Sabbath He speaketh in the beginning of the
creation; And God made the works of His hands in six days, and He
ended on the seventh day, ...
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Why did they have such a good memory? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How was documented dialog observed?
I have to say, my memory is not very good, but it is not too bad. (God helps me :) ). But I have a few questions concerning how the ...
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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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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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When was “time” created in Genesis?
When was "time" created in Genesis? Was it on "day three", when day and night were created?
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Resources to learn about Bible canonization
I am interested in researching the history behind the Bible's canonization. I am particularly interested in writings of early historians, or books that compile facts from these historians in an ...
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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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Supernatural beings in the Bible?
The Bible mentions a number of supernatural beings, starting with the most commonly known ones - God, angels, spirits, but there are also ones that appear less often, like witches (Witch of Endor), or ...
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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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What denominations/people don't take Genesis 1 as a historical event and why?
I read somewhere here on Christianity.SE that the Genesis 1 is not taken literally by some people and considered more like a parable than a real historical event ?
So what Christian denominations ...
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What is the mental representation of God during prayer?
In the Bible, we find an internal representation of God, who is within us. For example:
“Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the
kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke ...
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Are there disadvantages to Chronological Study Bibles?
I recently bought a copy of The Chronological Study Bible. According to the preface, the Bible takes all of the verses of the KJV bible and rearranges them (with some debates on certain verses) into ...
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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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Conversion of Romans and Bible Portrayal of Romans
I have trouble understanding how Romans converted to Christianity. In the Bible, Romans weren't portrayed very nicely. For example, Herod the Great did quite a lot of awful things. Jesus was crucified ...
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What is the Authenticity of Bible? [closed]
I have heard many arguments and debates on the authenticity of bible. But everyone involved was just putting forward his or her own opinions/suggestions. I would like to know a little more about this ...
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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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Please, advise Christian horror movies [closed]
I'm interested in any horror movies which can be considered Christian. I'm not a great expert in horror movies, 'The Frailty' is the only one that immediately comes to mind. Advise any, please.
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Why are there inconsistencies in the New Testament? [closed]
Reading the New Testament side by side, one can pick up inconsistencies in the Gospels by various Disciples. For example, some of them mentioned by this website:
MT 1:6-7 The lineage of Jesus is ...
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Among writers of the bible, how many are Jews and how many are Greeks, Aramics, etc.? [closed]
Do we know which one is which?
David is a Jew.
Moses is a Jew (not sure whether he wrote the Torah or not).
Matthew is a Jew. Not sure about Mark or Luke. John seems Jewish too.
