That set of books representing the canon of Scripture, believed to be the inspired Word of God
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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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Is it true that teachings that contradicts the 66 books of the traditional Bible Canon is Surely Wrong? [closed]
1) Anything/anyone which contradicts the message of the 66 books of the traditional Bible Canon is surely wrong
2) and for things that are not stated in those books, they may or may not be true (i.e. ...
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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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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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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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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 symbolic use of “horn”
It has proved difficult to find an answer to this question
A quick concordance search of "horn" and you will find many different uses for the word. My center-column notes say "strength." But why? ...
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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)?
