How a practice or belief may be derived from Scripture alone.
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How does intercession of saints and Exodus 20:3 not clash? [duplicate]
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Praying to people outside the Trinity
There are several denominations and traditions that believe in the doctrine of intercession of the saints.
Exodus 20:3 (NIV)
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What Biblical basis supports the idea that questions and answers about Christianity could be sinful?
I am pretty sure that within biblical language, knowledge and holiness can't be separated from each other. Even in Greek thought this was the case, the logos was moral not just intellectual. The ...
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The Bible and art
I was wondering what instructions, if any, the bible places on the creation of art. I imagine anything that is forbid by the Bible would be disallowed to be put in a piece of art, but I can not seem ...
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Does God care about countries?
I hear "God Bless America" often. It has puzzled me for many years because it doesn't makes sense to me that God cares about man-made borders or political systems. The only land I've heard referred ...
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1answer
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When might a Christians consider taking anti-depressants or psychiatric medications? [closed]
There seems to be a variety of views about Christian use of medicine. I am not looking for answers related to the extreme position that God heals everybody if you only have faith. This seems far ...
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Telling time the Jews way or in am-pm
I was reading Acts and I came across Acts 2:15 which reads "These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning!"(NIV, 1984).
But I realized that in the Apostolic times, they did ...
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Where does Jesus stand on war and peace? [closed]
I see this quote
“Do not think that I came to bring peace on Earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a ...
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1answer
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Is it sinful to prophesy using the Bible?
My pastor correlates any event going on in the world as a sign of getting closer to the return of Christ, using all different quotes from the book of Revelation.
I remember Jesus saying something ...
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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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2answers
130 views
Is Jesus truly God? [duplicate]
I was looking for an answer that I could link someone to, but it looks like this question has not been asked yet. I am looking for an answer that is as direct and conclusive as possible.
Does or does ...
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1answer
472 views
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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When did Satan get cast out of heaven? Or is that yet to come?
This answer explains that it happened after Jesus ascended, and might even be something that will happen in the "End Times", but this answer says that it happened before Adam and Eve sinned.
What ...
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1answer
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Once a believer, always a believer? [duplicate]
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Once saved always saved. Is eternal security Biblical?
Recently, I had a conversation with a (new) friend that started off with him telling me how he had been a devout ...
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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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2answers
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Identifying the Three and the One in Scripture in light of the Trinity
I am very interested in learning more about the Trinity. I love God, and really want to understand Them better.
..I mean Him. This came to my mind earlier, and I laughed, but then caught myself, ...
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Why are fathers missing in Mark 10:30?
Mark 10:29 mentions father, but Mark 10:30 doesn't.
Mat 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or
sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my
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1answer
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Is the “belly of a whore” phrase from the Bible?
Several times, I have heard a phrase along the lines of "It is better to plant thy seed in the belly of a whore than to be cast upon the ground."
Is there a biblical reference for this phrase? I ...
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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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2answers
314 views
What is the biblical argument against Papal Succession? [duplicate]
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What are the biblical arguments against the papacy and papal succession?
The Roman Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of Papal Succession, that is, that starting from ...
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1answer
428 views
What is the Biblical basis for the belief that life begins at conception? [duplicate]
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What is the biblical basis for the claim that abortion is immoral?
Related to some recent questions, what is the Biblical basis for believing that life begins at ...
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1answer
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What is the Biblical Basis for Sola Scriptura? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the basis for Sola Scriptura?
Is there anywhere in the Bible that says Christians should be Sola Scriptura?
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Is it possible the Biblical and scientific timelines for the age of the earth could link up? [duplicate]
In many versions of the Bible I have e read, in fiitnotes/endotes they say the Hebrew term for "day" could also mean "period of time." So if you took period of time to mean oh say, a billion years, ...
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Do angels still visit us on earth
I know that throughout the Bible Angels met with humans for very specific reasons. An obvious example can be found in Luke 1:26-38. Gabriel speaks to Mary and informs her she will give birth to a son ...
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3answers
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What is the Biblical definition of “prophecy”?
In common parlance, prophecy is often considered to be "predicting the future." For some, it conjures up images of telephone psychics and the like. Others might envision a crystal ball, or a Jamaican ...
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John 8:6-8, Jesus writing
John 8:6-8 NIV
6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him.
But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as
though he heard them not.
7 So when ...
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Is the threat of exposing sin a disqualifying event for a pastor?
Given the qualifications for an overseer in 1 Timothy 3:1-2 and Titus 1:7, would a pastor threatening to expose the sins of another pastor's family member unless he choose a course of action be a ...
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What does John 3:13 mean, NO MAN has ASCENDED to heaven? [closed]
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him. (Hebrews 11:5)
And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, ...
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2answers
543 views
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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2answers
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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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1answer
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What is the meaning of creeds?
What are creeds and how they came about. Is there a Biblical basis for them and how many creeds are there till date?
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2answers
166 views
Bible evidence in favour of creationism?
I need this sort of information to talk about creationism with an agnostic friend of mine. I know about the passages in Genesis, naturally, but I heard there are some more in the book of Job, ...
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2answers
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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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2answers
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Is it a sin to neglect the body? [closed]
I was wondering if it is a sin to engage in activities that neglect the body.
Here I define neglect as:
to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight. (source)
For ...
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1answer
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What relationship, if any, does the Feeding of the Multitudes in Mark have to this passage in Goethe's Faust?
I'm reading Goethe's Faust and I came upon this passage, spoken by Mephistopheles:
For Devils and for spectres this is law: Where they have entered in,
there also they withdraw. The first is ...
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1answer
41 views
Where will believers spend eternity?
Since Jesus said, "No man goeth into Heaven, but He who hath come from Heaven," John 3:13. Where then is the place that Jesus will prepare for us...that we will be with for eternity?
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2answers
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What is the Biblical basis for asserting that infants can have faith in Christ under a Calvinistic framework?
Calvin argued for the election of infants, which opposed Roman Catholic faith, which believed that baptism was necessary for salvation (sacramentalists). He was even more forceful about this view than ...
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3answers
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Without God is there only evil?
The Bible says in a few places that God does only good things and is full of only goodness: James 1:13 - 1 John 1:5 - 1 Corinthians 14:33. I think we can Biblically support very well that God is not ...
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2answers
316 views
What is the Biblical basis and support for and against the view of predestination?
Simple and easy. I am looking for Biblical support (not opinion) for and against the view of predestination. Predestination is the view that all events are willed by God. I'm looking for both sides of ...
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1answer
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Is Catholicism heretical due to perceived idolatry? [closed]
The King James Bible says,
Exodus 20:3-6 KJV
3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of
any thing that is in heaven ...
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4answers
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Where is the Trinity in the Bible? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Biblical basis for the doctrine of the Trinity
I've heard of the Trinity multiple times and under the basis of it.
He is one God, but with three personalities. The ...
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2answers
161 views
What is the biblical basis for the claim that abortion is morally acceptable (when there are no complicating factors)?
Several Protestant denominations take an official position on abortion that it can be acceptable under certain circumstances, and that in those circumstances the choice can be made by the woman.
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1answer
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Are High School Pride Pep Rallies anti-Christian? [closed]
In America, High Schools have pep rallies for sport events usually labeld "X's Pride Pep Rally!"(X = the High School name)
During the ceremony the sports players are built up by the other students in ...
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1answer
33 views
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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0answers
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Biblical justification for Protestantism? [closed]
Can anyone recommend a good book that lays out the specific Biblical justification for Protestant theology, or point to the specific verses? I apologize in advance if this question is too broad or ...
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2answers
91 views
Is money important for Christians? [closed]
What should be an attitude of Christians towards money, prosperity, wealth?
I am aware of
Arguments for prosperity gospel
How ambitious should a Christian be?
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4answers
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How should we think about Jesus' mother being Jewish and his father being the Holy Spirit?
Science says it is impossible for a woman to conceive a child without the sperm of a man.
I have seen Christians just gloss over this, romanticize about it, make it fairy tale or flat out deny it.
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4answers
220 views
Why did the Lord create Goliath? [closed]
It seems the biblical perspective is that God creates everything, so why did He create Goliath - and choose not to help him in the battle with David?
What did Goliath do (or not do) that he was not ...
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3answers
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Are Christians socialists because they are commanded to share their wealth?
Someone told me that wealthy Mormons are supposed to give their money to poor ones. Is that true? What is the biblical basis for this?
Do they really do that? Is it mandated by certain denominations ...
