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What is the Biblical basis for concluding 'Jesus is Yahweh (Jehovah or LORD)'?
Of course Christianity believes Jesus is God, but I am interested in this question for the argument that Jehovah (I AM), the name of God which later Jews were not allowed to speak, is a term not ...
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Did Jesus perform miracles as a child?
I heard that there are some early books which tell of Jesus performing some miracles when he was a child. What are those books? And what are the miracles described in those books?
Are descriptions ...
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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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Did Jesus know how to read and write?
Is there any biblical evidence that suggests Jesus read or wrote anything, and was he literate?
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Was Jesus God's only Son? [duplicate]
In some places, the Bible uses wording like "children of God" or "sons of God". One example of this use is Genesis 6:2, and another is Galatians 3:26:
26 For through faith you are all children of ...
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What is the biblical argument against the claim that Jesus is just “a god”, but not “God Almighty”?
As I understand it, Jehovah's Witnesses teach that Jesus is a god, but not God Almighty. However, this goes against the teaching of the majority of Christian denominations and certainly evangelical ...
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Why do Christians call Jesus the “Son of God” rather than simply “God”?
We call Jesus the son of God that became the son of man. And yet, Jesus is God per the doctrine of the trinity. Why don't orthodox Christians address him as God when talking about him and praying? ...
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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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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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Holiness of Mary and Joseph
Often in stain glass and other art, both Mary and Joseph are seen to have the 'halo' around them that also surround those of saints.
I was once told (by I think my religion teacher) that for Jesus, ...
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What are the expected results of sexual sin?
Was listening to K-WAVE yesterday and there was a lot of talk about sexual sin.
What are the expected results of sexual sin?
(More specifically focusing during this life, not the after life or going ...
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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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Does Christianity give a reason for life experiences, such as in Hinduism?
In Hinduism, there is a concept of past life karma.
Meaning if someone is born into an unfortunate situation (in a slum, for example) it is because they are paying for sin from a past life.
Does ...
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How are Christians expected to live up to the standards of following Christ?
Just re-read the New Testament and this question has been at the front of my mind. These are just a few of similar quotes that are in question:
Matthew 16:24: "Then Jesus said to his disciples: If ...
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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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How should a Christian feel inside? [closed]
What does the Bible say about how a Christian should feel inside?
Should it be:
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world
giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be ...
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How should a Christian put a decision in God's hands if there is no logical answer?
Lets say a Christian is in a position where he must make a hard decision (assume it has to either be a yes or no by a deadline) and each one has it's negatives (more negatives than positives) how ...
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What is giving up free will and giving it to Jesus mean?
Is there a majority opinion as to what giving up free will and giving it to Jesus means? What does this action look like? Are there any real life examples?
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What does the Bible say about giving your life away for Jesus?
On a Christian radio station I constantly hear the phrase "to give your life away for Jesus" but they never say what that means.
I am very confused about this concept. Any clarification is helpful, ...
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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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Is it wrong that Jesus is usually portrayed as European looking?
Is it wrong that Jesus is usually portrayed as European looking, having certain facial and bodily features (muscular)?
Would most people follow Him if he did not look white or was heavy set?
It ...
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What is agreed upon in all Christain denominations? [closed]
What are all the beliefs, doctrine, rules, etc. that are NOT in dispute by all the different Christian flavors and denominations? Is there anything considered consistent among all denominations?
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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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What differences will being a Christian make in this life?
What are the differences being a Christian will make in this life (on earth not entrance into heaven or hell)?
Or is it just a group identity of a hopeful passage into Heaven upon the next life and ...
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What does it mean “my God my God why have you forsaken me”?
What is the correlation between these two scripture?
Why Jesus felt forsaken if he knew what was going on?
Why was it mentioned in Old Testament as well as New Testament(in two places)?
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Why isn't the virgin birth of Jesus mentioned in all of the gospels?
I recently saw Bill Maher's documentary and he mentions that the virgin birth is only mentioned in two of the gospels. He goes on to bug Christian people several times by asking questions such as "How ...
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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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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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Do we actually know that Jesus was a carpenter?
I was about to say this in another discussion somewhere else, and wondered: do we know that? As in "it's mentioned or at least hinted at in $book $chapter:$verse"?
Or is it just a very likely ...
