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What were the Nephilim, and what role did they play in the Bible beyond just being mentioned?
Did the Nephilim (Genesis 6:1-4) do anything beyond just existing?
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What is the background of the verse Heb 10:25
Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25
What would be the reasons ...
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Who rules this Earth after the millenium?
According to premillenial eschatology, there will be a special period after Christ comes again in which He will reign on earth with His saints for a 1000 years. Their view is typically based on a ...
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The Fig Tree of Matthew 24 and prophecy
The subject of question concerns the Fig Tree of Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. I understand very well that statistically it has not been fruitful to speculate on exact timings for prophetic events ...
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Does Jesus ever claim to be God, or the son of God?
While I understand there are many potential passages in the Bible of Jesus claiming to be a messiah (which I understand to mean "anointed"), a king, or one through whom it is necessary to know God, ...
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What traditions hold that Satan is not actually a person?
I heard somewhere (can't remember where) that Satan is more of a term than a person. In other words, Satan is not so much a fallen angel, person, or being, but rather a designation for evil.
Is this ...
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Can a physically healthy, married couple honor God without having children?
If a married couple is physically able to have children (at least potentially) can they honor God without having children?
Roman Catholics, for example, say that sex has at least two purposes ...
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if Jesus died for our sins, why is there a lake of fire?
We believe that Jesus died for our sins but why, if we commit a sin, do we need to ask for forgiveness whilst Jesus already died for that sin?
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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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Are Catholics like pagans, in Evangelical vision?
This question is based on my personal experience. Some time ago I had a discussion with a friend of mine who's an evangelical pastor.
In a very subtle way, he was asserting that I actually believe ...
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Why does the hebrew word for grace in ps.136:23 &24 have two meanings? [migrated]
Why do you think that hebrew word for grace in ps.136:23 &24 has two meanings?
I find analysis for grace:
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
word: חסד
Translitaration: checed ...
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Is there any evidence that Romans viewed Christian teachings sexual restraint as a liberating influence?
Sarah Ruden (via John Stonestreet) makes an interesting claim about the Roman Empire in the time of Paul:
Dreher cites classics scholar Sarah Ruden, whose book “Paul Among the Gentiles” was the ...
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Did God create evil? [duplicate]
I would like to assume some points before asking the main questions.
God did not have a beginning.
God created everything. Not just tangible things but even dreams and imaginations.
There is evil and ...
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What's the position of main Christian churches about brothers of Jesus? [duplicate]
In this article about visit of Jerusalem's Orthodox Patriarch to Moscow, it is said (in Russian) "Первым епископом стал брат Господень по плоти Иаков" "The first bishop [of the Jerusalem Church] ...
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Did Jesus' hypostatic union limit Christ's consciousness?
Just half an hour ago, I watched an amazing video that had a visualization of a baby's development from conception to birth. Afterwards, as I went about satisfying bodily needs (like food), I had one ...
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What are the main differences between 7th Day Adventists and Catholic/ Protestant churches? Are there any similar denominations?
What are the main differences between 7th Day Adventists and Catholic/Protestant churches?
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Why did God accept Abel's offering and not Cain's?
In Genesis 4, we read the following account of Cain and Abel:
So it came about in the course of time that Cain brought an offering to the Lord of the fruit of the ground. Abel, on his part also ...
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Why was Peter Fishing Naked (John 21:7)?
John 21: 7
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the
Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his
fisher's coat unto him, (for he was ...
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When speaking of the book of Enoch, the answers given would seem to discredit the book, but then I ask myself, was it translated correctly?
How do we know that the book of Enoch was translated correctly, are any of the original writings still intact? Or were the supposed "originals" found already translated. I ask this because some ...
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What does it mean to say “Jesus died for our sins”?
When Christians say "Jesus died for our sins", what do they mean?
I went to Catholic school for 5 years and all I heard was "Jesus died for our sins", "Jesus ...
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who heart about heal with holy spirit? [closed]
First excuse me for my bad english
how many of you heart about heal with holy spirit ?
which one of you want to try it?
it is easy to heal with help of holy spirit for your illness
first ...
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Fellowship with God
I came across an interesting quote in Lutzer, Erwin W. (2003-02-01). Cries From The Cross: A Journey into the Heart of Jesus (p. 20). Moody Publishers. Kindle Edition.
Jesus’ suffering was ...
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For Protestants who believe our dead bodies will literally be raised from the grave in the resurrection
Some Protestants believe that in the "resurrection" we will receive new bodies.
Other Protestants believe that in the resurrection, our old bodies will literally rise up out of the ground for us to ...
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Proverbs 14:4 - What does this mean?
Proverbs 14:4
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
I've been reading proverbs lately, but I haven't been able to understand ...
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imagine there is missionary who has lost faith in the creed he follows, is his soul under condemnation [closed]
say there is a missionary, and that missionary looses faith in the particular denomination of Christianity he follows, but keeps serving in his (unpaid) position because of obligations he has made, ...
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What does it mean to “Bless the LORD”?
Psalm 103:1-2 (KJV)
Bless the Lord, O my soul:
and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits
What does it mean to say "Bless ...
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How does one discern between thoughts inspired by the Holy Spirit and those produced from themselves
This question has been nagging at me for a while, how can one tell the difference between honest-to-God inspiration from the Holy Spirit and thoughts that are induced by themselves out of the needs or ...
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Do any major denominations refuse to recognize Holy Baptism in other denominations
Most denominations recognize baptisms in other denominations. (See, for example Eph 4:4-6), "one Lord, one faith, one baptism".)
The World Council of Churches Faith and Order Commission published ...
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Biblical evidence for omnipotence/omniscience
Does GOD tell us in the bible he is almighty/omnipotent/omniscient, or are these attributes (greek?) philosophers and theologians merely ascribed to HIM?
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What does it mean to be perfect?
Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 NKJV)
So, God expects us to be perfect. What is meant by "perfect"? How can any human be without error, ...
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How to know whether God truly spoke to you? [duplicate]
In many churches nowadays, there are a lot of people claiming to have the gifts of the holy spirit(prophets, speaking in tongues etc). In my experience, most of them are just looking for personal gain ...
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Can we trust the Septuagint?
I've previously used the Apostolic Bible for digging deeper into the meanings of passages. However, I've found that some passages in the Old Testament make no sense compared to the modern ...
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Do Christians Regard Speaking in Tongues as Necessary?
I have heard that some Christians consider it the only sure sign of having received the Holy Spirit, which would seem quite important.
If not generally, which groups hold to this belief, and in what ...
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Who compared the Trinity to a triangle with three right angles?
Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), wrote in part 1, chapter 12 of his De docta ignorantia (1440):
Others who are very talented compared, to the Super-blessed Trinity, a triangle consisting
of three ...
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What is the difference, if any, between the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives vs. the apostles lives?
I think all Christian denominations will agree as fundamental doctrine that the Holy Spirit was sent to us (the invisible church) after Christ's death on the cross (John 14:16). However, it seems like ...
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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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Why did God wrestle with Jacob?
Sorry for asking a question kid in my Catechism class asked, but I didn't know the answer and she is an expert level 7th grader.
Why did God wrestle with Jacob if they're both good?
Was God ...
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Why isn't God mentioned in Esther?
As you may know, God is never mentioned in the book of Esther, either by name (Yahweh), title (Adonai), or being (El). Neither is prayer.
Why not? I realize this is rather open ended, so I'll try to ...
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What is the significance of the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden?
If Adam and Eve were created perfect and without death (immortal), then what is the significance and purpose of the Tree of Life in the middle of the Garden of Eden?
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How much were the 30 pieces of silver (Judas's payment) worth?
We often see ancient sums of money approximately described in terms of some modern currency.
How much were the 30 pieces of silver which Judas received as payment for his betrayal worth, expressed in ...
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Whom did Lamech kill?
Genesis 4:23-24 NIV
23 Lamech said to his wives, “Adah and Zillah, listen to me;
wives of Lamech, hear my words. I have killed a man for wounding me,
a young man for injuring me. 24 If ...
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Are there any other books, divined by God, regarding Christianity? [duplicate]
To my understanding, the bible is divinely inspired by God? However is this the only book that has been inspired or developed through this method? Are there other books equivalent or near equal to the ...
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What are other explanations for Malachi 4:5-6?
The LDS church believes the prophecy in Malachi 4:5-6 (KJV) has been fulfilled, and those verses are often cited while explaining why they're so interested in genealogy.
What other explanations exist ...
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Why did Satan tempt Jesus in the desert?
In Matthew 4:1-13 and Luke 4:1-11, Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and tempted by Satan. Of particular interest is the first temptation.
Luke 4:3-4 (NLT)
3 Then the devil said 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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Is “Mormon” a disrespectful term?
When I was in Utah, I found myself consciously avoiding the term "Mormon," in favor of "LDS." While I understand the term "LDS" means "Latter Day Saint," what I don't know is either the provance or ...
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How is Samson a witness for the Lord?
My choir is singing a spiritual called Witness for my Lord which tells several stories of men who proclaimed God in some manner or other:
Methuselah who lived a long life.
Daniel who survived the ...
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How have Christians dealt with “I prayed my way to moral behavior”?
I was in discussion with some friends about sin. I believe that passages like "Be Perfect (Mt 5:48)", as well as many of the other tough sayings from Jesus, inform us that the continuing standard is ...
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Is there a projection of when Bible translation into all the languages of the world will be complete?
The Bible has been translated into more languages than any other book by far. Wycliffe Bible Translators and others continue to do this in more and more languages. This is seen by many to be part of ...
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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, ...
