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According to John 20:31, was John Writing His Gospel to Teach that Jesus was the Messiah, not God?

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How do Jehovah’s Witnesses explain the unique wording of Colossians 1:15-17 in the NWT?

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modified 1 hour ago Lesley 18.7k

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What is the biblical basis for Jesus' pre-incarnate existence?

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What did the Early Christians Believe Before the Gospel of John?

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Can a heart beat in heaven acording to Catholics?

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What makes a prophet? I'd like a bit of contrast - so let's say Roman Catholic and LDS

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Are there any denominations that expect prophecy instead of (or in addition to) tongues as a sign of being filled with the Holy Spirit?

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asked 11 hours ago Spirit Realm Investigator 886

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Why are the dates for Passover and Easter almost a month apart this year? (2016)

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Is there any historical evidence that the early church believed in the doctrine of intercession of saints during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD?

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Why did Stephen have authority to ask God to forgive the sins of his nonbelieving executioners?

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According to Catholicism, are Popes expected to receive power by the Holy Spirit to operate in the miraculous as Peter did?

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modified 17 hours ago Ken Graham♦ 36.5k

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If Christ Has Been Given All Authority Why Does He Need to Make Intercession For Us?

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Is this a Calvinistic or Arminian statement of faith?

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Are there any Catholic medieval directives (rubrics) about what to do/pray/think during Eucharist Adoration?

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Do Biblical Unitarians believe in Creatio Ex-nihilo (creation out of nothing)?

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What evidence is there from scripture for why Daniel did not eat the King's food? [closed]

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What is the earliest instance of Eucharistic adoration?

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modified yesterday Ken Graham♦ 36.5k

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To Seventh Day Adventists: Is the Holy Spirit grieved when a Christian breaks the Sabbath, and if so, can this be leveraged by those who are unsure?

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modified yesterday Spirit Realm Investigator 886

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Does anyone remember prophecy of beast with thousand names or possible Mandela effect?

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How many different Spirits do Biblical Unitarians believe God has sent or gifted to be in believers?

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Did Jesus validate cross? [closed]

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Does the Catholic Church attempt to explain scientifically any miracles associated with Jesus' time on earth?

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modified yesterday Ken Graham♦ 36.5k

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What a beginner need to study to be a good christian? [closed]

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modified yesterday Anthony Burg 905

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Can a non-baptized Jehovah's Witness publisher date a non-believer?

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modified yesterday Kris 6,164

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How does the essence–energies distinction differ from the ontological/economic views of God?

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What is the biblical basis for the belief that Papal supremacy can be passed on from person to person over time? [duplicate]

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asked yesterday Spirit Realm Investigator 886

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According to the Greek Orthodox Church can one marry a Maronite Catholic?

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What do Reformed Christians understand by God's foreordination?

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modified 2 days ago Lesley 18.7k

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Why are the `brothers of Jesus' as at Lk 8:19 not called as `half-brothers'?

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How do Biblical Unitarians understand verses that appear to identify God (the Father) and the Holy Spirit as different beings/entities?

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What encyclical upheld God's sovereignty over the regularity of science?

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Is the Marvel Cinematic Universe an expression of “The Modern Attack”?

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What is an example of a deductive argument that Biblical Unitarians would present to prove that Jesus is not God?

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answered 2 days ago Anthony Burg 905

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Are there any examples of deductive arguments used to defend a doctrine?

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modified 2 days ago Mr. Bond 1,939

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Can a Jehovah's Witness say that they know they have eternal life?

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modified 2 days ago Kris 6,164

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Since there is only one God who is not formed then how can the Jehovah’s Witnesses claim that Jesus is a created god?

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What basis is there for defining sin as “rebellion”?

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Was the Trinity severed during the crucifixion?

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According to Biblical Unitarians, is it theoretically possible for God to incarnate as a human and live a holy and humble life?

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For Biblical Unitarians, are there divine attributes that the Father has but the Son doesn't?

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What is the difference between “love” and “worship”? Do “love God” and “worship God” mean the same thing?

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Are there any denominations that believe in “Eternal Security” but deny “Perseverance of the Saints” or vice versa?

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modified Mar 2 at 21:27 GratefulDisciple 6,749

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What is the Catholic definition of divinity?

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modified Mar 2 at 19:00 Ken Graham♦ 36.5k

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Are there any denominations that give official advice on how to handle the uncertainty in their doctrines?

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Does the Old Testament anywhere imply that the Law of Moses may be abrogated?

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Why do English-speaking Catholics say 'descended into hell' instead of 'descended into Hades' or 'into Sheol'?

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modified Mar 2 at 15:32 Ken Graham♦ 36.5k

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According to the Protestant denominations that hold to the doctrine of clarity of scripture, is trinitarianism clear?

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