Questions tagged [biblical-basis]
"Biblical basis" is the way in which a practice or belief is derived from Scripture. Use this tag to ask how Christians use the Bible to derive a specific belief.
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What is the Biblical Basis for Replacement Theology, the shifting of the birthright from Israel to the Church?
I'm new to the website, but found the discussion of birthright to be edifying and certainly consistent with church history. In relation to @pehkay's statement, "Furthermore, in the New Testament ...
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What might be the basis for the claim that "the Old Testament always defines Israel as genetic Israel"?
I was speaking with a Dispensationalist pastor and he made the claim that "the Old Testament always defines Israel as genetic Israel". I mentioned Josh. 8:33 as a counterexample, but he said ...
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Historical Creationism and Books
Do you know of any other books (besides those by John Sailhamer) that advocate for Historical Creationism?
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What is the biblical basis for refuting a literal Third Jerusalem Temple with Priests and Animal Sacrifices in the Millennium
Part of an answer to this question has prompted me to ask a question about the biblical basis for refuting a literal interpretation of the millennial reign of Christ Jesus. Here is a partial quote of ...
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If Christians are saved by faith alone, then why does Jesus want Christians to do certain things?
I have wondered that if it is faith alone that gets a Christian into Heaven, then why was it important to Jesus that his followers do certain things such as obeying His commandments and caring for ...
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What was Jesus's relationship with God ("the father") before Jesus became a "begotten son"?
Psalm 2:7 says: “I will declare the decree:The Lord has said to Me,‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You"... See also Hebrews 1:5; 5:5 (and compare with Mark 1:9-11).
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What is the biblical basis for claiming that salvation is an individual decision?
This article from a Christian web site, has suggested that salvation is an individual decision and a relationship with God is an intensely personal decision. It also says obedience and surrender to ...
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Biblical allusion in Slaughterhouse Five?
Kurt Vonnegut, a 20th century American writer who identified himself as a Christ loving atheist wrote this little prayer in a fictional setting, as part of the plot of his "Slaughterhouse five&...
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What is the Biblical basis that Jesus Christ is Jehovah God's first direct creation, even before Adam?
The Jehovah's Witnesses teach the Son of God was the first and direct creation of Jehovah God:
Jesus Christ is shown to be “the firstborn of all creation” as well as “the firstborn from the dead”—...
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Is there any Biblical prophecy about increased deaths as the end draws near?
This year there have been quite a significant number of deaths from murders, accidents and diseases like its never been witnessed before in my country. Every week I read on the newspaper that a couple ...
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What is the Biblical support for learning to hear the voice of God as a trainable skill, as part of an interactive relationship?
T.M. Luhrmann cites many instances of this practice in her book When God Talks Back: Understanding the American Evangelical Relationship with God. Below I share some quotes to illustrate this point:
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How do we know from the Bible that Adam and Eve have been saved from the lake of fire?
How do we know from the Bible that Adam and Eve have been saved from the lake of fire?
According to my knowledge, it is a fairly unanimous position among the Oriental Christianity, the Roman Catholic ...
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What is the Biblical basis for Blaise Pascal's approach to "curing unbelief"?
Hence it comes that, if there are as many risks on one side as on the
other, the course is to play even; and then the certainty of the stake
is equal to the uncertainty of the gain, so far is it from ...
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How do we reconcile God giving His glory to no other (Isa 42:8) with Jesus giving His/the Father's glory to believers (John 17:22)?
For reference, here are the verses in question:
Isaiah 42:8
I am the LORD; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols.
John 17:22
The glory that you have given me I ...
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What is the biblical concept/idea/meaning of Gods omniscience?
I have rewritten my question a few times because I had difficulties dealing with the definition of omniscience. Originally I wanted to know the difference between the concept of omniscience from a ...
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What do Christians mean by the expression "to be on fire for God/Jesus/Christ", and is there a Biblical basis for this concept?
I've heard the expression "to be on fire for God/Jesus/Christ" several times. A quick search can turn up many examples, for instance:
"Please help. I'm so confused, Pastor Tim. I made ...
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What is the biblical basis for consulting psychiatrists to rule out natural explanations before declaring someone demon-possessed?
This question addresses the epistemological challenges of determining whether someone is possessed by demons. Belief in demon possession has to contend with skepticism from those who view it as a myth ...
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What is the biblical basis for answering questions about Christianity under the ethical rules of conduct on a non-Christian platform on the Internet?
Most groups of Christian faiths consider their beliefs and associated ethics are above anything the world can understand. Nevertheless they will condescend from their lofty and glorious faith and ...
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Biblical basis of oaths invoking God
Courts have a variety of oaths that may invoke deity:
I do swear in the name of God that what I shall state shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth
I swear by Almighty God that ...
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Do all instances of the phrase “call on the name” prove that Jesus is God?
Claim: The phrase “call on/upon the name” seems to be a pointer to the true God, and if that phrase bears such significance throughout all of the Bible, then Jesus has to be God.
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What is the Biblical basis for Christians having a "personal relationship" with Jesus/God?
Previous questions have already explored various facets of the notion of having a "personal relationship" with Jesus/God, such as:
What do Christians mean by a "personal relationship&...
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Scriptural support for trusting Scripture over private revelation
Several sects place a high premium on personal spiritual experience and/or personal revelation as a means for discovering Truth. For example: angelic visitations, miracles, dreams, visions, LDS's &...
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How are God, angels, men and devils related, according to the Scriptures?
I see a lot of pseudo-Scriptural mysticism on the subject of the identities of angels and devils, men and God. I say mysticism not to dismiss attempted explanations categorically, but because the ...
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What is the Biblical Basis for the pre-existence of souls [duplicate]
Recently I learned that there are those who teach the pre-existence of human souls. What is the biblical understanding of the pre-existence of the human soul? Is there any biblical basis for this ...
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Are there Church Fathers who adhered to Consubstantiation? If so, which ones and what are the citations?
I am studying the belief of the Church Fathers regarding the Eucharist. In this study, I have seen that some fathers adopted Transmutation (Orthodox Catholic View) and others Sacramental Union (...
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How best to analyse Moral Therapeutic Deism from the viewpoint of biblically-centered Reformed Protestantism?
I only heard this term a few days ago. Although I’ve had to go to various web-sites to try to find out about it, I feel confusion growing and seek help from Reformed Protestants.
At first, I thought ...
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What is the Biblical basis for Christians partaking in formal intellectual debates with atheists and skeptics?
Notable examples include:
Does God Exist? William Lane Craig vs. Christopher Hitchens - Full Debate [HD]
The God Debate II: Harris vs. Craig
Does Math Point to God? William Lane Craig + Graham Oppy
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Do Christians believe that God used mathematics to design the universe?
I would like to know if this is a common belief among Christians, and if so, is it grounded in the Bible? Does the Bible suggest that God created mathematics, and that He used mathematical principles ...
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Biblical basis for spiritual conversion as first/only step [closed]
Related Holy Ghost revealing truth privately and personally in an absolute and unmistakable manner
In recent posts I have seen many statements that seem to indicate spiritual experience as secondary/...
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What is the biblical basis for the Holy Ghost revealing truth privately and personally in an absolute and unmistakable manner?
I understand this belief is held by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as indicated by the following quote:
This is the true, solid evidence of religious faith. Millions upon millions ...
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Biblical Doctrine forbidding sex outside marriage [duplicate]
How do we get that “Sexual Immorality” equals “Sex outside of marriage?”
I cannot find Old Testament law stating it is forbidden. I can only find where sex outside of marriage, along with sexual ...
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The concept of being a "Vessel"?
I've been hearing more and more of this concept that humans are vessels, either controlled by the spirit of the world (Satan) or the Holy Spirit (if saved) and that there is no "independent self&...
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What is the biblical basis for proving God's existence using purely rational arguments, and how is this reconciled with the essential role of faith?
To steelman the case for proving God's existence using reason alone, I think one of the best contemporary examples of how this could be done is found in Edward Feser's book Five Proofs of the ...
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What is the biblical defense for consubstantiation?
I was studying various views on the Eucharist, and I found the view of Consubstantiation very interesting. I would like to know what arguments are used to defend this position.
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What is the biblical basis for encouraging non-Christians to pray for God to "reveal Himself"?
In diverse contexts, I've encountered encouragements aimed at seekers, skeptics, non-believers, and non-Christians in general, urging them to pray to God, beseeching Him to "reveal Himself" ...
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According to the Bible, which of Jesus' Apostles were baptised in water?
John the Baptist said to those who came to him to be baptised that he baptised with water for repentance: “But after me comes one who is more powerful than I. . . . He will baptise you with the Holy ...
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Does the pine cone statue at the vatican represent the pineal gland? [duplicate]
The pineal gland of the human brain is where the drug dmt is formed, can it mean something?
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What is the biblical basis for the concept of "activating", "triggering", or "igniting" God's promises?
The concept can be found in several Christian sources:
GOD’S PROMISES AREN’T AUTOMATED, THEY’RE ACTIVATED
3 Keys to Activating God’s Promises in Your Life
Activating the Promises of God: Unlock the ...
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Does the Christian Church's universal expectation of a "Physical Second Coming" constitute a reason for the confusion/delusion in doctrinal concepts?
The "Spiritual Second Coming" concept is easily found in the Bible. This is the "restoration" of man's relationship with God as is mentioned in Acts 1:6.
Acts 1:6 KJV
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Is there scriptural support for Pascal's wager?
Pascal contends that a rational person should adopt a lifestyle consistent with the existence of God and actively strive to believe in God. The reasoning behind this stance lies in the potential ...
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Is there scriptural support for the "skeptic's prayer" as a legitimate plea that God might be open to answering?
The "skeptic's prayer" was relatively recently brought to my attention by an answer to one of my questions on Philosophy Stack Exchange:
More in the vein of Schellenberg's argument above, I ...
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What is the biblical basis that eternity involves no change?
What is the Biblical basis for eternity lacking change? i.e, that God is immutable and views all time simultaneously.
Boethius defines eternity as "simultaneously full and perfect possession of ...
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Mormonism teaches that Jesus and Satan are spirit brothers and they both volunteered to be the Savior of mankind. Where in the Bible is this taught?
They base this teaching on Job 38:7, "When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy."
The LDS prove this plan based on their own writings, not from the Bible. ...
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God does not change, but has He changed?
Is there any verse of Scripture anywhere that says that God has not changed?
Malachi 3:6 says "For I am the LORD, I change not".
This is present tense, and also there are verses which denote ...
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Is there biblical support for near death experiences?
I'm currently fascinated by extraordinary cases of NDEs reported by individuals who have been declared blind from birth. I recently watched a 33-minute video (available here) featuring an interview ...
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What is the biblical basis for Theosis?
Theosis (Ancient Greek: θέωσις), or deification (deification may also refer to apotheosis, lit. "making divine"), is a transformative process whose aim is likeness to or union with God, as ...
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What is the biblical basis against Christian mysticism?
I am presently persuaded that the concept of Christian mysticism finds its foundation in both Scripture and the rich tapestry of tradition and personal experiences among believers. In my understanding,...
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What is the biblical basis for Christian Mysticism?
For a working definition of Christian Mysticism I'd like to quote the top answer to Is Christian mysticism an oxymoron or is it a legitimate path for a Christian?:
Christian Mysticism has a long and ...
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What is the biblical basis for John Lennox's claim that Christianity is testable?
In a debate between John Lennox and Peter Atkins on the topic "Can science explain everything?", at minute 44:47 John Lennox claims:
Lennox: "And the major reason why I believe that ...
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What is the Biblical basis for disbelief in the doctrine of Biblical inerrancy?
Not all Christians hold to the view of Biblical inerrancy. For example, whenever there are alleged inconsistencies or alleged scientific errors in the Bible, they consider that the verses in question ...
