Questions tagged [signs]
For use on questions about God's use of physical evidence to point to His existence, will, prophets, presence, etc.
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What sign in the sky did the Magi see- a star or a group of planets? [migrated]
We hear in Mtt 2:1-2 the Magi telling that they came in search of the new-born king of Jews, whose star they had seen in the east.
Astronomers suggest that it was not a star, but a rare conjunction of ...
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Although the N.T. often speaks of Jesus as the Son of God, what's significant about the way the Apostle John uses that title?
He refers to the Son of Man 12 times in his gospel, but Son of God (or its equivalent) 32 times. The synoptic gospels collectively use the term Son of God 36 times in all three accounts. This means ...
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What are the signs of a true apostle according to Latter-day Saints?
Inspired by an answer to a related question, I would like to ask:
What are the signs of a true apostle according to Latter-day Saints?
Note: I'm borrowing the expression "the signs of a true ...
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What is the origin of the "Fire Tunnel" ritual at Bethel Church?
According to Wikipedia:
Bethel Church is an American non-denominational hyper-charismatic megachurch in Redding, California with over 11,000 members. The church was established in 1952 and is ...
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Would an actual Christian (in the 1920s or today) actually make a "prayer sign" like this in this context?
In the Charlie Chaplin film "The Kid" (1921), there is a scene where his character, who is apparently supposed to be Christian, is being threatened with violence by a thug. As he walks ...
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What are the written signs referred to in John 20:31?
John 20:30-31
30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, ...
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Why was a sign being sought?
In Luke 11:29 we have Jesus saying:
"...no sign will be given to [this generation] except the sign of Jonah."
Yet Jesus had just cast out a demon. Did He say this because the people in His midst ...
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A gull and a crow attacked the peace doves released by the Pope. What is Christian interpretation? [closed]
In 2014 pope Francis released two doves of peace to signify reconcilation in Ukraine. Yet, they were instantly attacked by two birds, one by a gull, the other by a crow and lost the feathers in the ...
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What types of signs are given by the "lights in the expanse of the heavens"?
On the fourth day, God created lights in the expanse of the heavens for "signs", among other things.
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the ...
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What is the Authoritative Catholic explanation of why the Magi get a pass, yet Catholics are to reject astrology?
What is the authoritative Catholic explanation of why the Magi get a pass, yet Catholics are required to reject astrology?
Catechism of the Catholic Church | Divination and magic, 2116 has:
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How was 'a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger' a sign?
The angels told the shepherds:
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you:you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths ...
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Are tongues a sign for believers or unbelievers? [closed]
1 Corinthians 14:22-25 confuses me. Verse 22 states:
Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers.
So, tongues is a ...
