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What is the earliest use of the phrase "God the Son"?
Does the phrase "God the Son" appear in manuscripts or early translations (Textus Receptus, Vulgate, etc.) of the New Testament scriptures? If not, when did the phrase enter into the Christian vernacular?
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What is the biblical basis for the priesthood of all believers?
What is the biblical basis for the priesthood of all believers?
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What is the difference between classical and revised dispensationalism?
I understand from Wikipedia and elsewhere that dispensationalism can be broken into three main categories:
Classical (Scofield, Chafer)
Traditional, revised, or normative (Ryrie, Walvoord)
Progressive (Bock, Saucy)
From what I gather, classical…
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Is there any significance to naming Lazarus in this parable?
The parable I'm referring to is 'The Rich Man and Lazarus':
19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.
20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores
21 and longing to eat…
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Is there a biblical basis for God calling one to place one's career above their other duties?
I've tried to phrase this question several ways now, and none of them are really to my liking. I will just ask it clumsily and provide more details as they are asked of me.
Does God ever call people to lives devoted to their careers?
For example,…
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What is the Catholic concept of grace?
This question reminded me of a question I've had for a long time: What is the Catholic concept of grace?
A look at the dictionary says:
grace [greys]
noun
favor or goodwill. Synonyms: kindness, kindliness, love, benignity; condescension.
a…
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How have mainstream Christian denominations interpreted the Acts command to abstain from blood?
Acts 15:28 and 29 tells us that basically all of the old law covenant is no longer to be observed except:
Acts 15:28 KJV For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
Are…
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What is the earliest historical testimony of the celebration of the nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ?
What is the earliest historical testimony (e.g., in writing) of the celebration (i.e., a feast) of the nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ, whether it be on the equivalent of December 25, January 6, or some other date of the Roman calendar?
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What is the basis for believing that the wrath of God is not an accommodation?
It is widely accepted that the Bible contains many accommodated descriptions of God; the finite human mind cannot comprehend the infinite God, so he has revealed himself to us in ways which we can understand, even though the true reality of God…
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Praying for someone's salvation. Is there a point?
According to I Timothy 2:4 (NIV), God "...wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth".
But since we have free will, God cannot make us choose to accept the salvation that is available through his Son.
Since I believe that…
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What is the biblical basis for the personhood of the Holy Spirit?
According to Trinitarian theology, the Holy Trinity consists of three persons (τρεῖς ὑποστάσεις), the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who share the same essence/nature (ὁμοούσιος). What is the biblical basis for the personhood of the Holy…
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Is there a significant difference between salvation by faith with works and salvation by faith and works?
I used to think that sola fide meant salvation by faith irrespective of works. Then I started reading about it and realized it means salvation by faith with works.
Works are necessary for salvation but they do not cause salvation; for faith alone…
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Relative popularity of premillenialism, postmillennialism and amillennialism in North America (excluding Catholics and Orthodox)?
There has been some discussion on SE about the differences between the various schools of eschatological thought surrounding the 1000 years ('the millennium') described in Revelation chapter 20. I am interested in the relative popularity of these…
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What doctrine does Family Radio have of the End of the World?
I originally asked this question on October 21, 2011. I had received a link to an article on the eBibleFellowship page explaining how we'd been living the Day of Judgment since May 21, and today (ie. Oct 21, 2011) was the End of the World!
We are…
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How has the position of the Catholic Church on drugs changed over time?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church states:
2211 The political community has a duty to honor the family, to assist it, and to ensure especially [...] the protection of security and health, especially with respect to dangers like drugs,…
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