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What is the Biblical and historical basis for Christian pacifism?
My understanding is that early Christians were generally pacifists. Today (at least in the U.S.) Christian pacifists are a bit hard to come by. Many quote Romans 13:1-3 to support Christian involvement in war:
1 Let everyone be subject to the…
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Modern revelation. Is there Biblical evidence against it?
Many people I talk to claim that there cannot be a living prophet. They cite Revelation 22:18-19 claiming that the words there speak for the entire Bible. Certainly it wasn't compiled until after the Revelation was written (sometime around the…
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What is the Biblical basis for the belief that Jesus is Michael?
Congregations such as the Jehovah's Witnesses and Seventh-day Adventists believe that Jesus is Michael. What is the Biblical basis for the belief that Jesus is Michael?
Jehovah's Witnesses
...it is logical to conclude that Michael is none other…
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How do Catholics reconcile Christ's intercessory prayer with the doctrine of the Trinity?
John 10:30 (KJV) is often quoted to support the doctrine of the Trinity:
30 I and my Father are one.
But during the great intercessory prayer, Christ asks God for his disciples to also be one with them:
John 17:20-21 (KJV)
20 Neither pray I for…
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How could Jesus be surprised?
Matthew 8:5-10 (NLT)
5 When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with him, 6 “Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain.”
7 Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”
8 But the officer said,…
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What is the "fear" of God?
The book of Proverbs, and several other places in the Bible, mention the "fear of the Lord".
Proverbs 9:10 (ESV)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
In other contexts, such as when God…
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Does the Bible ever say that the Ark of the Covenant flew or levitated?
I've heard several references in History and Discovery channel type TV programs that say that the Bible talks about the Ark of the Covenant miraculously flying. Not to mention there was a line about that in Indiana Jones. I am not aware of any Bible…
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Was Enoch sinless?
I find this wording interesting in Genesis 5:24 (NIV) (my emphasis)
Enoch walked faithfully with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.
To me, this means God took Enoch to heaven. So, because sinful mortals can't be around God does…
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What is the difference between justification and sanctification?
Christians use the terms justification and sanctification a lot, but it's not always clear where one concept leaves off and the other picks up.
What do Protestants generally say is the difference between these two ideas? What is the Biblical…
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Why are thighs important?
I know it sounds like a silly or weird question, but I'm serious.
Genesis 24:2
One day Abraham said to his oldest servant, the man in charge of his household, “Take an oath by putting your hand under my thigh.
Genesis 47:29
As the time of his death…
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What word did Jesus use for God in Aramaic?
What is the word and pronunciation for God in Aramaic? I saw 'AaLaH' is the pronunciation for God from this link: Aramaic Lexicon and Concordance . Did Jesus uses the word 'AaLaH' for God during his speeches? And also in Aramaic Bible, is this…
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When Did Catholics Cease to Fast as the Orthodox Do?
From what I understand, the Western and Eastern churches fasted identically for a long time: Wednesday and Friday, and the entirety of Lent. Is this untrue?
If not, when and why did the Catholics stop fasting on Wednesday and Friday and throughout…
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If Christ is considered the 'Son of God' then how is He a part of a Trinity?
Note: This is in NO way a troll or a poke at any faith that believes in the doctrine of the Trinity but rather is simply a question for clarity.
There are several passages within the bible that refers to Jesus Christ as the "Son of God" or where He…
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How do classic Trinitarians answer the implications of Revelation 1:1?
Revelation 1:1 (NIV) reads:
The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John.
So this is the image I get: Sometime before an angel sent…
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Who was the first Church Father to argue for executing heretics?
When was it first said in Christianity by a church leader that heretics must be put to death? Who came up with this idea and presented it?
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