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How many languages did apostle Paul speak?
Of course, he could speak Hebrew and from such examples like preaching the gospel in Athens it seems that he had no problem speaking Greek. He also wanted to visit Rome, while there were no Jews living in Rome at that time, so does it mean that he…
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Who believes in Mechanical Inspiration?
While the idea of Mechanical Inspiration -- that the very physical action of writing down the scriptures was guided or enacted by God through physical manipulation of the human writers -- is always listed for completeness as one of the ways the…
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What is the Biblical basis for the Holy Spirit being God?
I know that Trinitarians believe that God exists as one God in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
That God the Father is God is patently obvious from the entire Old Testament.
That God the Son is God is made…
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How do proponents of Apokatastasis deal with the "Everlasting punishment" texts in scripture?
For those who don't know, the doctrine of Apokatastasis is an ancient form of Universalism which states that everything God has ever created will be saved and glorified, including the Devil and his demons. The existence of Hell is affirmed, but the…
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What is the basis for Lombard's view that the basis of justification for OT men was different than for OT women?
While reading J. V. Fesko's The Theology of the Westminster Standards, I found an interesting tidbit in the context of his discussion of justification in Reformed theology:
Medieval theologians such as Lombard argued that Old Testament men were…
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Did the gospels really copy from each other?
In school, I learned that the different gospels did copy a lot from each other. This was the explanation for why there are so many overlapping events between the gospels.
Is there substantial evidence to support this besides the bible?
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Who is the most recent saint recognized by both the Catholic and the Orthodox churches?
Both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches recognize certain individuals as saints—particularly holy individuals who are believed to be in Heaven. The most famous saints become popular objects of veneration and are catalogued in…
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When was Sunday first called the Sabbath?
I am looking for the first extant record of Sunday being referred to specifically as the "Sabbath" or "Christian Sabbath"
I am not asking which day the early church gathered.
I am not asking which day is the Christian Sabbath.
I am not looking for…
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What is the origin of the Christian tradition of praying before eating?
This is sort of related this other question about holding hands when praying before a meal. However this question is more generally about the praying itself.
When looking at the origin of Christianity, it seems that it has some features that are…
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Jonah and the Whale - Is there any scientific proof that it is possible to survive in the belly of whale?
The book of Jonah records that Jonah spent three days in the belly of a great fish (possibly a whale).
And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was
in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah 1:17…
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What is the Catholic understanding of the first sin committed by Adam and Eve?
I always used to consider the first sin committed by Adam and Eve as eating the forbidden fruit from a particular tree. But recently my husband commented that Adam and Eve had sex with each other which is the first sin. I had no substantial point to…
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What do Quakers believe about war and serving in the military?
It seems that I once heard that Quakers are pacifists, but I'm not sure if that's just a rumor or not.
What is the Quaker doctrine regarding war and killing people as a soldier in the military? If they think it is wrong, what is the biblical basis…
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Is there more than one Joseph in the Bible?
When reading my Bible, I've noticed Joesph's name listed in both the Old and New Testaments; is it the same person or is there more than one Joseph in the Bible?
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What does the abbreviation "RNIO" mean in a painting of the Virgin and Child?
In the Crivelli painting "The Virgin and Child with Infants Bearing Symbols of the Passion" there is (at the right, under a bare tree) an injured (?) knight with a red shield inscribed with the letters "RNIO". (Or maybe something else in place of…
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According to the LDS Church (Mormons), what role do secret handshakes and passwords play into a person's entrance into heaven?
I have heard or read that in the Mormon Temple Ceremony, each person learns certain secret handshakes and passwords that are necessary for them to enter into heaven. I've also heard that a woman has to enter through her husband.
My question is,…
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