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When 1 Timothy cautions against "endless geneologies", is it talking about the Bible?
It seems that at the time that 1 Timothy was written, "certain people" had become much too interested in genealogies:
1 Timothy 1:3-4
3 I repeat the request I made of you when I was on my way to Macedonia, that you stay in Ephesus to instruct…
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What does it mean to comment on scripture with scripture?
What does it mean to "comment on a verse with a verse" or "only scripture can explain scripture"? I see these kinds of comments popping up in comment threads that discuss the meaning of a verse.
What exactly does this mean, and how is it useful for…
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What is Young-Earth Creationism, and how is it argued for?
What is Young-Earth Creationism, and the Biblical basis for it?
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According to Protestantism, what is the significance of Jesus and the Mount of Transfiguration?
Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the story of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Matthew's version is provided below.
It seems that each writer simply records that the event occurred, but none of them seem to indicate why it was important. …
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Why would popes choose the name Pelagius in light of the Pelagian heresy?
I was checking out the list of pope names by frequency on Wikipedia in search of minutia to defend my assertion that Pope Francis was the first new Pope name a long time and noticed that there were two popes named Pelagius (I and II) but there's…
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Was Jesus recorded on the census?
I've heard before that Jesus was recorded on the census that is mentioned in Luke 2:1, and that his name was the last name recorded. I've also heard that Herod would then use this census when he ordered the killing of the children (Mat 2:16.)
Is…
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Why did Jesus not want people to talk about his healing?
There are numerous instances in the gospels of Jesus healing someone, and then Jesus in some form or another instructing them to keep silent about it. One example, in Matthew 9:27-31
27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him,…
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Did God create darkness?
Without Light, there is darkness. Darkness is not made, it is just there. However, before the creation there was nothing. Does that mean that darkness was also not there?
Let us look at Genesis 1:5:
1 In the beginning God created the sky and the…
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From where do Jehovah's Witnesses derive the doctrine that Jesus was and now is Michael the Archangel?
According to some Watchtower literature, it is taught that Michael the Archangel is Jesus and that Jesus, after He ascended into heaven, resumed the name of Michael.
"It proves Michael the archangel is no other than the only begotten
son of God,…
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Why are some verses missing in the NIV?
I'm wondering why some passages in the NIV are missing when compared to the KJV, like:
Matthew 17:21
Matthew 18:11
Mark 9:44
Mark 11:26
Mark 15:28
Luke 17:36
…and more. Also there are some passages where the NIV deletes some phrases as in Matthew…
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How do we get morals?
The Bible often makes references to the law being written on our hearts, for example:
The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom,
And his tongue talks of justice. The law of his God is in
his heart;
None of his steps shall…
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Where did Goliath come from?
The popular story of David and Goliath describes Goliath as very tall ("six cubits and a span"--apparently roughly 9 feet 9 inches, or 297cm). Most children are just told he was a "giant" in Sunday school.
Where did he come from? Was he part of a…
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Does the Bible say anything about what demons *are*?
I've thought all my life that demons (and evil spirits) were fallen angels, but I recently encountered the viewpoint that these demons are actually the souls of men who have already died but wouldn't go to Heaven. Hence, what does the Bible say…
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What is meant by "Get behind me Satan"?
Considering
Matthew 16:23:
Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men."
Why did Jesus choose the "Get behind me Satan" phrase here? Is…
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How do Protestants keep the Sabbath?
Exodus 20:9–11 (ESV)
Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is
a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you,
or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female
servant, or…
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