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If the Bible has been changed over the years, can we still trust it?
I read that there are passages that exist today that are not in some of the oldest scrolls. Since these passages were added along the way—maybe to help explain something—can we trust that the Bible is the same original word of God?
These possible…
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Is anyone with accumulated wealth saved?
Working solely from the word of Christ, it seems that almost all but poor Christians would fail the test Jesus put to the rich young man.
"Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?"
"If you want to enter into life, keep…
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Does God have free will?
To clarify the question - when I mention God here I am referring to God the Father and by free will, the best non-contradictory definition according to the Bible I have heard is "the ability to act apart from one's nature".
When I first came across…
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Dialog between Jesus and Peter in John 21: what's going on?
In John 21: 15-17 there's a post-Resurrection dialog between Peter and Jesus. Here's the KJV translation of this dialog.
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of
Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him,…
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Scripted Prayers
Matthew 6:7 (KJV)
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
My understanding of this scripture it is better to speak from the heart when praying then to repeat…
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According to believers in the inexorable damnation of the unreached, how is God not unfair for letting someone be born in unreachable conditions?
It is a fact of history that many unfortunate people have been born in conditions where it has been pretty much impossible for them to even dream of having a chance to hear the message of salvation -- the gospel of Christ -- preached to them. Thus,…
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Counterarguments to "KJV-only"?
Some people believe the King James Version of the Bible is the only version English-speakers should be using, as it is the only inspired translation. (This is referred to as "KJV-onlyism.")
Basically, the KJV-only position is that:
The Bible is…
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What is the source of hatred often perceived by Christians in western society?
Not everyone hates Christians, but it seems that most Christians have felt hated at some time by someone because of their faith.
Is there a specific reason behind the hatred I've seen towards Christians as a group? Is the reason different among…
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How can Protestants authoritatively declare something wrong or heretical under Sola Scriptura?
Within Protestantism there is no universal definition of theology or how to understand the Bible: Anglicans have one definition, Lutherans another, Calvinists another, (insert name here), etc.
So upon what basis can Protestants insist that some…
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Why are some words in the King James Bible written in italics?
When reading the King James Bible, I've noticed that some words are marked with italics. I have yet to discover any pattern, but it seems that all of the marked words are short common English words.
Why is this?
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Where does the Bible stand on vegetarianism?
The subject of vegetarianism (or dietary recommendations in general) appears to me to be a bit ambivalent in the Bible.
For example, Genesis 1:29 , Romans 14:21 and Isaiah 65:21-25 appear to endorse a plant-based diet, while passages such as Genesis…
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When did the angel archetype change from masculine to feminine?
Throughout the bible, angels typically appear as men or a masculin form. They're often described as warriors, engaging in battle.
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However, in modern, generally Western (or at least American) culture, angels are thought of as feminine…
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Why did so many early church fathers say that sex was a consequence of the Fall?
According to an Orthodox that replies to someone else in an exchange regarding marital sex, he states "remember the words of Psalm 50" (Psalm 51 in Masoretic-based Bibles):
I was conceived in iniquity and in sins did my mother bear me
We were…
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What is the origin of the Christmas tree and is it accepted in all Christian traditions?
What is the origin of the Christmas tree and is it accepted in all Christian traditions?
I'm certainly not aware of a "Christmas" tree appearing in the Christmas story, so I'm curious when it was associated with the holiday.
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What are the Biblical arguments against modalism?
Modalism, or Sabellianism, is the belief that the three persons of the Trinity (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit) are simply three "roles" or "modes" of the same person.
This view is labelled as a heresy by many denominations.…
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