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Questions dealing with the Bible. These can include interpretations of passages, locations of subject matter, and origins of books (including author, date, purpose, etc).
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Why isn't the religion topic subdivided by books of the Bible?
This may become possible in the future. When they become large topics we can subdivide them. For one thing, not all religions...
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How old is Jesus?
Jesus was 33 1/2 years old when he was crucified. He arose from the grave and is alive today. As Jesus stated, "I and my Father...
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Who were the 12 disciples?
The 12 disciples were people that were called by Jesus to follow, listen, obey and spread the word. Jesus' disciples were: 1.)...
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If Lucifer rules on Earth why pray to God when he will not be able to help anyway?
Here are opinions and advice from FAQ Farmers: Lucifer does not rule life on earth. Lucifer interferes, as does God....
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Does the Bible say where God comes from?
No. The Bible presents God as eternally self-existent. The nature of that existence is largely incomprehensible to us, His...
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Are God and Lord the same person with two names?
Yes, God has many names, like: The Door, Teacher, Rabbi, Holy, Almighty, Saviour, Yahweh, Jehovah. God, Lord, Allah, etc, etc,...
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Does the Bible contain all truth?
This is a tenet of non-apostate religion, and it is called the doctrine of sufficiency: that the Bible contains all that is or...
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Why do people believe a 2000-year-old book that says there is a God?
It's by faith and if you don't believe in this kind of thing then each individual has a right to their own belief system or none...
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How could Heaven win a war against Hell when Jesus' followers have always been so greatly outnumbered by non-believers?
God made Satan and He can destroy him whenever He wants. 1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the...
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Are there any unforgivable sins?
Yes, Blasphemy of the Holy Ghost". One answer said if "you don't believe God is God". It's not just "saying" that you don't...
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Why are there several different Bibles didn't God send one complete book?
The writers All the books were written by individuals. There were shepherds (Micah), learned men (Isaiah), kings (David),...
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Why were there 12 disciples?
Why Not?? Is there are rule saying that Jesus could only pick 12? I don't think so. 12 was the number that it just happened to...
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If a person has a mental illness and commits suicide will they still be allowed into Heaven?
I remember a response given by Jesus in the New Testament. Jesus taught that the only unforgivable sin was blasphemy of the Holy...
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Where can you find in the Bible the statement or idea that your eyes are the window to your soul?
The eyes are likened to the windows of the heart in �Mark 7:20-23. I can find none that say; they are the "windows to the...
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How do you find a copy of the earliest translation of the Bible?
It's possible to find an English/Greek original manuscript of the earliest translations! See the Ancient/Rare Bibles link under...
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Does the Bible influence America?
The Bible is influencing America, but less and less every day. We should always be influenced, but looking at the world, it is...
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Does the History Channel program 'Who Wrote the Bible' reveal any new information?
Read your bible. According to Jesus all things have been revealed and there is nothing new under the sun. They have all been...
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Can people be Christians if they hate all animals and stick up for people who kill kittens and other animals?
I don't know why anyone would want to hurt animals if one were a Christian. God put animals on this earth as companions and to...
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What does Christianity have to say about prejudice and discrimination?
No matter the color of our skin we should be brothers and sisters and we are the sons and daughter of God. My father taught me...
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Why do different Christian church groups differ in the number of people involved?
The term "Christian church" to a Christian is equal to the "color blue" to an artist. There is sky blue, steel blue, royal blue,...
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Who is the antichrist?
The answers below deal with various ways the Antichrist is identified and has been viewed historically by Christian...
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How did animals come to be?
Creationists and Intelligent Design scientists believe animals were created as kinds, and that variations within those kinds have...
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What was God doing before he created the Earth?
God has always been. Another thing to think about. The Bible is all truth but it doesn't mention many things. Like, have you ever...
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How does God feel about us contacting the dead?
It shouldn't be done (Isaiah 8:19). No-one can contact the dead, if a person tries or says that they can contact the dead then...
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Where in the Bible is the phrase four score and ten located?
I believe you're referring to the Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which begins "Four score and seven years ago our fathers...
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What Biblical scriptures indicate the acceptance of the use of musical instruments in the worship of God?
In the Old Testament people were under the old law. They had burnt offerings (Genesis 8:20) and all sorts of other laws that were...
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What is the difference between the Catholic Bible and the King James Version?
While most of the below answer is correct, I would like to point out that the King James Bible was the FIRST English Bible and...
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Were the Nephilim mentioned in the Bible as aliens?
Gen:6:2: That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. ...
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Should you judge other people?
no. but it's really hard not believe me i think we all know that. what i do is just say to myself: what would Jesus do? but...
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If God created Eden to be a perfect place for his perfect people why did he put an evil tree and snake in it Did he set us up for failure on purpose or was this a oversight on his part?
An evil tree.. not a tree at all or a fruit upon it. First it was in the "midst" of the garden because it was something that...
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If God is capable of creating the heavens the earth and everything in it then why does He need money?
God is the creator of the earth, man is the inventor of money. God has no need of what man has invented. God doesn't need...
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What do Muslims believe that the Bible says about Muhammad?
Christians believe that the Bible does not saying anything about Mohammed. For example, some argue that because Christianity...
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What does the Bible say about Christmas?
The Bible talks about celebrations of Jesus' birth but the Bible doesn't use the word Christmas. We don't know that it happened...
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What was the role of Jesus's disciples?
To help him out; the same role as a servant, until the Romans made his disciples watch him get crucified... Their role is just...
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What are the reasons to doubt the Bible beside just saying 'it was not sent by God'?
There are not contradictions in the bible. Go to this web site for evidence. http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/bible.htm
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What does the name Anne mean in the Bible?
Anne, a 1-syllable girl's name of Hebrew origin, means: From the Hebrew Hanna, favoured by God. From Heb. Hannah...
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If King Solomon was black according to Song of Solomon 1 v 5-6 and Jesus descended from Solomon then was Jesus black?
There has been much speculation about the race of Jesus. But reasoning on the matter will help us. Jesus, and his ancestors were...
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If what we know as happiness is brought by the senses tasty food beautiful music beautiful sunset a warm caress the smell of fresh flowers and memories then What will make us eternally happy in heaven?
All our enjoyable pursuits and states of happines may be derived from physical objects or sensations, but they are actually the...
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Is there a Bible passage or verse to help people believe in God and creationism despite the scientific evidence of evolution and how the world was created?
Here's the thing guys, "evolution" is just as much a "myth" and/or "theory" as is "God-creation" science has NEVER proven...
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What does 'IHS' mean on Christian symbols?
This is a monogram of the name of Jesus Christ. From the 3rd century the names of Christ were sometimes shortened, particularly...
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What is the glory of God?
A tangable relationship with your heavenly father that has fruit and peace which has no understanding
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Does Christianity have any scientific basis?
The question asks whether Christianity is based on science. It does not ask for any discussion of the Bible and other religious...
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Is it true that there are so many contradictions in the Bible?
What we see in 21st century Western standards of analysis as "contradictions" do not necessarily come out as "contradictions" to...
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What does the Bible say about discrimination?
Discrimination or racism is a global issue. Some try to base support of it on missapplied Bible scriptures. For example, some...
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When did man first walk on earth?
If you go to Bible in Genesis Chapter Two, you will find God made man from the dust of the Earth. He walked on it as soon as God...
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Do you have to be perfect to go to Heaven?
As stated below, God created humans to be perfect like him. But with free will we disobeyed him and became imperfect (viz. the...
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Why are there humans on Earth?
Because if humans weren't around, there would be no one to ask What is the meaning of life? There are human's on Earth...
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According to the Bible in which season was Jesus born?
Actually the Bible does not give a specific date or even season for Jesus' birth. From what Bible historians and scholars have...
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Did Jesus deny being God?
Jesus talks about throughout the Bible about him being the SON OF GOD. In Luke chapter 22:70, Pilot asks him "Are you then the...
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What does the Bible say about euthanasia?
The Bible does not discuss euthanasia. It was not written in a time when the term was in use. This is a very edgy topic and some...
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Does the Bible state that drinking alcohol is a sin against God in terms that are either figuratively or literally?
According to what I know of the Christian Bible, drunkenness, or over-indulgence, is a sin, but simply drinking alcohol is...
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How important is it to believe that the Bible is perfect when there is nothing perfect in the process by which it is delivered and recieved?
Fact: The Bible was written by 40 different authors from various walks of life, for example: Moses was an adopted son of Pharaoh...
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Can the Bible be inspired by God and still be imperfect just as all the Bible translations are not perfectly translated?
There is a difference between being dictated the word of God through an Angel (a revelation) and getting an inspiration. God is...
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The Bible tells us that you are to fellowship and worship with other Christians but where in the Bible does it say or imply that you are to become members of a church?
It says in Mt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him...
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What is the purpose for the creation of the earth?
The Earth was not created, it formed naturally via gravity in the accretion disk surrounding the supernova that resulted from the...
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Who was the founder of Christianity?
What is Christianity? Christianity is the largest faith group in the world today, if you count Catholics, Protestants, Eastern...
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Is the word Bible in the Bible?
No. The word "Bible" is derived from the words for "book" in Latin and Greek. Answer In reality the word bible does not appear...
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Is Jesus the Son of God?
The answer to that question is a matter of faith, and while you will find the expression of many varying beliefs, you are not...
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How does the Word of God bring deliverance to us?
Jesus says in prayer to his father at John 17:3:"This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true...
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What did the four letters engraved on the cross stand for?
In 312 C.E., Constantine defeated his opponent Maxentius in the battle of the Milvian Bridge outside Rome. Christian apologists...
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Is Calvinism Biblical?
It is my understanding that one loosely defined tenet of Calvinism is that persons cannot be freed from sin, and will continue to...
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Who was Constantine?
Constantine is best known for being the first Christian Roman Emperor. In 313, Constantine announced toleration of Christianity...
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Can a Gentile be a Jew?
Let's analyze Jesus' teachings on "Gentiles" Firstly, Jesus was Jewish; Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the...
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What is the Biblical meaning of the name Judith?
means praise, or of Judah.
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Why do people believe what the Bible says?
The Bible is the oldest book in the known world. If you were to read the last book named "revelations"(each chapter is called a...
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Where in the Bible did Jesus Christ ask a question?
Mt:5:13: Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good...
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Do you believe in God?
Yes I do. To think we were just plunked down here out of the star lit sky when there were two moons in the sky is stretching it!...
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Does the Bible condemn gambling?
The Bible indicates that gambling is incompatible with Christianity. Some, for example, may feel that gambling simply fills an...
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Who was King Herod?
Herod the Great Hordos (Hebrew: הוֹרְדוֹס, hoɾðos; Greek: ἡρῴdης, hērōdēs; trad. English: Herod), also...
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Why does God use imperfect Christians to deliver the 'flawless' Bible to imperfect ears?
As the answer below me stated, humans are imperfect. but personally, and this is my opinion, its a testament to God's character....
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Are there any people mentioned in the Bible who felt neglected?
I would suggest reading the book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah was called by God, but in the entire time he was alive, and being a...
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What happened to the people who died before Jesus died on the cross and forgave our sins?
They might have been left out. But a prophecy that Christians live by is that "Jesus will come in glory again to judge the living...
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What are the differences between God's kingdom and the kingdom of man?
Man's rulerships are plagued with problems. War, crime, violence, economic hardships, are prevalent, along with other troubles...
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Who is Josh McDowell who happens to inspire lots of Christians with his books?
Josh McDowell is one of the most popular writers that fundamentalist Christianity has. He is also one of the least trustworthy....
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Is the Shroud of Turin true or fraud?
There is no record of the shroud during the first centuries of the Christian era, it is first mentioned in the 14th century,...
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Why was Jesus called the King of the Jews and the King of Israel?
Jesus was called the king of the Jews because he WAS the king of the Jews. So stick that in your pipe and smoke it Hanne.
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Does the Bible say 'once a man twice a child'?
No, that phrase is not in the Bible. This was quoted by a Rabbi (Jewish faith.) It means that a man (this should include...
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How can Jesus be the Son of God and God at the same time?
The concept is that God is the beginning and the end. He created all things and nothing existed before him. "The Son the Father...
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Why do some many people think of science vs the Bible instead of science as a way to enjoy God's creation?
Religion by definition requires faith. Faith and science are fundamentally incompatible. Science is based on Natural Laws....
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Why won't the Father send Jesus down again as human today?
Jesus will come back again. But in the Bible, Acts 1:7 says, "He said to them, 'It is not for you to know times or epochs which...
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What are the 12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee?
"What are the 12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee?" by John Fischer as follows: The 12 Steps 1. We admit that our...
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What does Yahweh mean?
The holiest name the Jews ever had for G-d was never said aloud. And Hebrew has no vowels, so we don't know how precisely to...
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Is there a Bible verse that helps you find things you lost?
What is this, Charmed? No, there are no magic spells in the bible. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and...
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How many queens are in the bible?
Queen of Sheba - I Kings 10 Queen of Tahpenes - I Kings 11 Queen of Vashti - Esther 1 Queen Esther - Esther 2:17 Sixty Queens...
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Is the Bible mostly fact or fiction?
The answer to the question is - it depends... Much of the Bible is historical fact, proved time after time by archaeology and new...
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When was the city of Nazareth founded or named?
We really aren't sure when Nazareth was founded or named. It is likely that the town (it was certainally NOT a city) of Nazareth...
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Does doctrine change?
Yes, it should change with the times. The doctrine of those who assert that the earth is flat is no longer applicable to the...
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What significance does the number 40 have in the Bible?
The number 40 holds particular significance in the Bible and refers to a precise number, not just a long period of time. There...
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What are Biblical foundations?
Biblical foundations are doctrines or teachings found in the Word of God that Christians hold very dear. These things are also...
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Why is there no written reference to Jesus until seventy years after his supposed death?
First, the assumption that accounts of Jesus don't appear until the references in the gospels is a little off. There were many...
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Why is debauchery wrong?
Galations 5:16-24 "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its...
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What will happen to us in the grave after we died?
well our bodies will remain there until judgement when our souls will once again be joined with our bodies. Those who believed in...
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Do Jews believe that all the prophesies of the Old Testament have been fulfilled?
No. The Jews believe in the Old Testament, and that eventually all of the prophecies in it will be fulfilled, but they do not...
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Did Jesus perform many signs and wonders?
Of course the writers of the Gospels, Matthew, John Mark, Luke, and John, record many signs and wonders. Also the writer of...
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According to the Bible is it OK to drink alcoholic beverages?
The first recorded miracle in the New Testament is Jesus changing water into wine, draw your own conclusions. Yeah i think its...
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Where there 42 generations between Abraham and Jesus or 41?
Neither. When such genealogical lists as that found at 1Chronicles chapters 1 to 3 are taken into consideration, it appears that...
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What is the shortest verse in the Bible?
'Jesus wept.' In the NIV Bible, it is Job 3:2: "He said:"
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Is the prophet referred to in Deuteronomy 18-18 Jesus or Mohammad?
Muhammad comes from Abrahams lineage Via Ishmael Muhammad Had the Verbatim Word of God in his mouth- The Quran. : In...
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Where in the Bible is the reading about the dogwood tree?
According to a fictitious legend, Jesus Christ was impaled on a dogwood tree. Because of his compassion for the dogwood and so...
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Is Christmas really the day that Jesus was born?
Yes, Christmas really is the day Jesus was born. I was told so in my many different sunday school That's what many of us have...
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