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Was model Krissy Taylor saved by the blood of Christ?
Yes, I believe Krissy Taylor was saved by the blood of Christ and is in Heaven. Although I, unfortunately, never got to meet her...
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What does Incarnation mean to Christians and non Christians today?
to me as a christian it doesn't mean nothing. I do believe in a new and transformed glorious body, but not to be incorporated...
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What are the accusations against pastor Zachary Tims?
Many people believe he had many affairs, while others believe he had none.
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What were the names of the Wise Men?
The Bible doesn't mention any names for the Magi (wise men). In fact, it doesn't even say how many of them there were. It says...
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses considered a Christian denomination by anyone else but themselves?
JWs are not considered a Christian denomination but a cult by almost all Christians due to the following reasons: 1. JWs do not...
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What are the different Christian denominations?
The larger Christian denominations are : (in order of numerical size): Catholic (both Roman and Eastern Rites), Eastern Orthodox...
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Why are there so many different denominations within Christianity?
The Lord never intended for His church to be divided up into hundreds of competing groups teaching vastly different doctrines....
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Why is it so hard for people to realize how truly wonderful God is?
Here are opinions on this potentially contentious question: Free Will. The gift from God is also the curse to Man. The Fall...
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What is proof that God exists?
Here are some opinions There is no proof just like there is no proof that the egyptian were capable of building megolithic...
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Has the world gained or lost by the separation of Christians into Protestants and Catholics?
Lost.. Any division of any purpose separates man[kind] from man.. No religion has ever unite mankind, although most religion...
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How many different types of Christianity are there?
According to the World Christian Encyclopedia (year 2000 version), global Christianity had 33,820 denominations with 3,445,000...
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Does Jesus being Jewish suggest Judaism is the correct religion and the one to which people should convert?
It is difficult to affirm a concrete dogma considering all the New Testament data that may lead people to think contrary to...
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Is Pastor Zachary Tims and his wife getting a divorce?
There is some question about that. He admitted to having been out of order and that he and his wife were working through it (I...
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Is there an all Christian living community?
There's only one Christian community I have ever heard of in my life, and that would be a church. If there was an all Christian...
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
To gain wisdom, to teach us a lesson, so we get closer to Him. Because God is just a form of reassurance for people in need....
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Did God exist before or after the Big Bang?
God is a Spirit, not Matter: He created all the universe, subsequently there was matter. The short answer: God existed before and...
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What forms of ministry ordained or other do the Catholic Anglican Orthodox and Uniting churches have?
The question: What forms of ministry, ordained or otherwise do the Catholic/Anglican/Orthodox and Uniting Churches...
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Where is Christianity practiced today?
It is hard to tell, but there are various Christian churches all over the U.S., the U.K., as well as several other nations,...
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Are Christians better than everybody else?
Christians are not better; we are sinners like everyone else. We've simply accepted Gods gift. We are forgiven, though, by God...
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How do you deal with Christians who are hypocrites and use God as a smoke screen to manipulate?
I say tell them. And for Christians who read this, DON'T GIVE ANYONE REASON TO EVER BELIEVE YOU ARE A HYPOCRITE. I have heard...
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Since Jesus knew his actions would lead to his death it was a form of suicide - so why is suicide a sin?
The {so called} suicide that you ask about, is an act of love. And in my understanding it was not a suicide, it was a {SACRIFICE}...
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What is the ceremony of baptism?
Scripture says that Jesus instructed His disciples to "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name...
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Is there a living relative of Jesus?
The question does not ask 'does Jesus have any descendants?'. If this was the case the answer would be 'no' because nowhere in...
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Is God male or female?
God is spirit. Spirit has no gender. The only use gender has it to procreate, and since spirit isn't going around having babies,...
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What is a Saint?
In the New Testament you will notice the wording that the apostle is writing a letter to the saints. That was the terminology to...
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What does 'sanctified' mean?
"Set apart as holy." The Bible talks about how, once a person is saved through faith in Jesus, God pardons their guilt through...
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Where did Christianity begin?
(Acts 11:25-26) . . .So he went off to Tarsus to make a thorough search for Saul [26] and, after he found him, he brought him to...
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How would you start your own christian church?
I would find a building - any building - somewhere people need help like Jesus did with the prostitutes and the sick and come...
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Do Christians believe in gravity?
Since I don't know all Christians and for that matter, nobody does, I'd have to say I don't know. Why would you think that we...
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Are people that die already in hell?
Daniel:12:2: And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and...
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What did the church in Japan do during World War 2?
Your question did not specify which "church" you were referring to so my answer will dwell on general RELIGION IN...
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What is the Catholic Anglican Orthodox and Uniting Church's main form of worship?
The main form of worship for Catholics, Orthodox and Anglicans is a commemoration of the Last Supper; it is celebrated every...
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Is a wife allowed to orgasm in a fundamentalist Christian marriage?
There is nothing in the bible that would even suggest that it is anything but a wonderful and beautiful thing for a woman 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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What makes Christians unique?
What is unique about Christians is that even when they profess to believe that the Bible is literally the word of God, and that...
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Why are Christians so broadly spread across the world?
We are spread throughout the world in order to let the world know about the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Christ himself told us...
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If Christians believe all their sins will be forgiven why do they bother trying to avoid sin?
No one can avoid sin, that is why Jesus said those last words on the cross, for only he knew the full story of why we sin and he...
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If God is so forgiving and loving why did He feel it necessary to create Hell?
The simple answer to that is; "God didn't." The Bible does not tell us; God sends the wicked to some fiery place of torment, the...
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Why are cult groups considered to be outside of mainstream churches?
A cult, by definition, is any social group whose practices are considered by the surrounding population to be outside the...
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How did the tradition of dressing up for church begin?
It has been a "tradition" as long as people have believed in God. The idea is to present yourself to God in a respectful and...
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How did Christianity survive for 2000 years?
Christianity has not only survived, but flourished from the time of Christ simply because, as Christ said: "You are Peter and...
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What is the Trinity and could you be a Christian and not believe in the Trinity?
The Trinity, a.k.a The Holy Trinity, refers to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (sometimes called the Holy...
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What is Epiphany and when does it occur?
In Western Christianity it is/begins Jan.6th. Epiphany means to reveal of make known. It originates from the Wise Men's visit to...
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Why do people keep the first day of the week for worship of God and are they really worshiping the Sun god?
The day was made for man, not the man for the day. So a peagan has every day dedicated to "gods"; we as christians go to church...
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Did Dr Zachery Tims resign from his church?
Well, at least in the public he did "temporarily"...but behind closed doors, it was all a front. For him to actually resign would...
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What symbols are in Christ as the Good Shepherd from Galla Placidia?
Unfortunately, I can't answer the specific question, but here's a link to information on the impressive mausoleum in Ravenna...
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What do the cross and the fish mean?
What the answer below said as far as it went is correct. Icqu~ = "ichthus" Is the Greek word for fish. However this became an...
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What does IHS on a Christian cross mean?
I've searched on the web and read many possible suggestions for the acronym "IHS," but the most popular seems to be "Iesus...
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Do all churches require their saints to do miracles?
No. Frequently, sainthood is bestowed upon individuals whose lifestyle or conduct reflected the ideals of their religion, for...
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What are the differences among the various denominations of the Christian church?
This question is very general and is more easily answered on a pair-level comparison. In summary, the various denominations...
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If you had many wives and each had died and gone to heaven and then you die and go to heaven who will be your wife in heaven?
Scripture says "The same day Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him a question, saying,...
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If you're a Christian and have heard many times that it's a sin to masturbate and you do it once or twice a week is that bad for your relationship with God?
There is nothing in the Bible that says you cannot masturbate. It would seem to be acceptable in certain ways, according to...
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Did Jesus have any siblings who have a surviving line of descendents?
Yes. And so does Jesus. We are all descendants of Adam and Eve and as one big family there are marvelous promises in Isaiah with...
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What are the differences between Christianity and Catholicism?
This should read "what are the differences between Catholicism and other Christians?" because Catholicism is one of the branches...
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Where can you find out more about the story of the child that was born in Itaguai with a message on the palm saying that Jesus is coming back?
I tried searching for this story also in the internet but I can't find anything written in English about Itaguai for starters. I...
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Why do people think women should or should not be allowed to be ministers?
Because men are so weak and they need a scapegoat to blame for these weaknesses. Example; Woman are called whores, and if men...
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How many evangelists are there spread out in the world beyond the US When the gospel reaches all nations will Christ return?
The gospel has been preached to every creature under heaven. Colossians 1:23 1.That all depends on WHO and WHAT you view as...
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Why would God ask Abraham to kill his son in order to prove his faith and if God does ask people to sin how are you to know that direction comes from Him?
God was testing Abrahm so Abrahm would know that his love for God has to come first above all else including his son. God does...
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In what ways did Constantine's recognition of Christianity change the religion?
The truth is that the religion had already changed quite a bit long before constantine became emperor. Paul and John had fortold...
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What are the days of worship for Christians?
Everyday. worship simply means submitting to God and Loving Him and all things. Jesus said a church is wherever there are two...
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How many denominations of churches are there?
Christianity -The Chosen Elect -Baptist -Southern Baptist -Southern Conservative -Strict Baptist -Independent...
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Can a true narcissist become a true Christian?
Yes they can become true Christians if they truly want to change, but most narcissists are happy the way they are miserable and...
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Did the Founding Fathers base the United States on God and Christianity?
No, that was not the main concern. The Founding Fathers wanted a nation where people could freely worship in faith. They had...
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What similarities and differences exist between the Christian and Jewish religions?
Judaism and Christianity are profoundly different faiths, and anyone who says otherwise has never actually studied or compared...
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If God is the creator of all things why would He need to send His only son to die for us since He needs to answer to no one?
Before God created the heavens and earth that we know, He had already created vast kingdoms and realms beyond us. He interacted...
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What does the acronym DOG on a christian bracelet stand for?
Depend on God
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How did Jesus show leadership?
Jesus was the greatest leader who ever walked the earth. This is evident by the principles he taught as well as the number of...
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Is Kellie Copeland divorced from Win Kutz?
Yes. So what is the problem?
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How many doctrines are found in the Apostles' Creed and what are they?
The English version in the Catechism of the Catholic Church maintains the traditional division of the Creed into twelve articles,...
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Could you give your knowledge and understanding of Christian morals?
One of the central keys of Christianity is the Golden Rule, or "do unto others as you would have those do unto you." As long as...
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Why do churches have much larger vestibules now than they did long ago?
Due to the construction techniques available at the time, it was not possible to build large spans.
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Does religious tradition serve as a basis for morality?
No. It's actually the other way around. Morality is generally a basis for religious tradition, among other elements of any...
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What islands in Indonesia have Christians on them?
Most Indonesia islands have Christians on them. Sumatra- 11% Java- 4% Bali - 1% West Lesser Sunda Islands- 0.2...
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Why do Muslims refer to Allah as God in all the public comments when their God is not my God?
Allah is just the Arabic word for God. We Muslims prefer the arabic and pure name Allah to God because we believe in the Oneness...
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What does gentle spirit mean?
Sometimes giving the opposite to contrast a term helps to define its value or meaning: This is what a gentle spirit is not:...
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Why do humans sin?
It's likely that human action and behavior extend much farther back in time than the concept of "sin" itself. From this...
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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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What happened to all the people who lived prior to Judaism Christianity and Islam if they never had a chance to worship correctly?
The Islamic answer is that at every time and in every place, each person knows, deep inside, that there is a God and that God is...
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How did the Church answer Arius's claim that Son of God was not God but rather a created being with a definite origin in time?
Arius was a priest in Alexandria. At first, the Patriarch of Alexandria Alexander was so tolerant of the errors of Arius that the...
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What is the Spanish definition of selah?
Selah (Hebrew: סלה) may be the most difficult word in the Hebrew Bible to translate. Selah is probably either a...
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What are the differences between Catholics and other Christian denominations?
Main doctrinal differences between Catholics + Protestants: Catholics: The bread and wine in the Eucharist are miraculously, and...
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Are guardian angels real?
Some people believe in them and some don't. I for one do! It is said that we each have a guardian angel if we choose to listen...
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Is the Christian God a logical concept?
If one accepts Thomas Aquinas' arguments based on contingency, design, purpose and movement, then the concept of God as Creator...
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As a metaphor if God told you to smoke pot would it be OK to do so and why?
God would not tell you to do such a stupid thing. Why? Because He said that you must obey that law of the land. In the USA pot is...
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Is magic forbidden in the Christian religion?
That depends... (forgive me if I go on my undergraduate dissertation was on the distinction between magic and religion). There...
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How can you be a Christian and believe in evolution at the same time?
Evolution and religion are not mutually exclusive. Christians really can and do believe in evolution. Consider for example - The...
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Is Andersonville Theological Seminary a good Seminary?
special school for the training of priests. CLARIFICATION UPDATE: As matter of clarification, ATS does not train priests but...
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Who are some key contributors to Christianity's impact on philosophy?
St. Augustine - said to be the greatest philosophical influence on Christianity. Believed in the "creation ex nihilo" theory...
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What are historical figures and events in Judaism Christianity and Islam?
Look in the content notes week two. Also, here's a few hints: Moses, Abraham, the prophets. UofP? me too. Guess I'll keep...
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What are the doctrines of the Nicene Creed?
1. I believe in One God, Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible. 2. And in One Lord,...
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What is the Universal Church of the Kingdom Of God?
It is all of the saved men & women & children from the beginning of time till the end when Jesus returns.
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Who was the founder of Christianity?
It was made by people not Jesus
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Was there a feud between Bynum and TD Jakes at one time?
From what I head, yes there was. All is better now in Jesus name.
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Area where christianity began?
Christianity began in the 1st century AD in Jerusalem.
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How many Christians are there in the USA?
Polling data from the 2001 ARIS study, described below, indicate that: 81% of American adults identify themselves with a...
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How can a person become ordained online with legitimacy?
Yes and no: legitimacy is in the eyes of the beholder. A minister can become legally ordained online with the Universal Life...
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What are the guidelines of Lent?
Lent is a 40 day period, beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with the Triduum on Holy Thursday evening. It allows Christians...
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Who was Little Chris x?
Little chris is a god LOL
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How do you know Jesus was black?
I dont think we know what colour Jesus' skin was because it doesnt tell you that, but does it even really matter what his skin...
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Where are the children of Richard and Patti Roberts from Oral Roberts Ministry?
I used to work for ORU. Here's what I found out. The children of Richard and Patti are only allowed to visit the Roberts compound...
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