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The concept of being a "Vessel"?
I've been hearing more and more of this concept that humans are vessels, either controlled by the spirit of the world (Satan) or the Holy Spirit (if saved) and that there is no "independent self&...
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What is the basis for the belief "It is possible to have free-will and be incapable of sinning, but it is not possible to be created in that state"?
Some Christians believe that "It is possible to have free-will and at the same time be incapable of sinning, but it is not possible to be created in that state".
For example, in my recently ...
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What is the origin and basis of the idea of spending an hour each day in prayer?
In my society there is this odd thing being discussed or requested of people to pray i.e to spend one hour a day praying.
I do not understand why one needs to pray for one hour. The closest is the ...
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What is a Catechism and when and how did they originate
One Protestant source says it wasn't until the 16th century that the word "catechism" came into use and it refers to the Heidelberg Catechism, first published in 1563 and approved by the Synod of Dort ...
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Did the myth of the holy grail originate from Catholicism?
Or its practices? Catholic church sanctioned holy wars suggest they didn't think the Holy Grail a myth back then.
The question is about its' origins, source.
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What is the biblical basis for the theory that Christians should not eat pork?
I've been tormented by hearing from friends and such (that aren't religious) that they've heard and been told eating pork and chicken is a sin. And that it means going to hell....which is obviously ...
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What is the origin of the belief that Satan tortures the unsaved in Hell?
There's a thought that Satan (the devil) tortures the unsaved in Hell.
For example, a brief search revealed a website wherein a member posted the following:
I think of Satan more of a psycopath ...
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What is the basis for King Melchizedek actually being Jesus? Where did this idea come from?
I have heard people state that King Melchizedek was actually Jesus.
What is the biblical basis for this idea? Where in church history did this idea begin?
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Origin of the idea that "demons" and "fallen angels" are the same thing?
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So I'm studying angels and demons right now, attempting to put together a picture of what the Bible teaches on these topics, and I'm struggling to find anything in the Bible that suggests ...
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What is the basis for the practice of Intinction (the dipping of the bread into wine during the Eucharist)?
I understand that Catholics and Methodists employ the practice of Intinction, that is, the dipping of the bread into the wine during the Eucharist.
In my experience, the bread and the wine are always ...
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Does the Protestant Bible mention Satan punishing non-believers after death?
I have always heard people say that when you die and haven't accepted Christ and go to hell, that you're going to be punished by Satan, and we have this great plethora of contemporary culture showing ...
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Why is the number 666 considered evil?
People always make jokes about the number 666 and how it's evil and such. What is the basis of this?
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Where does the belief that the Earth is relatively young (6000 years) come from?
Some christians believe the Earth is only 6000 to 12,000 years old. Where does this age originate from?
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