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What are the "keys of the kingdom" referred to in Matthew 16:19?

What authority did Jesus Christ give to Peter and the New Testament Church of God?
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What was the transfiguration?

The Bible describes a miraculous event in Christ's ministry often called the transfiguration of Jesus. What was it?
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Who were the "spirits in prison" that Jesus preached to as mentioned in 1 Peter 3: 18-20?

Where and when did Jesus preach to these disobedient angels?
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Why Should Christians Celebrate the Biblical Festival Called the Eighth Day or the Last Great Day?

The seventh and last Holy Day in God's cycle of harvest festivals has great meaning for Christians today.
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Why would Jesus Christ say He came to bring a sword, not peace?

What is the meaning of Christ's words in Matthew 10:34?
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Why didn't Jesus Christ heal the gentile woman's daughter immediately in Matthew 15: 22-28?

Was Jesus disrespectful to the Syro-Phoenician woman?
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Could Jesus Christ have sinned?

The Bible clearly states that Jesus Christ did not sin. But during His physical life as a man on earth, could He have sinned?
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Is Jesus Christ divine?

Some say the Bible says Jesus Christ was created. Does the Bible really say that, or does it show He has existed for eternity?
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Why do some churches baptize for the dead?

Does Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians 15:29 suggest people should be baptized for the dead? What does the rest of the Bible say about this belief?
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What Does the Bible Mean by The "Third Heaven"?

How many heavens are there? What does the apostle Paul mean when he writes about "the third heaven"?
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Mixed Fabrics: Does Leviticus 19:19 and Deuteronomy 22:11 condemn wearing mixed fabrics?

Why did God say not to mingle linen and wool? What does this mean for us today?
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What was the mark of Cain?

What was the mark mentioned in Genesis 4:15 that God put on Cain after Cain killed his brother Abel?
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Where did Cain get his wife?

One of the first puzzles people run into in Genesis is, Where did Cain's wife come from?
What is the correct name for God? Is there a special sacred name God wants us to use?
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What is the correct name for God? Is there a special sacred name God wants us to use?

The Old Testament (written mostly in the Hebrew language) and New Testament (written mostly in Greek) use many names for God in several languages. Is the disputed pronunciation of one of these names vitally important, or is it the meaning...
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Why Do I Struggle with Sins I've Repented Of? How Can I Overcome Sins?

Christians throughout the ages have fought against sin and human nature. What are the keys to overcoming sin and living a Christian life?
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How Should a Christian Today Celebrate the Annual Festivals Observed by Jesus Christ and the Apostles?

Learn how these annual biblical festivals connect us to God's plan of salvation, highlight key milestones in Christian life, and offer opportunities for worship, reflection, and joy. From foot-washing and unleavened bread to fasting and festival gatherings, each Holy Day...
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What is the unpardonable sin? What sin won't God forgive?

Some worry they have committed an unpardonable sin. Jesus Christ's perfect sacrifice can cover any sin, so what could make a sin so bad God wouldn't forgive it.
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What Is Idolatry?

What exactly constitutes idolatry, and how does God's command against idolatry apply to Christians today?
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What Is Sin? How Does the Bible Define It?

Sin is such an old, religious-sounding word. What does sin mean and why does God consider it so bad?
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Is smoking sin?

Does the Bible condemn smoking? What are the biblical principles that can be applied to smoking?
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