Bible Questions and Answers

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What is a good way to deal with jealousy?

The jealousy I'm speaking of is not malicious. It's just that I wish a certain person wasn't in the picture.
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I have a relative who is a homosexual. I don't condone the lifestyle because I know it's not godly. Is it OK to be around this relative?

What's the right way to deal with a homosexual relative?
What difference does it make whether you observe the Days of Unleavened Bread or
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Days of Unleavened Bread or Easter: Which Honors Jesus Christ?

What’s the difference between Easter and the Days of Unleavened Bread—and does it really matter which one you observe?
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Would you please give a short overview of the festivals of the Bible? What makes these days different from the traditional holidays (Christmas, Easter, etc.)?

What's the meaning behind God's Holy Days?
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What about Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Purim?

These man-made holidays are different than Christmas and Easter, so are they okay?
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Are New Year Celebrations Pagan in Origin?

Simply put, the answer is yes—New Year celebrations did originate in paganism.
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Esther 9: 27-28 says we should celebrate Purim. Do we not celebrate it because it's in the Old Testament and not restated in the New Testament?

Is it a national holiday or a religious holiday?
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What does the Bible teach about Easter? Is it to be celebrated or not?

Is there a clear teaching?
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Is it wrong to keep holidays such as Christmas and Easter since the Bible says nothing about them? And what about the Holy Days God gave to the Israelites? Do we need to keep them? What's the difference?

Which ones are the better choice?
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Do you believe in using the Heavenly Father's true name "Yahweh" and the Savior's true name "Yahshua the Messiah"?

Should we be using these sacred names?
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If God and Jesus are one and the same, then why does Jesus refer to God as "My Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 16: 17)?

Help explain the God head in more detail.
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In your literature, you said that Jesus drank wine. What scriptures can you cite to prove this point?

Where does it state that Jesus drank wine himself?
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Which Scriptures Explain When Jesus Christ Was Born?

When was Jesus really born? Explore Biblical clues, historical evidence, and prophetic insights that suggest Christ’s birth likely occurred in late September, rather than December 25. Discover the fascinating connections to shepherds, Roman censuses, and John the Baptist that challenge...
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Why does the New Testament give several versions of the life of Christ?

How are we to interpret differences between them?
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I feel so lonely and cut off from other teens. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only teenager on earth. Help!

How can I cope with having almost nothing in common with my school friends?
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Will God Forgive Us If We Make the Same Mistakes over Again?

Is there a limit to God's forgiveness?
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How do you live with older siblings who do not attend church?

I am worried they might be an influence on me.
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My problem is that I talk back to my parents. I want to stop, but it's hard. How can I overcome this bad habit? I feel terrible when it happens.

What can I do to quit this?
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What are the standards for divorce?

Are there Biblically-revealed standards?
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Is it a sin to assist someone who is in severe pain to die?

Is euthanasia wrong?