Revelation 12:7-12

Revelation 12:7-12

Is Revelation 12:7-12 describing a battle that took place in heaven? Or one that took place on the cross when by His death Christ defeated Satan and his angels?

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Idols, Old and New

My question is about idolatry and the Israelites. The Lord did so many great things for them, but most of the time they worshiped other gods. Why would they do that? Your question is a good one.

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The Place for Applause

In my local church, clapping during the worship service is very common. Is there any biblical support for this practice? Clapping during church services is becoming more and more popular in many of our churches, so your church is not unique in this respect. Clapping is mentioned in the Bible as an expression of social…

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Genesis 5:22

There is in Genesis 5: 22 a phrase I like very much: "Enoch walked with God." Would you tell me, in practical terms, the meaning of that phrase?

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Jeremiah 7:18

I found in Jeremiah 7:18 a reference to a goddess named the "queen of heaven." Who was she? This goddess is also mentioned in Jeremiah 44:17-19, and 25. In our attempt to identify this pagan deity we should begin with the biblical references. In this particular case, the texts provide good, although limited, information.

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To whom should I give my tithe?

Some church members have been telling me that I should give my tithe to persons who will use it correctly, even if they are not ministers of the church. Is there some biblical evidence I can use to oppose this teaching?

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2 Timothy 3:16

There's much discussion on my university campus about the inspiration of the Bible. Some say that the word "inspiration" isn't biblical. Is this true? Is the English translation of 2 Timothy 3:16 correct?

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Predestination and Human Freedom

Is it true that the New Testament teaches that some individuals are predestined for salvation and others for eternal perdition?

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Surviving the Second Death

It's impossible for us to understand fully what the second death entails, because the only one who went through it and came back was Jesus. Therefore, we must carefully approach this subject, beginning by examining the passages in which the phrase "second death" is used and then exploring Jesus' experience.

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Romans 14

I recently became an Adventist, and some friends have been quoting Romans 14 to me to demonstrate that our health message isn't biblical and that the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath isn't required of Christians. Could you comment about that chapter?

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