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Q: Do miracles contradict science?
A: They do not. Some people believe they do because they think God is bound by natural laws. However, since God created the universe, and He has authority over all of it, including its laws. As Ephesians 4:6 reads,
6one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
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Therefore, God even has authority over the laws of nature, and miracles are possible for Him.
Q: Should I really go to church every Sunday?
A: Attending church every Sunday (or any other day designated by your church) is not a requirement to being saved. In Romans 14: 5-6 it states
5One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks.
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And in Colossians 2:16-17 it states,
16 So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, 17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ.
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However, meeting with brothers and sisters in Christ is very important to your spiritual growth as expressed by the writer of the book of Hebrews in chapter 10:
24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
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In simple terms: it is not required, but it is highly recommended. Also, the more times you "skip out" in attending the easier it becomes to find excuses in the future.
Q: What is the most accurate Bible translation?
A: At Life's Handbook, we believe that the King James Version of the Bible is the most accurate. However, its old English is harder to understand, and some words have lost their original meaning. We therefore use the New King James Version most frequently on this site. We primarily believe this because of the legitimacy of the texts which based these versions, the Textus Receptus. You may read more about it here.
Q: How often should I read the Bible?
A: 2 Timothy 2:15 states,
15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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And in Acts 17:11 it states,
11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
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Simply put, the Bible is God's love letter to you and by reading it you gain insight into His will for your life and are washed by His Word. So READ IT DAILY!
Q: How long should I pray?
A: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 states,
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
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Praying doesn't mean you have to be on your knees with your head bowed all the time. It simply means to be in continual communication with the Lord. Talk to Him! Even about small matters.
Q: How can we know the Bible was accurately translated over the years?
A: The truth is, there is no perfect English version of the Bible in existence. The original Bible was written in Hebrew and Greek, and only in those languages can you get the absolute correct interpretation of the Bible. However, that doesn't mean today's versions are inaccurate. Versions such as the NKJV and NASB are as literal of a translation of the Bible as possible. We can be confident in their legitimacy because back then, during the times of the Bible transcribing, the scholars wanted the Bibles as accurate as possible as to not mess up anything. Please read more here.
Q: How can a good and loving God allow evil to exist?
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Q: What evidence is there of Jesus Christ's resurrection?
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Q: Could God have used Evolution in the Creation process?
A: The answer to this question is no. Evolution and Creation are two incredibly separate and opposite ideas. For example, in Evolution, the land came before the waters, the sun came before the earth, and the reptiles came before the birds. But according to the Bible and Genesis 1, the waters came before the land, the earth came before the sun, and the birds came before the reptile.
Furthermore, frequently, the animals are separated by their kinds indicating distinct species. Never in the Bible is a reference to these kinds forming into one another or whatnot. Microevolution, or changes within a species, is observable and proven (the many types of dogs for example). More information can be found on the Creation and Evolution page.
Q: Once I am saved, am I always saved?
A: There are two main arguments for this. One side says, "Yes. Once you are saved, you are always saved, and you cannot ever lose that salvation." The other side says, "No. It is possible to fall away from the Lord by means of apostasy and denying Him." Each side gives valid points and support. For instance, throughout Paul's letters you find phrases such as, "if we keep the faith" or something similar implying that there is possibility of not keeping the faith. However, if we could lose salvation, then that implies that we are partially saved by works, and that is certainly not true. For a full and complete answer of this question, please see here.
Q: Is the Apocrypha legitimate?
A: For the purposes of Life's Handbook, the Apocrypha is not a part of the standard Bible. Therefore, the Apocrypha is not "profitable for doctrine", and our faith cannot be based on those books. However, they still retain historical worth.
Q: If God loves us and wants us to be with Him, why doesn't He simply bring us into Heaven and end sin? Surely, since He is God, He has the power to do that.
A: Although this seems to be possible, it is actually not the best solution. God creates us in this world and allows sin to continue to exist so that we can choose to love him. If sin didn't exist and we were created in heaven, the love we would have for God would be far less meaningful. Inasmuch, the love God has for us would be much less meaningful if He did not have a personal way of showing it through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ.
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