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where does Ellen White write about marriage with an unbeliever?
Ellen White directly warns believers against marriage with unbelievers. Her counsel is based not only on personal opinion, but above all on the biblical principle of spiritual unity, faithfulness to God, and the preservation of faith in family life. When people ask where exactly Ellen White speaks about marriage with an unbeliever, the best-known source is Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, chapter […]
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What did Ellen White write about an Adventist marrying a Christian of another denomination?
Ellen White warns that the marriage of a believing Adventist to a person of another faith or to someone who has not accepted the Adventist message carries serious spiritual danger. At the same time, her counsel should be read together with the Bible: Scripture does not advise knowingly entering into an unequal yoke, but it calls for preserving an existing marriage if it has already been formed. The question of an Adventist man or woman marrying a representative of […]
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Who founded the Christian community in Smyrna?
The Bible does not directly name the founder of the church in Smyrna. Most likely, this church arose through the spread of the gospel from Ephesus through the ministry of Paul, his co-workers, or newly converted believers in Asia Minor. When we read the messages to the seven churches in the book of Revelation, the church in Smyrna appears as a faithful church passing through suffering. However, the question of who exactly it was […]
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How can a mayor be briefly introduced in church on Sabbath, and what should be said on behalf of the congregation?
If the mayor has come for 10 minutes, it is best to preserve the spiritual character of the service: briefly introduce him, give a few minutes for remarks, thank him on behalf of the congregation, and conclude with prayer.
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Where in the Bible does it say that knowledge puffs up?
The words “knowledge puffs up” are found in 1 Corinthians 8:1. Paul does not condemn knowledge itself, but warns that knowledge without love and humility exalts self instead of building up others.
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What does it mean that the witnesses laid their clothes at Saul’s feet in Acts 7:58?
The witnesses took off their clothes for convenience during the stoning and left them under Saul’s supervision. This gesture shows that Saul was not a bystander; he was an approving participant in the execution.
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Why did God punish Ananias and Sapphira so severely in Acts 5?
The sin was not in the size of the offering, but in the deliberate attempt to deceive the Holy Spirit and the church. God protected the holiness of the newborn community, showing that faith cannot be built on hypocrisy.
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What is the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1–11 about?
The most serious episode in the book of Acts, showing the holiness of the early church, the reality of the Holy Spirit, and the danger of religious hypocrisy. The point is not the size of the offering, but the condition of the heart.
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Can an unbaptized young person preach in church?
Youth in itself is not a barrier to ministry. But a full sermon from the pulpit is connected with baptism, the trust of the congregation, and spiritual responsibility. The best way is to serve where the church opens the door.
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Why do young people leave the church: 6 main reasons
Young people rarely reject God—they stop seeing a living relationship with Him in church life. Religion without personal relationship, hypocrisy, lack of space for questions, ignoring the voice of youth, disconnection from real life, and the absence of genuine community.
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Why did the Bible study Telegram bot stop responding?
Today, many Christians use digital tools to study the Bible: mobile apps, websites, and even Telegram bots. Sometimes these bots help to find biblical texts, answer questions, or explain doctrines. But it happens that yesterday the bot answered, and today it is silent. This can cause confusion: has it stopped working, was it really created by the church, or did something happen to [...]
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Why in Revelation 1 does John first see the churches, and then Christ?
The vision begins with seven golden lampstands—the image of the churches. Only then does John see Christ among them. This order is not accidental: it shows where the Lord abides and through whom He works in the world.
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