Our Lord and the Faith

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef

390 questions in 142 topics

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Christianity 17Holy Spirit 15Salvation 14Trinity 14Creation 13Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ 13Resurrection 13Faith 12Hell 12Judgment / Judgment Day 11Nature of our Lord Jesus Christ 11Apostles 10Crucifixion 9Free Will 5God's Will 5Heaven 5Hypostatic Union 5Orthodox Faith 5Our Lord Jesus Christ 5Predestination 5Theories 5Disciples 4Doctrine 4Evolution 4His Siblings 4Spirit 4Walking with God 4Christology 3Creed 3Dogma 3Evil 3God 3Hades 3Incarnation 3Judas 3Justice 3Passions of Christ 3Religion & Faith 3Resurrection Date 3Sign of Cross 3Tomb 3Antichrist 2Cross 2Faith and Truth 2Faith and Works 2Free Will 2God's Existance 2His Face 2Hypostasis 2Kingdom of Heaven 2Last Supper 2Lazarus 2Life 2Logos of God 2Miracles 2Nativity 2Reason 2Science and Faith 2Second Coming 2Will of God 2Accepting Him 1Adulterous Woman 1Afterlife 1Alpha and Omega 1Appearance after the Resu 1Appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ In The Old Tes 1Atonement 1Belief 1Christian Faith 1Cross Burning 1Crowns of Thorns 1Crucifixion Date 1Elect 1End of Times 1Everlasting Father 1Faith and Civil Law 1Fate 1Feast of Ascension 1Feast of Nativity 1Forsaken 1Foundation of Christ 1Future 1Glorified Body 1God and Evil 1God's Compassion 1God's Foreknowledge 1God's Gender 1God's Image 1God's Love 1God's Mercy 1God's Omnipresence 1God's Promises 1Gohanam 1Healing the Paralyzed Man 1His Body 1His Name 1His Robe 1Human Existence 1Joining the Coptic Faith 1Justification 1Lord's Presentation into the Temple 1Man's Fallen Nature 1Mankind 1Mercy 1Messiah 1Millennium 1Name of God 1Nativity Icon 1Nazarene 1Paradise 1Plagues 1Pontius Pilate 1Pre-Existence 1Pre-existence of our Lord Jesus Christ 1Procession of the Cross 1Procession of the Holy Spirit 1Prodigal Son 1Promise to God 1Prosopon 1Relationship with God 1Resurrection Enactment 1Road to Emmaus 1Samaritan Woman 1Sanctification 1Seeking God 1Sheol 1Sign of the Cross 1Signs 1Son of God 1Spirit of Our Lord Jesus Christ 1Tabernacle of God 1The Blind Man 1The Robe 1The Thief on the Right Hand Side 1Theology 1Theophany 1Time with God 1Truth 1Voice of God 1Wisdom 1Wisdom & Righteousness 1Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross 1

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• QAdulterous WomanIs it true that when our Lord Jesus Christ said to the woman caught in adultery, “let him who is without sin cast the first stone”, He was referring specifically to the…
• QAfterlifeWhere do people go when they have passed away? Can we say they are in heaven? Are all the righteous and ungodly people in the same place after their passing? What happens…
• QAlpha and OmegaIf "omega" is not considered to be the final letter of the Coptic Alphabet, how do you interpret the phrase, "God is Alpha and Omega"?
• QAntichristI found this video and I wanted to ask your opinion on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzX4Dk0GoSA&feature=youtube_gdata_player .
• QAntichristWill the antichrist be whom the Jews believe to be the Messiah?
• QApostles" After this the Lord appointed seventy others " (Luke 10:1). But the Coptic Liturgy states, "Pray to the Lord on our behalf, our lords and fathers and apostles, and the…
• QApostlesWhat is the difference between the terms 'disciple' and 'apostle'? Who is entitled to the first and who to the second?
• QApostles"...He gave the priesthood to his saintly disciples and pure apostles when he breathed on them and told them receive the Holy Spirit whose sins you forgive they are…
• QApostlesWere the disciples seventy or seventy two?
• QApostlesI was wondering about the apostles' baptism. When and where were they.baptized and who baptized them?
• QApostlesHow, when, and by who were the Apostles baptized?
• QApostlesThe Holy Bible states, " Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began…
• QApostlesWhat is your opinion of this:
• QApostlesIt states in the Holy Bible, " And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, 'which,'…
• QApostlesWhat else do we know about Nathanael other then what is said in the Holy Gospel according to St. John?
• QAtonementThere is an online debate going on between several Coptic Christians regarding what is sometimes referred to as “penal substitution.” Many state that there is no…
• QBeliefWhy should we believe in the existence of a supreme power? If there is a God, why does He allow evil to happen? For example, why would a small child accidentally trapped…
• QBook Review: The RobeMy teenage son would like to read a Christian book called, The Robe by Lloyd Douglas. Is it a good book or is it against Coptic Christian belief?
• QChristian FaithSt Cyril defines a Christian as someone who confesses and believes the dogmas of the Creed. What is the status of the churches and denominations that confess the Creed…
• QChristianityI have to write an Essay explaining why I would like to be a Christian. Could Your Grace please help me?
• QChristianityChristianity is often likened to Heaven's Gate, which is a group that believed that when there was a comet heading towards the earth it would have a space ship with a…
• QChristianityAfter the Catholic scandals with the priests, how can Christians still continue to receive instruction from the clergy, especially in regard to morals?
• QChristianityThroughout history, Christians have been accused of being responsible for the most murders such as the Crusades, the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, and that Christians even…
• QChristianityWould Christianity exist without the Holy Bible?
• QChristianityWhat's the origin of Christianity?
• QChristianityWhy do you follow Christianity?
• QChristianityWhat makes a person believe in God?
• QChristianityHow does the conflict in Jerusalem make Christians feel?
• QChristianityHow does one spread Christianity? How does one teach Christianity to others?
• QChristianityIs there anything that a believer should not believe about Christianity?
• QChristianityHow does Christianity guide people through life?
• QChristianityWhat are the major differences or similarities between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?
• QChristianityWhat are the differences between men and women in Christianity?
• QChristianityWhat if someone wants to quit Christianity, what will the church do?
• QChristianityWhat if someone wants to follow Christianity, what will the church do?
• QChristianityWhat sacrifices would a person have made in order to believe in Christianity?
• QChristologySt. John Chrysostom says, “there is no interval therefore between the Son and the Father and if there be none, then he is not after, but co-eternal with him. For 'before'…
• QChristologyIs Jesus still limited by his human nature after his resurrection, or is he as he was prior to his incarnation? Is Jesus still limited in knowledge, meaning is he still…
• QChristologyWhere do we see proof that Jesus' humanity and divinity never separated, as we say in the liturgy that it did not even separate "for a single moment, nor a twinkling of…
• QCreationHow did humans come to exist?
• QCreationMy philosophy professor says that Evolution if not true, at least it is a possibility; while Creationism on the other hand can definitely not be true because if God…
• QCreationIf God created the world in six days, why would He need to rest on the seventh day? God is not matter; so why would He need rest?
• QCreationWhy in Genesis 1:27 does the Holy Bible say that God created male and female, and yet, in Genesis 2:21-22, it say that God created the female from the rib of the male?
• QCreationThe Genesis account of Creation did not mention and did not record the creatures of other planets or clusters or constellations of galaxies or the milky way or angels,…
• QCreationIf God created everything, how was His spirit there from the beginning? Everyone keeps telling me that He was just there, but I do not understand how He got to be there…
• QCreationThe website creation.com says that God created the world in six 24 hour days. Why do we say that the “six days are time periods only” with the reason being that the sun…
• QCreationMy kids are asking me why did God create insects? Is it ok to play with spiders, for example? Or is it a symbol of the devil (like in Halloween)?
• QCreationIn what ways does the Church respond to the existence of fossils, which appear to be modern humans' ancestors? Why do we believe that the modern human being is exactly…
• QCreationHow can an Orthodox Christian read Genesis and the account of creation? Should it be read as literal truth or as an allegorical manner? Did the Church Fathers take it as…
• QCreationI was recently having a conversation about Genesis and the creation of the Garden of Eden and what the purpose of God creating the tree of knowledge was. The individual…
• QCreationI believe in creationism and in Adam, Eve, etc. However, how does this link up with the existence of different races/ethnic groups in our time? How did Adam and Eve, who…
• QCreationWhy did God, in all His knowledge, need to create anything and why not create humans and place them directly in heaven?
• QCreedDuring the period between Good Friday and the Resurrection, in the Divine Liturgy, why is the creed prayed omitting "…He rose from the dead on the third day, etc"? Also,…
• QCreedIs there a reason that the Creed is written in the order of God, Christ, and Holy Spirit? If they are all equal, why is it written in this order? Also in the Creed, we…
• QCreedWhy in the Creed do we use "We Believe" but in the psalms they are written as "I"? What is the significance of using I and we?
• QCrossWhich year was the cross found? Where can we find exhibits of the cross today? Did St. Helena find the cross whole and then chopped it into pieces?
• QCrossIs it ok to have a cross in a bathroom?
• QCross: Cross BurningIs it wrong to burn a cross? What is the meaning of a burning cross?
• QCross: Sign of CrossDoes drawing the sign of the Cross benefit the person drawing it or the observer?
• QCross: Sign of CrossWhy is the direction of the sign of the cross different in the Eastern and the Oriental Orthodox? It is from the right shoulder to left shoulder or from the left to the…
• QCross: Sign of CrossDo you have any history about the sign of the cross? Was it originally left to right or right to left? 2 fingers, 3 fingers, open palm, thumb only or other?
• QCrowns of ThornsIs there a reference in the Old Testament to a plant scientifically called "ZIZIPHUS SPINA -- CHRISTI" that, according to tradition had been used to make the crown of…
• QCrucifixionIf Judas had not turned in the Lord Jesus Christ to the Pharisees would there be no Crucifixion or Holy Resurrection, and would we have been saved from sin?
• QCrucifixionThe Holy Gospel of St. Mark 15:34 seems to be repeated somewhere else as " My power, my power it has left me ." Was this in anything you've read?
• QCrucifixionWhen the Lord died on the Cross, what died? His Holy Body?
• QCrucifixionIs it true that death by crucifixion takes place over a lengthy period of forty days on the cross? If so, how come our Lord Jesus Christ died in three hours?
• QCrucifixionWhere were the nails dug; on the wrist or palm of our Lord Jesus Christ?
• QCrucifixionWho were the disciples present at Jesus Christ's crucifixion?
• QCrucifixion"It was the third hour when they crucified him" (Mark 15:25). Does this not contradict what is known at our church that our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified in the sixth…
• QCrucifixionI have questions regarding the Crucifxion: Did Jesus spend 6 hours on the Cross? And is the timeline in the following website correct…
• QCrucifixionJesus was crucified in the middle of two others. Is there any significance or symbolism to this?
• QCrucifixion DateWhy in the Synaxarium of Paremhotep 27 it says we celebrate the day in which our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified?
• QDisciplesWhy did the Disciples who were " out fishing in the Sea of Galilee " (John 21:4-7) not recognize the Lord at first? And when they did, " Now, none of the Disciples dared…
• QDisciplesWere all of the 72 Apostles also disciples?
• QDisciplesDid Jesus baptize His disciples? Who received the Holy Spirit at the Pentecost? I'm just a little confused because if our Lord Jesus baptized His disciples, it makes…
• QDisciplesIn the Gospel according to St Luke 6:14 (KJV): Simon, (whom He also named Peter), and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, v15: Matthew and Thomas,…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristSome people say that the “Almighty God stands alone as an eternal and all-powerful being and that Jesus was created by Him" how do we respond to this?
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristThe Holy Book of Colossians 1:15, 16 states, " He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ" I am the Alpha and the Omega, the one who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty " (Revelation 1:8) is the first of three times that Almighty God actually…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristWhat does " though He was in the form of God He did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at " (Philippians 2:5,6) mean?
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristThe miracles of our Lord as well as His power to forgive sins (Matthew 9:6) are often quoted in defense of His Divinity. However, please read the following verses:
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristHoly Gospel of St. John 5:17 " But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working. Therefore the Jews sought all the more to kill…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristCould Your Grace please list at least five explicit claims by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself as to His Divinity?
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristCould Your Grace recommend any books on the Divinity of Christ based on His words rather than the the apostles'?
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristWhat does our Lord Jesus mean in the Holy Gospel of St. John 10:30, 14:20,17:11,21-23 and 14:20, 17:21? How do we know that this is a claim to divinity and not a…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristHow do you answer someone who does not believe that Jesus is God?
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristDid God die on the cross? I understand He is one nature out of two—divinity and humanity in one—while being fully human and fully divine. How can God die? Is it possible?…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristI need your help in explaining this verse and how the Lord Jesus does not know the time. "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My…
• QDivinity of Our Lord Jesus ChristSomeone of a different faith once said to me that Jesus did not actually say to His disciples anything about worshipping Him or the Trinity. Is this true? I know those of…
• QDoctrineSince the apostolic fathers knew the story of Enoch through tradition, did it get passed down to us as well? If not, can we try to find the story that is currently passed…
• QDoctrineIn Genesis chapter six, it mentions that the " daughters of men " bore children to " the sons of God " and that " there were giants in those days ", and that those were "…
• QDoctrineI asked around in church regarding the " daughters of men " and the " sons of God " part in Genesis chapter 6, and I received the same general reply from everyone, that…
• QDoctrineUpon further research and speech with that Ethiopian member, I found out that the Ethiopians claim that they are the true heritage of Israel, as Queen Sheba bore a child…
• QDogmaWe all know that the Old Testament is full of prophecies about the Christ, His birth, His ministry, His passion, and His resurrection. The O.T. also has some prophecies…
• QDogmaI always read that the resurrection is the cornerstone in our belief of Christ’s divinity. But when I read H.H. Pope Shenouda's book (Divinity of Christ), he mentioned…
• QDogmaRegarding the Jews’ rumor about the disciples steeling the body of the Christ, why did Jesus not appear publicly in Jerusalem to squash this rumor? Why did He limit the…
• QElectWho exactly are 'the elect'?
• QEncounters with Him: The Blind ManIn the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark, 8:23, our Lord spit in the face of the blind man, why? Why was the blind man not healed the first time our Lord tried to heal…
• QEnd of TimesCan you explain to me the differences between the Coptic and the Protestant church beliefs concerning the End of Times?
• QEverlasting FatherHow do we understand that Jesus is the Everlasting Father, when there is the first Person in the Triad. Who is the Father of Jesus Christ? Please explain the Holy Book of…
• QEvilCould you please explain the verse: " Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil " (Romans 14:16).
• QEvilDoes the Coptic Church believe in a Dualistic view of the world where God is a completely separate entity from the devil, or does the Church support the monotheistic…
• QEvilGod doesn't make mistakes, and is sinless. If God doesn't make mistakes and He is sinless then why did He make people sin and cause evil to exist in the world?
• QEvolutionThe belief that we have evolved from chimpanzees still exists supported by the premise that chimpanzees and even dogs have been proved to be able to do simple math such 4…
• QEvolutionI would appreciate it if you can provide me with website dealing with the existence of God and evolution. I'm dealing with a lot of youth who are questioning God’s…
• QEvolutionThere are so many Christian views on evolution. I am unsure what we believe. How old is the earth? Could God have used evolution like some denominations believe? Is…
• QEvolutionI recently came across Micro and Macro Evolution. Honestly speaking, it makes sense to me but at the same time, it does not disprove the existence of God (in my opinion).…
• QFaith"All things whatever you ask in prayer believing, you will receive" (Matthew 21:22). What does this verse mean?
• QFaithHow can one know if they are trusting God or not? If not, how does one learn how to do that?
• QFaithI am not doing well spiritually. Although I attend the church services, read the Holy Bible, and listen to spiritual songs regularly, yet I do not feel any spiritual…
• QFaithHow do I strengthen my trust in God and faith in Christianity?
• QFaith"Blessed are those who believed without seeing." Why is it a blessing to believe without seeing?
• QFaithCan we say that faith grows through doubt? For example, didn't Abraham doubt God by taking matters into his own hands and fathering a child with Hagar...yet we call him…
• QFaithWhy do good things happen to those who don't even believe in God? This person is about to take a very important exam for his career and I had encouraged him to pray for…
• QFaith" For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word…
• QFaithI try to ask God or one of his saints to appear before me and to see them with my physical eyes. I prayed for the past week to see Him physically, but there was no…
• QFaithWhy is God always concerned about my faith? I mean before He does something to me, He asks me, "Do you believe?" Why is that?
• QFaithOne of my friends is in love with a non-believer. She is so emotionally attached to him and does not want to put in any effort to stay away from him. She started doubting…
• QFaithHow do I prove God's existence to a non-believer?
• QFaith and TruthHow does one answer and convince those who require tangible evidence in order to believe supernatural facts? For example people who do not believe that the Holy Bread and…
• QFaith and TruthI am a layman from the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. I was born and raised in the Church, but realized how I trusted the Church on the basis of being born in the faith. I…
• QFaith and WorksDo we get to heaven by faith alone, (John 3:16, Romans 3:28, Acts 13:39, and Ephesians 2:8-9) or by both works and faith?
• QFaith and WorksThe Holy Book of Ephesians 2:8-9 is often used by protestants to prove that faith alone saves and not works. I was wondering what our interpretation of this verse is.
• QFaith: Faith and Civil LawI do have question regarding the intersection between faith and civil law. I once read a passage from "The Sayings of the Desert Fathers" that appears to condone lying to…
• QFateWho is behind accidents or diseases that bring about the cessation of the soul and departure of the spark of life? Is man a toy in the hands of fate and circumstances? Is…
• QFeasts: Feast of AscensionOn the Feast of the Ascension do we pray the psalms of the 3rd and 6th hours or is there a procession for the Lamb. If there is a procession for the Lamb, do we say…
• QFeasts: Feast of NativityWhat is the history of the Christmas feast?
• QFeasts: Lord's Presentation into the TempleWhat is the significance of the Feast of the Lord's entry into the temple? Why do we read the Gospel of the account of circumcision during the Feast of the Lord's Entry…
• QForsakenI was wondering why our Lord Jesus Christ said "eloi eloi lama sabachtani" while on the cross?
• QFoundation of ChristIn 1 Cor 3:11-14, the word "Day", capitalized, seems to indicate that it is not any day. If it refers to Judgment Day, when "each one's work will become clear"; then how…
• QFree WillWhat has the Divine Power empowered us to do?
• QFree WillHow do God's will and our free will work together?
• QFree WillIf man was given free will, why is man forced to worship God?
• QFree WillActs 16:14 tells how God opens Lydia's heart to "heed the things spoken by Paul"; and the story of Moses shows how God hardens Pharaoh's heart. Does that mean that God…
• QFree WillPlease comment on the issues of will and desire and how they relate.
• QFutureIs it wrong or against union with God to think of and hence make plans for the future?
• QGlorified BodyAre we going to have the same glorified body if we go to Heaven?
• QGodHow do we know that our God is the true God? How can we be sure that He is the only God?
• QGodHow does God contact people?
• QGodWhen was our beloved God thankful?
• QGod: God and EvilIn the second Holy Book of Samuel chapter 24 and also in the first Holy Book of Chronicles chapter 21 we read that the actions of God and Satan appear to be identical.…
• QGod: God's CompassionA couple of weeks ago, I attended a meeting with the FBI Citizens Academy. The speaker was a Christian Egyptian who had immigrated to the US in the early seventies. He…
• QGod: God's ExistanceHow does a person know God exists?
• QGod: God's ExistanceHow we would know about the existence of God?
• QGod: God's ForeknowledgeDoes God know the future of humans (to be righteous or a sinner)? Will this interfere with the freedom that God has given to man?
• QGod: God's GenderSince God is not human, why is he referred to by the male gender?
• QGod: God's ImageWhat does God look like?
• QGod: God's LoveDoes God really love everybody to the same degree?
• QGod: God's MercyWhy do we pray, "Lord, have mercy" in almost of all of our prayers, liturgies, praises?
• QGod: God's OmnipresenceHow can God be present in all places?
• QGod: God's PromisesHow can I make God really fulfill His promises to me? What's the key to opening the door to all these beautiful promises?
• QGod: God's WillI've been asking God for a sign of approval on something I have been praying for. Is this an acknowledged way of hearing from God, that is through certain signs we put…
• QGod: God's WillHow can one distinguish between God’s voice speaking to us and our own thoughts? I understand that it may come during prayer, or meditation, but how do I know it is God's…
• QGod: God's WillHow do we know God's will and purpose for our lives?
• QGod: God's WillHow do you know what God's will is for you? I prayed for God to show me a sign to lead me in the right path but I did not get a straightforward answer. Are we supposed to…
• QGod: God's WillHow do I know if I am following the will of God or not? I tried praying and asking God for help and asking for signs and to direct me in the right path but I do not feel…
• QGohanamWhen Your Grace explained that Gohanam derived from Wady Hanam and what that meant. I thought that was very interesting. May I ask where you read that, and if books like…
• QHadesIf people go to two different places (either to Hades or Paradise) after they die; why are they awaiting judgment then? Haven't they already been judged by virtue of…
• QHadesIs it true that part of our Lord’s suffering for us was to stay in the Hades for three days?
• QHadesHow were the Old Testament people, for example, Abraham and others saved? Was it through the death of our Lord Jesus Christ; or because of their faith, they "became heir…
• QHades: SheolCan you explain Sheol to me? I am confused as to what exactly it is. I have read that it was once a waiting place for BOTH believers and nonbelievers, but after the…
• QHealing the Paralyzed ManWhen Christ healed the sick man by the pool, He told him: " Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee " (John 5:14). Some believe that…
• QHeavenIs the so called "third heaven" or "the Paradise" the place where all the departed saints and good people exist at present? Is "the new haven" the same place as the "…
• QHeavenI live my life for the eternal One., and have always tried to separate myself from this world so I can feel paradise and heaven. Could you please explain to me what…
• QHeavenDo we believe there are levels in heaven? If so, what are they?
• QHeavenOne of the kids asked a question regarding heaven & hell. I’m not sure how to answer. When people go to heaven and see the other people go to hell tortured and screaming,…
• QHeavenWhy in 2 Kings 2:11 does it say that Elijah was caught in a chariot of fire up to heaven when in John 3:13 the Lord Jesus Christ claims that no one has ascended to heaven…
• QHeaven: Free WillWill we have free will in Heaven?
• QHeaven: Free WillSome clergy have tried to explain that we will have free will in heaven. I do not understand what that means. What will we be able to choose from in heaven if the idea…
• QHellCould you please explain the verse "If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there"? How can God be in Hell, when that place by definition is the absence of God?
• QHellDoes the Coptic Church hold onto Origen's view about 'the eventual emptying of hell'?
• QHellI was recently discussing with someone the concept of hell. They seemed convinced that hell is not a place. They mentioned that hell is being with God and not enjoying it…
• QHellWhy does Psalm 22 say all the prosperous shall eat and worship? Why does psalm 66 or 65 say through the greatness of His power all His enemies will submit to Him and all…
• QHellI notice it says to crush under one's feet ALL the prisoners the LORD does not approve. Perhaps some will be punished, but the passage shows God is a just and loving God.…
• QHellIn the book, The Case for Christ , by Lee Strobel he interviews Donald A. Carson, PH.D. In the passage of the chapter where he is interviewing him, Carson says, "There…
• QHellAre there levels of punishment in hell, e.g., Matthew 11:23, but I don't understand it. Could you explain?
• QHellIt is believed that when Jesus descended to hell to save his saints, and that everyone who was in hell was saved with them. Do we the Coptic Orthodox Church believe that…
• QHellWhat are the specific verses in the Bible that indicate specifically that Hell is a place of eternal torment rather than eternal destruction? The two seem to be mutually…
• QHellIs hell a place of eternal fire and burning or is it just the absence of God's presence?
• QHellI heard some of the Orthodox believe that those who are in hell can be saved by prayers. How do Orthodox define hell and what are the differences in the meaning of hell…
• QHellWhat is the Coptic Orthodox Church's belief on hell? Is it a place? Is it for eternity? Is it a lake of fire?
• QHoly SpiritIn the Holy Gospel of St. John 20:22, what does "breathed" mean? Did our Lord give the Disciples the Holy Spirit; or prepare them to receive it?
• QHoly SpiritWhat is the difference between a gift of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Holy Spirit. What exactly is St. Paul talking about in the Holy Book of 1 Corinthians 12:9 "…
• QHoly SpiritThe Holy Spirit was not included in the Council of Nicea, does this mean He is not God?
• QHoly SpiritDoes the Holy Spirit convict every human being of their need for salvation through Jesus Christ; Or does the Holy Spirit only convict the elect of God (i.e. those who…
• QHoly SpiritSome studies say that Spirit is the eternal essence of God because God is Spirit; so, is this Sprit the same third Person of the Trinity? But God is also love. St.…
• QHoly SpiritIs it wrong to say that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and is sent by the Son? If so, why?
• QHoly Spirit" And anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but to him who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit it will not be forgiven him " (Luke…
• QHoly SpiritIf the Holy Spirit is to be given only through the apostles' laying their hands; why did the Holy Spirit come on Cornelius and his house before they got baptized by St.…
• QHoly SpiritRecently I have been having many blasphemous thoughts. I have repeatedly cursed the Holy Spirit. This makes me very scared and worried about my salvation. Supported by my…
• QHoly SpiritWhy does the Holy Spirit come from the Father, and not from Christ who has already told His Holy Disciples that when He leaves, He will send them the Comforter. Besides,…
• QHoly SpiritWhat is being filled with the Holy Spirit and how can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
• QHoly SpiritAs Catholics we believe the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. What is the Coptic Orthodox church belief concerning this matter?
• QHoly SpiritDoes the Coptic Orthodox Church believe in the "Gifts of the Holy Spirit" as taught by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 12-14 as still active today?
• QHoly SpiritAs Orthodox, we believe that the apostles granted the Sacrament of the laying of the hands after Baptism so that the baptized receive the Holy Spirit to dwell inside of…
• QHoly SpiritIn the breath of life, among other things, was the Holy Spirit given to Adam and Eve? Was the Holy Spirit taken away from humanity when humanity sinned? After His…
• QHuman ExistenceAccording to the Holy Bible, how long have humans existed on earth? Does this match scientific findings? Please indicate sources. Is it possible that the Genesis…
• QHypostasisWhat is the difference between Jesus being begotten of the Father and the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father?
• QHypostasisThe presence of Christ in the Old Testament is apparent in various encounters with Moses and the burning bush and Abraham and the two angels. Clearly, we see that our…
• QHypostatic UnionIs Christ's Body & Blood in the Eucharist united to His Divine Nature because of the Hypostatic Union?
• QHypostatic UnionIn Christology, what is meant by Hypostatic Union?
• QHypostatic UnionI am not sure if this is relevant or not, but the second lecture on Christology Lecture II: The Nature of Our Lord Jesus Christ states:
• QHypostatic UnionAlso, in his book So Many Years With People's Questions - Part IV, regarding the question "[12] THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE APOSTLES WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT" H.H. Pope Shenouda…
• QHypostatic UnionIn His Holiness' book The Creed, in the section Of the Holy Spirit and of the Virgin Mary, H.H. Pope Shenouda III states:
• QIncarnationWhat is Your Grace's opinion regarding the thought that the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ is without the human stain of sin?
• QIncarnationWas the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ created?
• QIncarnationI have a question about the birth of Christ. Did Christ take flesh from Saint Mary, or did God put the flesh in her womb? Also, was it a natural birth, as one would occur…
• QJoining the Coptic FaithWhat is the process of joining the Coptic Orthodox Church for the Non- Orthodox?
• QJudasCould Your Grace send me that list of the Fathers who did and those who did not believe that Judas was present at the Institution of the Holy Eucharist?
• QJudasWe know that Judas Iscariot died by hanging himself, but why in Acts 1:18 does it say that Judas was disemboweled (fell and his stomach gushed out)?
• QJudasDo we know for a fact where Judas ended up? Did he go to hell or heaven or is that unknown?
• QJudgment / Judgment DayWhat is the basis for "Judgment?"
• QJudgment / Judgment DayWhat is the state of a person after death? Is he in Heaven or hell? Is there redemption for an individual after his death?
• QJudgment / Judgment DayIf God is merciful, why should we fear judgment? Aren’t we in the end relying upon His mercy? I'm not questioning the Orthodox Doctrine of Faith and works; however, I…
• QJudgment / Judgment DayWill every sin not confessed, while on earth, be held against me on judgement day? What if I cannot remember every sin; or intentionally forget them? If I have a small…
• QJudgment / Judgment DayCan we assume that:
• QJudgment / Judgment DayWhat is the status of mentally retarded people who obviously miss on the 'intellect'? How will they be judged?
• QJudgment / Judgment DayWill the people who die now be judged at the second coming? If their destiny has already been determined in either Paradise or Hades, what is the need for a judgment?
• QJudgment / Judgment DayOn Judgment Day, will everybody,alive and dead, be judged; even though the departed souls have already been placed either in Paradise or Hades? And if so, can the…
• QJudgment / Judgment DayIn Matthew 5:22 it is written: " But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire ." We also read in Matthew 23:17 that it says: "F ools and blind! For which…
• QJudgment / Judgment DayWhen Jesus Christ comes down to Earth on the last day, is He going to send the rest of the people that have lived until that day to hell, or are some people going to be…
• QJudgment / Judgment DayHow are we finally judged in terms of works? Is it Judgment of whether or not our individual deeds were good or evil?
• QJusticeWhat is a specific definition of Justice? Is there any book I should read?
• QJusticeI would like to comment on your contention that there is “no justice on earth” by saying that justice is usually accomplished at the very end of matters and incidents.…
• QJusticeCan you please explain, how is it just for God to send someone to be tortured in hell for all eternity? Even considering the worst people on earth, do they really deserve…
• QJustificationWhat did St. Paul mean by "a man is justified by faith (Romans 3:28)"?
• QKingdom of HeavenDoes the Kingdom of Heaven physically exist?
• QKingdom of HeavenWhat is meant by " But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom " (Matthew…
• QLast SupperWhy in the Divine Liturgy, do we say that 'our Lord Jesus Christ mixed the cup of wine and water' at the Last Supper even though it is not mentioned in any of the four…
• QLast SupperWhen celebrating the Passover, our Lord Jesus, Himself a Jew, used unleavened bread. Why does the Coptic Orthodox Church, for Holy Communion, use leavened bread instead?
• QLazarusWas Lazarus knowledgeable about life after his departure from the world for 4 days? Was he able to tell this to people? We know that many Jews believed because of him and…
• QLazarusI recently read Chapters 11-12 in the Holy Gospel of St. John and was curious as to what happened to Lazarus after Christ's death and resurrection. I know that Zacchaeus…
• QLifeWhat is the meaning of life?
• QLifeIs there a reason why the people in the Old Testament lived MANY hundreds of years, but now the maximum is only one hundred years? Is there anything in the Holy Bible to…
• QLogos of GodWhen Jesus claimed to be the Son of God before the Jews, did the Jews believe that He had meant Word (Wisdom) of God? If not, what did they think He meant by it? Why…
• QLogos of GodWhy is Jesus called the Word of God?
• QMan's Fallen NatureA previous answer states that, "God worked within the fallen system of man and put limits and guidelines concerning the treatment of slaves." If that statement were…
• QMankindHow can God create something imperfect, such as human beings, who have it in their nature to sin; or Lucifer, who because of pride fell from heaven? Also, does the Holy…
• QMercyI don't understand this verse: "Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom."
• QMessiahMany prophecies in the Old Testament reveal that the Messiah will be "called" 'Mighty God' 'God-with-us' and 'The Lord Our righteousness”. But how do we know that these…
• QMillenniumSatan has been tied down for a thousand years by the angel, according to Revelation 20:1-3. Is this thousand years literal? Is he released now or is he still tied? How…
• QMiraclesWhy did our Lord Jesus not allow the demons and lepers whom He had healed to speak about Him (Mark 1:34/44)?
• QMiraclesHow as Christians can we explain the miracles that Buddhist monks perform and why are they different to the miracles that the Christian monks perform? Why is one religion…
• QName of GodWhat does God’s words "I am who I am" to Moses mean?
• QNativityIf we know that the 25 th of December is closer to Christ's birthday than the 7 th ; why do not we celebrate on the 25 th with the other churches?
• QNativityIs it wrong to celebrate Christmas twice: wish Merry Christmas and open gifts on the 25 th ; but continue fasting till we celebrate it on the 7 th ?
• QNativity IconWho are the people in the usual Nativity icon? Was anybody else there other than St. Mary, St. Joseph, & Salome?
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristIf Jesus Christ’s Divinity did not part from His Humanity not for a single moment nor a twinkling of an eye, then: How then did He die and was buried in the tomb? While…
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristWas the Lord Jesus Christ fully divine and fully human in nature?
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristI know our Lord Jesus Christ was only divine before incarnation, both divine and human at incarnation, so is our Lord Jesus Christ now both divine and human in heaven?
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristWhy did our Lord Jesus Christ call God the Father "greater than Him"? Aren’t they united and equal? Doesn’t being on earth, and going again to His Father entail being in…
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristDoes not our Lord Jesus Christ’s prayers on the cross imply diophysis?
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristDid our Lord Jesus Christ have all the three components of any human body: body, soul and spirit? What was the role of the Holy Spirit then?
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristWho felt the pain on the cross? Is it only the human nature of Christ, or both human and divine? Can we legitimately think of two natures to Christ or just one united…
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristI understand that St. Cyril viewed the word Physis, or "nature" as being equivalent to Ousia and Hypostasis as being equivalent to Prosopon, or "person". I don't…
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristCould Your Grace please explain the words of St. Cyril of Alexandria, "In His own nature, Jesus suffers nothing, for as God, He is bodiless and lies entirely outside of…
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristSince I am Eastern Orthodox, I would love to have some information on the nature of Christ. This is something that I must admit I do not understand. It may be beyond my…
• QNature of our Lord Jesus ChristDoes it means that Christ's divine nature also died with his human nature since they are completely united??
• QNazareneIs there any reference in the Old Testament concerning Christ being a Nazarene as mentioned in Matthew 2:23 " And He came and dwelt in the city called Nazareth that it…
• QOrthodox FaithHow does one testify to the Orthodox faith as being the only correct way of worshipping God?
• QOrthodox FaithHow can we attempt to win people from outside the Orthodox Church when those within her are not convinced of, nor content with their Orthodox faith?
• QOrthodox FaithI'm Roman Catholic, What does the process of becoming Coptic Orthodox involve and is ethnic background a concern?
• QOrthodox FaithAre the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Greek Orthodox Church united, or do they still have conflicts between them?
• QOrthodox FaithOften, when I speak to people outside of the Orthodox faith, they tell me they do not need the sacraments or the church to get closer to Christ, and say the only…
• QOur Lord Jesus ChristThe Apostle Paul says, "When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman." Why did St. Paul use the word "His Son" and not "Himself"?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ"The Lord said unto my Lord" (Psalm 110:1), if David calls Him "Lord," how is it that He is Son? Can you please explain that to me?
• QOur Lord Jesus ChristDid Jesus appear in his glorified body because He was able to walk through the walls when He appeared to His disciples? Could you explain the glorified body that Christ…
• QOur Lord Jesus ChristWas our Lord Jesus Christ always the Son of God, or did He become the Son of God and the Son of Man after His incarnation? In the creed, we say that Jesus has been the…
• QOur Lord Jesus ChristWhen Jesus was praying, was He not praying to Himself?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: Accepting HimWhy are some people righteous and some aren’t? What is it inside man that makes him either responsive or unresponsive to God’s Word, teachings and precepts?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: Appearance after the ResuCould you please list the appearances of our Lord Jesus Christ after the resurrection?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: Appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ In The Old TesWho appeared to father Abraham, Samson’s parents, and Joshua (bowed down to him), and Gideon? Was it an angel or that was an appearance of the Lord Jesus?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His BodyWe say in the Divine Liturgy, "Take eat of it all of you, for this is my Body, which shall be broken for you and for many." But I thought that our Lord Jesus Christ's…
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His FaceI wanted to know your input on this article found at http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/science/12/25/face.jesus/index.html
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His FaceDoes God accept human sacrifices? How come He accepted Jephthah’s vow that if he won the war, then he would sacrifice whatever comes out of the doors of his house first,…
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His NameI had a question regarding the verse in Isaiah 7:14: " Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call…
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His RobeWhat color robe was put on our Lord Jesus Christ? Why are both purple and scarlet offered by the different gospels?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His SiblingsIn the Holy Gospel to St. Luke 8:19, it is mentioned that the Lord Jesus Christ had brothers. Who were those brothers?
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His SiblingsWhat is meant by "His sisters" in the Holy Gospel of St. Mark 6:3 "And are not His sisters here with us?"
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His SiblingsIs what is written in the Antiphonary of the feast for James, the Lord's brother that he is the son of Joseph wrong? Or is what the church believes that James is son of…
• QOur Lord Jesus Christ: His Siblings"For Jesus Himself, our Master and Lord, when He sent out the twelve to make disciples of the people and of the nations, nowhere sent out women to preach-even though…
• QParadiseWhat is the difference between paradise and the kingdom of heaven? Aren't they both joyous places of praise and joy? If everyone in paradise will enter the kingdom what…
• QPassions of ChristI watched the movie "The Passion of the Christ" and it really touched my heart; what does Your Grace think of it?
• QPassions of ChristWhat does Your Grace think about this new movie "The Passions of the Christ"?
• QPassions of ChristWhy did Jesus Christ have to be beaten and suffer in such a way? Please clarify.
• QPlaguesI have a few questions regarding the following plaques: What does it mean that all the fish in the Nile were dead (Exodus 7:21)? Does it mean that there were no living…
• QPontius PilateCan you please look at the web link below and let me know your comments. I was asked by another protestant before about that same issue and do not really know where they…
• QPre-ExistenceI know we don't believe in pre-existence of humanity, but when discussing with someone who does, Jeremiah 1:5 was used to defend the position. According to the Orthodox…
• QPre-existence of our Lord Jesus ChristWhat does the Coptic Church say about the pre-existence (sempiternity) of our Lord Jesus Christ?
• QPredestinationMy question is about predestination and the Free will of mankind.. Do we accept the argument that God has already determined who goes to hell and who will be saved? What…
• QPredestinationWhat does the word "predestination" mean in the Orthodox concept?
• QPredestinationIf man was given free will, why is our life predetermined?
• QPredestinationCould you please explain the concept of predestination from a biblical point of view?
• QPredestinationDoes God know the outcome of our temptations beforehand? When the Lord told St. Peter that he will deny him 3 times, does it mean that He knows the details of what is…
• QProcession of the CrossWhat does the Procession of the Cross on Hossana Sunday and during the Feasts of the Cross signify? What are the theological and ritualological meanings?
• QProcession of the Holy SpiritIn the hymn of the Apostles' Fast, we say that He (our Lord Jesus Christ) ascended to the heavens and sent to us the Paraclete. How can we say our Lord sent to us the…
• QProdigal SonI'm a student in college; and I have an assignment in English literature class about the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Could Your Grace provide me with information for my…
• QPromise to GodWhen a pledge to God is made, could it be changed even by a church authority? Does an absolution from a pledge by a priest stand right in the sight of God, or not?
• QProsoponWhat does the word "prosopon" mean?
• QReasonWhere does "reason" stand in relation to "faith" in our relationship with God? Which one comes first? Do they contradict each other?
• QReasonI quote from H.H. Pope Shenouda's book, "Lord, How?- Contemplations on Psalm 3":
• QRelationship with GodI would like to pose two questions from this passage: " Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name,…
• QReligion & FaithPlease explain the difference between religion and faith, if there is any? If there is a difference, is it the one religion that leads to everlasting life? If Jesus…
• QReligion & FaithAfter seeing this video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IAhDGYlpqY&sns=fb, I am perplexed. I thought that religion is a set of beliefs in accordance to our faith so how…
• QReligion & FaithI apologize for my excessive questions/comments but as of lately because I have been getting so many different thoughts about the moment of death and what follows,…
• QResurrectionWhere was our Lord Jesus after the Glorious Resurrection when He was not with His Disciples?
• QResurrectionWhy did the Lord Jesus Christ vanish after He had talked with the two Disciples of Emmaus (Luke 24:13-32)?
• QResurrectionWas the Lord Jesus Christ's resurrected Holy Body physical or spiritual?
• QResurrectionWhat was the purpose of the Lord Jesus Christ eating with His disciples after His resurrection?
• QResurrectionWhy is it that every so many years we celebrate the feast of the Holy Resurrection more than 4 weeks after the Jewish Passover?
• QResurrectionIn the general resurrection will everyone be resurrected in a glorious spiritual body even those going to hell? Can a spiritual body feel pain?
• QResurrection" Jesus answered and said to them, 'The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from…
• QResurrectionWhich hypostasis of the Trinity was it that raised our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead? I did a search in Scripture and came up with about 11 verses that point to the…
• QResurrectionCould you please explain why there is slight differences in the Holy Gospel accounts regarding the Crucifixion and more so the Resurrection?
• QResurrectionReading some books about Jesus' Resurrection, a few questions arise: St. Athanasius says in the book 'Incarnation of the Word" that Jesus made His crucifixion public…
• QResurrectionWhy didn't the disciples recognize Jesus when He appeared to them after the resurrection? Was He in a different heavenly body? Also, in the same chapter, it says that His…
• QResurrectionIn Holy Gospel according to St. Mathew, our Lord Jesus Christ told Mary to tell His disciples to meet Him at Galilee. The eleven disciples went into Galilee and He…
• QResurrectionIn the Holy Gospel according to St. Mathew, our Lord Jesus Christ told Mary Magdalene to tell His disciples to meet Him at Galilee. Then, the 11 disciples went to Galilee…
• QResurrection DateWhy do we celebrate the Glorious Feast of Resurrection this year with the Jewish Passover?
• QResurrection DateI saw this article and found it fascinating. Also, I've noticed that our Easter does not always coincide with Passover, which is a bit confusing to be honest. There's a…
• QResurrection DateI have a friend at work who asked my why the Coptic Orthodox Resurrection Feast is different than the Americans' which is before us by one week. My friend is interested…
• QResurrection EnactmentWhat are the historical, spiritual significance, and symbolic contemplative effects of the Resurrection Enactment performed during the Divine Liturgy?
• QRoad to EmmausDoes Your Grace know any sources of information on the original conversation between our Lord Jesus Christ and the disciples on the road to Emmaus?
• QSalvationAre only Coptic Orthodox Christians going to Heaven?
• QSalvationAre there different levels for non-Christians in heaven? What about those who may have thought of Christianity and lived a good righteous life, but for some reason(s)…
• QSalvationIs it correct to assume that God, knowing the heart and mind of each of his creation, gives everyone a fair chance to know Him? I am thinking of the jail guards who were…
• QSalvationCan salvation be lost? Is it not the case of either having it or not having it? Our Lord Jesus Christ says that “I will give them eternal life and no one will snatch them…
• QSalvationHow does one achieve salvation? Is it by faith alone or by works alone or by both? The Holy Book of Ephesians 2:8-9 supports the first “For by grace you have been saved…
• QSalvationDoes the Orthodox Church have a stand on the salvation of Protestants? Can we say that people who believe that Jesus Christ came for our salvation will not be saved…
• QSalvationFrom the book "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by John Cassian, I read that part about repentance and how those monks were so afraid of death lest they wouldn't be saved.…
• QSalvationI don't know why you insist upon the idea of me being lost without eternal salvation unless I join a club or follow the rules of the club. Do you think God wants to join…
• QSalvationI got baptized again to become Orthodox, although many people do not agree with this, as the Holy Bible teaches one baptism, my conscience was ok with it. However, I tend…
• QSalvationDoes Salvation belong to all the people who died before Our Lord's crucifixion on the cross?
• QSalvationIn one of Your Grace's answers, Your Grace mentioned the requirements of Salvation are "Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, and Confession". Does not that reduce…
• QSalvationWhat will happen to the people who have died without hearing of Jesus Christ, the gospel, nor had the opportunity to accept Jesus Christ?
• QSalvationHow does this verse not prove the possibility of universal salvation? I try not to preach it in public but the conviction that Jesus might save all might cool my efforts…
• QSalvationHebrews 9:27 talks about being appointed once to die and after this comes the Judgment. Jesus raised people from the dead. Paul and Peter raised people from the dead. Did…
• QSamaritan WomanAlthough the Lord Jesus Christ reveals himself to the Samaritan Woman, she still asked the people "could this be the Christ?" What does Your Grace think?
• QSanctificationWould you please explain "sanctification", "holiness", and "purity"?
• QScience and FaithAre we and all other forms of life the product of blind Darwinian evolution, or the result of Intelligent Design? Was life created in its present state 3000 years ago as…
• QScience and FaithThere are some discrepancies between the dating of the life of Noah and Adam from some church fathers, and between what science claims that civilization and humanity…
• QSecond Coming" No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come "…
• QSecond ComingI wanted to know if it's true that H.H. Pope Shenouda III said that it is not him who will give the Church to Christ, but the next Pope. I know that we should always be…
• QSeeking GodWhat does searching for God mean? How can a person say he searches for God with all his heart when we sin daily?
• QSign of the CrossWhat is the correct way of drawing the sign of the cross?
• QSignsIf one receives a sign indicating condemnation and perishing in hell. How should one handle his matter? Should one consider it as automatically from the devil or could it…
• QSon of GodRecently your comments "Although the terms Son of God and Logos or Word (Wisdom) of God are titles which refer to our Lord Jesus Christ; they do have different meanings"…
• QSpiritOur Lord said to Nicodemus " That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit " (Jn 3:6) and explained it like this " The wind…
• QSpiritWhat did God breath into Adam, a spirit or soul?
• QSpiritWhat happens to a person after he dies? Does his spirit separate from his soul and go to either Paradise or Hades? Does the soul cease to exist after death? Do both the…
• QSpiritWhat do the following human aspects belong to: soul or spirit: Emotions, instincts Longing for God and eternity Prayer Mental processes Feeling Initiator of life I know…
• QSpirit of Our Lord Jesus ChristIs there any special reason why God took from Moses’ spirit and gave to those who were going to help him?
• QTabernacle of GodIn the book of Exodus, God described to Moses how to build the Tabernacle and also described where to should be placed in the midst of the camp, as the Levites surround…
• QThe Thief on the Right Hand SideThe Holy Gospels of Matthew and Mark mention that even those who were crucified with him reviled Him, while the Holy Gospel according to St. Luke states that the thief on…
• QTheologyWhat is the locus of theology? It touched about the role of scholar in the Coptic Orthodox Church. I have two resources. 1. William Dalrymple's book, From the Holy…
• QTheophanyWhat is the difference between Epiphany and Theophany?
• QTheoriesWhat is your opinion on the famous Illuminati Conspiracy Theory. Would you say its true?
• QTheoriesCan you please tell me concisely what is with the blood moon story? I don't feel like reading rubbish online where people are blabbering on about the pope this and one…
• QTheoriesWhat is the Coptic Orthodox view of the ancient flower of life? Since most ancient civilizations used this idea (flower of life) for god’s creation, can we use this to…
• QTheoriesI was wondering what is the stance or belief of the Coptic Orthodox Church in regards to the “ Flat Earth ” theory/doctrine?
• QTheoriesWhat is the Church's view on the Big Bang—not necessarily the theory of the Big Bang, which entails the ideas of evolution, but that idea that God, when He said, "Let…
• QTime with GodIf the time is soon, why am I wasting my time studying instead of serving God and spending more time with Him instead of being busy with the things of the world,…
• QTombIs there a known reason why St. Mary the Theotokos didn't go to the tomb early Sunday morning to anoint the body of her Son with the other ladies? The Virgin Mary is His…
• QTombDid Mary (Lazarus’ sister) also know about that? Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark 14:3-9 are most probably referring to her as John 12:8. In John 11:25-27, Christ ordered Lazarus…
• QTombIt appears from the Holy Bible that out of fear most of the disciples forgot about what the Lord told them about His resurrection. The chief priests remembered and wanted…
• QTrinityI do believe in the unity of the Holy Trinity, however, I just do not seem to get it. Could you please explain it?
• QTrinityTo say ‘God is three separate beings’ alludes of polytheism. As we approach those in Islam or Judaism, aren't we risking truth to defend a Godhead idea that does not even…
• QTrinityTheologians today are in agreement that the Hebrew Bible (O.T.) does not contain a doctrine of the Trinity "and that the New Testament also does not contain an explicit…
• QTrinityWe believe that "God The Father, God The Son, and God The Holy Spirit" are equal to each other in one unity. But are they the same as or different from each other?
• QTrinityI have a number of questions concerning the nature of our Lord Jesus Christ:
• QTrinityIs the Trinity something we just came up with using the Father Son and the Holy Spirit or is it really mentioned in the Holy Bible as the Trinity?
• QTrinityWhere does the Trinity Doctrine come from? I can not find the word "Trinity" in the Holy Bible. When and how did it originate?
• QTrinityDoes each person of the Holy Trinity have a different personality or is it one personality?
• QTrinityWould it be correct to think of God as a great body having different limbs only three of which we (mankind) have perceived?
• QTrinityI have a question regarding 1 John 5:7-8 which reads in the KJV:
• QTrinityOn the incident of the Transfiguration, a very distinct voice from heaven was heard. How could then our Lord Jesus Christ and the Godhead be one, when in fact two…
• QTrinityI’m a Muslim and I have this question for you, I'm interested about Christianity and I have some questions about things that do not make any sense in my mind. I want to…
• QTrinityI know the Trinity never separated, so how were the Father and the Holy Spirit a part of Jesus Christ when He was in His humanity?
• QTrinityCan you please explain the Holy Trinity for me? If anyone asks me what is the Holy Trinity, what would be my answer?
• QTruth" And the Word, became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" and "And of His…
• QVoice of GodHow can we discern God's voice and differentiate it from the devil's? Even the saints were momentarily tricked by the latter at times, so what chance do we have?
• QWalking with GodI am going through a real tough time at school. I have been transferred into a higher-grade level. As a result, I have lost most of my friends. I cannot concentration on…
• QWalking with GodIn my walk with God, I do not necessarily have joy all the time, why so? Who is responsible when joy is missing?
• QWalking with GodI want to live with God and to do His Holy will especially in making decisions. What should I do?
• QWalking with GodHow can I learn to love and give God all my life? How can I attain humility, and live the assurance that nothing can separate me from Him?
• QWill of GodHow do we seek the will of God in all things? How does spirituality reconcile to worldly entertainment such as Harry Potter, Superman, Tom and Jerry and Batman? What…
• QWill of GodHow do I know the difference between what is God's will and mine?
• QWisdomIs it sinful to pray for knowledge and wisdom and to aspire to be a saint living a virtuous life full of gifts of the Holy Spirit?
• QWisdom & Righteousness" Do not be overly righteous nor be overly wise " (Ecclesiastes 7:16). Could you please explain this verse?
• QWords of Our Lord Jesus Christ on the CrossWhat did Our Lord Jesus mean by "My God My God why hast Thou forsaken Me"?

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