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Answer by John Appelt

Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?

At the death of Lazarus, Jesus “groaned in the spirit and was troubled.” John 11:33. A few versions, such as the New Living Translation, mention Jesus being...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?

Although we usually consider "wages" in a positive sense as a deserved payment or benefit received for work performed, the word itself is neutral in that...

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?

It is a fair question as there is an eternal cost (wage) for sin, which is death. Christ, who knew no sin, was made to be sin for us, so that by His shed...

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Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does the Bible say about favoritism?

Instances of favoritism: Jacob, for Rachel, Gen. 29:30, 34. Elkanah, for Haah, 1 Sam. 1:4, 5. Rebekah, for Jacob, Gen. 27:6-17. Jacob, for Joseph, Gen. 37:3,...

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Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?

We associate the word "wages" for rightful returns for work done. We associate the word "punishment" with sins committed. The word "wages" is peculiar on the...

Romans 6:23

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Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?

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Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why would people believe that wooden and metal figures had power (Jeremiah 10:3-16)?

I would say that human sin causes people to want to exert control over their own lives rather than to acknowledge the existence of a higher spiritual being...

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Answer by Bryan Allen

How true is it that Jesus received 39 lashes, representing the 39 diseases known in His time?

Isaiah 53:5 refers to spiritual infirmities; yes, that's true, but it also applies to our physical infirmities as well. (Matthew 8:15-17) And he touched her...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Where does it say in the New Testament that we are going to heaven?

Philippians 1:21-24 ("For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what...

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Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?

God is not currently "speaking" to us today because His Word has been "fulfilled". Col 1:25 "Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of...

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Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?

I would assert that God has not stopped speaking to humans. Jesus came in the flesh to do away with the religious systems of the Old Testament and to create...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?

Good question, Judith! "Again and again they tested God's patience and frustrated the Holy One of Israel. They forgot about his power and how he rescued them...

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Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?

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How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?

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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"

First, see the context: "The apostle Paul is giving instructions to everyone in the church (Titus 2:11-14) here. He initially tells them about what God has...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What was the cause of the bad water in Jericho?

I would say that it would have been a lingering "side-effect" of the earlier curse placed both upon Jericho and also upon any attempt to rebuild it by Joshua...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?

Good question, Gregory! Jesus is quoting Isaiah 42 here. There in vv. 1-9 Isaiah speaks of the coming of the Messiah. In verse 1 the prophet deals with His...

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Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?

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Answer by Nathan Tiday

Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?

The young prophet did not just give a sign to Jeroboam, but he became a sign for him and his whole kingdom. Jeroboam received a word from God that he would...

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Question by Anonymous
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What was the cause of the bad water in Jericho?

Elisha healed the bad water in Jericho with salt.

2 Kings 2:19 - 22

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What should we learn from the woman at the well?

John 4:6: Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour: Lord Jesus...

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does God share His glory with all believers?

To me, the key word in responding to this question is "believers". No one has the right to share in God's glory if seeking to do it in a spirit of...

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Question by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

Does God share His glory with all believers?

Does God share His glory with all believers? According to Isaiah 42:8 and Isaiah 48:11, God does not share His glory with anyone (except Jesus - John 1:14; 1...

John 17:22

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What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?

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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is it wrong to live in nice houses?

Is is it wrong to live in nice houses? Absolutely not! My view is that no text or passage of Scripture teaches or implies that it is wrong for believers to...

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How can we be 'strong in the Lord?'

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?

I would say that the anger that Jesus experienced in the cited passage would have been at the sin (and consequent mortality) into which Satan had led...

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Question by Anonymous
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Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?

Also John 11:33: "When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled."

John 11:38

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What does the Bible say about dignity?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What does the Bible say about dignity?

"Dignity" derives from the Latin word "dignus", meaning "worthy". It denotes a quality, manner, or achievement that makes a person or being worthy of honor...

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What did Jesus write in the dirt in John 8:6?

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

I would only add this point to the other responses: No particular spiritual gift is more worthy of a "calling" than another. The Spirit gives out gifts to...

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Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?

The truth is people have seen the face of God. Jesus IS God in the flesh, Father, Son, Holy Ghost are all one. The Bible says that. Humans couldn't see God's...

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Answer by Billy P Eldred

How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?

If you are wondering if you are called to the ministry, the answer is easy. You are! I believe God calls every Christian to the ministry. The real question...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Does James 5:14-16 promise that God is going to heal (physically, on earth) every believing Christian who asks in faith for healing?

Good question, Christa! No, I don't think so (in regards to your question). For one thing, these verses are in the context of confession. The sick person...

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What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

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