What’s the history of our modern day Bible?
When were the OT and NT written as we know them? Some skeptics claim the original bible has changed over time. Historically was the NT completed before AD 70...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?
Having retired after working as a civilian (Civil Service) employee of the Army for 35 years assuring the serviceability of its stockpile of ammunition (a...
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What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?
Should we even have weapons at all?
Psalms 44:1 - 26
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Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?
Jonah 1:17: Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah knew that...
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John Appelt
What is the Olivet Discourse?
“The Olivet Discourse” is the last teaching session that Jesus gave, Matthew 24-25. The Lord presented a survey of events that would occur in the end times....
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Leslie Coutinho
How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
Revelation 11:10: And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets...
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What does the Bible say about complaining?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?
I think Jesus meant to convey to us that we all need to make a radical break with sin. I don't mind admitting, Jesus put His finger on my weakness. Lust. But...
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Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
Is there a Bible that I can purchase that will give me God's word that has not been influenced by the Freemasons to manipulate and control? I want to know th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you invite the presence of God into your life?
Terrific question, Thaddeus! I would say to treat each day as if you were going to a wedding. It's a joyful occasion. Remember this: Isaiah 61:10 and think...
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John Appelt
What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?
Several times Jesus spoke about plucking out an eye or severing a hand or foot, Matthew 5:29-30, Mark 9:43-50, Matthew 18:2-10. It is assumed that Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Ish-Bosheth angry about whom Abner slept with? 2 Samuel 3:7
The Bible does not actually say that Ishbosheth was angry. It does say that Abner was angry. Ishbosheth probably was angry which made Abner angry. It was...
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How can the Father be satisfied with the suffering of his Son? Isa 53:11
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What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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Did Jesus have blood in his body after the resurrection?
Luke 24:19 says: After His resurrection Jesus said, “Touch me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have.” (Luke 24:39). You must...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
1. “If anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes their foes.” (Rev. 11:5) This fire isn’t just metaphorical—it’s a divine judgment....
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How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
While I can agree that torment might consist of a "spiritual" condition which stands at opposition to the truths of G-d, for Romans 5:10 speaks of the enmity...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What is considered a marriage abandonment according to the Bible?
It seems that you're asking from the wife's point of view, and the husband wants a divorce, is that right? It certainly is abandonment, especially since she...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the importance of the empty tomb?
The importance of the empty tomb of Christ is that it is proof that His sacrifice was the accepted payment to God for the sins of all the world. If the tomb...
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How can I forgive those who sin against me?
45 years ago I came to Christ in a dramatic conversion. Academics I worked with called me a Jesus freak but that was a title I was proud of. My boss,...
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Tim Maas
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How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
The torment mentioned in the cited verse that the hearers of the prophets will experience will occur in reaction to the conviction of sin and the message of...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?
1 Corinthians 15:4: And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: The significance of the Lord Jesus being raised...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God help us out of ALL our troubles (Psalm 34:17)?
Anonymous, judging by the tone of your question, I don't think you believe that Psalm 34 can be counted on to be true for everybody. I think you have a...
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Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."?
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How can we say that Adam was perfect and without sin when he chose to sin?
I think people mistake Adam's perfect state before the fall with God's sovereignty. There is a belief that because Adam had free will, he wasn't perfect. We...
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What does the Bible mean when it refers to a remnant?
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How do we honor an abusive parent?
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Leslie Coutinho
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
2 Corinthians 12:7: And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "Spy Wednesday"?
This is apparently a term for the day prior to Maundy Thursday, and is meant to mark the day when (as noted in the verses cited in the question) Judas...
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Do angels appear to people today?
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
My husband died of cancer after a 17 year marriage. 3 years after my husband's death, I met a wonderful Christian man. I recently had to end a relationship...
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Why did God make them go through all these steps in Joshua 7:14-15?
Not to disagree with Tim Maas, because his view is certainly valid! But I would add that the singling out of Achan is an act of mercy from a merciful G-d....
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What is considered a marriage abandonment according to the Bible?
John Bellora's answer is spot on, but I will add that the apostle Shaul/Paul stated that if two people who are un-believers are married and one (in this case...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What behaviors and attitudes of Judas opened him up to the influence of Satan, resulting in his betrayal of Jesus? How can I avoid such behaviors and attitudes?
Good question: What behaviors and attitudes of Judas opened him up to the influence of Satan, resulting in his betrayal of Jesus? How can I avoid such...
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Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
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What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?
This is a good question, and one I've asked myself over the years. Many people attach significance to the number 7 as "the number of completeness" in the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of Leviticus 19 verse 28, "Thou shalt not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourself"??
The prohibitions in this verse concerned practices that were common among pagan nations at that time. Israelites were commanded to abstain from those actions...
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What does the Bible say about dying, seeing heaven and returning to life?
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Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
The question may be coming from the perspective that God's gaze brings favor; however the Psalmist knows that God also metes out punishment. Psalm 30 is...
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Should a Christian invest money in the stock market?
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Must precept be upon precept?
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Are the seven Catholic sacraments biblical?
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Billy P Eldred
Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
I don't know for sure because, to my knowledge, the Bible does not elaborate on what David was referring to in this Psalm, but this is what comes to mind:...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Do angels appear to people today?
I came to Christ dramatically in my 40th year. In the first few months I was literally walking on air, really feeling excited. At that time I worked in the...