Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19)
I would say that, in the particular case cited in the question, God chose the specific disease of leprosy to punish Uzziah because of the consequences that...
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Tim Maas
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Why would King Uzziah want to perform a priest’s duties? (2 Chronicles 26:18)
I think that the answer to the question is given in 2 Chronicles 26:16 (two verses prior to the verse cited in the question). Uzziah's position as king made...
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Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19)
Why did God use a disease as punishment? (2 Chronicles 26:19) 16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the...
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Why would King Uzziah want to perform a priest’s duties? (2 Chronicles 26:18)
16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense...
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What does Jesus mean by comparing the wind to a person born from the spirit?
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Are the prophesies of all true prophets ALWAYS fulfilled?
Yes, the prophesies of true prophets always come true. Here are some proof verses: Deuteronomy 18:22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does...
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Grant Abbott
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Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
God promised to rescue and deliver the nation of Israel from their bondage of slavery in Egypt. Whatever God promises we can be assured (guaranteed) that God...
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Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
This is about a premature birth caused by a violent act or altercation. This could also be a civil court case today. Sharon Tate was a victim of the Charles...
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Tim Maas
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Why should a premature birth require a penalty? (Exodus 21:22–23)
In my opinion, the fine is associated with the idea that even babies with no specific prenatal birth defects who are born prematurely face increased danger...
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James Kraft
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What is saving grace?
Saving grace is the all sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice once and for all for all sin to every one who believes. Romans 1:16 It is believing the gospel,...
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Tim Maas
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Why would God not want Israel to be workers together with Him this time (see 1 Corinthians 3:9)?
First, I would say that any unwillingness associated with the cited passage was not on the part of God, but the Israelites. The people of Israel were not...
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Grant Abbott
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Why is it important to spend time alone with God?
Jesus is our model for how to have s close personal relationship with God. Even though Jesus was the Son of God, he left his divine rights in heaven to...
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Grant Abbott
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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
We suffer trials and tribulations because we are followers of Jesus Christ. Jesus himself was made perfect through what he suffered, the trials and...
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Is it wrong for a couple to live together before marriage? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
In response to the question “Does God have one specific person for you to marry?”, I offer the following. I believe he does. God has a “perfect will” for our...
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Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Jesus did not come to earth to heal people. He came to 1) die for our sins 2) turn our faces to God. Jesus healed and resurrected people to prove that he is...