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Not addressed here is the practice of embalming as practiced in western countries. This practice clearly originated in Egypt. Let’s not even mention what...
Genesis 18:2: And he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed...
Matthew 2:2: Saying, "Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him." The wise men who came...
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James, I was in a marriage to what I thought was a believer. It turned out he was not and I knew that as long as he was pleased to live with me, it was my...
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Hi Anna! Have you read the answers that have been posted so far? Michael Houdmann in particular gives a good perspective that may assist. (Although many of...
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I would say, no, this situation is not fair to Job. I would question whether this book really describes the God described in other parts of the Bible. This...
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Are there prophets in the church today?
As I see it, the account of Abraham's interaction with God has the following applications for believers today: Like Abraham, we are to care as greatly for...
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Which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? (Matthew 7:9,10) Jesus says the...
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I think of it this way: 1 Corinthians 13:10: "But when that which is perfect has come that which is in part will be done away." When the end or completion of...
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There are 2 'yous.' There's the you in the flesh, and there's the you in the spirit. The 'spirit you' hates sin; the 'flesh you' loves it. There is victory...
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Jack, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my post. You are correct, the last sentence should read: "Apostle Paul makes it clear that no...
Is it possible that the events are not presented chronologically? Perhaps David killed Goliath before he became Saul's court musician. See in 1 Samuel 16:18...
Prophetic signs (found in God's Word) are one thing, but beyond that would be where the evil lies, I believe. Gen 1:14 "And God said, Let there be lights in...
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Please consider the following... 1 Tim 1:16 "Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a...
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Billy, so I did watch "The Star of Bethlehem," and I see what you mean!
I am not a Roman Catholic, but at least one website purporting to present Roman Catholic positions indicates that, not only did Mary never have any children...
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Peter was an apostle to the "circumcision" (Israel). Paul is the apostle to the "uncircumcision" (us), (Gal 2:7-9, Rom 11:13). Paul is the "pattern" for...
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We will never find that teaching in the Scriptures. That is Zwingli teaching.
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Mark Vestal, Peter is connecting baptism to Noah's flood. Therefore, No, it isn't merely a baptism of a good conscience. The good conscience is knowing that...
Only in Matthew 2:1-12 is mentioned the “wise men,” which in Greek is, “magi.” In the Septuagint, the Greek word is also found for astrologers of Babylon in...
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Here are a few more JD regarding the "kingdom gospel" vs. the gospel of God's grace and Christ crucified: 1 Cor 1:23 "But we preach Christ crucified, unto...
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When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?
God sent Jesus who in turn sends us: “Just as You sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world.” —John 17:18 Jesus said, “Go and make disciples...
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What does it mean that Jesus saves?
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Rom 10:2-4 "For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going...
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1 Cor 12:13 "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink...
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Jesus is not directing you or I in Matthew: Matt 10:5-6 "These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and...
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The KJV of 1 Peter 3:21 actually says that water baptism is not the type of baptism that saves us. It is rather the baptism of "good conscience", which is...
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How is the Lord a refuge for the oppressed? (Psalm 9:9-10)
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You will never find in Scripture that baptism is an option. There is more support in Scripture that states that baptism is part of the salvation process. You...
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Romans 10:9-10 is only one part. We cannot build a doctrine on only one text. Jesus commands baptism in Matthew 28 with the Great Commission. This isn't the...
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The Holy Spirit comes after we are baptized by water. Yea, there is only once case were people were baptized by the Holy Spirit before water baptism but it...
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Anyone who calls themselves a Christian and believes baptism is an option is a contradition in terms, in my opinion. There are many disciples of Zwingly in...
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Agree. A Christian who teaches that baptism isn't necessary is a contradition in terms.
1 Samuel 3:7: Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord, neither was the word of the Lord yet revealed unto him. Samuel, after being weaned from drinking his...
Genesis 3:15: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel....
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Why did Jesus direct this man in Luke 10:26 to the law as means of gaining eternal life?
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I think honestly, I might try to save them both! I would be crying the whole time, especially since I don't swim! And also praying for strength and help!
Good question, Georg! No, it does not mean all prophecies have been fulfilled. Compare St. Paul’s “in the fulness of time” (Galatians 4:4; Ephesians 1:10). I...
Ben, you asked a good question! God used the law such as His desire that we love Him with all we have and love our neighbor as ourselves! Pretty hard to do....
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Also, Aurel, in your last sentence, "Apostle Paul makes it clear that no disobedient, rebellious and habitual sinner will not be in heaven (Galatians 5:21; 1...
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Aurel, good answer! I love your reference to what Jesus said in Matthew 7:21 “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of...
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What is the Word of God?
The usual interpretation of this parable is that when the rich man died, he went immediately to hell, and Lazarus went to heaven which the “bosom of Abraham”...
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Good point, Bruce! There will come a day that the rulers of this world will mandate a mark be placed on the hand or forehead of people if they want to buy or...
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