Why are the “pure in heart” blessed (Matthew 5:8)?
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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Tim Maas
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What was the molten sea (1 Kings 7)?
As I read it, the vessel containing the molten sea was positioned in the temple so that it blocked the access to God's presence, symbolizing the necessity of...
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Richard Lennox
Why did Lamech say he should be avenged seventy-seven times to his wives?
This Lamech is the first person that The Bible introduces to us, who had two wives. He counted himself worthy of having two wives, not just one. He esteemed...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
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Also, Stephanie Solberg is good here, too: https://makinghimknown.tv/10-ways-isaac-is-a-picture-of-jesus/
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When will Jeremiah 30:22-24 be fulfilled?
“‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.’” 23 See, the storm of the Lord will burst out in wrath, a driving wind swirling down ...
Jeremiah 30:22 - 24
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What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
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What does it mean that no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor human heart conceived what God has prepared for those loving Him?
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What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a wife urge her husband to have an affair (Genesis 16:2)?
I would say that Sarai was driven by desperation about wanting to provide Abram with an heir, which was very important at that time and in that culture. At...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about marital unfaithfulness?
In the Ten Commandments, the seventh commandment (Exodus 20:14) was, "You shall not commit adultery." Also, according to Old Testament passages such as...
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Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
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Tim Maas
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How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?
Methuselah had the longest lifespan of any person recorded in Scripture, but he was not extremely exceptional in that regard. The early chapters of Genesis...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who destroyed the Northern Kingdom?
The northern kingdom of Israel was conquered by the Assyrians, beginning in approximately 740 BC under King Pul (who was also known as Tiglath-pileser)....
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Leslie Coutinho
What are 'presumptuous sins'?
Psalm 19:13: Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I Be upright, and I shall be innocent from the...
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Richard StJohn
What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
Romans 10:9 says whoever believes Christ died for their sins and God raised him from the dead shall be saved. Note the word shall. Not could, not may, shall....
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What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
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Paula Fether
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Who was Deborah?
There's a good summary at https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/who-was-deborah-in-the-bible.html. She spoke "thus saith the Lord" as any other prophet,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who were the sons of Korah in the Old Testament?
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I, similar to Christina, like what was said by Michael: "The sons of Korah is that during the time of King David, they became the great leaders in choral and...
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Why would a wife urge her husband to have an affair (Genesis 16:2)?
Genesis 16:1 - 16
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by Lloyd Sullivan
What is the greatest commandment?
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Very very well answered!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Word of God?
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Salem, I love and often use that reference you cited in Ephesians 6:17!
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Anonymous
What was the molten sea (1 Kings 7)?
Did it symbolize Christ or the gospel?
1 Kings 7:1 - 51
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
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AMEN! Stick with the ONLY AUTHORITY!
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Justin Hale
Why was Elkana was allowed to have two wives?
There is nothing in holy scripture indicating that having more than one wife is sinful or displeasing to God. However, when a man takes a wife, God holds...
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What is the Word of God?
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What does the Bible say about how water moves, such as ocean tides, currents, and rivers flowing to the sea?
Good question, Michael! Your question is especially meaningful to me as I grew up on the Somo River which is a tributary of the Tomahawk River in Tomahawk,...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
What is the Word of God?
What is the Word of God? I thought this was a good question. The Word of God is the Holy Scriptures and Jesus Christ, the Son of God. They are all one. 1. In...
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Who was Abishag?
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Justin Hale
Why are demons considered to not have bodies when Lucifer was considered beautiful before the fall?
The demons do have material bodies, but they are being 'kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day.' (Jude 1:6). The Holy Spirit...
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Who was Abishag?
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by Carolyn Hostetter
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What is the Word of God?
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Jeremiah, this is the best explanation of Jesus, the Word of God, that I've seen and I wholeheartedly agree with you. Thanks.
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What would be some hints for memorizing Scripture?
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by Tim Maas
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Why was Elkana was allowed to have two wives?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/polygamy.html
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Abishag?
As recounted in 1 Kings 1-2, when King David grew old, he had trouble keeping warm while lying down, no matter how much covering was laid on top of him. To...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is burial the only option a Christian can consider?
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Any day now, Jesus is coming! Watch and wait with expectation!!! Always be prepared...yes I was a brownie, a long time ago...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about eating food/meat that has been sacrificed to idols?
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EXCELLENT response!
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Why was Elkana was allowed to have two wives?
Elkana, the father of Samuel, had two wives. Why was that?
1 Samuel 1:2
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Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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Tim Maas
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Why lift Moses' arms and staff (Exodus 17:11-12)?
By my reading, Moses' staff (which I interpret as similar to a shepherd's crook) was a sacred object, the raising of which invoked the power of God, as was...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is burial the only option a Christian can consider?
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Mine too for myself, Shirley, and thanks for reminding me!
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
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My brother Justin, I just want to say that our conversations are what I believe “church” is supposed to be. I greatly appreciate our, and everyone else’s,...
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by Mark Vestal
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How could God allow the Witch of Endor to raise Samuel from the dead when God condemned witchcraft?
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Thanks Leslie! We may not reach a mutual agreement here, but I appreciate the conversation! I submit that there may be a couple of exceptions, such as the...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the point of living if a person like me is predestined to hell?
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Hey Danny! I should have been more clear. I was quoting what you had stated in your prior comment because you often go with the narrative that we basically...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Why are demons considered to not have bodies when Lucifer was considered beautiful before the fall?
Scripture is silent about this, but we have a few clues. We know from Gen. 6 that before the Flood the fallen angels were having children with human women...