What is the book of Obadiah?
The book of Obadiah is by one of the prophets, Obadiah, “servant of Yahweh” or “servant of the LORD.” As with all the writing prophets, the name of the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God allow the innocent to suffer?
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Praise God, Ms Williams, that your suffering (being molested) ended at some point. That's not the way it goes for everybody. Babies are born blind or...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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God's "reputation." Psalm 109:21 is a good study for this; Bible translations can often determine the meaning we get from the scriptures. The NKJV version...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I find comfort when an unsaved loved one has died?
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Very comforting, biblical thoughts. Peace!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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Great Jack, let's give tribute to our triune God!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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Believers in the One True God, In Jesus Christ, are to walk the walk of faith. We are to honor Him and be a testament. We may be the only Bible that some...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?
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Continuing, Do we FEEL blessed simply by living for God? Can we feel blessed even when we're persecuted? Yes and no! The mistake that's made is because of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?
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There was a time when the scriptures made absolutely no logical sense to me; if I asked the question that's asked here, and someone read Matt 5:12 to me, it...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Who is currently in Heaven?
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Thank you for your comment. In Hebrews 11, we find listed some of the Bible heroes who died looking forward to their reward – eternal life (Matt 16:27; Rev...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?
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It's ridiculous to speculate about the length of life of our biblical ancestors. They lived a long time. We really don't know why. Period. As far as the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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"What does it mean when God says for my name's sake?" I think the person asking this wants to know if God is concerned about his designation, his name. Most...
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by Glenna Miller
When will Jeremiah 30:22-24 be fulfilled?
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Thank you. Your response is very helpful.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did Pharaoh find out that Sarai was Abram's wife?
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Wwell-stated answer, Danny! Keep them coming, brother!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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I like it; we give tribute to the triune God!
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What should we learn from Jesus' forgiving and healing a paralyzed man?
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How should a Christian man respond if his wife doesn't like sex?
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Why did Elijah throw his cloak around Elisha? 1 Kings 19:19
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How can I avoid enabling someone else's sin?
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Tim Maas
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Why did Elijah throw his cloak around Elisha? 1 Kings 19:19
As indicated in other passages (such as 2 Kings 2:8), Elijah's status as a prophet endowed his mantle (that is, his cloak) with supernatural powers. By...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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That would be the triune God.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Yes, I think we each are a fig tree in a sense. In season, out of season. God sent priests, prophets, miracles, signs, wonders. He waits for us to see and...
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by val camay
Who is currently in Heaven?
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I like your explanation on John 3. Could you further explain other verses like Hebrews 11:39-40 wherein Enoch as included in the context still does not...
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Who were the twelve (12) disciples / apostles of Jesus Christ?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we bless those who curse us?
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Good answer, Diwani! I voted your answer up and also gave you a "favorite." You wrote, "And we are from God and have overcome them because greater is He that...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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God instituted only judges - kings were a human idea (1 Sam 8:5). Israel was supposed to be a theocracy, ruled only by God and instructed through His...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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In Exodus 3:13, Moses asked God, "When I go to the people and they ask, 'What is His name?', what should I tell them?" God replied, "I Am Who I Am." By...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of John the Baptist?
Good question, Barbara Kemp! (Who was John the Baptist?) Mt. 11:3: The one who is to come refers to the Messiah (see Matthew 3:11). John knew who Jesus was,...
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by Alianora Dias
Who am I supposed to choose when put in a situation between my own child or my husband, who is not my son's biological father?
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No, children do not choose their biological parents, but biological parents create bonds with these children and this bond, in turn, legitimizes disciplinary...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Paul mean when he says that all other sins are out of the body but he who commits fornication sins against his own body?
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A Lamb, good answers! And it must be remembered that 1 Corinthians 6:18 is in the context of 1 Corinthians 6:17: "But he who is joined to the Lord becomes...
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by Todd Rushing
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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But God also instituted government ruled by lineage of kings and judges. These were very authoritarian governments. I would never presume that governments...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will Jeremiah 30:22-24 be fulfilled?
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In my opinion, the verses from Jeremiah are to be taken in conjunction with end-times verses from Daniel, Zechariah, and Revelation. (I understand the...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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In Mark 12:17 Jesus is acknowledging the government’s authority on matters of taxation, not capital punishment – huge deference. There is no question about...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does it mean when God says, "for My Name's sake"?
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The Lord's "Name" has nothing to do with what he is called or goes by. When the bible speaks of God's name it's talking about his authority. When it says,...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How is the Christian religion different from all the other world religions?
Christianity is based on the doctrine of resurrection, found only in the saving grace of Jesus Christ! Not reincarnation! Actual death, burial and...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Amos?
Amos was a sheep raiser who also dressed sycamore figs, Amos 1:1, 7:14, which entailed making small gashes on the top of the fruit to hasten ripening to a...
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Donna Williams
Is Adam buried at Golgotha?
Mark 15:21-31 is clearly about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ! Golgotha which means, "Place of the Skull," was where He was crucified! There is no mention...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about violence?
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"All I have to do is pray for deliverance from violent men, and I have peace.... I'm ready for it spiritually..." Really? What if the violence is directed...
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by Glenna Miller
When will Jeremiah 30:22-24 be fulfilled?
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Thanks Tim, I am fairly new at reading through books of the Bible. As I am reading Jeremiah I can't understand if 30: 22-24 is speaking of end times. Is it...
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by Carol Lane
Is the Word of Faith movement biblical?
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I started my walk with God through Word of Faith teaching. Through my association I was led to be baptised in the Holy Spirit. I never had "name it and claim...
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by Todd Rushing
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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I am inclined to remind you of what Jesus said when questioned about taxes: "Render unto Caeser that which belongs to Caeser, and render unto God that which...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why would Jesus do the miracle of turning water into wine if He said it wasn't His time yet?
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1 Cor 15:8 is in line with your analogy of the Gentile "dog": "And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time." It was not yet time...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would Jesus do the miracle of turning water into wine if He said it wasn't His time yet?
Even after Jesus told Mary that His hour (for performing public signs) had not yet come, Mary (whom I would interpret as having felt sympathetic...
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What are the benefits of being in God’s Word according to Psalm 119?