What is the significance of the words Aleph, Beth, Gimel, etc., listed in Psalms 119?
Psalms 119:1 - 176
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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If you study the scriptures to get an understanding, you will see the difference in certain people from the average person. Moses was very different from the...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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I appreciate this dialogue! Israel's kingdom gospel is literally regarding the hope of their coming Messiah and kingdom. They had to believe that Christ was...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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It isn't said anywhere in scripture that the people of God (Israel) protested the way I claim I would have done. Why was it so easy for them to obey God and...
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by John Matthews
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Cindy, Jesus fulfilled the law. When He was on this earth, He did not advocate anything comparable to what His Father (or He) did in the Old Testament. There...
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by Mark Vestal
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What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
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You are so right Shirley. I had to 'let go' of this world, so to speak, to finally be able to see the truth in God's Word. We are so blinded today by...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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I don't think we should be advocating the practice of mercy killing. If there's a good theological reason for children of atheist parents to be killed, that...
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What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
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by Justin Hale
Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Fernando, perhaps you would consider one other angle of thought on this subject. Jesus did predict a giant 'sword' would arrive in the world, (Matthew...
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
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by Mark Vestal
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What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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Justin, this is indeed good stuff! I think your deeper insight is spot on and I love it! Thank you also to being open for discussion! It is a rare pleasantry...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Mr Matthews, Mr Houdmann's answer was, in my opinion, spot on until he went off script saying that children of heathen parents are better off killed early in...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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How someone lives post-salvation is really a different topic, and how well they perform has zero effect on salvation alone. Paul always writes to saved...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
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When we understand that God's gift to us is His Holy word, our worldview changes. In Genesis 4:8-16 we see Cain. Instead of listening to God, Cain fed his...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
The original question was 'Why is there so much death in the Old Testament in the name of God?' That's very different from the one here; the question about...
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
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by Justin Hale
Should Christians fast and why?
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This is all resonating with me in important ways, thank you for sharing it all brother Mark. I encountered exactly the kind of 'Christian legalism' you are...
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by Justin Hale
What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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This is very astute Mark, thank you! I sensed that I was missing something still. This doctrine has almost mind-blowing subtleties inside of it. So if I...
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John Appelt
What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died?
The tearing of veil of the temple was one of the remarkable and significant events happening when Jesus died, Matthew 27:50-54, Mark 15:3-39, Luke 23:44-47....
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can once saved always saved be true?
You cannot lose your salvation once you are a believer in the gospel of God's grace through Jesus Christ crucified, as you have been sealed with the holy...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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I love 95% of our brother Justin Hale's answer! I would just like to add my 5% take with all due respect! I find the word "discipline" only once in the KJV,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where there drums in the Old Testament?
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A tambourine is a small drum with metal jingles attached to it; it is played by striking with the knuckles and shaking; it's mentioned 9 times in the Bible....
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by Sarah Nganga
What did Jesus mean when he said, "God is the God of the living not the dead?"
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How is death separation from God, unless the death is rather spiritual and not physical? Elaborate more on that, please.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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Inspiring, Justin!
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Should Christians fast and why?
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It may also assist in seeing my point of view by separating Paul's thirteen epistles of God’s grace written to us, from that of Christ's earthly ministry to...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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Hello Justin! I greatly appreciate your comment, and I agree that zeal should not be about us! My intent is to always glorify God's righteousness. I am...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What evidence is there that the Bible is real?
I humbly submit the evidence is everything seen and unseen by anyone. Consider just some prophecies concerning God's Israel. (Isaiah 46:10) On reflection it...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where is assurance of eternal life in the Old Testament?
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The people living under the OT were preached to for ages; they were told that a Savior would be born who would be their salvation. They longed for his...
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Danny Hickman
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Where is assurance of eternal life in the Old Testament?
If God was going to tell anyone that he would someday live with him in an eternal heavenly kingdom, and that he would never die it would have been Abraham;...
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Can you give me a summary of the Old Testament?
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Justin Hale
What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
My perspective on this is still developing, but so far, I see two clear distinctions being made in scripture when Christians experience what is generally...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How can I be saved?
God, by His grace, tells us specifically today through our apostle Paul how we, who are outside of God's covenants with Israel, may accept the free unmerited...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?
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We are continually surrounded by Christ's signs and wonders in His breath-taking creation and design of the universe and biological life. For example,...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why was John baptizing people for repentance when the Hebrews already had the Day of Atonement?
Many Jews, especially Pharisees, believed that they would enter the Kingdom of God because they were descendants from Abraham. John declared that this was...
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by Justin Hale
Should Christians fast and why?
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Mark, you evoked some interesting thoughts in me. Are WE the righteousness of GOD in Christ, or am I, Justin, are you, Mark, the righteousness of GOD in...
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How can I be saved?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Was it impossible for Jeremiah to resist God's call (Jeremiah 20:9)?
Jeremiah 1:4-10: "Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you were born, I sanctified you, and...
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Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
Fasting is certainly not a requirement for Christians today, as there are actually zero requirements to become a Christian other than having faith alone in...
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What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
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Amen, Justin! Glad you like it, too.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the woman at the well?
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The story of the woman at the well is so well-told in the end of a song by the Gaither Vocal Band, "There is a River." Gaither Vocal Band - There Is a River...
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Justin Hale
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
"Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ...
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Should we help someone who does not deserve it?
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Should Christians fast and why?
You should notice that Jesus says, 'when you fast,' so His statement presumes that we all will at some point. The next question is when and why. However,...
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