Does the Bible call Christians to defend the faith / argue for the faith?
I would much rather encourage the saints than declare war on the apostates. But when the enemy is in the field, the watchmen dare not go to sleep. The...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would obeying God in war disqualify David from building the temple? (1 Ch22:8)
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Many of the translations of 2 Samuel 12:31 describe David's treatment of the Ammonites as consigning them to forced labor with implements such as saws, axes,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would obeying God in war disqualify David from building the temple? (1 Ch22:8)
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Comprehensive, Tim, but could you explain a little bit more about "Also, in multiple passages in the prophecy of Amos, God condemned other nations for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did Jesus’ prediction about Jerusalem come true? (Luke 19:41–44)
Yep, 40 years later, i.e. in A.D. 66, the Jews revolted vs. Rome. After 3 years the uprising was squelched by Titus, the son of the Roman emperor. QSB In AD...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why rely on chance to pick the priests who would serve before God?
I would say that it could have been because the outcome of the casting of lots for such a sacred purpose was not viewed as an event of pure chance, but as...
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Anonymous
Why rely on chance to pick the priests who would serve before God?
1 Chronicles 24:5 "They divided them by lot, all alike, for there were sacred officers and officers of God among both the sons of Eleazar and the sons of It...
1 Chronicles 24:1 - 31
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Who will be risen in the rapture?
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Amen. Also First Corinthians 15:51-53. First Thessalonians 4:18. We are to comfort one another with these words. John 3:16-18. Believers will not go through...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of sin?
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Any thought, deed or action that is not the perfect righteousness of God is sin. Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where are the gates of hell?
Matthew 16:18 What are the “gates of hell”? I have the fondest memories of “gates” at what used to be my grandmother’s resort, “Wisowa.” Now this wooded...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where are the gates of hell?
In my opinion, the "gates of hell" is not referring to an identifiable physical object or location, but is expressing the idea that all efforts of Satan and...
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Daniel Olsson
Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother?
The answer is likely that God is omnipotent and eternal and created Mary and her life according to his own wishes and needs. It is obvious that we humans...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of sin?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. We all die because we all sin. BUT the GIFT of...
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Karen Zorger
, Christian Wife, and Mom, Florida
Who will be risen in the rapture?
Our Sunday small group has just finished a study of Thessalonians, and this is what we discussed, and what I have learned: The Christian meaning of the word...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would obeying God in war disqualify David from building the temple? (1 Ch22:8)
If God would set aside David, who was described as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), it graphically illustrates how precious all human lives are...
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Should all pronouns referring to God be capitalized?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the origin of Christianity?
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The origin of christianity is different from the origin of the church. Christianity is a religion, a tradition begun by people. I don't think it matters much...
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by Murray Runge
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
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Very well explained, Cindy. I am so pleased that you set matters straight, and in these days it is very important to reach out to those lost sheep so they do...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
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Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the Holy Spirit in whom ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13-14 Our guarantee of eternal life. John 3:18...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
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Roman 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. ( you cannot boast in a free gift)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why couldn’t a sovereign God overrule an unwilling city? (Matthew 23:37)
God gave free will to all humans, which is what gives our actions their meaning and value. Even on a human level, we would not respond positively to the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are the children of the kingdom and why will there be gnashing of teeth?
I agree with Colin Wong who answered a similar question on this web site, saying that the children or subjects of the kingdom are the children of Israel. And...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus’ prediction about Jerusalem come true? (Luke 19:41–44)
Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in AD 70, as described in the following account: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Jerusalem_(70_CE)
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does the Bible teach that there is a gift of celibacy?
I definitely think that celibacy is a gift from God. And I surely thought I had this gift after I got saved at age 16. I was through with women and studied...
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Anonymous
Why couldn’t a sovereign God overrule an unwilling city? (Matthew 23:37)
Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children to...
Matthew 23:37 - 39
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Anonymous
Did Jesus’ prediction about Jerusalem come true? (Luke 19:41–44)
41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now...
Luke 19:41 - 44
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What is prayer?
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What are the signs of a true believer, a Christian?
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John Appelt
What is the book of Judges?
Most of the book of Judges is the record of 14 judges God raised up to deliver Israel from oppression by surrounding nations. The judges were Othniel, Ehud,...
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Anonymous
Why would obeying God in war disqualify David from building the temple? (1 Ch22:8)
1 Chronicles 22:8 says, "But this word of the Lord came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name,...
1 Chronicles 22:2 - 5
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Murray Runge
What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
When the Sabbath was given to the Jews one must also consider that there was no such thing as Saturday or Sunday, and the days were calculated by the new...
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Anonymous
Why did 70,000 die while the sinner lived? (1 Chronicles 21:14)
1 Chronicles 21:14 says in the Contemporary English Version, "So the LORD sent a horrible disease on Israel, and 70,000 Israelites died."
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How are human souls created?
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The problem that I see with Creationism is if God creates a soul and "implants" him or her into the embryo at the moment of conception, how can He remain...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is corporate prayer?
Corporate prayer is prayer offered to God by an assembly or body of multiple Christians speaking to God as a group with one voice or request. ("Corporate...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why wasn’t Cain given capital punishment for the murder he committed?
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Previously dscussed at https://ebible.com/questions/832-why-wasn-t-cain-s-punishment-death
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by Nancy Hale
, Seeking Truth
Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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Thank you! An answer that makes complete sense to me.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?
So, when will the peace of Nahum come? Everything in the first answer posted is great. However, I see the Bible as relevant to all ages. (There are things...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?
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The sacrifice the Lord ordained In type of the Redeemer’s blood, Self-righteous reasoning Cain disdained, And thought his own first-fruits as good. ~John...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why wasn’t Cain given capital punishment for the murder he committed?
Genesis 4:12-13 12 "When you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength. You shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth." 13 Cai...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Whom was Cain afraid of after he killed Abel?
I don't think Cain feared his parents would take his life in revenge for his killing their other son, Abel. What parents would want to lose all their...
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John Appelt
What are the seventy sevens in Daniel 9:24-27?
Daniel 9:24-27 is an amazing chronological prophecy. The timing of this prophecy was when Daniel was considering the impending end of the 70 years of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did all of Saul’s family die with him or not? 1 Chronicles 10:6
1 Chronicles 10:6 has this: Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house—his sons and courtiers who were there engaged in the battle. But it appears that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did all of Saul’s family die with him or not? 1 Chronicles 10:6
The parallel passage to 1 Chronicles 10:6 is 1 Samuel 31:6, which states: “So Saul, his three sons, his armorbearer, and all his men died together that same...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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No God no peace. Know God know peace. John 3:18.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is patience (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) in whom also after ye...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is love (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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It is God’s love for us that never fails. Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. He will never cast us out. John 6:37. Jesus has never lost one...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is kindness (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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Unbelievers can produce all those same qualities.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Did all of Saul’s family die with him or not? 1 Chronicles 10:6
Here we read, “Saul and his three sons died, and all his house died together.” But, in 2 Samuel 2:8, Saul’s son Ishbosheth was not killed and was even later...
1 Chronicles 10:1 - 14
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Contemporary English Version (CEV)?
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True, Diana, yes, it is unfortunate that none of these original manuscripts exist today. Well over 3000 years have passed since Moses first penned the book...