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Answer by Justin Hale

Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?

In modern times we call these 'pressure sores.' We don't really have 'beggars' in our society like Lazarus, since self-righteous hypocrisy is widespread. We...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does the Bible encourage the practice of Lent?

By my understanding, the observance of Lent in its present forty-day form (from "Ash Wednesday" to "Holy Saturday", excluding Sundays) was not officially...

February 23 2023 Follow Vote Up

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Why did Herod like to listen to John the Baptist, who criticized Herod’s lifestyle? (Mark 6:20)

I would say that Herod was like the stony or thorny ground of which Jesus spoke in His parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9). Herod was not completely...

February 23 2023 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by Devon Buddie

What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?

My personal preference when I feel the money may be used for a sinful purpose: I ask the person what they plan on buying with it, and then it becomes my...

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February 23 2023

Comment by Justin Hale

What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

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I'm so glad it was edifying! Sometimes the Lord whispers a good word to others as I write. I think it's a taste of His 'far superior' version of the...

February 23 2023

Comment by Justin Hale

What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

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Thanks Danny, you bring up an important point and a broader perspective. In my own private moments of contemplation, the Lord calls this 'sitting across the...

February 23 2023

Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

The parable of the rich man and the dishonest manager is a tricky one to grasp. It can leave us with more questions than answers. The first question is, 'Who...

February 23 2023 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Why did Herod like to listen to John the Baptist, who criticized Herod’s lifestyle? (Mark 6:20)

Mark 6:17-20 says, 17 "For it was Herod who had sent and seized John and a bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because ...

Mark 6:14 - 29

February 23 2023 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by j Avila

What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

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Thank you Justin for your insightful answer. Your thoughts were clarifying, especially where you wrote, "Jesus concludes by turning to us and saying, ‘Now...

February 23 2023

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How much food did Jesus produce? (Matthew 14:19–21)

19 And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, an...

Matthew 14:13 - 21

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Why were Adam and Even driven out of the Garden of Eden?

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How was Jesus able to be heard when preaching to 5,000 people?

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Why did Jesus ask the crowd to sit down in groups of fifty?

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February 22 2023

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Inclusivism vs. exclusivism: what does the Bible say?

February 22 2023

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February 22 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What is the book of Philemon?

'The epistle to Philemon' is a letter addressing 'slavery,' and the new commands of the Holy Spirit regarding 'birth class,' (one of evil's ongoing 'culture...

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How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)

February 22 2023

Comment by Andrew J Willard

How did Satan get into the Garden of Eden?

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I agree with you, because of the wiles of the devil. Sadly, most people are spiritually ignorant and don’t pay attention to God’s Word/Holy Scriptures about...

February 22 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who was Nicodemus?

Great question, Joe! Jesus explains the plan of salvation in John 3:1-21: A man named Nicodemus visits Jesus by night. We have Harold Wilmington to thank for...

February 22 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What is the book of 1 John?

The epistle of I John is written by the apostle John. Along with Peter and James, John had the privilege to be one of the inner circle of disciples, Mark...

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Why did God allow Solomon to have 1,000 wives and concubines?

February 22 2023

Comment by Steve Harrison

How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?

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Ocie Taylor I agree with you 100%. We have no idea how long Adam and Eve were in the Garden. I believe it was an endless eternal timeless day. But we...

February 22 2023

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Who was Mary Magdalene?

February 22 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

Jesus is using this parable to teach us His viewpoint on economics, which includes both 'righteous' and 'unrighteous' wealth. Whenever Jesus is speaking of...

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February 21 2023

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What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)

February 21 2023

Comment by Carol Flowers

Has the book of Amos been fulfilled or is it a reference to end times?

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The prophecy in Amos about GOD bringing a famine of HIS WORD is yet to come I believe. The many versions available today apart from the Authorized King James...

February 21 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

Has the book of Amos been fulfilled or is it a reference to end times?

"If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the perseverance and...

February 21 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is unclean meat?

Any animal that didn’t chew their cud and had split hoof was considered unclean to eat. All the kosher and non- kosher foods are laid out in Leviticus 11.

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Question by j Avila

What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

Luke 16:1 - 15

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Does Acts 13:48 prove election of some and not others?

February 20 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)

Jesus was given a 'word of knowledge' through the Holy Spirit about the private details of this Samaritan woman's sexual history. Samaritans were essentially...

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February 20 2023

Answer by Jeannette Shields , Mom of three

What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)

A woman that thought her fulfillment was in men.

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What does the Bible say about perseverance?

I would just like to touch on the perseverance of the saints which Michael mentioned in his answer. This doctrine is clearly taught in these passages, John...

February 20 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Who was Timothy?

Good question, Sharon! He was THE MAN WHO CONFESSED A GOOD CONFESSION (1 Timothy 6:12). Here Paul encourages Timothy whom he fondly addresses, "To Timothy my...

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