What does the Bible say about anointing oil?
ISBE say it was used in Religious Rites: -- Consecration: Consecration of officials or sacred things (Gen 28:18; 35:14; Ex 29:7,21 ff; Lev 2:1 ff; Nu 4:9 ff;...
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Who is Nahash?
Who is Nahash? Lockyer says this: Nahash [Nā'hăsh] is a name meaning "serpent" or "oracle." There were 2 men and 1 woman named "Nahash" in the Bible: 1. An...
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Terry Downey
As believers, are we aware of the groanings of the Holy Spirit as we pray, and the Holy Spirit is praying with us?
My question is as a believer, are we aware of the groanings as we pray?
Romans 8:26
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What does it mean that God is with us?
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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, in whom also after ye believed, ye were sealed by...
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Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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Amen Danny! "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why eat a scroll? Revelation 10:9
9 So I went to the angel and told him to give me the little scroll. And he said to me, "Take and eat it; it will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be chastened? How does God chasten us?
Colossians 3:1-3 We are dead and our life is hidden with Christ in God. But our flesh is till with us till we die. Colossians 3:5-6 If we live in those sins...
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What does it mean that God is with us?
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The bible says we should rejoice in the Lord always. Why? because He gave us sinners eternal life. Romans 6:23. For the penalty for sin is death, but the...
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Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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Thanks Cindy! You can't make it any plainer than that!
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by Danny Hickman
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Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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To the people on this thread who have "studied" and come up with the idea that Jesus isn't "coequal" with God the Father, I too have studied the scriptures...
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by Shirley H
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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Dear friend and Brother Jeremiah, I love your answers! I love that you give us a wider perspective, especially in today's diverse world!
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by Valerie Hammond
What was the spirit of God hovering over?
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Thank you for your comment, Mr. Hammond. I started reading Genesis and had a question, and you cleared it up for me. I knew of this, studied it before, and...
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How can we make the most of our time?
The most important activity that Christians can perform is bringing others to salvation through faith in Christ. That does not necessarily mean being a...
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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What does it mean, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds”?
The Greeks, who were among the disciples of Jesus and were now wanting to come to Him, were being told to follow Him in His ways. And not just by being a...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can we make the most of our time?
What kind of activities redeem the time?
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Why is it that when I read the Bible it scares me?
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Thank you for your answer.
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Tim Maas
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Why is it that when I read the Bible it scares me?
One of the reasons that the accounts of the life of Jesus found in the New Testament are called the gospels (meaning "good news") is precisely because they...
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by James Kraft
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
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John 12:32: For the GIFTS (eternal life) and the calling of God are without repentance. Irrevocable, cannot be changed back. John 3:18. John 6:47. John 6:40....
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What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
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New Testament salvation. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Romans 6:23 For the penalty for sin is death, but the GIFT...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
What is repentance? At Dallas Theological Seminary, a professor of mine, Dr. Roy B. Zuck, said, "The Greek word for repentance (metanoia) means to change one...
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Albert Ogier
Why is 'You shall not give false testimony' in the Ten Commandments?
Jesus said that we should love God with everything and our neighbours as ourselves. All the law depends on these. So the first four of the commandments are...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Nehemiah was one of those who had a true love for God the Father and observed His commandments. Being told the remnant were in great affliction and reproach,...
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How can I lose my salvation?
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Any one who says you can lose eternal life, is trusting in what they do and not what Jesus has done.
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Do I need to be baptized again as an adult if I was baptized in a Catholic church as a baby?
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Vincent, that’s because Catholics are preaching a false gospel.
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Do I need to be rebaptized if I was baptized unbiblically the first time?
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Being baptized isn’t necessary, look at the man who hung on the cross next to Jesus. Catholic “protocols” or rituals are by the works of the flesh. It’s a...
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Anonymous
Why is it that when I read the Bible it scares me?
Being a new born again believer, there are parts of the Bible that quite literally scare me. I have gone from living a life for 27 years that has been in ...
Luke 11:1 - 54
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John Appelt
What is repentance and is it necessary for salvation?
“Repentance” means “to change one’s mind.” The Hebrew word is “naham” as in Exodus 13:17. In Greek, the word is “metanoia” which is literally “afterthought”...
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Who are the parents of Mary, the mother of Jesus?
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I have spent the last two mornings studying the genealogy of Mary and Joseph and wish to affirm your more complete research. Yes, I believe the Bible teaches...
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Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
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Romans 6:23: For the penalty for sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life. Jesus...
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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What is the key to effective prayer?
In addition to Houdmann’s outstanding answer, I would add, after repenting, it is ideal to pray, “God, make Your desires mine.” Then, be SILENT and LISTEN....
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How can I overcome temptation?
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For me I pray that the Lord will cover my thoughts and my heart, protecting me not only from those entities that wish to trip me up but also from my own sin...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds”?
As I see it, Jesus was using a physical example from agriculture to teach a spiritual truth. For a seed to be more than just a seed, it had to be buried in...
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What are some common themes within Hebrews 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10?
The mix of things in the book of Hebrews has caused much debate over the purpose. There doesn't seem to be a conclusion. I think that the purpose is to...
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by James Kraft
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Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?
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Whether Paul wrote it or someone else, the book was written to believers. Hebrews 13:5 And be content with such things as ye have, for He has said, I will...
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by Fran Joa
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I’ve heard people testify that God told them so and so, or God spoke to them. Are they really hearing a voice?
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Mark, sounds like you want to be certain that no one changes the Word of God. That's great. But in addition, people can hear God today (through faith and the...
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Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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John 3:16. Whosoever, Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Faith...
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What does the Bible say about work ethic? What is a Christian work ethic?
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What is the biblical reference for "quoting" verses as a means to overcome difficult situations?
In Luke chapter four Jesus is being tempted by Satan in the wilderness. In verse 4, Jesus says, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of...
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by Stuart Cohen
What does the Bible say about transformation?
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Hi, dear Lawrence. Thank you for this; it is beautifully put and excellent teaching. I am a little unsure of what you are referring to with ALHYM? The Hebrew...
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by Danny Hickman
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Do we become angels after we die?
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Peter, James and John had never seen Moses or Elijah, so how could they be "recognizable" to them? I don't think they'd seen photos either... They were...