What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
The "bloody men" within the verse are Saul and his men, chasing him down to remove him as a potential heir to the throne. However, the "mighty" that are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
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Matthew 7:21-23 There will be no boasting in heaven. John 6:40 and John 6:29. Romans 3:26-28. Lots of people believe they were chosen, but never believed the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did David order the death of the Amalekite who had come to him with news of Saul's death?
Saul had been trying to kill David. David would not kill the annointed King of Israel. At the end of 1 Samuel, Saul and his sons are dead. The men of Israel,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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You cannot tell whether a person is saved or not by how they are living. We are saved by faith alone apart from works or action. Romans 4:5 Romans 1:16 John...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can an innocent child be wicked from the womb? (Psalm 58:3)
The sense in which a person is “sinful at birth” (Ps. 51:5, NIV) is by way of inclination, not by way of moral action. All persons are “by nature children of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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Mark, what you say still does not answer the question as to whether or not dinosaurs existed in the Bible. I, personally, do not believe that dinosaurs...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is there such a difference in the way King David responded to the death of his newborn son (he didn’t mourn for him) and how he responded to the death of Absalom?
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That's exactly what I suspected Jack! I just wanted to see if someone else thought the same way!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I get started reading the Bible?
To get started reading the Bible, choose a helpful English translation if that is your native language. I like the New Living Translation. If this is your...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David ask God not to kill his enemies, and then ask him to consume them in wrath? (Psalm 59:11–13)
Psalm 59:11 But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down. 12 For the sins of th...
Psalms 59:1 - 17
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by Kristalyn Pac
Why did God kill Ananias and Sapphira for lying?
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Danny, I just saw your comment above, 8 years after my comment! I do want to add to anyone reading what I wrote before that now, after following the Lord...
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John Appelt
Did Jacob have more than one daughter?
Jacob’s family is quite straightforward. Genesis 35:23-26 lists twelve sons of Jacob according to their mothers. Genesis 30:21 mentions the daughter, Dinah,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many wives did Esau have? (Genesis 26:34)
One commentary that I read, and that seemed to make sense to me, indicated that Esau had four wives: Judith, the daughter of Beeri Basemath (who was also...
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by Paul Grant
What does it mean that God will "shorten the time for the elects sake" in Matthew 24?
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Trump shortened the timeline of the pandemic with operation Warp Speed. He is the “Trumpet”. Bill Gates is the “Gates of Hell” which shall not prevail. By...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
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In context, John 3:13 was addressed to Nicodemus. Jesus was saying to Nicodemus that “No earthly teacher can really teach us about heaven because none of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?
Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible? My opinion is no, Mark 16:9-20 should not be in the Bible, but that the ending of the scroll somehow was lost. It kind...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What are Y-Chromosomal Adam and Mitochondrial Eve?
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If we are to accept the hypotheses of the Y-chromosomal Adam and the Mitochondrial Eve as put forth by Mr. Houdmann, then we must also accept that this...
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Is it permissible as a Christian to rent out an apartment to a couple who aren't married?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is there such a difference in the way King David responded to the death of his newborn son (he didn’t mourn for him) and how he responded to the death of Absalom?
Great question, Shirley H.! David knew he would meet the innocent child in heaven, while Absalom, who rebelled to the will of God, would certainly go to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does the Bible say to not be yoked with unbelievers but then say that we should stay with an unbelieving husband/wife if s/he will allow it?
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Marriage is not the context of the scripture, "Don't be yoked together with unbelievers." Read the whole chapter and you won't read anything that refers to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Must you have a wedding ceremony to be considered “married” in the eyes of God?
No, you do not have to have a wedding ceremony to be considered “married” in the eyes of God. My own daughter eloped and was then married by a justice of the...
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by Bob Griffith
What does the Bible say about prenuptial agreements?
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With 50% couples getting divorced, and high rates of divorce in Christian couples, it should be law to have that in place. otherwise, it's too easy for...
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Curtis Elliott
, I am a husband, father, happily married 40 years.
How can I get started reading the Bible?
The best and most efficient way to begin reading the Bible is to join a solid Bible study group at your congregation. Moreover, you will greatly benefit from...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is prayer?
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Michael, also I liked your statement, "The Bible contains many examples of prayer and plenty of exhortations to pray (see ... Ephesians 6:18)." Prayer is the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can I get started reading the Bible?
To me, the most important sections to start with would be the Old Testament books of Genesis and Exodus (which establish the framework for all the the rest...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the psalmist ask God to rise up? (Psalm 82:8)
I would say that the psalmist is wanting God to "rise up" in the sense of taking action (as a human would upon rising from sleep or rest) against those...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
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How about this passage: Acts 2:25-34? Psalm 16 is a Messianic prophetic Psalm - it is not saying that upon death David immediately goes to heaven. David here...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Are those who chose not to take the vaccine spiritually wrong?
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The AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL government has been very quiet on it's 11/17/21 NO-FAULT indemnity scheme for COVID-19 vaccination? The Australian Government is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is liberal Christian theology?
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There will be no boasting in heaven. Matthew 7:21-23. John 6:40, and John 6:29. Romans 3:26-28. John 3:18. John 6:47. John 3:16. Jesus said it, we believe...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What is the Assumption of Mary?
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Cindy Jennings, thank you for the very good comment. There is a doubt on "the apostle chosen to replace Judas.." Peter in Acts 1:20: “For,” said Peter, “it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the psalmist ask God to rise up? (Psalm 82:8)
"Rise up, O True God; judge the rulers of the earth, for all the nations are Yours."
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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So, what does that tell us? Perhaps what this whole thing is really about???
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by
richard huettemann
How many of Daniel's prophecies have already been fulfilled?
Daniel 9:25 - 26
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did an elder in Revelation 7 ask John (the author of Revelation) a question he couldn't answer (Revelation 7:13-14)?
In Rev 7:13, 14, the elder does not ask John the question in order to seek the answer. The elder asks the question in order to teach and draw attention to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the Asaph mentioned in the Book of Psalms?
Great question, also asked by Janis Neiheisel on this website. Herbert Lockyer has a wonderful collection of volumes starting with "All." A sweet, wise,...
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John Appelt
Should Mark 16:9-20 be in the Bible?
Although some manuscripts have a shorter and different ending and it is known this was not the original ending, Mark 16:9-20 should definitely be in the...
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Are intrusive thoughts sin? Are spontaneous violent, sexual, or blasphemous thoughts sin?
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John Appelt
What is the meaning of "the second Sabbath after the first" in Luke 6:1?
The phrase “the second Sabbath after the first,” Luke 6:1, is literally “on the second-first Sabbath,” (Greek ‘en sabbato deuteroproto,’ although missing in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is there such a difference in the way King David responded to the death of his newborn son (he didn’t mourn for him) and how he responded to the death of Absalom?
When King David's child from his adulterous affair with Bathsheba died, he did not mourn (2 Samuel 12:20). Yet in 2 Samuel 18:33, we find King David mourning...
2 Samuel 12:20
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians judge the teachings of their leaders?
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Paul said the same thing in First Corinthians 15:1-4. Galatians 1:6-9 Though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that we have...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
At times God protects us from misfortunes like sickness and accidents. I praise Him for this as I've been really sick before, and He healed me. There was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Had believers been practicing occult activities? (Acts 19:18)
As I read the passage cited in the question, any reference to sorcery or other occultic activities pertained to practices in which the individuals engaged...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
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How about this passage? 2 Samuel 12:15 - 22: This was the report of David and the child that Uriah's wife bore. The child was sick and died. On the seventh...
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by
Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Had believers been practicing occult activities? (Acts 19:18)
As I read the passage cited in the question, any reference to sorcery or other occultic activities pertained to practices in which the individuals engaged...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
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November 2021 the AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL government has been quiet on it's NO-FAULT indemnity scheme for COVID-19 vaccination? The Australian Government is...
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by
Al Mark
What are Biblical grounds for NOT recieving the COVID-19 Vaccines?
I have not seen anything in the Bible that contradicts getting a vaccine. If you believe 1 Cor 3:16-17 tells you that you are defiling the temple of God by...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about Christians participating in political rallies against the government. Should we be involved in such activities?
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"By whatever means is necessary." This phrase was Malcolm X's favorite!! He opposed the government of the United States just like you do. He called the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Had believers been practicing occult activities? (Acts 19:18)
Acts 19:18 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. 19 A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together ...
Acts 19:11 - 20