What does it mean that the Lord most high is "terrible" in the KJV?
The verb, נוֹרָא (nora’), when used of God in the psalms, focuses on the effect that His royal splendor and powerful deeds have on those witnessing His acts...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Shirley, yes, he should have known better--he was the wisest man on earth at that time!! But I shouldn't be too judgmental. One of my many weaknesses is...
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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
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Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
Why give anyone a set of laws knowing that they either can't or simply won't keep them? God gave the people the law for the same reason any other authority...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
God gave the Ten Commandments to the people because He loved them. Parents give rules to their children because they love them and want the best for them....
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Dave Weigel
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
The ten commandments were not a bludgeon to remind the Israelites of their failures. The law was given to ancient Israel to describe their freedom under God...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is historical theology?
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This is an insightful piece. I agree with Michael Houdmann.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Don't you think he should have known better??? But when you really start investigating, there is a lot of information about "addiction". But you have to use...
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What is historical theology?
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What is historical theology?
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What does it mean that the Lord most high is "terrible" in the KJV?
I believe that God is not terrible in terms of love and eternal forgiveness. I believe that many people misinterpret the meaning behind it. God is the...
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Thomas Beaudry
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
It seems to me that the aborted would have no soul according to the Bible. Genesis states that Adam did not have until he took his first breath. Verses in...
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by Tony Railton
Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?
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Angels are ministering spirits, sent to serve Christians. They are to be obeyed and believed, as Zachariah found out when he was struck mute by Gabriel until...
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What is a burnt offering?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
There is much evidence that Satan is active in our world today by the proliferation of lies we see around us. For example 1. The lie of evolution which...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is panentheism?
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It is true that God hates sin. And we are all sinners. Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:9-10. But God loved us sinners so much He sent His own Son, Jesus, to die for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about an out of body experience / astral projection?
I can think of 2 POSSIBLE examples. Elisha, the prophet, when he told his servant, Gehazi, how he (Elisha) knew something about Gehazi and Naaman when he...
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by Patti Trekofski
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
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Excellent answer and very well explained and backed up by scripture. I found this highly enlightening.
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Philip Holmes
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
Salvation was accomplished by Jesus alone for our benefit, by Him dying on the cross and being resurrected to new life. The work of salvation accomplished by...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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And to his wives' false religion!
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Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
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When did the separation of humanity into Jews and Gentiles occur?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Oh, and Solomon’s addiction to his many wives cost him his kingdom!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is caffeine addiction a sin?
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Proverbs 26:11: "As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool reverts to His folly." 2 Peter 2:22: "As soon as the sow, has been washed, it wallows in the mud."...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
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If you think I believe in univeralism, you are dead wrong. No, only those who accept the free gift are saved. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
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These are great examples of Jesus' temptation that I never even really thought about.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the differences in kindness, goodness, and gentlness?
Without going into the specific Greek words that are translated as the three attributes cited in the question, I would characterize the differences by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the sinlessness of Jesus so important?
God (who is Himself sinless by nature) created humans in His own image to have a unique, eternal fellowship with Him. However, that fellowship was possible...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why does Jesus differentiate the severity of sin against the Holy Spirit as opposed to sin against the Son of Man?
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To be in relationship with God you must be born of the Holy Spirit. Those that have not the Spirit are not His (Romans 8:9). The Spirit of God is sent by God...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
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Good answer, Mr Houdmann. All sin is against God the way all crime is against the law, the state, the law giver. That's the easiest way to explain and to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
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Aurel, I love your comment from which I learned something really pertinent to my question: "He [Jesus] healed a blind man using mud mixed with saliva and...
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John Appelt
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
The answer to this question is not given in the Bible. All that is recorded is the fact that there was an empire-wide decree for a census decreed by Caesar...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
It is important to understand the difference between forgiveness and salvation. These occur at two different points in time and have different meanings. All...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
I love what a retired M.D. and Medical Educator, Dr. Terrill Wade, who gives presentations to Christian groups, writes articles, and sporadically maintains 2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible like this most famous use of wind as a symbol representing the Holy Spirit? John 3:8: “The wind...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
I understand the reasoning of the question, but "tempted" can also have a meaning or connotation of "being put to a test". In that sense, I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is justification?
Ryrie says that one of THE BLESSINGS OF SALVATION is to be justified (Rom. 3:24). Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 3:24...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (NIV)
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Aurel Gheorghe
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
Taking into consideration that I’m writing on a Bible-based Christian site, and out of respect for its patrons, I will refrain from any political opinions or...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God allow polygamy / bigamy / polygyny in the Bible?
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To provide Bible references to Michael's statement that prominent men in the Old Testament were polygamists, I cite this: Biblical Polygamists 1. Lamech, who...
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What is the theory of punctuated equilibrium?
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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by James Kraft
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What is Bibliology?
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The bible says we are all sinners. Romans 3:23. That there is none righteous, no not one. That is the bad news because all sin has to be paid for in Hell....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian discipleship?
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We do need to keep discipleship separate from salvation which is a free GIFT from God. Romans 6:23. Discipleship is for rewards in heaven. First Corinthians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
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Good insight as usual, Tim!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is antinomianism?
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Romans 11:6. Romans 4:5-8. Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what...