Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
2 Samuel 10:18, says: “And the Syrians fled before Israel, and David killed 700 charioteers of the Syrians, and 40,000 horsemen, and wounded Shobach t...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?
Lucifer was sent to do GOD’s will. He chose not to. As we age, we struggle with satan more and more. Our bodies weaken and our struggle continues. God and...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
Salvation is by faith, but the 'goats' were depending on their works. They were what we might call "cultural Christians", playing the part but never actually...
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Why did Matthew become a tax collector?
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When will the tribulation begin?
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by John Gaines
How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?
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I have already received my chip and it is just fine. I believe that Christians lie everyday and that technology can help hold them accountable.
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What’s the history of our modern day Bible?
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Thanks Tim. Blessings, Ainsley
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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Acts 17:30–31 (NIV) announces to all: “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
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I might add that David was married to Micah, Ahinoam, and Maacah, and Haggich, Abital, Eglah, then Bathsheba, and others and concubines.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
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It's obvious that we are journeying to a much better place. So let's do all the good we can, as long as we can, to and with whomever we can!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?
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Good explanation!
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by Shirley H
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Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
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God told Joshua to do it. Horses at that time were for pulling chariots. These vehicles accompanied the infantry and carried a rider with a bow or a supply...
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Danny Hickman
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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
We can give as much as we like, but we're not going to impress God. We can show love for everyone in which we come into contact, and we still won't impress...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
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Super, and superb!
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Jack Gutknecht
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
Such a good question, Suvitha! When you were in danger, maybe on the road. Maybe in the hospital. Maybe when your heart failed like mine did. I had a severe...
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by Danny Hickman
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Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?
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Okay, Jean Judy. I think I hear you saying that God hates us. I think... I deduce that from your statement that 'God provided a substitute, His Son Jesus to...
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by Tim Maas
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What’s the history of our modern day Bible?
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I have found the following discussions at conciliarpost.com highly useful with regard to this question:...
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
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How should the church address a couple who is living together?
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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?
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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
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Tim Maas
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Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
As indicated in the cited verse from Ecclesiastes, God DID originally make man "upright". However, humans were also given free will, with the power to obey...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
Prior to receiving the saving gift of faith in Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit, all humans (as sinners from birth by nature) are subject to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
Multiple passages from Scripture (Psalm 104:15, for one example) speak of wine in a positive sense as a gift from God to man. However the dregs or lees are a...
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Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?
Psalms 75:8 “For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, ...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the greatest sin?
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Really interesting post Mr. Maas. A lot to think about! Thanks!
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Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
◄ Ephesians 2:3 ► Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; ...
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What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?
In my opinion the point of the word pictures that the psalmist used in this psalm was to describe the goodness of God through His creation. The psalmist...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?
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Susan, I can see your conundrum: This verse doesn't mean that the act of conception itself—especially within marriage—is sinful. God created sex within...
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Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
David said he was “brought forth in iniquity,” but Solomon taught that “God made man upright” (Ecc. 7:29). Which is true? (Psalm 51:5 states, "Behold, I w...
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Donna Williams
Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
In Joshua chapter eleven we find that King Hazor had gathered many kings and soldiers to come against Israel in battle. The Bible describes that the soldiers...
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Shirley H
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"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
Absolutely! I think he did! In 1 Kings 11:1-3, God gives 3 rules that kings of Israel were never to do. 1. The King was not to multiply horses for himself!...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
I don't and can't purport to speak for modern-day scholars and theologians, but, to me, the Bible makes it clear that although, in a certain sense, God held...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did God prevent Eli's sons from listening in 1 Samuel 2:25?
I would say that this was not an "active" intervention on God's part, but a passive one, in which God allowed Eli's sons to follow the prior sinful...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
By my understanding, horses were a symbol of Israel's prior subjugation in Egypt through their use by the Egyptians. Also, accumulating horses would cause...
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What does the Bible mean by 'an eye for an eye'?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
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I do believe that the disciples were in the upper room when this occurred. Luke 24. This was a promise fulfilled. All believers receive the presence of the...
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Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6
Joshua 11:6 And the Lord said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid of them, for tomorrow at this time I will give over all of them, slain, to Israel. You shall hams...
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by Dorothy Sanders
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How does love become fulfillment of the Law?
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GOD ALMIGHTY is LOVE. When we love GOD ALMIGHTY with ALL of heart, mind, soul, and strength, and HE does know,e we will then love ALL OTHERS, and ALL is...
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by Dorothy Sanders
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Does Deuteronomy 20: 16-18 indicate that God commanded genocide in the Bible?
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NO! We shall not, and will not, kill if we are a TRUE child of GOD ALMIGHTY!
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by Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
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Any reference to God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit in a non-reverent way is, in my opinion, taking His name in vain.
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What should we learn from the life of Noah?
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What role (if any) can music play in getting rid of evil spirits as in 1 Samuel 16: 23?
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Why does God refer to the bat as a bird in Lev. 11:19 when enumerating clean and unclean animals?
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How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?
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Dorothy Sanders
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What sort of New Year's Resolution should a Christian make?
For ALL of us who are TRUE children of GOD ALMIGHTY out of every nation/race, our resolution with the beginning of every new year MUST, and will, be the same...
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by Dorothy Sanders
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Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later?
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If GOD ALMIGHTY did not tell, then neither can we, in TRUTH! And, we do know who is the father of the lie. So then, what can we say but thanks to Abba...
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What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?
Why do you think the psalmist chose these specific comparisons?
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by Dorothy Sanders
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What is the true meaning of Christmas?
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To the world, and growing numbers in the church, Christmas has become nothing more than $$$ with eat, drink, and be merry! That is why we who are TRUE...
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by Dorothy Sanders
, Living life for LOVE of life Christ JESUS my LIFE!
What does it mean that Jesus is God's only begotten son?
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There is salvation in NONE OTHER but Christ JESUS of Nazareth, THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON! ALL who reject HIM, thinking to come into HIS new Paradise Heaven and...