What does the Bible say about fate / destiny?
God has granted all men the free will choice for obedience right from the creation of Adam (Genesis 2:16-17). Scripture affirms that the sinner can choose...
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by Fran Joa
, Interested in God and hopeful
What is a Calvinist?
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Great verses to support your point. And pointing out that "Gospel" means "good news" is significant. Calvinism seems the opposite. I hope other Calvinists...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
The phrase "eye for an eye" originates from the ancient legal principle known as lex talionis, which is Latin for the "law of retaliation. First, see the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why would Jesus imply that he was greater than the Queen of Sheba, greater than Solomon the king, etc., in Matthew 12?
Why would Jesus imply that he was greater than the Queen of Sheba, greater than Solomon the King, etc., in Matthew 12? In Matthew 12:41-42, Jesus calls...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?
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You're welcome, Janet. I recall that at Arizona Bible College, we each had to teach a small group on the Book of Amos. I loved it—I used 4x6 cards, colored...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
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Well spelled out, Shirley!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
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I know exactly what you mean! We are watching prophecy unfolding before our very eyes! When God speaks people should seriously pay attention! Everybody is so...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
Why did Jesus refer to the Queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31? 31 "The Queen of Sheba will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29?
Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29? Matt 6:29: "Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these." Jesus...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And when they got there, note what Matthew wrote: Matthew 28:6 says, "He is not here; for He has...
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Reddit User
, Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs
What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
Before directly answering, I think it important to include a time when men questioned Yeshua's (Jesus') authority to forgive. Matthew 9:5-7 clearly states...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Samson?
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Isn't this sad? Judg 16:20 [ESV] 20 And she said, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" And he awoke from his sleep and said, "I will go out as at other...
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by Billy P Eldred
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
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Amen Shirley. I believe the Bible is the LIVING Word of God. While we are reading it, the Holy Spirit uses it to teach is, inspire us and give us Faith. And...
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Anonymous
Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
Joel 2:12 "Yet even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; Joel 2:13 and rend your ...
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Marge Modestil
What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?
Most people answering the question don't understand what feminism is. Feminism is mainly about fundamental equality at the marketplace. It's equal pay for...
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Timothy Maas
What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
The formal name given to the authority that Jesus granted in the cited verse is the Office of the Keys. This gave the apostles (and, by extension, subsequent...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):
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Romans 1:20 says people have an understanding (although limited) about God's general revelation of creation which he has shown to all people about His...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
In this verse Exodus 20:13, the command does not forbid all killing. Remember God gave His o.k. for Israel to war with their enemies. War, equals " killing"...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the tabernacle of Moses?
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Hebrews 9:14 (His death) "How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the tabernacle of Moses?
The Book of Hebrews (Heb. 8-10) uses the OT Tabernacle (Ex. 25-40) as a "shadow" (Heb. 8:5; 10:1) of heavenly realities, showing the Old Covenant's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the tabernacle of Moses?
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ISBE stands for International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? Based on biblical, theological, and historical analysis, Gentiles (non-Jewish people) were not directly under the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
Does the Law of Moses still apply today? The Law of Moses is generally considered not to be directly binding on Christians today as a legal covenant, having...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the tabernacle of Moses?
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Excellent answer, John! I loved your reference to John 1:14, Jesus dwelling (tabernacling) with us. Keep it up, brother! I listen everyday to two podcasts of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolize?
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I listen everyday to two podcasts of The Bible Recap (reading through the Bible in one year). One is for children and the other is for adults. This one is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
How can we know which parts of the Bible apply to us? Determining which parts of the Bible apply today involves understanding that while the entire Bible is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? Whether the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 applies today is a subject of debate...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
What is meant by "joyful noise" in Psalm 95:1 KJV -- "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation". Psalms 95...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
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"Praise! Our God Is Great! (Ps 96:4-6). The gods of the nations were “no gods,” for the word translated “idols” in verse 5 means “things that are nothing,...
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Reddit User
, Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
In our world, games have rules. We cannot sit down to a table, ask a friend to play a game, and then subsequently break every rule we agreed to peaceably...
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Reddit User
, Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs
What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
The amazing thing about G-d's Word is that despite all of its detractors, the real substance of the mud the world slings, does not stick. An accusation has...
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Donna Williams
What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
Dear Anonymous, Exodus 21:23-25, is not about the "law of retaliation", as we have misinterpreted it to mean, but it is the law of recompense, or simply the...
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?
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Thanks, Jack, for your very thorough answer, and especially for pointing out its similarities to today’s behavior!
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?
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The way God judged Nadab & Abihu reminds me of 1 Corinthians 11: 27-32 27: So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy...
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Donna Williams
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
Dear Anonymous, please allow me to say, that God never contradicts Himself. Exodus 20:13 is a commandment, and Exodus 21:12, is the punishment for breaking...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)?
How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)? In Psalm 26:1, David claims to be blameless not by asserting sinless perfection, but by claiming...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
In my opinion, both can be correct depending on the situation. Proverbs 26:4&5 ESV: "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian?
What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian? The key to bearing fruit as a Christian is abiding in Jesus Christ, which means maintaining an intimate,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the firmament theory?
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A good song, John, that goes along with this is "Job 38:4-6 (ESV) by Scripture Memory Fellowship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw9zSIpFIYw
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the firmament theory?
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John, very good answer, brother! Windows of Heaven: Ancient texts often mention "windows" or "floodgates" in the firmament that could be opened to allow rain...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6?
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6? Amos 6:6-8 ESV: 6 "...that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream?
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream? Genesis 37:9 ESV: "And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2?
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2? Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2 depicts a massive statue with four metal sections, symbolising...
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Jungshi Jamir
Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
My key takeaway from this verse was that, here, the man didn't say "Lord, if you are willing, can you make me clean?" The man knew Jesus could make him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2?
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2? ESV: "And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)?
What does it mean that Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? In Ephesians 2:2, calling Satan the "prince of the power of the air"...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies?
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies? John 8:44: "Ye are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a...