Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
In my opinion, the text translated as "will cut him in pieces" could be referring not to dismemberment, but to severe non-lethal punishment such as the...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
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Very insightful responses, Danny! I always appreciate your vulnerability and boldness to share your personal perspective, which is often an eye-opener for so...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the worm that will not die in Mark 9:48?
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Good points Carl! If he wants to interpret the text symbolically then he should stick to symbolism. Why switch back and forth? I think it is to be understood...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Great answer, Shirley! I love it! Your statement, "Not even the Levites could not touch them."--Did you mean "Not even the Levites could touch them" (the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
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This had nothing to do with a medical condition. Jesus cast a demon out of the boy. Full stop!! Why talk about the brain? The Bible is clear here. The boy...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What did Jesus mean when He said "This kind cometh out but by prayer and fasting."?
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You are so right!! It's a common mistake to think that Jesus was saying, “This kind of demon is driven out by prayer and fasting.” That's not what He meant....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
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Continuing, That's why I think we need to be very mindful of what's happening. A guy who many believe had no business being the leader of a nation was in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
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Mr Kraft I'm not quite 70 years old so I can't testify to what has gone on for the last 70 years. I'm only 66. Congratulations on getting to be 81 years old....
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God allow natural disasters?
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Navigation through similar questions on the ebible.com website all lead to this previous response:...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
The first thought that occurs to me is the effectiveness of Mary's words as a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture, for no writer of a fictitious account...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
The first thought that occurs to me is the effectiveness of Mary's words as a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture, for no writer of a fictitious account...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
In the case of Uzzah, it appears that God was too harsh with someone who wanted to be helpful. However, as we read in 1 Chronicles 15:15 the ark should have...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
Although Uzzah's violation was not intentional, the mistake cost him his life. God had warned that no one could touch holy objects or the Ark of God. Only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?
This means much more than knowledge about God; it refers to a personal knowledge of God. The Hebrew word describes a husband’s most intimate relationship...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about discernment?
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James, your answer is good. I like Joe Stowell's too: The Skill that Enables Discernment in Scripture is the skill that enables us to differentiate. It is...
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Donna Williams
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
In my opinion, I believe that people who accuse us of forcing our values on them, are ones who do not want to be told what is right or wrong. We are living...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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What about a believer that gets dementia or looses their memory? Since they can no longer remember they were saved does that mean they are no longer saved?...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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Demons cannot be saved. Only people. Acts 16:31. The simplicity of the gospel. Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was a winnowing fork? (Matthew 3:12)
A winnowing fork was a pitchfork-like tool used to toss threshed grain in the air so that the wind blew away the chaff, leaving the grain to fall to the...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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“So many think it is enough to know that there is one God and Christ is the Son, but forget that even the demons believe that and they aren't saved (James...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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If we deny Him, he will deny us by not answering our prayers. But He can not deny Himself. The Holy Spirit that lives in the believer. 2:13 If we believe...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
By what power did the people mentioned in Matthew 7:22-23 cast out demons then and heal people?
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Continuing, Read vs 15 in the same chapter (Mt 7:17) : Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. (16)...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about discernment?
Paul told Timothy to righty divide the word of God. That can only be done by a person who has the Holy Spirit in them. Ephesians 1:13-14. But we start with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the COVID-19 vaccine as safe as it can be made in this less-than-perfect world, and will it help us to stay healthy so that we can continue loving God and helping our neighbors?"
We need the type of wisdom that Solomon provides in the book of Proverbs, a book that provides general wisdom based on the understanding stated in Proverbs...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
By what power did the people mentioned in Matthew 7:22-23 cast out demons then and heal people?
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I didn't notice any confirmation of them doing the things they claim to have done. Anyone can claim to do things. People claim to tithe, and have never given...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the purpose of sprinkling the blood on the lobes of the right ears of Aaron and his sons, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet?
As I read the passage cited in the question, the blood is to be applied not TO one of the members of the priesthood, but is to be applied BY a priest to an...
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Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
6 When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. 7 The Lord’s anger burned aga...
2 Samuel 6:5 - 15
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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Ephesians 4:30. Second Timothy 2:13. John 3:16-18. Once we believe the gospel we are saved for ever. We can be chastened by the Lord, and even lose our life,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?
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I don't know what you mean by calling Baalam a believer. He was a prophet. I think you said it right that he was greedy for gain. But what does calling him...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?
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Amen, James, and thanks for the encouragement!
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by Kalyssa Burks
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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What do you make of 2 Timothy 2:12 "If we deny Him, He also will deny us"? (Reject and abnegate are translations for "deny" as well, according to Strongs)
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by Kalyssa Burks
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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We know that God's wrath comes on unbelievers as well, such as Sodom and Gomorrah. 1 Corinthians is referring to someone who built on the foundation of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was a winnowing fork? (Matthew 3:12)
A winnowing fork is a device with a wooden handle and curved metal blades (similar to a pitchfork) that is used when harvesting a mixture of grain and chaff...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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The apostle John stated in 1 John 2:19 “They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us;...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Can you be born again and be in a state of apostasy?
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This chapter in Hosea discusses Israel's prophecy about restoration. It s about God's gracious forgiveness. God's love never was withdrawn from the apple of...
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What was a winnowing fork? (Matthew 3:12)
11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you ...
Matthew 3:1 - 12
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about infant baptism?
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Luke 1:57-66 - Perhaps the practice of infant baptism originated from the presentation of John the Baptist for circumcision on the eighth day at the temple....
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Who are the dead in Christ?
The ‘dead in Christ’ is mentioned in I Thessalonians 4:15-17 concerning the coming of the Lord for His saints which is called the rapture. The phrase ‘dead...
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Why did Jesus say He came "to bring fire on the earth" (Luke 12:49)?
Lk 12:49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!" This is ONE PUZZLING SAYING OF JESUS!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
Luke 12:46 The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign ...
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Mark Marcotte
, Retired USAF SERE Specialist. Now self employeed.
How can Noah be referred to as "perfect" in his generation?
Genesis 6:1 - 22
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can Noah be referred to as "perfect" in his generation?
Noah believed God, and it was accounted unto him as righteousness. Romans 4:6. Blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth righteousness apart from works....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about work?
There is someone at my workplace that keeps saying to me, "You are a HARD WORKER!" I am just doing my best, and I know he's just trying to flatter me because...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
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Continuing, Therein sits the problem: It's not easy to teach people that sin separates them from God, and in the same breath, teach that Jesus' death and...