What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
Great question, Nelly OKEKE! Leaven (or yeast) in the New Testament symbolizes false teaching. Mark 8:15 --MR 8:15 says, “And he charged them, saying, ‘Take...
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by Perry Peterson
, Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
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Yes, great answer. I add that the word “perish”, used many times throughout scripture, is absolute in meaning. If it is intended to mean anything less than...
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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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by Ken Thompson
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
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Phillip, I agree with you on oral sex not being prohibited in Scripture (See Song of Solomon 2:3; 4: 5, 11, 13, 16; 5:1; 7:8; 8:2) but I don't know of a way...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?
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Great answer! Don't get discouraged WHEN this community doesn't "like" your answer, you're still correct in your presentation of the truth. The wages of sin...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the apostles’ doctrine?
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The apostles doctrine was, John 6:47 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. Acts 16:31. John 3:16-18. For God so loved the word, that He...
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by A Lamb
What does granted mean in John 6:65?
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Amen. Yes faith is not the gift and we see this in scripture. Eph 2 8: For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is...
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, Semi-retired business strategist
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by jack fentress
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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The teachings to the churches from Paul state that the wife is bound by the law so long as her husband lives. While there may not be a mandate to stay with...
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Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
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by Fiona Anne
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
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Thank you for such a detailed answer. The reason for me asking it was that I wasn’t sure whether it was bordering on the subject of New Age literature, which...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
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My former pastor said many times, "Garbage in, garbage out." Be careful what you open your mind to. Always stay close to God. But, be informed enough to keep...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible referring to angels as "Sons of God" support that Jesus and Lucifer were brothers?
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I'm glad we're all free to believe the scriptures the way we understand them, and even to not believe them if we choose not to. There are many answers on...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do Catholics believe?
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Thanks, Tim, I'll look into it more.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What do Catholics believe?
Quotes from Catholic sources: (Pope John Paul II on December 9, 2000 said that) "All who live a just life will be saved, even if they do not believe in Jesus...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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Romans 6:23 For the penalty of sin is death. That is the bad news. But, the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. That is the GOOD...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Good question, Peter, that you posed: Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star? Revelation 22:16 Isaiah 14:12 Yes, it is true that Jesus...
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by tom tom
, Prodigal Son
Why did Noah curse Ham / Canaan?
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1. Ham entered Noah's tent, not Sarah's tent: The tent used in the original Hebrew text is אָהֳלֹֽה Some argued that ה is feminine and therefore Ham actually...
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 22:16
Revelation 22:16
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to fear God?
Good question, Peter! According to NAVE (Nave's Topical Bible), the fear of God means reverence for God: Matt. 10:28; Luke 1:50; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40; Acts...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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God to Hagar: Genesis 16:9 - "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself to her, I will make your descendants too numerous to count." That's how God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do Catholics believe?
Though Catholics and Protestants share some parallel beliefs, there are some non-negotiables, I'm sure. What are some of the life-changing differences?
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What does it mean to love God?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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God promised Abraham and his wife Sarah a baby in their senior years. There's a delay in Sarah becoming pregnant. She didn't lose faith, she didn't believe...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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"Love your neighbor the way you love yourself." Are you abiding in that love when you own people and give them as an inheritance to your descendants? Is that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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"The Bible does not specifically condemn the practice of slavery." Okay... The Bible does not specifically condemn the practice of child pornography, or...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Perhaps we should consider King David. He was relentlessly tormented by King Saul. His response: David did not open his mouth to any who planning deceit. He...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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Danny, great comment. Slavery, on any level, is sin. There are husbands who treat their wives and children just like slaves. It is a sin, pure and simple. To...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between sexual immorality and impurity?
Sexual immorality, according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, refers to illicit sexual intercourse in Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25 for example. But "impurity' (ἀκαθαρσία)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is angel Gabriel an archangel?
Great question, Julian! Early Jewish and Christian writings say 4 archangels stood in God's presence: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, and Uriel, but these...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does the Bible condone slavery?
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There are three distinct meanings to the word "condone." 1) to overlook. 2) to give tacit approval, and 3) to excuse. The question is 'does the bible...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Why does God require faith?
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If God did not choose anyone to be saved then no one would be saved. Romans 3:11 “there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God”. How can a...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
Synchronicity - An apparently meaningful coincidence in time of two or more similar or identical events that are casually unrelated. I've never heard of this...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it biblical for men to read books by woman authors?
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This charge I entrust to you,Timothy, my child... (1 Tim 1:18). Someone other than Timothy wrote First Timothy unless Timothy was writing to himself. It's...
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by Phil Buck
What is the mark of the beast (666)?
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It does not say it is a stamp. It is something on your right hand or your forehead that controls whether you can buy or sell. That signifies that you worship...
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Phil Buck
Are angels male or female?
The angels are male. 1/3 of the angels were cast down to earth. They saw that the women of earth were desirable. Their offspring were the nephelium. The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is God a cosmic killjoy?
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First John 1:3-4 I write these things unto you that your Joy may be full. If we say we have no sin, we deceive our selves and the truth is not in us. If we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
With all the evil in this world currently, is this the proof that the rapture is very near?
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Amen Brother. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Colossians 3:3. We are already...
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John Appelt
Who are the people outside the gates mentioned in Revelation 22:15?
This is a good question. There is something to consider about Revelation 22:15 that gives a new perspective. This verse indicates some will not enter through...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of shibboleth in the Bible?
This one single word seems to me like an excellent password today. May I suggest it? The poet, John Milton, wrote: And he said Sibboleth.— “And how...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God require faith?
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We are not chosen by God to be saved. God foreknew who would believe on Him for salvation before the foundation of the world. God knows the end from the...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
I humbly submit the rider is the Lord Jesus and as a Jew wearing a tallit a Jewish prayer shawl. A worn garment carried everywhere and sometimes spelled...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
With all the evil in this world currently, is this the proof that the rapture is very near?
I humbly submit my opinion on the matter, for your consideration: The higher level of evil and rebellion we are experiencing from all quarters is much like a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
The context here is that of Cyrus and the Jewish nation (Isaiah 45:4-13) where God allows Cyrus to be successful for the sake of Israel. God allows all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in the verse says that the man shall be saved himself as by fire? Does that mean that he shall escape hell and go to Heaven?
Great question, Teri! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:10 Using the grace God gave me, I laid a foundation, like a skilled master-builder; and another man is...
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