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Unclean means common and refers to things prohibited by Jewish ceremonial law. Romans 14:14. Romans 14:23, He who doubts it is lawful, then it is unlawful to...
I would say that the intent of the cited passage is spiritual discipline (even though it might be very severe), rather than outright rejection. The glorified...
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What does the Bible say about Christian tithing? Should a Christian tithe?
I’d like to comment on just this one event in the life of Zipporah (and her husband, Moses). Zipporah, as a woman of Midian, did not share the spiritual...
Great question, Johnathan Bryant! Because words are so powerful in their effect on people (Proverbs 18:21), I’d like to say one thing here about good...
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Mark 7:19 must be understood in the context of the entire 7th chapter as well as parallel texts (Matt 15:1-20). This is not about diet but handwashing laws...
God is Omniscient. There is no time behind him. Time begins before him. He knows everything of the future. Lucifer is only created being. He doesn't know his...
The staff in Moses' hand represents God's authority over human life and the nature. Moses' hand turned to leprosy and clean means man's heart is deceitful,...
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Agree Carl. I am not comfortable that day by day the story changes. The last vaccine I had, I had a reaction to it. I don't like that this isn't truly a...
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Your reason for the "why?" question in your comments seems too short of the WHOLE reason given in verse 15. The objective of the verse is to remember God's...
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If you look at Mark 7:19 you will see that Jesus has made ALL foods clean. "Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into...
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Shirley H, Originally thought you were talking about me. There are probably "false prophets/profits" on both sides of all debates. I have been anti-vaccine...
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Agree. How about Legion in Matthew 8:30. Or all three Herods. They all seemed a little sick to me.
In my opinion, Jesus was speaking of a difference in eternal state -- favorable outcomes (those "taken") versus adverse outcomes (those left behind) -- with...
I would say that the admonition to always be on the watch was being given in two senses -- first, for each individual to assure that he or she is continually...
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In what sense is the word "condemn" being used in the question? Is it referring to adverse criticism of others, or is it speaking of judicial measures such...
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Unfortunately, I have to disagree with the latter portion of your response. Merely because the later teachings don’t speak of casting out demons doesn’t...
Yes, it would seem that a woman's desire for her husband would be a good thing. This is the way that my wife understands this verse. But there is another...
Especially John 3:17
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Good post Aurel. Ephesians 4:25 tells the church at Ephesus to "put away falsehood and speak the truth, for we are members one of another." Why would Paul,...
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"Anything that breaks the skin might be considered prohibited, including vaccines." Would this include things like ear piercing, getting treatment through an...
To me, the focus in the cited passage is not the occurrence of the persecution or suffering, but the Christian's response to it when and if it does occur. It...
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I don't see anything "low" about a virus that kills over 600,000 people in a year and a half, in one country alone. Hospitals so full the parking decks were...
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A more relevant quote to use from Deuteronomy might be the following: "Deut 22:18: "When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you...
"If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them." James 4:17 Like many issues scripture does not directly address due...
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It seems to me that many people think of medicine as "god-like" in that you do everything you are told, and you will live forever. It's like, the endless...
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No mam. I am struggling with my church's decision to allow vaxed people to discard masks while requiring unvaxed people to wear masks indoors. I am not...
In John 15:20 Jesus said "...If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you..." (ESV). Everyone has afflictions in this world. In America there is v...
2 Thessalonians 1:4 - 5
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I have never learned so much about potatoes!!! Usually I just eat them!
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I have spent the last 20 years as a healthcare professional, and presently work in clinical research. When a person gets infected with a highly contagious...
Potatoes are root vegetables. In Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 are listed foods that God created clean and suitable for human consumption, as well as...
If the Old Testament can be used as an example, Numbers 8:24-26 indicated that Levites had to retire from active service at age fifty. (They could assist but...
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We trust skilled physicians with our lives for good reason. But even the best doctors wouldn’t demand unconditional faith. Anyone who’s ever had a serious...
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Jesus tells us plainly why most people are not saved. Matthew 7:21-23 They call Him Lord, Lord, and boast in all their good works. How they prophesied in His...
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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 law? By the law of works?...
One truthful conclusion can be made about vaccines used now for many years: They have saved millions of lives from suffering diseases like polio, measles,...
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Do angels have wings?
I can't necessarily cite a firm scriptural reference for my belief concerning this issue, but (in my opinion) the eternal state of the redeemed (regardless...
The Bible recognizes that killing in warfare causes death, which is why God did not permit David (as a man of war) to build the temple as David had wanted to...
I would say that only faith in Christ (with the subsequent forgiveness of sin by God and -- especially -- the indwelling and regeneration by the Holy Spirit...
In my opinion, the redeemed in eternity will have "selective amnesia" about their earthly lives. They will recognize loved ones who are among those saved....
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We Bring The Sacrifice Of Praise lyrics We bring the sacrifice of praise Into the house of the Lord. We bring the sacrifice of praise Into the house of the...
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Why should I (a Hindu) consider becoming a Christian?
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You gave me and others a wonderful answer, Doctor! I love both of your references, but I think for the Isaiah reference you must mean: When you pass through...
In this pandemic there are several promises of God, but I will put in only two: 1. The entire chapter of Psalms 91: This one talks about those who take abode...
Faith is believing what Jesus said. John 6:47 Jesus said, if we believe on Him he will give us eternal life. Jesus said it, we believe it, and that settles...
I think it has to do with Matthew 7:6, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under...
Second period, 434 years, at which time the Messiah will be crucified (Daniel 9:26). See what Michael said about the 483 years and Palm Sunday. Since this is...
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You know, when you think about what is happening in our world, people are in a really sad predicament. There is information coming at us and it is so hard to...
Genesis 1:11 God declares food from trees, herbs and seeds are all good for food. Genesis 9:3, declares every moving thing and everything green is food. One...
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