Who were the Moabites?
In Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a son of Lot, who was a nephew of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Where did the name Moab come from?
In Old Testament accounts (e.g., Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Very well said Mr Matthews!! Questions like this one are LOADED. There's nothing to be gained from a general question about christians, anymore than if the...
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
Just making a decision to repent is not enough. One must truly repent--being genuine in acts, words, and deeds--to be honored of God or man. There is no...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Jack agree! I did mention they can run up to 50 mph in desert. As the world is getting older, I believe the animals lost its strength and vigor as they are...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is Heaven like?
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Heaven? This morning it was a mite cool...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Singapore, I didn't know this what you said, "Camels are very strong and can carry up to 900 pounds for 30 miles a day. Camels can travel at up to 50 miles...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)
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Singapore, you have a very thorough answer here! Were you comparing the woman at the well in John 4 to Laban? You said, "Jn 4:280." I take it you mean John...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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And a search of my Bible software, BibleMax.com, yielded 16 references to "Haran," including Isa. 37:12 which you mentioned.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Singapore, I appreciate your insightful answer, especially about Haran. "Here is where Isaac and Jacob got their wives and where the latter brought up most...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about church membership?
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I didn't see an answer in this on "what the bible says" about church membership, which was the question. I can't find the term "church membership" anywhere...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What are some biblical guidelines for a happy marriage?
Happy Marriage Happy family is but an earlier Heaven! Sadly the devil has robbed families of joy and peace by offering substitutes. But God desires each...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?
Biblical Hebrew consists of 22 letters, all consonants, none of which are lowercase. Each letter has its own sound and numerical value. Each distinct part of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What was this "two-drachma temple tax"? (Matthew 17:24)
Greek: didrachma (G1323), double drachma, worth about $2.30 today. This was the temple tax which every Jew paid yearly (Ex. 30:13; 2Ki. 12:4; 2Chr. 24:6-9)....
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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What is spiritual blindness?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
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The anti Christ has to be revealed at the beginning of the 7 years as He is the one that makes the treaty with Israel for 7 years. He breaks his covenant...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
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All of those who have received the free gift of eternal life by faith alone are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise and will go in the rapture....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God guide the Christian today?
God has given us the Bible. Genesis 3:8, God walked with Adam and Eve. As Christians, God walks with us in spirit. Indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within....
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What is the definition of a cult?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
In the Bible, there are types. For example Joseph on the Old Testament is a type of Jesus. In the New Testament, I see Joseph, Mary's soon to be husband. I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of a cult?
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Amen Bro. Jesus plus nothing equals salvation by grace. Romans 4:5-8. Romans 3:26-28. Nothing else can save us except what HE did. Jesus died for sinners. We...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why is the city of Capernaum significant?
Significance of Capernaum: The city "Capernaum" was exalted unto heaven (Mt. 11:23). It is a Hebraism for great prosperity. Capernaum is located on the...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Are the Arab nations the descendants of Abraha's first son Ishmael?
Yes! God gave Hagar, the following promises regarding Ishmaelites, son of Abraham through Hagar Promises: Seed to be multiplied beyond number (Gen. 16:10;...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
LOCATION: Haran was in northeast Mesopotamia (or in Padan-aram) on the river Belias, about sixty miles above its confluence with the Euphrates. It was a...
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Anonymous
Are the Arab nations the descendants of Abraha's first son Ishmael?
Genesis 16:1 - 16
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John Farmer
What is the definition of a cult?
I grew up in a cult of Christianity called the Worldwide Church of God founded by Herbert W Armstrong. HWA was basically a plagiarist and borrowed from...
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Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
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No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house - This parable...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Can the dead be raised?
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Heb 9:27 emphasizes Death Ends Probation. After death the judgment, not a second chance to live on earth and be saved. Death ends all probation for the one...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do you proctect yourself from evil spirts or a ghost?
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Something good to watch! AMEN!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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THE "Equality Act" is anything but!!! Look at the family research councils article on it: "How the Equality Act is Actually Unequal, Unfair, and Unjust." It...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)
Even Eliezer RAN to meet her (Gen 24:17)' Eliezer had works to go with his faith. He did all that was necessary on his part, running to see if this could be...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?
David knew Jesus the Messiah very well even before His first coming as this Psalm is all about Jesus. The prophecy in Psalms (Ps. 16:5-11, fulfilled in the...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Kel, the “spirit of anybody” is not simply a ‘force’ or the ‘energy’ which powers up a human being so that when the “spirit of anybody” returns to God, it is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
I have not calculated the distance from an actual map, but references that I have seen indicate distances ranging between 600 and 700 miles. At an average...
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by Richard Rankin
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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How long is punishment for Satan? Eternal? Won't He be tormented forever? If so, why shouldn't those who follow Satan be tormented forever? Revelation 20:10...
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
Several years ago a young lady of my church had pre-marital sex and her parents (supported by the pastor) had her confess her sin in front of the congregatio...
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by kel gens
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Gary: - think you missed the point in its entirety. The spirit of anybody (including the unsaved) whom has ever died, goes back to God who gave it. Under...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
The Queen of Sheba came to hear the "wisdom of Solomon" as Christ said of her: LU 11:31 "The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of...
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Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
Personally, I believe that "the strong man" is Satan. Jesus said in Luke 11:21 "For when a strong man like Satan is fully armed and guards his palace, his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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The "Equality Act" unfortunately has been passed: Shown Here: Passed House (02/25/2021) Equality Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
See GE 23:19 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. ...
Genesis 24:1 - 67
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you proctect yourself from evil spirts or a ghost?
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I've seen the first wonderful 2 in the series. #3 I put on suspended hold for Thanksgiving!