As I understood it, even the dogs felt sorry for this poor, homeless, down and out man. As you know, dog licking is something dogs do for many reasons. For...
I found this to be so strange. Please explain.
In my opinion, Jesus added this detail involving dogs (which would have represented in that context an embodiment of uncleanness) to emphasize the utter...
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Amen Danny. Paul was a tent maker and did not take money from the saints. The bible says, if we do not work we should not eat. It is not wrong to work for...
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There's no way to miss out on eternal life. God chose the saved from the foundation of the world. Before God ever put people into existence He predestined a...
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God has a name for atheist. The fool has said in his heart, there is no God.
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The church would be so much more inviting if it told the message of the gospel the way the bible records it. All of the letters to the church in the...
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I haven't found "make a decision" about whether you "accept Jesus" anywhere in the scriptures. No saved person "made a decision" about whether he/she wants...
I believe Christ was refuting added laws/ traditions of men. God is never changing. If he said something in the beginning he is still standing on that word...
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What is the value in attending a Christian camp? Is the concept of Christian camping biblical?
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I believe there is a system error but I have already corrected it, Jack. Thanks for pointing it out. Appreciate it.
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You have what looks like a good sermon outline here, Singapore: The Pauline instruction in 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 22 is conclusive: Analyze — all things! ...
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Thanks Jack for your work. Keep it up. God bless you.
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I love your comment here, Ocie, "God is more concerned with the makeup of your heart than he is with the makeup on your face."
A few different translations of Acts 16:31 help to shed light on this topic: Acts 16:31 And they answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus [as your personal...
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I read the scriptures, but I haven’t seen the dead raised like that.
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June Williams and Kim Davenport, do not worry about the word trinity, as long as you believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is Jehovah God, the Almighty. Please...
Intellect plays a very limited role in a relationship with the Lord Jesus. The relationship with the Father through His Son Jesus is way bigger than waiting...
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2 Corinthians 4:4, the minds of unbelievers have been blinded by the God of this world. They cannot see, we must pray that their blindness be lifted. Once...
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Thank you Mr Matthews for your response and words of wisdom and encouragement. Your apology is a nice gesture, however misplaced it might be. If you're like...
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It certainly clarifies, Singapore. And I appreciate your revealing your personal application of the passage!
I highly value my years at week-long Christian camps and weekend/holiday Christian retreats. I am talking about the Young Life Camps I attended while I was...
Jack, interesting question indeed! Acts 1:8 is the general commission for all disciples of Jesus. However, Holy Spirit guides us in the mission to achieve...
Acts 16:6 especially. My problem is this: Jesus commanded His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matt. 28:19) and to be witnesses to “the end...
Acts 16:6 - 10
Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with an infirmity for about thirty and...
Significance of pool of Bethesda The folks lived in the Biblical times aware of angel of God coming down from Heavan to stir up the water and ministering...
Why Jesus singled out this patient? Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with...
Greek: summorphoo (G5750), is used to refer "to be formed or fashioned like" and is translated as "conformable" in Phil. 3:10. Paul wanted to know Christ...
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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Amen Shirley, Amen! Thanks for continuing to write. I have been following your answers privately too. They helps and edify. God bless you. May God open the...
First we should look at the context: Jesus is responding to people accusing him of casting out demons by demonic power. He uses a metaphor to demonstrate how...
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Singapore, I love your explanation. Like scripture, it is very easy to grasp, if you just take the time to see. Pray more people open their eyes! Love your...
14:2 suffering from edema Refers to a condition in which fluid accumulation in connective tissues or bodily cavities causes swelling and inhibits...
We get to know God fully through His word. Basically scripture reveals His love for us through: 1. The beauty of His creation. 2. His son Jesus Christ who is...
A little background information first. Adam was mankind's federal head, which means God made him the commander-in chief of planet earth. God told Adam "Fill...
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Indeed there are numerous verses in the OT where Israel is to love the stranger and foreigner. Christ was coming against the traditions of men that were not...
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How does having sin in your life cause you to have sickness, disease?
What is the power of the resurrection? Without the resurrection Jesus would be no more than a wandering preacher with "nice" ideas. For myself, when I...
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I believe that what Jesus was speaking of is found in Psalm 139:19-22 "O God, if only you would destroy the wicked! Get out of my life, you murderers! They...
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Christianity is the teaching that Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior of the souls of mankind. Christians believe in Him. Christians are sinners the same as...
First things first. This is a loaded question, full stop! Here are a couple of examples of loaded questions: (1) are republicans racist? (2) do democrats lie...
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Thank you Danny. I am sorry for your experiences as a child and will ask forgiveness for those ball players on their behalf. They really do not know what...
The answer is NO - it is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures. Men and animals(beasts) are contrasted. Both Men and...
The Greek: hudropikos (G5203) is referred as "dropsical", a disease of the body causing swelling due to excess water and this is rendered as "dropsy" in...
The gifts of revelation, namely Prophesying, Word of Wisdom and Word of Knowledge, has refreshingly reassured us that God does speak today. But one of the...
"Dropsy" is a term formerly used for edema or swelling. It is actually a contraction of "hydropsy", referring to the accumulation of water in body tissues,...
Luke 14:2 "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." (KJV)
Luke 14:2
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