What ever happened to Simon the sorcerer after offering money to receive the power of the Holy Spirit?
Acts 8:18 - 24
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Gregory Jones
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Gloria Gaxiola
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
119:105 "a lamp to my feet" -- In Old Testament times the word ner (נֵר־) describes a small clay lamp with a single wick, or as one Bible Glossary had it: a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
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Super answer, Grant!! Are you a pastor?
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How do we confess to one another?
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JEAN KABUYA
, Pastor @Breath of Life
What is the significance of the sword mentioned by Jesus in Luke 22:36?
Beloved, here is my understanding of the Scriptures as taught by the Lord and Saviour--Yeshua Ha Massiach, Jesus the Messiah (all Scriptures taken from King...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
Being a drug addict doesn’t disqualify us from heaven, only UNBELIEF in Jesus can do that. When we came to faith in Jesus all our sins were forgiven - past,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
I think what both Paul and Jesus are talking about by "agreement" is this: 1) Unity in our faith 2) Harmony in our religious practices 3) Peace in our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
This verse uses a metaphor to describe the Word of God (the bible) as a lamp or light. All human beings are born in spiritual darkness because of our sin. As...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
The Holy Spirit is the resident teacher of every Christian. "But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How did Noah fit all the animals on the Ark?
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John Matthews, I agree. Some miracles simply can't be explained by science. God is our all-powerful, sovereign God; He created the universe that many...
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Anonymous
How can I be assured that I will go to heaven when I have to take opiates every day due to a medical condition?
I have to take opiates every day. There are no treatments left for my medical issue. I don't want to die a drug addict, but I am unable to function without h...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How did Noah fit all the animals on the Ark?
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It is unfortunate that some try to justify, scientifically and physically, the "how's" of Noah and the ark. Trying to justify a miracle from God is futile...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we living in the end times?
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The thief on the cross did nothing but repent, he changed his mind, metanoia, and believed Jesus was the savior. He was saved the instant He believed. Romans...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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As grace-filled people we are to walk our faith. Whatever we can do, we should do. Each day we are to be a visible representative for God, even if no one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who/what is Edom?
Edom was where the descendants of Esau settled, south of the Dead Sea; thus it became known as Edom (“red”) because Esau had traded his privileged rights as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
From the various renderings of this verse (including the exposition of the original Greek wording) contained on the website http://www.biblehub.com, it...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why didn’t Jesus want the people to know he healed the dead girl?
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Was Jesus really so concerned about the Zealots finding out about this amazing miracle? If so, then why did he pick Simon "the Zealot" to be one of his 12...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Must Christians agree on everything? (Romans 15:5–7)
E.g. Romans 15:5 ERV All patience and encouragement come from God. And I pray that God will help you all agree with each other, as Christ Jesus wants. E...
Romans 15:5 - 7
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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The church is taken out before the tribulation. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We will go to meet Him in the clouds. He comes...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?
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The nation of Israel will be restored during the tribulation period. Revelation 7. And a multitude of gentiles of all nations that no man can number. We have...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
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Faith without works is dead.. James wasn't trying to educate the church about how to build a reward for our eternal lives in heaven. We are not to be...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian consider alternative medicine?
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Saying that a procedure originated with a certain group is also not always true. People have been given credit for inventions that they did not invent; they...
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Who was Beelzebub?
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the gospel of Barnabas?
It's important that we not confuse the gospel of Barnabas (ca. A.D. 1500) with the Epistle of Barnabas (ca. A.D. 70"90). The Epistle of Barnabas was written...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I do good works if I am unable to leave my home?
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Vanessa, wonderful testimony! Pray that His Love enfold you each and every day!
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Thomas Perkins
What does the Bible say about controlling your temper?
James 1:19–20 (ESV): Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20for the anger of man does not produce...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
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First John 5:13 These things I have written unto you that BELIEVE on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. Once we believe it we...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
First we have to know that all men are sinners. Romans 3:23 All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Romans 3:10 There is...
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What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Will the generation that saw Israel re-formed as a nation still be alive for the Second Coming?
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Jesus was talking about the Jews during the tribulation. Not the church. The body of believers in Christ by grace. Jesus told them, you will not see me...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What did it mean in Jeremiah 1:11 by, "And I said, 'I see a 3 branch of an almond tree?'"
This picture of an almond tree was simply a test of Jeremiah's faithfulness, his willingness to clearly understand and then communicate the messages that God...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does one humble himself/herself?
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You should make pictures or plaques for the wall! That is beautiful! Thank You!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did Jesus spit for some of His miracles?
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Wow! Singapore! What a great testimony! Bless you!
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Scripture says “There is none who seeks (ekzéteó) for God” (Romans 3:11) therefore “God knew before the foundation of the world” that none would believe in...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
Why didn’t Jesus want the people to know he healed the dead girl?
My answer will dovetail off of Tim's answer above. There was a New Testament scholar and archaeologist named Bargil Pixner (1921-2002). You can find his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
To me, the distinction being made in the cited verse is a contrast between knowledge and wisdom. Factual learning is useful for increasing objective...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
The Hebrew word translated as "lamp" in the cited verse is used in many other places in the Bible to refer to an object that is used as a source of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
Psalms 119:105
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the presence of God’s commands mean we don’t need "teachers"? (119:99)
Psalm 119:99-176 New International Version (NIV) 99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
Psalms 119:99
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did it mean in Jeremiah 1:11 by, "And I said, 'I see a 3 branch of an almond tree?'"
The almond tree was used in Jeremiah 1:11 as a form of pun or word play in Hebrew, because the Hebrew word for almond (anglicized as "shaqedh") closely...
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Mike Helton
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does it mean that an angel appeared in a dream to Joseph?
God created his holy angels to be his messengers. They guide and direct God’s people by delivering his messages. They protect his people from harm and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
These verses do not contradict each other, they tell the same story from 2 different vantage points, like 2 sides of a coin. The issue raised by this proverb...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does one humble himself/herself?
Jesus gave us a great example of humility by washing his disciples' feet. This was the job of the lowest servant in the household. It was the dirtiest and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why didn’t Jesus want the people to know he healed the dead girl?
I think Jesus wanted to keep the miracle a secret to protect Jairus and his family. If the miracle spread like wildfire, it would fuel Jesus popularity and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What happens if I die an alcoholic? Will I go to hell, even if I don't think it's bad that I drink because it brings me joy?
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Does God heal everyone who asks? No. Does God get the glory for saving sinners. Yes. God may not set him free of it. God does not heal every sickness, and he...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is there such a thing as an ex-Christian?
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Them He foreknew. God knew before the foundation of the world who would believe and who would not. There is no time with God. He knows the end from the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
This would be opposing in the event that it were not qualified by the coinciding phrases. We should answer a blockhead as per his imprudence if not doing so...
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