Why is wickedness portrayed as a woman in Zechariah 5:7-8?
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Good summary, Michael. Thank you for that especially!
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How can I give up something to God when it becomes an addiction, such as playing video games?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10?
This Joshua was the son of Josedech and high priest at the time of the rebuilding of the Temple (Hag. 1:1; 2:4; Zech. 3; 6:11). I have loved and have...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?
In my opinion, the first way would unquestionably be through the sacrifice of His own Son to allow me (as if I were the only person who had ever lived) to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Jesus referring to himself as God in Luke 17:18?
I would say that the verse in question would not necessarily imply that Jesus was calling Himself God, even though the prior verses record the healed leper...
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Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?
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Thank You!
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Ang C.
Where did Joel Osteen get the saying "this is my Bible I can do what it says I can do"?
Scripture reminds us that only God truly knows what is in a man’s (or woman’s) heart. We can take comfort that God will ultimately be the judge in the end of...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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Jamie, See Romans 1:24-27 for a clear description and denunciation of homosexuality from the apostle Paul in the New Testament. In the Old Testament if you...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If we trust in God, are we guaranteed safety? (Psalm 37:3–25)
I would say that, for Christians, the ultimate concern and goal should be for eternal safety, which faith in Christ guarantees, and which incomparably...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?
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But I must add, Tim, that your view coincides with the New Living Translation: "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?
Since the cited passage was from a psalm of David, I would say that (in addition to other examples that could be noted from the Bible as a whole), the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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?
The Bible recognizes the ability of alcohol consumption to impart joy or gladness (Ecclesiastes 9:7; Psalm 104:15), and even beneficial physical effects (1...
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by Nate Leavitt
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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For sure, brother. The only way we’re going to be a light in this dark, dark, dark world is to be unified, like-minded (Philippians 2:2) and for all of us to...
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Robin Pendleton
Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?
The Word and Christ are simply saying that those who follow and believe in Him will never die. They will go on living in the spirit with Him in heaven......
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James Mills
What is the meaning of the "covenant of circumcision"?
While Yashua came to fulfill the Law, He in no way ENDED the requirements of the Law. Covenant came through Abraham, not the Jewish nation. I have to wonder...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
God is gracious to us because He loves us. Before the world was completed He planned our salvation. Think of Adam and Eve and the fall. God did not reject...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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Nate, Thanks for your valuable contribution to this discussion. We all have different struggles but our propensity for sin is the same. Thanks to God for his...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why are there two different Creation accounts in Genesis chapters 1-2?
To me, the accounts in the two chapters cited in the question are not redundant or in conflict, but are complementary. I would say that Genesis 1 is meant to...
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If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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This is a very highly debated topic and question in the field of psychology and psychiatry and has been for decades especially with the occurrence of the...
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Jamie Brown
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
In response to your question the best answer I can provide for you is that they aren’t born gay or homosexual. Being a Christian and a doctor of psychology I...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What would be considered Baal worship today?
I humbly submit for your consideration the annual Baal worship service held around labor day annually in Nevada within the Black Rock Desert. The mainstream...
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Peter H
Is it wrong to pray the prayer of Jabez or other such prayers that Jesus didn't mention?
Peace be with you all... The appearance of Jabez's prayer right out of the blue (as it were) in the middle of a structured genealogy makes it a very curious...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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I believe that Jesus forgave Judas in betraying Him. Judas had to do what he did to fulfill scripture. It was foretold that Jesus would be betrayed and that...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who wrote Ephesians?
In Ephesians 1:1, the Apostle Paul declares that he is the author of Ephesians. In Ephesians 3:1-7, "For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus,...
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Kevin Ecker
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
Seventy times seven is an indirect reference to the Lament of Lamech in Genesis 4:24: "If Cain is avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold". In this...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
The Hebrew word (rendered as "kabowd" in English characters) that is translated as "glory" in the verse and translation of the Bible cited in the question...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from Psalm 119?
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Michael, I like what you said about the psalmist loving God’s Word and his dedication to remembering and living by it. The reason we know that the word of...
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by Nate Leavitt
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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To supplement Grant’s answer, I think the original question could better be worded, “If God is against sin, why are people born sinful.” Everyone is born...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
Trials and temptations are common to all people everywhere. In God’s eyes they can serve the same purpose, if we remain faithful and allow God to complete...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
What would be considered Baal worship today?
Worshiping anything other than God could be considered Baal worship. It doesn't have to be specifically Baal or any other god for that matter. Basically,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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I like your opening statement, Grant, " God only made two perfect human beings, Adam and Eve." God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
In Strong's Concordance peirasmos means “an experiment, a trial, temptation.” The original word is πειρασμός, οῦ, ὁ The Englishman's Concordance has Matthew...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
God only made two perfect human beings, Adam and Eve. When they rebelled against God’s command and sin entered the world, their human spirits died and their...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the story of the Old Testament?
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That's great Sandra! Very succinct!!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Matthew 7:21 Is for those that have never done the will of His Father in heaven, and are trusting in their own works. John six: 40 and John six: 29. Our...
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What’s wrong with pleasure? (Ecclesiastes 2:1–2)
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Why did God condone lying at times when it's clear in the Bible that He hates lying?
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Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
I would say that Jesus and James were talking about two different things. In my opinion, trials are not the same as temptations. Trials are external...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it desirable to avoid trials and temptation? (James 1:2)
Jesus taught his disciples to pray, “do not lead us into temptation” (Matt. 6:13). But James says here, “count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”
James 1:2
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by Pat Dowless
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Brother James Kraft, your commentary gives me hope for my son who accepted Christ as a child but now professes to be an atheist. He has become very bitter...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What age will everyone be in Heaven?
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We will have spiritual bodies in heaven. I think it's impossible for us to know what that means. When we think of a body we think of flesh. So our...