What is the Hail Mary that Catholics say so often?
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I respectfully disagree with all aspects of Mr. Houdmann's answer concerning the "third" part of the "Hail Mary" prayer: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Wasn’t killing too severe a punishment for the prophets of Baal? 1 Kings 18:40
Elijah was not being too severe. Far from violating the Mosaic Law, he was applying the standard that God Himself had commanded long before in Deuteronomy...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the prophets of Baal cut themselves (1 Kings 18:28)
I would say that they did this in an attempt to show Ba'al (the pagan god they worshipped) the extreme lengths to which they were willing to go (to the point...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Wasn’t killing too severe a punishment for the prophets of Baal? 1 Kings 18:40
PROBLEM: Doesn't this seem like an example of religious intolerance? Further, wasn’t it contrary to Jewish law to kill the prophets of Baal because of their ...
1 Kings 18:40
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the prophets of Baal cut themselves (1 Kings 18:28)
Context: 1 Kings 18:27-28 New International Version (NIV) 27 At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “Shout louder!” he said. “Surely he is a god! Perhaps he...
1 Kings 18:28
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by Charles Crabtree
What was this "lamp in Jerusalem"? (1 Kings 15:4)
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The lamp is the tribe of Benjamin that God gave Rehoboam in 1 Kings 11:36. So most likely someone from the tribe of Benjamin was helping. It could be his...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about workaholism?
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We do not always have control. If you work for some one else, and most of us do, you will do what they ask, or not have a job. I have worked at jobs where...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kinds of fruit (besides those mentioned in Galatians 5) does the Holy Spirit produce in the life of the Christian, if any?
An important principle when studying the bible is to discover and understand the broad theological truths that the bible is revealing and use those truths to...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
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Mine tailings are the materials left over after the process of separating the valuable fraction of a mined ore from the uneconomic fraction of that ore. They...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
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Tim, thanks for your most recent reply on sources. But what are "mine tailings"?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
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I found the information in my answer by typing in "broom tree" on the Bing! search engine, and consulting the Wikipedia article on "Genisteae" (which is the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
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Tim, you have an extremely interesting answer here! I would like to share this about the broom trees with friends and acquaintances so do you mind if I ask...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kinds of fruit (besides those mentioned in Galatians 5) does the Holy Spirit produce in the life of the Christian, if any?
The fruit of the Spirit includes peace: Galatians 5:22-25 See also Romans 8:6. The Holy Spirit brings peace to God's people concerning their circumstances....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
1 Kings 19:3-5 NET Bible -- 3Elijah was afraid, so he got up and fled for his life to Beer Sheba in Judah. He left his servant there, 4while he went a day’s...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
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That's a wonderful experience. I also received the Lord in a similar manner. I am unable to reconcile the argument that altar calls are unbiblical. I have...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?
God's commandment is clear and simple: "You shall have no other gods besides me” (Ex 20:3) and for most there isn't confusion about its meaning. However, it...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What would the ephod represent spiritually if at all in the new testament and for us today?
An ephod in the O.T. was a garment, perhaps like an apron, worn by the high priest. It had precious stones probably representing the 12 tribes. It also had a...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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Amen, Danny. There is no biblical requirement for marriage. Period. There is a commitment of a man and a woman before God. That's it. Marriage is a legal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
Broom trees, which come in a variety of forms, derive their name from the same linguistic root as the bramble, which refers to the thorny or pointed ends of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kinds of fruit (besides those mentioned in Galatians 5) does the Holy Spirit produce in the life of the Christian, if any?
Three fruits that occur to me (although not presented in as explicit a manner as those listed by Paul) are holiness, righteousness, and, especially,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
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Thank you for taking the time to read my remarks! Your comment is highly appreciate it.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "a broom tree"? (1 Kings 19:4)
HCSB but he went on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree and prayed that he might die. He said, “I have had enough! Lord, tak...
1 Kings 19:4
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit?
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Thanks Michael. I am so blessed.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
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There's nothing unbiblical about altar calls. Every preacher who is faithful to Biblical truth is an agent of God. Those who respond to an altar call are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kinds of fruit (besides those mentioned in Galatians 5) does the Holy Spirit produce in the life of the Christian, if any?
I know Galatians 5:22-23 list the fruit of the Spirit, but are there other verses dealing with this subject?
Galatians 5:19 - 22
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Which sea is mentioned in Ezekiel 39-11?
In my opinion, the sea mentioned in the verse cited in the question would be either the Sea of Galilee (also known as the Lake of Gennesaret or the Sea of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there any power in positive thinking?
According to Mayo Clinic: for "Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress." Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even...
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Anonymous
What, if any, verses challenge us to find what false gods we might be worshipping instead of the One True God?
I want to see if I have idols in my life.
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bill naegeli
Which sea is mentioned in Ezekiel 39-11?
It says, "travel east toward the sea". Is Ezekiel talking about the Dead Sea? Because you would have to travel west to get to the Mediterranean sea coast?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
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"The wine represented the shedding of His blood for our sins." The water represented baptism, the water pots represented the past, etc... In my opinion, it...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do you think Jesus decided to become involved when the people ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?
John 2 (The wedding in Cana) begins with these words: "On the third day." What does that mean, on the third day of what? Chapters in the bible can confuse...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What year was Jerusalem besieged by Babylon under Jehoiakim’s rule?
My understanding from secular sources is that the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar began in either 607 or 606 BC. Jehoiakim's reign had begun in 609 BC,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Barak, who is mentioned in Judges 4, a judge?
By my reading of the book of Judges, Barak was not a judge, but a military leader. He was associated with the judge Deborah, a prophetess who judged Israel...
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Luz Melendez
What can I say to the woman who gave birth to my grandson who is now in another relationship and wants nothing to do with the paternal family? Scripture please?
I would like scripture and advice to carefully help her and lead her to Christ. The person she is with is very controlling.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do Christians know that the Word of God has power?
The word of God has power which can be shown in 3 ways: 1. It is active Isaiah 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Is 'virgin' or 'young woman' the correct translation of Isaiah 7:14?
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Matthew 1:25 tells us ‘But he did not have sexual relations with her “until” (heós) her Son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus’ (emphasis being on the word...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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Respectfully Tim, you're splitting hairs. Saul was badly injured by the Phillistine archers and was in a lot of pain. He was as good as dead. Saul didn't...
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Who was Moses' wife? Did Moses have more than one wife?
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What is Free Masonry and what do Free Masons believe?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the doctrine of substitution?
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What happens when we believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from works? Romans 4:5-8 But to him that worketh not, but BELEIVE on Him who...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "a table" that the Lord prepares a symbol of something else in Psalm 23:5? If so, what?
Psalm 23:5 “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” May I propose an alternate...
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What is a eunuch in the Bible? What does the Bible say about eunuchs?
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by Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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It has not appeared in the discussions here but I saw on email that you also quoted a Bible-recorded incident of a demon's activities or pronouncement...
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Why did Elijah have to repair the altar at Mount Carmel?
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by Philip Wong
, Civil Engineer. Evangelical Free Church.
Why did God allow witchcraft to seem real by allowing Samuel to rise in 1 Samuel 28?
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Oh thank you so much Aurel. That's excellent. It gives me a clear picture of 1 Samuel Chapter 28. : )
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What does the Bible teach about the Trinity?
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Mr. EWEDEMI, In response to Jennifer's comment, you gave many examples of how the Lord Jesus (who was God-John 1:1), became flesh (John 1:14) , made himself...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't Jesus use the empty wine jugs leftover from the wine that had already been consumed to do the miracle at Cana?
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Would the miracle have been more exciting if Jesus had used the discarded "wine jugs"? I don't see the reason it matters what He used to turn water to wine....
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
Is the Holy Spirit a person?
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Mr. EWEDEMI you wrote: "Does the Holy Spirit have a personal name?" "I too have never heard of a personal name for the Holy Spirit. The Bible has apparently...