What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV)
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Another translation gives "outcasts" which I think is accurate.
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
In regards to forgiveness, is there a difference between willful sin and ignorant sin?
Sin is sin no matter what kind of sin willful or not. That is why Jesus had to die to pay our sin debt in full so we can never be condemned again. John 3:18...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
!s the word deaconess in the Bible?
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Phoebe, Phebe, was one of the first deaconesses, if not the first in the Bible. She was highly recommended by Paul. He speaks of her as "sister" referring to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I overcome a habitual sin?
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We all have habitual sin to keep us from pride. First John 1:8
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Could this Covid-19 coronavirus crisis be caused by God's judgment upon man's sin?
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I have been looking at verses in Jeremiah, specifically Jeremiah 9:22 and 16:5. Interesting also to view Jeremiah 25:32 & 33. "Thus says the Lord of...
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by Joshua Chopra
Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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What about the 10 virgins? Was it right for the ones that had oil to stock pile it? Or should they have all waited to see if God would give them oil?
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Ryan Attard
What is Paul saying when he says, "More are the children of the desolate woman than she who has a husband"?
John Chyrsostom says: "Who is the woman with the husband? Is it not obviously the synagogue [as married to the law]? Yet the barren one has surpassed her in...
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Should people submit to abuse (Genesis 16:9)
Did Hagar deserve the treatment she received? (Gn 16:6–9) 6 “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai m...
Genesis 16:6 - 9
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What is Palm Sunday?
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by James Kraft
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Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Should have been First Corinthians 3:15 We can lose our life and our rewards in heaven, but eternal life is eternal life, and God can not go back on His...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Jesus saying when he says about the last days, "Woe to those who are pregnant and nursing in those days," and to pray that their flight is not in the winter or on the Sabbath?
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First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. When Jesus comes back for the church, those saved by faith alone, Ephesians 2:8-9, He comes in...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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“Our salvation is only secure if we obey Christ and abide in Him.” This is a reality for born-again believer only because “…He who began a good work in you...
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Luke Ainsworth
How did Paul survive his fight with wild beasts in Ephesus? 1 Corinthians 15:32
I think the answer comes later in the letter "I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits. I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great and...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean that God is Jehovah-Jireh?
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"Jehovah" is the KJV translation of the Hebrew word YHVH which is God's personal name. The Hebrews don't have a "J" in their alphabet but they do have a "Y"...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
First, see the big picture: Spiritual Blessings 1 An Election that can never be annulled—chosen in Him Eph. 1:4 2 A Relationship that can never be severed—...
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Why is 'You shall have no other gods before me' in the Ten Commandments?
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by Jenny Unruh
Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
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Help me have clearer clarification on the topic of God not wanting anyone to perish but then He created us all knowing our destination.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How can I please God?
An excellent question and is similar to one that Jesus was personally asked, so lets see what He had to say! John 6:28-29 "....“We want to perform God’s...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is self-control (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?
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The thing is, unbelievers can appear to have all these same qualities. I used to work for an atheist who was the kindest most generous man I ever worked for....
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Ben D
What is the meaning of the word "submitting" in Eph 5:21?
This verse is saying that you place you your wife's needs above your own and for women to place their husband's needs above their own. BUT, when it comes to...
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Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?
The LORD brings death and gives life; he brings down to Sheol and raises up. 7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. 8He raises the...
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by Gene Coleman
Why did God ask the Israelites to completely wipe out other nations within the borders of the Promised land?
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Ronald Blanton, my prayer is that your thoughts will become His. My prayer is that you and your thoughts will diminish and become more His thoughts and His...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How are people sealed? (Ephesians 1:13)
When do we get the Holy Spirit? First Corinthians 15:1-4 is the gospel of grace apart from works for the free gift of eternal life. That Christ died for our...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?
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Interesting answer, John! You said, "Since the flood, He [God] would not cause calamity on the earth." What about Isaiah 45:7? English Standard Version I...
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What is the definition of a theocracy?
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What is meant by solitary? (Psalm 68:6 NKJV)
The Hebrew word translated as "solitary" in this verse appears twelve times in the Bible. As an adjective, it is the same word (for example) that God used in...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What is child like faith?
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A very good answer, so a vote up I give you! -ANDY-
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What are Christian saints according to the Bible?
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Bible 100%. Nothing added to it. Very well put. I could not add anything to your answer. THANK YOU!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?
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No, "everyone" doesn't have some good in them. Nobody does. There is none good, not one. See Romans 3:10. Also, there is none who DOES good. See Psalm 14:1...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a non-Christian (atheist/other religion) still go to heaven if they live a 'good/righteous' life?
The premise of the question is faulty: no one can live a "good/righteous life." Jesus is the believer's "righteousness." He lived that righteous life for...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why doesn't God stop this pandemic if He can?
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God is not in control of this world and has not been since the fall of man. Jesus (God) said it plainly and simply; "My Kingdom is not of this world." John...
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What are Christian saints according to the Bible?
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Mr. Kraft, what a fantastic answer! 100% "BIBLE" THANK YOU!
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Danny Zhou
What is child like faith?
What I really think the Bible is focusing on here is not our FAITH being childlike (although that is very true). I believe that we must also be childlike in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
I noticed that Mark 16:16 is mentioned in 5 answers. Mark 16:16b is important here. "Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but WHOEVER DOES NOT...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Excellent Bible Truth commentary there Brother James Kraft. "Spot On Correct!!!. -Andy-
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What should we learn from the life of Nehemiah?
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I remember hearing a long-ago sermon on Nehemiah, where the minister said that the principles that he exemplified (and modeled for believers for all time) in...
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Akinrelere Sunday
What should we learn from the life of Paul?
The lessons to learn from the life of Paul can be approached from his leadership style as a man with a large heart. The leadership trait of Apostle Paul was...
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Akinrelere Sunday
What should we learn from the life of Nehemiah?
Lessons to Learn from the Leadership Style of Nehemiah as a Man with a Large Heart: Nehemiah was known to be the cupbearer of a king in the citadel of Susa....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "an arrow prayer"?
As I understand them, "arrow prayers" are very short, spur-of-the-moment prayers that ask for God's help, guidance, or involvement in response or reaction to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the humanity of Christ?
Some examples of Jesus' true humanity: Although miraculously conceived, He was born through the normal process of human delivery (Luke 2:6-7). He went...
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Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Do godly people never starve? (Psalm 33:18–19)
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I love 1 Kings 17, the passage you cited, Tim. We had to translate that from Hebrew to English in seminary, an enjoyable experience.
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What is the humanity of Christ?
How can we know that Jesus was truly human? John 1:1-14 may give us the general idea, but are there specifics?
John 1:1 - 14
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do godly people never starve? (Psalm 33:18–19)
We live in a fallen world, in which even God's followers are not guaranteed freedom from adversity, including hunger. In my opinion, the verses cited in the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why don't some pastors/ men of God work?
Perhaps my experience is atypical, but from my personal knowledge of congregations with which I have been affiliated across multiple denominations, the...
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Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
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