Why prepare a meal "in the presence of … enemies"? (23:5)
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (NIV)
Psalms 23:5
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If reincarnation is not true, why do some people remember their past lives?
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Thank you Mr Boldon for your kind words of encouragement. Be Blessed!
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by James Kraft
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Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?
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Amen Andy. The way of salvation as a free gift from God is just to easy to believe. But that is the simplicity of the gospel. John 6:47 and First John 5:13....
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Robert Evans
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How can we know whether or not King Solomon went to heaven?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?
What and Why are These a Source of Comfort? The 23rd Psalm has been a source of comfort to myriads of people in life and in death. Consider the following...
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If I was the one who committed adultery should I divorce my spouse?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do most Christians believe that we will inhabit heaven?
Most Christians including I believe in Heaven because Jesus believed in heaven (John 3:13, an amazing verse! See, too, Luke 23:43 -- He told the penitent...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why did some of the disciples doubt Jesus even after they touched/handled his body in Matthew 28:17?
My guess is they had all witnessed the brutal crucifixion, the centurion thrusting the spear into Christ's body. And the blood and water flowing out of His...
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by Stella Maris
Catholics pray with the sign of the cross - in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this wrong?
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Tim, When I make the sign of the cross to begin a prayer, I am addressing the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Three Person’s of the One Triune God. I don’t...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why did Jesus not pay tax (according to Matthew 17)?
I have often wondered if someone was fishing and accidentally dropped that coin into the water, and the fish, thinking it was food, opened his mouth and...
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Cathy Milligan
How as a Christian how do I grow in my fellowship and walk with the Lord?
You need to develop a daily private praise & prayer time. Time spent in His presence, being still. As with any relationship you have, it didn't "just...
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Why do most Christians believe that we will inhabit heaven?
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Why does God sometimes cause human suffering just so at the end he can bring glory to Himself?
First, I would say that the presence of suffering, disease, evil, and death in the world are all consequences of sin (disobedience to, and rebellion against,...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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No we should not rejoice in the death of the lost. Martin Luther was an imperfect man of God just as every other Christian on the face of the earth. Several...
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by Shirley H
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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I think we can never totally understand the subject of predestination with our human minds. We cannot ever fully understand. God wants all saved, but He is...
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Derrol PORTER
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Should we relate the current COVID 19 crisis to the signs of the end times?
I believe that because of other signs, such as Israel reestablished as a nation, and more and more wars in Middle East, we can add this type of pandemic...
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Adjei Marfo
How as a Christian how do I grow in my fellowship and walk with the Lord?
1Peter 2:2 KJV As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby. We grow as Christians by committing to the study of the WORD...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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Jeremiah, I think you're right. But I understand how people can rejoice when someone they judge to be "evil" dies; Bin Laden, Hitler and the like; It's the...
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by Danny Hickman
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How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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Continuing, So what's your answer Mr Jones, "How should christians react to the death of evil people?" Mr Houdmann used Proverbs 11:10 that says 'when the...
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by Danny Hickman
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How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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I don't know what question you were answering, but what was asked is whether "christians" should rejoice when evil people die. You seem to be "opining" about...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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We are not regenerated by the Holy Spirit until we believe. Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the GOSPEL of your...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Continuing, Then "logic" raises its head and says, "Then why should anyone try to live right? It doesn't matter how a person lives if it's already decided...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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"Predestination" was specifically dictated to the writers of scripture, by God, to inform us of just how THANKFUL the children of God should be. The children...
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by Gregory Boldon
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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I had a birthday last weekend. I have celebrated decades of life. I can give advice to most anyone from 14 yrs military, 31 years teaching and countless...
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by Danny Hickman
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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You're right, there is plenty of misinterpretation of the scriptures. To redefine predestination as "predestined foretold future events" is to regard...
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What are the ways that God reveals Himself, e.g. Psalm 19:1, but I'm sure there are other ways? I.e. what are the means by which God reveals Himself?
From my youth through my teenage years I was taught to look for God in the creation (Psalm 19:1; Acts 14:17) as I grew up spending every summer in northern...
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Should the title of 'reverend' be given to a church leader?
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What are alms? What is almsgiving?
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What does the Bible say about a Christian taking vengeance?
First of all, I extend my sympathy with regard to your situation. I understand (as I would say Solomon also did) your desire for personal vengeance (as...
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Why is 'accepting Christ' often mentioned in evangelism?
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What are the qualifications of elders and deacons?
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How do we discern if the voice we heard is God's voice and not the devil?
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What was the practice of casting lots?
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Matthew Miller
What does the Bible say about a Christian taking vengeance?
While reading proverbs chapter six the verses 27 through 35 shocked me! Does this mean a man is allowed to take vengeance on the man who had the adulterous a...
Proverbs 6:27 - 35
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by lynn Sander
What does Malachi 2:16 mean when God says, 'I hate divorce'?
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I agree, context is of utmost importance! However, Malachi 1:1 says: “An oracle: The word of the Lord to Israel through Malachi.” Malachi contains an...
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by Danny Hickman
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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The delay in His coming is due to God showing His mercy. That Day is described as a day of terror. At the same time it's a day of promise. The depravity of...
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by Danny Hickman
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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The "signs" Mr Houdmann names, earthquakes, false teachings, wars, etc, have always been constant. I believe every generation have people who believe the...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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Evil people and Hell. 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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I've heard preachers and teachers accuse the improperly dressed man of "sneaking" into this party for years... That's not what's being told to us. HE WAS...
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Why did God choose me?
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Why did the the heavens open right after Jesus' baptism?
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Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Tim Maas
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
I would say that Jesus made this statement as a preventive against the development of pride on the part of the apostles. Such pride would hinder the degree...
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Scott Broberg
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Is a prophet the same as a teacher?
Teachers have a gift of being able to explain things (Luke 24:27) in a way that opens them up for understanding (Luke 24:31-31). Those who sit under a...
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by Danny Hickman
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What signs indicate that the end times are approaching?
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Jennifer I agree with you. I don't think Jesus was telling His disciples that the gospel had to be preached to every single person to ever draw breath after...
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