The Bible - page 489

Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?

Especially, Luke 5:4-11

Luke 5:1 - 11

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Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?

Martin Luther had a Latin phrase that defines what we are in Christ, simil justus et peccator which means "at once justified and a sinner." We were born in...

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Answer by Adam Ayarna

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Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?

Pharaoh's words in Gen. 12:19 for me makes it clear that there was no intimacy between pharaoh and Sarai. God ensuring that Pharaoh does not have familiarity...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

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How should Christians react to the death of evil people?

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The problem with Mr Houdmann's answer is that not all "christians" agree on who is evil. There were "christians" rejoicing when Dr Martin Luther King Jr was...

February 17 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

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Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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Let's remember, the context of any analogy we use here should somehow answer whether electronic devices OFFEND God. That's what this thread is about. That's...

February 17 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?

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Hebrews 13:5 let your manner of life be without covetousness, and be content with such things as ye have; for He hath said, I will never leave the or forsake...

February 17 2020

Comment by Darren Wilkens

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Does a person have control over speaking in tongues?

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I've only spoken in tongues twice. Both times were a week apart in the early 80's. I can assure you it's uncontrollable. When the Holy Spirit is finished...

February 17 2020

Answer by Donna Murray

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How should a Christian respond to beggars?

This scripture comes to mind. Proverbs 17:5 Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their maker. Whoever laughs at someone’s else’s problems will be punished....

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Comment by Te Amo-Elohim

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Who is the "us" when God stated "let us make man in our image"?

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God bless you. @Jennifer Taylor, if in Genesis 1:26, God meant that we are made in the physical image of God, then are you Implying our God has both male and...

February 17 2020

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What did Jesus mean by telling his disciples that "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours?'

Don't interpret Mark 11:24 to mean, “If you pray hard enough and really believe, God has to answer your prayers, regardless of what you ask.” This kind of...

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Answer by David Gibbs

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Why (and how) were the private conversations and inner thinking in the Bible documented in the first person?

My opinion is the question is a very incisive and discerning one. 1. How were the inner/ private thoughts known (Cain) 2. How were the private & hidden...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

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Why is the Bible so hard to understand?

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Carl Laking, I don't find "the bible" hard to understand either. That is, I don't struggle with the essence of it. It is the explanation for all that...

February 17 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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What are some parallels between a blind person and an unsaved person (Matthew 9:27)?

If the word "parallels" in the question is intended to indicate "similarities", I would say, first, that both types of blindness (the physical blindness of...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What are some parallels between a blind person and an unsaved person (Matthew 9:27)?

Context: Jesus Heals the Blind 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 When he ...

Matthew 9:27

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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How will the Lord judge Neanderthals, cavemen and those who existed during the time of dinosaurs?

According to the Bible (which includes an account of the creation of humans), there was never a time when they were without knowledge of God's existence, or...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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How should we be praying for our President?

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Amen, brother Kevin!

February 16 2020

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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I respectfully disagree. The Ten Commandments (TC) cannot address every sin - it deals with categories of sin. There is no sin where there is no Law (TC) -...

February 16 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)

God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, and cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast out...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)

God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, which cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)

God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, which cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast...

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Question by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)

22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Hebrews 9:22

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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Why was there so little concern for the 99 sheep left "in the open country"? (Luke 15:3–7)

They were not left unattended. We tend to/as a general rule suppose that there was only 1 shepherd, but an ancient Near Eastern shepherd would seldom go out...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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Does God ever hide from us? (Hosea 5:6)

Is God hiding? God Himself asks us this question through the prophet Jeremiah. “‘Am I a God near at hand,’ says the LORD, ‘And not a God afar off? Can anyone...

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Comment by Larry Burks

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How can I overcome an addiction to internet porn? Can addiction to pornography be defeated?

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I know just what you mean with that spirit coming on you. My friend and I have discussed it. It is an overwhelming spirit but we have to pray, read the word...

February 16 2020

Answer by Derrol PORTER , Emancipated by the Liberating King

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Does everyone who claims to be saved go to heaven?

Is a profession, a possession? The definition of profession in the dictionary is a variety of meanings, however the 3rd meaning declared is: A declaration of...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

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Is it sinful to prefer Bible apps on smart phones rather than the physical hard copy Bible?

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The "Law" isn't represented in its entirety by the ten commandments. For instance, "kidnapping" isn't condemned in the ten commandments, but is by the law of...

February 16 2020

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

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Who was the angel in Genesis 48:16?

I interpret Jacob's reference here as speaking of the dream that he had (as indicated in Genesis 28:12-17), as part of which God told Jacob, "I am with you...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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How should a Christian view Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

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Thanks, Michael, for your great answer. One of our daughters has OCD.

February 16 2020

Comment by Rick Torres

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When should a spouse intervene in an inappropriate opposite sex friendship?

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Thank you for further explaining and your suggestions. I will consider them. God bless.

February 16 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

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How do I encourage my fiance to figure out what exactly he believes in, especially since I intend on taking our future children to a Pentecostal church?

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God draws all men to believe and be saved. John 12:32. The GIFT of God is ETERNAL LIFE. Romans 6:23 and Ephesians 2:8-9; John 6:40 And this is the will of...

February 16 2020

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What are the types and illustrations of the Holy Spirit?

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Tim, great job on this question! I never thought of your last 3 types or illustrations of the Holy Spirit, but I think you could be right. Have you thought...

February 16 2020

Question by Larry Burks

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How will the Lord judge Neanderthals, cavemen and those who existed during the time of dinosaurs?

Jeremiah could have lived during the time of these animals, so could he have witnessed to them?

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Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

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What does the Bible say about ghosts or hauntings?

There are no spirits except the Holy Spirit. Evil, as well as good, exists in the heart of mankind only. "The devil made me do it," is completely bogus. The...

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Question by Don Stackpole

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Who was the angel in Genesis 48:16?

Genesis 48:16

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Answer by Jay Saunders

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Did Enoch escape death? (Genesis 5:24)

The answer to did Enoch escape death is really a yes and no answer. It is appointed unto all of mankind to die and then the judgment. Hebrews 9:27 He escaped...

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Answer by Donna Williams

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How do I encourage my fiance to figure out what exactly he believes in, especially since I intend on taking our future children to a Pentecostal church?

Let me start by saying, I have taken note of the date this question was asked and so I am wondering if you are already married, and if so, what I have to say...

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