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What the Bible tells us is that God did His creation work in 6 days and rested on the 7th day when His creation work was completed. The first few chapters of...
As I read it, the fact that the dividing wind blew all night (coupled with the workings of the pillar of fire and the cloud as described in Exodus 14:19-20)...
Ahithophel may have been Bathsheba’s grandfather—2 Samuel 11:3 names her father as Eliam, and 2 Samuel 23:34 identifies Eliam as Ahithophel’s son. If that's...
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My view remains that 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 was intended to comfort believers that those who have died in Christ will be raised to life. They will not be...
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It is indeed important to keep passages in context! But if we think the context contradicts the text or vice versa, we need to examine our assumptions we may...
By my reading, Saul killed himself by falling on his sword, as indicated in 1 Samuel 31:4. The account of Saul's death in 2 Samuel 1 was a deliberate...
Why does 1 Samuel 31:4 say Saul fell upon his sword and 2 Samuel verse 1 says a man killed Saul?
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One of the importance of corporate worship is the opportunity to be blessed by other believers through the exercise of their gifts. A prophecy can come...
Mr. Houdmann’s take on this question is very sound and reasonable up to a point. There are areas where I know he has made mistakes and I hope my contribution...
I'm just wondering if there is any significance and/or advantage to crossing during the night since I imagine they were tired from their journey and probably...
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"It is unfortunately quite common for Christians to read their theology into texts, especially well-known and well-used texts like 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18....
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Does the Bible say anything about a black Pope in relation to the end times?
Psalm 22:1 is said to be quoted by Jesus. The fact is, He did not quote it. This “Psalm of David,” as the heading states, is David’s poem or song describing...
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A poem to help you tell the difference between these 2 New Testament Greek words for "change" is: “Masquerade with metaschematizo— Just a show, a shallow...
Matthew 24:7: For nations shall rise against nation, and kingdoms against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers...
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Thanks for your response Jennifer! I should have indicated that my comment wasn't directed specifically to any one individual, but rather to show that the...
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To "meet" someone in general was often used to meet someone and accompany them to their destination which was roughly back where you started. E.g. Meeting...
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When the twelve asked Christ "...wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?" (Acts 1:6) He didn't reply with "what kingdom?" He told them...
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Thanks for the informative article. I have just one observation to make. I have not found any explicit textual evidence in 1 Thess 4:13-18 that supports your...
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P H, baptism is not required for salvation. There is not one reference to salvation in the Bible where baptism is a requirement. One is saved by faith alone....
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This is so true. I was baptized into the church around 11 yrs old not understanding church doctrine. Somewhere about 12-13 yrs. during a counseling session...
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Way to go, Ben! Congratulations on your long happy marriage!
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AMEN, AND INSTRUCTIVE!
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Jesus mentions about the hell fire more than a dozen times in the Bible. Christ said, "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the...
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Amen, Shirley, he moved up to heaven!
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Jack, I like your answer. I just have one little quibble, and that is the comparison of the Day of Christ to the Day of the Lord. The Day of Christ is the...
We must remember that this Psalm is a deep lament over personal sin, expressed with typical Hebrew hyperbole. Ezekiel 18 makes it clear that children aren't...
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A favorite pastor of mine, (40 years) he moved up, used to say, "Please be patient with me, God is not finished with me yet!" We even had buttons that were...
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Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?
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To think that God revealed himself to people from 2000BC until 95AD and never again after seems foolish. Does that mean the spiritual gift of prophecy simply...
Psalm 106:28: They joined themselves also unto Ba’-al-pe’-or, and ate the sacrifice of the dead. At the beginning of creation, Cain and Abel, the sons of...
Looking in my NKJV Nelson study Bible, the explanation is a copycat's error. However I looked in every other version I have and they all say the same thing....
To me, the more accurate phrasing would be to say that David took advantage of Bathsheba based on his power as king and the disparity in their positions. The...
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What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
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That is good. I did not know that Bible Hub had: Question and Answer Answering Tough Questions Thanks, brother!
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Remember this is a false accusation. Like: They say I’m hateful, just because I won’t back down from speaking God’s truth with love. They call me judgmental,...
What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake? Matthew 5:11-12, New International Version: 11 “Blessed...
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Yes sir! Thanks Jack!
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I found the following extended account to be a credible explanation: https://biblehub.com/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm
This phrase, “children” or “objects” of wrath in Ephesians 2:3 reminds us of the deep impact Adam's sin had on every one of us. Because of his choice, we...
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Shirley, I see what you mean! And I love his alliteration, too, by the way. Thank you for including that.
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Amen!, How very AMAZING IS GOD! HE IS AWSOME! May we remember, GRACE is not license!
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Mark, I like your answer, and your alliteration: "Those in question of entering "the kingdom" ... I also have one: "It’s meant to wake up those who are...
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Yes, Paula, "personal relationship matters. Christ will say, 'I never knew you.' Not 'I once knew you,' but 'never.' This implies these people never truly...
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Savannah, nice and short and to the point! I like that! Also see Luke 6:46 – "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?" James 1:22 –...
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