What would be appealing about the metaphors used in Song of Solomon?
For example: - Thy navel is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor - thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies. - Thy two breasts ...
Song of Solomon 7:2 - 9
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Under the law given to the Israelites, why was mutilation the punishment for a woman who seized the genitals of a man attacking her husband?
Deuteronomy 25:11-12 Context 25:11 If two men 1 get into a hand-to-hand fight, and the wife of one of them gets involved to help her husband against his...
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by Crystal Lindsey
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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God said, "Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things." Genesis 9:3. then again in 1 Timothy...
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by Al Mark
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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If you say "God's intent for them (and us), was not to eat literally everything", I take that as an opinion, unless there is clear biblical exegesis that...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are we predestined to know Christ?
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Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, ((Ephesians 1:13) The Lord knoweth them that are His, and let everyone...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is Thomas called the twin and who is his twin?
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All you say makes sense Tim. However, the bible doesn't just give out information trivially. We are told his name and that he was called "twin" for a reason...
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by Crystal Lindsey
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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I agree with much you have here written here. HOWEVER, just think. 1Corinthians 10:31 says, and you quoted," So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you...
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?
This is a stronghold that the enemy will use at any time to distract your loved one. He needs to ask the Lord for refuge and shelter and also remember 1...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the psalmist accusing God of breaking his covenant? (Psalm 89:30-45)
He wasn't really, I don't think: See my outline of this psalm: The Faithfulness of God ‘Thy Faithfulness’ occurs six times in Psalm 89. It is— Established in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Easter Sunday?
Easter, also called Pascha (Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described...
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Gene Coleman
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
I believe that there is possibly a simple yet different answer than what has previously been considered or discussed. Jesus gave them very skillfully the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
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John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, will come to me, and ALL that cometh to me I will in nowise cast out. Will God save anyone. Yes. Whosoever will may...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
Abishag (Hebrew: אבישג Avishag) was a young woman of Shunem, distinguished for her beauty. She was chosen to be a helper and servant to David in his old age....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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Colossians 2: Let no man, therefore , judge you in FOOD, or in DRINK or in a feast day, or of the new moon, or of a Sabbath day. We are not under the law but...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Evangelism Explosion? Is Evangelism Explosion biblical?
Evangelism Explosion (EE) is a Christian evangelistic program. It has been called "perhaps the best known and most widely used evangelistic training...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
In Christianity, hell has traditionally been regarded as a place of punishment for wrongdoing or sin in the mortal life, as a manifestation of divine...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
All believers are a part of the body of Christ. You may only be a toe, but you are part of the body. God has set aside some for His own use. He has the power...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Why is eating pigs now okay?
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In Genesis 7:2, 3 God tell Noah to make distinction between clean and unclean animals. It predates the Mosaic Law by hundreds of year. All of us re related...
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by Julie Favazza
Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
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Not at all. Quite the opposite. There is no mention of works in my response. Anyone can believe in Jesus, even demons believe. However, it requires true...
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Are we predestined to know Christ?
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Shirley Johnson
How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?
I was married to a pornographer for 15 years. When we met, he said it was his business but not his lifestyle (he sold x rated mags to the adult shops). After...
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by Michael Thomas
What is behavior therapy, and is it biblical?
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Mishra I agree and understand
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
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I like that, "the eternal fire of hell is one hot topic!"
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are we predestined to know Christ?
Yes, we will at some time encounter Christ. Consider the parable in Matthew 25:1-13. Some of the virgins were wise, and some foolish. See Deuteronomy 32:29,...
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Tom Huntford
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What is Easter Sunday?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the phrase to "nail" something to the cross really mean and is it biblically accurate metaphor?
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Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances, that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His...
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ricardo s. mutuc
Why is eating pigs now okay?
I believe in what the Bible said about categorizing food into clean and unclean since that point of view is from the Creator Himself. If he says some animals...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
When Jesus said, "Father forgive them" were those yelling, "Crucify him" saved as a result?
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Thank you for your answer to my query. Yes I agree that God would want to save those who are lost (Matt18:11) even those crucifying Him. The scene in prison...
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Al Mark
Why is eating pigs now okay?
Food and dietary restrictions in the Bible were always directed to Jews and the nation of Israel. There are no general restrictions on food for Christians,...
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andrew kameya
How is a woman's desire for her husband a curse?
Three translations - NLT, EXB, and NET says that the woman wants to control the man. Why aren't there more translations saying the same thing? My personal...
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kel gens
Who were the Assyrians in the Bible?
Some believe the Assyrians are descendants of Ishmael. No one can trace a direct line to Ishmael, but they had a written word almost identical to the Koran....
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Stephanie Brooks
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What scriptures or prayers break or get rid of the spirit of Jezebel out of a person's life?
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Anonymous
How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin?
How do you help a person who is dealing with recovering from pornographic sin? He has been delivered but this sin keeps on attacking him. Please advise.
Romans 2:9
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Aurel Gheorghe
When Jesus said, "Father forgive them" were those yelling, "Crucify him" saved as a result?
This is a thought-provoking question. Revelation 1:7 unveils a scene from Christ’s Second Coming and the sorrowful reaction of the lost (those who pierced...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven?
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In my opinion, you are preaching salvation by works and not grace. Romans 11:6 Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth...
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Shannon Vanhoosier
Should we be baptized in Jesus' name (Acts 2:38), or in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)?
When Jesus said to pray in the name of Jesus, he said exactly what he meant. He didn't say pray in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. We understood...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
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The Bible is also saying the hellfire will not be quenched and their worm does not die (Mark 9:43- 48; Isaiah 66:24) and this creates some confusion. First,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
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The Bible the word "hell" have been translated four different ways: sheol, hades, tartaros, and gehenna. Sheol: appear 66 times in the OT and refers to the...
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David Law
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What was the practice of casting lots?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What is the best description of who God is?
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Jonathan Seadon
What does the Bible say about oral sex?
Having read all the responses above it’s clear to me that the bible is not clear on the answer to this question. I’m actually more confused now than before I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some examples of circular reasoning in issues that Christians debate?
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People use circular reasoning in Matthew 7:21-23 It says, not every one that sayeth unto me Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom, but only those that have done...
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Daks Millamena
Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
Jesus prayed for forgiveness for the Roman soldiers who are involved in his torture and about to execute him. Why would Jesus do this since the soldiers are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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Does willful sin keep us from heaven? No, John 3:18. Believers can never be condemned again. Unbelievers are condemned already because they have not believed...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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Colossians 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins, and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he made alive together with Him having forgiven you ALL tress...