What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)
In the best 1 volume Old Testament commentary of the Bible, I believe, Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary I found this: 1Sa 12:17-25. He (God) Terrifies...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to be a godly husband?
These are the 4 verses my pastor suggested that all of the men of the church memorize/marriage & family: Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even...
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Paul Gerardi
, Engineer, Student of the Word - living and written
!s the word deaconess in the Bible?
As the word "deacon" or "deaconess" in English is a translation of the Greek word διάκονος (diakonos) for which the masculine and feminine form are the same,...
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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?
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by Carolyn DeLautre
Does the Bible prophesy a one-world government and a one-world currency in the end times?
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Good clarification. Thx.
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Michael Davis
, Former Baptist Pastor now Catholic, lover of the poor
Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?
Great question. It is a loaded question, and I am sure there is no complete way to answer it, but here goes my try. I sit down with Mormons who I have become...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the Israelites refuse to sing about Zion? (Psalm 137:4)
As indicated by the text cited in the question, the members of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin who had been exiled to Babylon could not sing the songs that...
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What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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How is 'James' not a man's name? Other translations aren't purposefully ignoring or corrupting text, rather they translate based on a wider pool of...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
The KJV is the word of God.. Many of the newer translations change words. Many later bibles have whole verses left out. They change the wording to agree with...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Jennifer, How do you get that nice bold print to come through?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Html markup. Type this but without spaces to begin a section of bold print: And type to end a bold section. (Again no spaces) You can do the same thing with...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
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Bro. Houdmann, Kudos for such an incredible answer. A favorite Star and a vote up!!! --ANDY--
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by Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?
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The OT contains a lot of history, sure, but the over arching theme of the book is man's brokenness and separation from a holy God. The 10 commandments are...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Psalm 8:6 mean in context?
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I like that Guy, "the writer is in blessed bewilderment." (I'm a real alliteration buff).
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)
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John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE; And he that believeth not the Son, shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Well said Vincent! God looks at the heart. He also sees the motive behind our actions. He wants to see our faith and trust in Him. AMEN!
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by Suzanne Colley
Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?
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I think it has to do with Constantine merging paganism with Christianity. Those that pray via Mary have been very deceived. Many Christians don't realise how...
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by Samuel Sogeke
, Pastor at Redeemed Christian Church of God
What does the Bible say about playing the lottery?
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Great response.
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by Samuel Sogeke
, Pastor at Redeemed Christian Church of God
What does the Bible say about playing the lottery?
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These Bible passages seal it for me. Great response.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8
In my opinion, what the verse is expressing is that, due to the thickness, geographical hazards (both apparent and concealed), and tangled nature of the...
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Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother?
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Philip Davies
Are we not supposed to eat fat and meat that is not cooked to well-done? In other words, is a rare steak a no-no?
No there are no dietary prohibitions on Christians. That was done away with in the New Testament. Christ has fulfilled all those obligations on our behalf...
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Philip Davies
How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)
The righteousness of God is an ideal that sets the standard of what is right and holy and good. This is expressed most completely in his son Jesus Christ. He...
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Philip Davies
What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?
The simple answer is that if you get the mark of the beast then you are able to buy and sell things. Without the mark of the beast you are not able to buy...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the true gospel?
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We should always give the gospel itself. First Corinthians 15:1-4, That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was buried and rose...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?
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Much of the Old Testament does not contain the story of our salvation and is indeed an historic account. Does much of that history matter to our salvation? I...
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Oswald J. Varas
, Retired human, LORD's servant with an AK-47 and a big smile.
What does God think about the SCR (Social Corporative Responsability)?
I have been working in a national company, called St. Mary the Greatest, which has ties to the Pope. The SCR is a subject which is very conflictive nowadays,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)
When we believe the gospel, First Corinthians 15:3-4 God forgives us all trespasses. Romans 4:6-8 He imputes His righteousness to us, and will no more impute...
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Jennifer Henkel
, Bible/History Middle School Teacher, Lover of the OT!
Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?
The Bible is not meant to be a history book, except the history that matters...man's creation as perfect, man's fall into sin, God's redemption plan through...
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Gregory Jones
What happens to you if you get the mark of the beast?
Revelation 13:18
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God hate divorce?
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God instituted the family before the church. Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church. The body of believers. After almost 60 years of marriage,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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The Jews who were there on the day of Pentecost were pricked in their hearts. They realized they had crucified the Son of God. They we terrified. Acts 2:37...
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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)
I would say, first, that God's righteousness, or holiness, is utterly complete and total, to the point where anything with even the slightest corruption or...
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Why is the life of Christ not mentioned in the scriptures between the ages of 12-30?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the significance of sending thunder and rain during wheat harvest? (12:17)
As I understand it, the wheat harvest season in Israel was not normally characterized by rain. Rain occurred during the planting season, as an aid to the...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
What is the true gospel?
The Biblical Gospel as given by the Apostles, Hear- Romans10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John 5:24, Acts 16:31-33, Acts 18:8. Confess- 1John 4:15,...
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Len Thies
, Bible researcher and author
Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
Let me give you a radical answer! I attend a Baptist church. My church teaches about Jesus and His Ministry which is "salt and peppered" with Miracles but...
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by Dinganie Soko
Will Jesus' second coming be as a thief in the night or will the trumpet blow for all to hear?
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It’s interesting that none of the pro-rapture writers have made reference to Matthew 24 here. My reading of Matthew 24:31 (and 39-41) gives the impression...
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by Gary Murzyn
, Retired air traffic controller.
Can a true Christian sin habitually?
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Jim...your response was excellent. I struggle with particular sins and have taken steps to deal with them. Your response actually empowered me to keep...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about rape?
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I love the Dictionary of Bible Themes which I checked out from my public library. It has this entry under "RAPE." "Rape is the sexual violation of an...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, First Corinthians 15:1-4, in whom also AFTER ye...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In what sense do humans rule over creation? (Psalm 8:6–8)
I would say that, although God is superior to humans in every respect, He created humans (whom, unlike any other earthly life form, He made in His image...
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Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?
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What does God say about sexual orientation?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God select 'Hazael' (an official of King Benhadad) and anoint him through the prophet Elijah as a king of Syria in spite of the horrible acts he did to the people of Israel?
Despite the fact that Israel was God's chosen nation, it repeatedly engaged in disobedience and idolatry from the very beginning of its occupancy of Canaan...