What should we learn from the life of Paul?
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Great answer, Philip!
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Does God want us to be dependent on him? If so, why?
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Why was it necessary to record the mother's name of most newly appointed kings in the OT?
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https://ebible.com/questions/12788-what-is-the-significance-of-naming-the-mothers-of-the-kings-in-old-testament-of-both-judah-israel
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Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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Greg Frost
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Why was it necessary to record the mother's name of most newly appointed kings in the OT?
Examples: Ahaziah-Athaliah, Joash-Zibiah, Amaziah-Jehoaddan, Uzziah-Jechiliah, Jotham-Jerusha, Hezekiah-Abijah. Then from Manasseh on (ch.34 and following) ....
2 Chronicles 22:1 - 29:36
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Philip Davies
What should we learn from the life of Paul?
What can we learn from the life of Paul? You can live a life that is terribly wrong, you may have committed the worst sorts of sin, you may be unable to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What could Jesus be praying about at Gethsemane that He had to pray the whole night?
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Tim, good answer. Your last sentence and reference, "-- His ultimate acceptance of the cup that the Father was giving Him (Matthew 25:42-44)." Did you mean...
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Does God want us to be dependent on him? If so, why?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What sin does a newborn child commit that causes him/her to be born in a poor house?
To paraphrase S. Michael Houdmann (https://www.gotquestions.org/conceived-in-sin.html), God is not responsible for the foolishness of man. Neither is He...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What sin does a newborn child commit that causes him/her to be born in a poor house?
None at all. Babies are innocent before God. Does anyone think that the children of the rich (and their rich parents) are the most moral people? That Psalm...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Amen, amen, Danny. As we journey this life and become "the velveteen rabbit" we become more aware of the fact that we are to "just keep swimming." Whatever...
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by Henry Rhea
Was Lucifer perfect when God created Him?
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A typo apparently in the comment may confuse readers. I believe Mamadu Djalo meant Ezekiel 28 and not 38.
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Just how far is the east from the west?
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Tim Maas
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What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?
Perhaps it might arise (even for "religious" people) from having had a ritualized worship experience, where a service was conducted according to a set...
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David Moyane
What could be the reason for finding difficulty in praying?
Matthew 6:9 - 13
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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There is no doubt that Jesus is coming back, see John 14:3. What will His coming look like? Please carefully and prayerfully read Acts 1:9-11, because this...
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, A Watchman on the Wall
Is it ever right to lie?
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Amen James.
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What does it mean that "The joy of The Lord is your strength?"
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What is a root of bitterness?
I personally think we can trace this root right back to the worship of self, or a better term would be pride. Pride is the source of every sin imaginable....
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Do these verses classify Asa as a good or bad king? (16:7–12)
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Good thorough answer, John! It sure is worth sharing!
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Is it ever right to lie?
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What is the joy of the Lord?
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What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?
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Amen, James!
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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?
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I am very grateful to Mr. Houdmann's findings. Very profound.
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by Danny Hickman
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Thanks Shirley, but put me at the bottom of the prayer listing because I'm good. I did the Peachtree Road Race on Independence Day, like I do every year, so...
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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Is abortion murder?
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?
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How does Alcoholics Anonymous compare with the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Just how far is the east from the west?
I like what S. Michael Houdmann says about this verse: "The phrase as far as the east is from the west is meant to communicate in infinite space. East is in...
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, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?
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The three Hebrews were thrown in the fiery furnace for not bowing and worshipping the image that Nebuchadnezzar had erected when the national anthem sounded....
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by Billy P Eldred
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Hi Jack. Not disagreeing at all, always enjoy your answers. My reason for questioning whether it actually was a physical affliction is Jesus response. "My...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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All of this is familiar to me, as I've studied the scriptures for many decades. I had hoped the link I provided would have saved both of us some typing. But...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Wrath isn't the same concept as Tribulation. Wrath is when God outpours judgement on a person or nation. Times of heavy wrath against a nation or nations are...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Hey, have you recorded that? Hey that sounds great!
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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To the moderator: Thanks for the clarification, as there have been times in the past where posts with links were deleted without explanation. The link I'd...
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by Shirley H
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What is transhumanism?
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Author,scientist, Ray Kurzweil, has written, "The Singularity" and other books about this. He says that the ultimate goal is to make 'humans' live forever....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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We at one time had a minister, "Jonette" she always said, "It's not about me! It's All About Him!"
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Arthur Arthritis is a misery. My mom suffered with that. We all suffer. I am sorry for your trouble. I'll pray for you...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Galatians 6:11: "See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand! Maybe Paul suffered from glaucoma?
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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To add my two cents, we, as Christians are not to endure the wrath of God, but Satan's fury. We are never told to run away from anything except fornication....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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[Mod comment] We allow links in answers or comments so long as they are topically relevant and don't violate the SOF. The comment section under answers is...
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by Paul Bayne
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Absolutely. I want to be with Christ Jesus sooooo bad, but that's also my flesh talking. This life is hard and I'm weary. But to live and see God's grace...