Who was Cush and what had he done to David? (Psalm 7 title)
Psalm 7 title: A shiggaion[d] of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite. 1 Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Absalom?
Absalom (Hebrew: אַבְשָלוֹם, Avshalom, "father of peace"), according to the Hebrew Bible, was the 3rd son of David, King of Israel with Maacah, daughter of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can God “come down” from heaven when He is already here (and everywhere)? Genesis 11:5
5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
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Well, that's just wrong. In Luke's genealogy (3:23-38), v23 mentions Joseph, the son of Heli. In fact, Heli was Mary's father, not Joseph's. He is recognized...
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by Richard Lee
Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
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I surely appreciate this answer you have given, and it goes some way to answering the question. I am having a bit of trouble with the doctrine of grace and...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
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Helli : Many thanks for your words of iron from your sojourning that dark landscape where the price of admission is what no sane person would volunteer or...
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Did Adam and Eve have belly buttons?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What made the fountains of the deep/springs burst forth?
There have been a number of theories in regards to what it means for the foundations of the deep to burst forth, but the one I find most plausible deals with...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
When was the book of Revelation written?
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I like MacArthur in general - he actually was a mentor to my local church's pastor. But but there are a lot of flaws in his teachings as well. No one teacher...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should we praise God? (Psalm 150:3–5; 104:33 NIV)
I would say that there is no one prescribed way or method of praising God. It depends on the mindset of the person offering the praise -- that is, with...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What made the fountains of the deep/springs burst forth?
Perhaps it is a reference to subterranean seismic activity, similar to the sources of tsunamis today, but on a global and simultaneous scale at God's command...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about visions of Mary, the saints, and healings derived through faith in these visions?
The verse that comes most readily to my mind is 1 Timothy 2:5: "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men -- the man Christ Jesus." All the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
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I'm not sure this can be viewed as law vs. grace, as Boaz married Ruth under the law. It's true he wasn't as worried about losing the possession of the land...
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by Richard Lee
Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
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I am not at all sure how you came to that conclusion, but it seems to me this doctrine of grace has been taken way out of context.
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by Richard Lee
Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
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This is a well thought out answer and I love the fact that you provide the reference passages.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What made the fountains of the deep/springs burst forth?
What made these springs burst forth? (Genesis 7:11) 11 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, th...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?
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Me too, Shirley!
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Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can a Christian comfort an unbeliever who lost a non-believer relative?
When I was 18 years old, my unsaved parents were killed in a place crash. Although I wasn't a very strong Christian at that point in my life, I had committed...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I get over my fear of receiving a blessing during altar call in front of a crowd of people?
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Mr Nearman, Actually you're sealed with the Holy Spirit as a "guarantee" (2 Cor 1:22) of salvation, and for the sanctifying work that has to be done by Him....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?
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Who else but God could send a fiery chariot! He made all creation, He wanted Elijah in His presence immediately!! What a way to go! I am looking for that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?
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Elijah is definitely in heaven. In verse 11of this chapter it declares a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire. The fire indicates the presence of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
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The only Person who needs to consider whether a person "truly" has experienced repentance is God. I'm forever hearing here on this site something about being...
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Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea?
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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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Joshua 22:5 LXX 5 But take great heed to do the commands and the law, which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you to do; to love the Lord our God, to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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A parallel to Matthew 22:37 is Mark 12:30-- Mark 12:30 NET Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all...
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by Helmut Fischl
, Retired
Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea?
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Although all the above theories are possible they seem to forget the fact that after the flood there were only 8 people alive. They had to reprocriate to a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
This is a quotation from Deuteronomy 6:5. The threefold reference to different parts of the person says, in effect, that one should love God with all one’s...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Was God's 7th day holy Sabbath in effect prior to Mt Sinai?
The Sabbath originated at the end of creation week (Gen 2:1-3). Some have questioned whether God’s 7th day Sabbath was observed before He gave the Ten...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
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It is quite doubtful, very far from certain, that the reference in I Thess 4:17 means believers are being removed to heaven apart from the Second Coming of...
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by Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Was Paul the apostle really converted?
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Let us look at what Paul and the rest of the Apostles told everyone the must do to be saved, Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8. Believe- John...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
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Prayer is the sacrifice that we bring to the altar today. If we only did what was done in scripture we wouldn't do most of what we do in worship service...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the name Saulo mean?
Saul of Tarsus, a Jewish scholar and zealous persecutor of Christians, who famously converted on the road to Damascus and became the apostle Paul (although...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the name Saulo mean?
Saul of Tarsus, a Jewish scholar and zealous persecutor of Christians, who famously converted on the road to Damascus and became the apostle Paul (although...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the name Saulo mean?
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See all the New Testament occurences of the name Saul whose name was changed to Paul (the Apostle):...
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by
Pearce Elliott
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
Look at 1Thessalonians 5:22: "Abstain from all appearance of evil." If by avoiding the civil part of the ceremony, you may encourage others to do wrong, then...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is 'You shall not murder' in the Ten Commandments?
The sixth - ninth commandments were designed to build society. Each was based on the value God placed on humanity, life, possessions, relationships etc. Not...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it proper as a Christian to clean a home of a professed witch?
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Excellent answer, my "Warrior Brother"! --ANDY--
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it pleasing to God to pray for others rather than ourselves?
This question is highlighting the main centric command from God from within His Holy Bible! "Pray for others with all supplication, concern and love". We are...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?
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Excellent, Emo... Excellent! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How should we be praying for our President?
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Simply excellent answer, Emo! A vote up and a Favorite Star, my "Warrior Brother"! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can the total destruction of Jericho be morally justified? Joshua 6:21
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Emo, you just wrote the best highlight summary of the pinnacle center of anti-God beliefs that the "extreme Leftist Democrat political party believes in and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
Good question, Della! The word Rapture does not appear in the Bible. It comes from the Latin word rapare which means "seize", "snatch" or "take away.". The...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What is the importance and value of group prayer?
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Even a small humble group of believers who will wear out the carpet, to move the hand of God will see His glory. Your words in a nonsense-filled time contain...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
The church is so important that the Bible calls it the bride of Christ. Ephesians 5:25 teaches that the model for a husband's love for his wife is Christ's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the name Joshua mean?
Joshua is a Biblical given name derived from the Hebrew Yehoshua (יהושע). The name was a common alternative form of the name יֵשׁוּעַ – yēšūă which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?
I strongly believe that Elijah was taken up into HEAVEN as 2 Kings 2:11 says, "As they were walking along and talking, suddenly a fiery chariot pulled by...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the word "rapture" in the Bible?
I believe the bible clearly lays out there will be a rapture or catching away of the body of Christ at the end of the church age, and before the 7 year...