What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
In my opinion, the prohibition cited in the question was saying that the activity of the rider on the black horse in John's vision (who symbolized famine)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would it be beneficial to have Levites spread out among all tribes?
The Levites were the designated priestly tribe of Israel, and were responsible for the religious/worship lives of all the other tribes. As such, they were...
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Tammy Becker
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
The definitive biblical answer to this comes in the matter of Zelophahad's daughters (See Numbers 27 and 36). In this instance we find the laws of...
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Chad Davis
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
, Registered Nurse
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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First let me just say this. IF Lazarus & the rich man was a parable it’s the ONLY parable in SCRIPTURE with names. Lazarus was in paradise because Christ...
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D. M.
, Writer, Entrepreneur, IT Specialist
Does God require us to follow Jesus perfectly?
“Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17. A person may not be able to tell the exact time or...
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Joseph Autry
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
Why is it fair? Because of the cost. It took a holy God coming in the likeness of sinful man. To pay a cost He did not have to pay. The cost was death on the...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
When and where in the Bible did burnt offerings stop?
The Bible does not address this particular question. Instead it addresses when the sacrifices were no longer of any value. Christians generally focus on one...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
There is a problem inherent in your question that is common throughout nearly all Christian theology, and that is over-simplification and dualism. Much truth...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When Jesus was teaching in the parable about the talents and the wicked servant who didn't manage his money well, who is the banker Jesus is talking about?
I would say that the point that Jesus was making was that, if the servant was unwilling or unable through his own individual actions or dealings to make...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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Thanks for your comment Rotimi. I didn't get a different meaning of John 1:1 by reading verse 2 as you suggested. Verse 1 says the same as verse 2, that...
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Gregory Jones
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
What does the Bible say about syncretism?
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Syncretism is the mixing of doctrines from various religions. God has a lot to say about this in scripture, most of it in symbol, making it difficult to find...
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Is there a scriptural difference in age limitation for a man and woman to be married?
The only information given in the bible deals with a man's obligation to God, not to his wife, based on his age. I am not finding the exact texts so I may be...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
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Dear Danny and Gene, greetings. Your comments regarding John 1:1 are well noted. I suggest we should read verse 2 along with vesrse1. And then, read also...
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by Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Why is faith without works dead?
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Ephesians 2:8-10, explains all we need to know on the subject. Paul explains that after one is saved through grace, then good works are part our new nature...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When and where in the Bible did burnt offerings stop?
From God's perspective, sacrifices ended on the Passover day recorded in all the gospel books when Jesus Christ gave up his life upon the cross, (see Matthew...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
"Does Genesis 8:21 cancel the 'Thorns and Thistles' Curse?"
The original "curse upon the ground" is recorded in Genesis 3:17-19 and bears repeating. "To Adam he [God] said, 'because you listened to your wife and ate...
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by Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
What is wisdom? What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
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Short, sweet, to the point and actually defines the terms in question.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Philip Davies and how did he contribute to or detract from Biblical scholarship?
I have never read any of Philip Davies' writings, but my understanding from widely-available general-knowledge sources is that he was a British biblical...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?
I am not a Roman Catholic, but I would say that the practice of praying to Mary originally was based on a sense among Christians of humility or unworthiness...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
"Does Genesis 8:21 cancel the 'Thorns and Thistles' Curse?"
My opinion is that it did not. Under Edenic conditions, before the presence of sin in the world, it would not have been necessary for humans to perform...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When and where in the Bible did burnt offerings stop?
Although it is not recorded in the Bible, my understanding is that the Jewish practice of animal sacrifice done in accordance with the Law that God gave to...
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Why is faith without works dead?
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
What is the immutability of God?
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In the Old Testament, God Himself directs all sort of animal sacrifices. Solomon is given credit for sacrificing 22,000 bulls and 120, 000 sheep at the time...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said, 'He who has ears to hear'?
He means that he/she must not only hear the word of God, but obey and believe what it says, that it will help them to love everybody. Be aware of falsehood.
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by Vattachal-Vadakketil Thomas John alias V T John
, Rtd Joint.Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Kerala. India
What is Trinitarianism? Is Trinitarianism Biblical?
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The best symbol for the Trinity is not there at the end of the answer.
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is the last verse in the book of John literal or hyperbole?
John says that Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book (John 20:30). If one book was used...
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Allen Dicker
What is Christian dominionism?
One important subset of dominionism is replacement theology. This belief system postulates that the promises that were made to Israel were forfeited when the...
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Ara Nelson
Is it wrong for a husband and wife to have separate bank accounts?
Having seperate accounts can give you independence, and in certain instances having one account isn't the best choice. Your spouse could have an addiction...
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Ara Nelson
Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
Though it is the woman's choice, the role of a housewife is based on a sexist patriarchal structure. There is no where in the Bible that says a woman has to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God?
This verse has several meanings. For the Christian it means John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that all that seeth the Son, and believeth on...
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Richard McCabe
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
For the New Testament, the older the source the less likely it is to have been altered. The exception to this is books that were known to be fraudulent when...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
With all of the different religions, how can I know which one is correct?
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Christianity is a religion, but Jesus did not intend to establish a new religion. The church was/is Jesus's intention. The church is an assembly of...
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by Jay Saunders
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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Thank You Andy
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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Jay, excellent insight into GOD'S WORD answer! --ANDY--
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
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Janice, excellent points! A vote up I give you. --ANDY--
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about war?
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There is a very good book on this topic. "War, Peace, and Christianity, " by authors J.Daryl Charles & Timothy J. Deny. I found it totally Biblical and...
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Jay Saunders
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
Salt has always been used as a preservative of meat. The word of God is referred to as meat and milk. It has been implied to be light. Without light we and...
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Jay Saunders
Why does God demand, seek, or request that we worship Him?
The scriptures give us answers to every question that we can devise with the word of God and stories where the word of God was put into action. If you read...
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
Why did dreams seem to help people know God’s will in the Bible? (Judges 7:15) Does this apply to people today?
Joel 2:28, quoted by Peter in Acts 2:17 very definitely applies here. God very definitely continues to speak to us in dreams. Peter quoted this as "in the...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?
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The Biblical references given have to do with relationships between the couple and God. There are no "legal" requirements according to Scripture. Today,...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is living together before marriage considered living in sin?
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Cindy, taking an oath before God can be done by two people, on their own; regardless of who is present or where it is done. At this point, a couple can think...