When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?
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People die from diseases even though the Bible says "By His stripes we are healed", because of unbelief or doubt. The Bible also says our sins are removed as...
Why does this genealogy give Jabez extra attention? (1 Chronicles 4:9–10)
Why does this genealogy give Jabez extra attention? (1 Chronicles 4:9–10) 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, sa...
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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The point Jesus was making is that in their own Scriptures (the OT), others besides God Himself were called "gods" because of their authority. Jesus goes on...
Why is church attendance important?
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I think the concept of church attendance is indicative of or a symptom of our failure to understand what kind of people we are supposed to be after...
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
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This 'we must also try to live a certain way' is the most destructive teaching to the gospel that exists. I guess it's only right to allow all respectful...
Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
Many believers speak of sinning as something we "do." People, saved or not, are sinners before we are ever capable of "doing" anything. "Behold, I was...
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
I have read all the wonderful answers and responses. Some of them say the same thing, just in a slightly different way. Everyone has their own opinion and it...
How does a person live in humility?
If we claim to be Christians, that is followers of Jesus, then we need to examine the life of Christ in order to learn how to be humble. Philippians 2:5-8...
Where does the Old Testament refer to the Second Coming?
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Wonderful! Thank you. There should be more talk about this Long Awaited event.
Does God expect all of us to have children?
I believe God gives us his answer in Exodus 20:5-6 “...I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third...
What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
It is my belief that once we are filled with the Holy Spirit of promise that we become anointed. (Luke4:18)(John 14:16) That the anointed word of God abides...
When you sin, is it true that you don't need to ask for forgiveness because Jesus already nailed your sin to the cross?
I'm a disciple. Have you ever felt dry and 'out of it'? I have, and it's usually a result of me not praying, not studying the word, not listening to the Holy...
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
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Since Rev 17 clearly discriminates between Mystery Babylon and the 10-horned beast, Babylon can't be a basis for the beast. The lion, bear and leopard...
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Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?
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Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?
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What is eternal death?
How young is too young to be in a romantic relationship?
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James, I applaud your fidelity and devotion to your marriage. Too bad you are the exception rather than the rule. I work in a retirement community church as...
If an unmarried couple has sex, are they married in God's eyes?
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Marriage is a legal condition and not a religious one. The requirement for "becoming one flesh" is the act of intercourse, at least I could not find any...
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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Thank you Cindy! That is helpful although I think I may still be missing the argument then... Is MacArthur saying that Jesus’ argument is ‘hey, I am a god...
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
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FYI, the NIV translation even changed the word from mountains to hills to fit this teaching. The actual translation is mountains, not hills as in the 7 hills...
Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?
How do humans even know there is a word called sin, and what that word means? The way we know is because the Bible says there is. Genesis 4:6-7), God uses...
Who are the seven kings in Revelations 17:10?
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I see what you mean, and had thought about Egypt ruling over the people, and not the land. You can take a stand that the Lord's importance was more with His...
Where in the Bible does it say that Satan targets new Christians?
A great question in our time of epidemic nonsensical confusion and I humbly submit the parable of the sower found in Matthew for your consideration. (Matthew...
When Isaiah says we are healed by his stripes is he talking about a physical healing or a spiritual healing?
About 3 years ago I was spiritually healed.
Isaiah 53:5
Why was Jesus in the tomb for three days? Matthew 28:1-10
The Bible doesn’t say anywhere that Jesus was in the tomb “three days and three nights.” Jesus told the disciples that the Son of Man will “be three days and...
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
Revelation 6 begins with the vision of The 4 Horsemen of The Apocalypse. These symbols represent forms of spiritual warfare which the Christian Church is...
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Why did Caleb ask for land if his tribe (Judah) had already received land? (14:12)
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Idolatry has several meanings in scripture. Paul said coveting is idolatry. But, the worst form of idolatry is believing in any thing else to save us than...
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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Gerritt, I'm going to quote from the MacArthur Study Bible (a really good resource with a ton of footnotes): "Jesus' argument is that this psalm proves that...
Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
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It really saddens me when people say things like, "Oh I think we give the devil too much credit!" They then go on to say that the reason that they sinned or...
Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
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If it were wrong to live in nice houses why then was King Solomon given so much positive notice in scripture regarding his luxurious palace? Did Jesus...
What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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The same as the Brit chadasha. He is Yahuah he changes not.
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
To properly understand this concept you must first properly define idol. This is not something that I have seen done in the institutional church at all. The...
Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?
To understand what is real you have to dig a little bit. You also have to be willing to find that what you have been taught in the past might be more than a...
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
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Then there is no first stage of the second coming coinciding with the commencement of the Millennium and a second stage of the second coming towards the end...
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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I still have no idea how any of this relates to Jesus’ use of Psam 82 in the context of John 10??? Can someone help me?
Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?
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I don't understand why your comment is only a direct quote of the final two paragraphs I wrote except in reverse order. Is there something you wish to add?...
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Why was Jesus Crucified outside of the city gate?
What does the Bible say about church discipline / excommunication?
I am submitting an answer to the question "What is church discipline?" which has been merged (inappropriately in my opinion) with another question about...
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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Cindy, God chose the nation of Israel to be an example of God's character for the whole world to see, so they would seek him and find him. God shows us the...
Why did Jesus tell His disciples to take nothing on the journey?
I would say that Jesus gave this instruction to them for three reasons: 1) to increase their faith in God's provision for them, as well as their reliance on...
Is a sin still a sin if you don’t know it’s a sin? In other words, if you never learned that killing was wrong, is it still a sin to do so?
God decided what sin was by giving us his moral law. Jesus further explained this law in detail to include sins of "thought, word, and deed", "sins of...
Does the pastor of the church receive all the tithes?
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We have looked at this law from the Old Covenant perspective. Under the New Covenant the law still applies but takes on a different form. As we mature and...
What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
The parables of hidden treasure and the pearl of great price are different but similar in that both the treasure and pearls are both Christens. The treasure...
Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?
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I agree with Mr Houdmann. "IF" you could somehow know what the LORD would do in a certain situation, how would you be certain you were certain? You cite the...