Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
My understanding is that the Septuagint (LXX) Greek translation of the Old Testament indicates in 1 Kings 1:4 that one of the purposes of keeping the king...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
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Part 2. When Paul says that this mortal body will "be swallowed up by life?" (2 Cor 5:4) The moment we die? No at all - Paul tells (1 Cor 15:52-54) that our...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
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Part 1. This text is often used to demonstrate man’s immortality - although the Bible clearly says that God alone is immortal (1 Tim 6:16). Is Paul really...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Barzillai forego the king’s favor? (2 Samuel 19:34–37)
David wanted to reward Barzillai by caring for him at his palace in Jerusalem. Not only did David want to express his thanks, but by having so important a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2)
Why look for a virgin to warm the king? (1 Kings 1:2) 1 Now King David was old, advanced in age; and they covered him with clothes, but he could not keep ...
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by Sabrena Brantley
What is a Christian couple allowed to do in sex?
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This question is a touchy one. Most people will post opinions or their preferences. I'll give mine: If agreeable between husband and wife ok, but I just...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is God like?
The best way to discover God is to find Jesus. In Hebrews 1:3 the bible says "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his...
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by Arlene Smith
What does the Bible say about our loved ones in heaven coming to visit us on Earth?
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It actually does say in 2Corinthians 5:6-8 that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. So that does indicate that as Christians We go to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
When we are born into this world it is by water. Our mothers water breaks and we are born physically, but are dead spiritually. When we trust Jesus as our...
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by Tyrone Helm
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Kel, I believe you have a misunderstanding that the soul is the body. This is clearly not the case. My question to you would be, how can an already living...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
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Before Christ came, all the old testament saints went to paradise in the center of the earth. Hell on one side, and paradise on the other. That is why the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What age will everyone be in Heaven?
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There will be no remembrance of the former things Eccl 1:11.... If any man be in Christ old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new 2Cor...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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What you say Danny is very true. We can be a very conservative person politicly, but not saved. Political correctness has nothing to do with salvation. I am...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the love of Christ?
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Amen Randy. He became sin for us so that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. Romans 4:6 He imputes His righteousness to us through the gift of...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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My dear sister in Christ, I in no way mean to imply that Christ does not love the church. What I am saying is this: have you ever wondered about how God will...
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Evan Doan
Why were the gentile believers in Acts 15 given these simple rules instead of requiring them to obey the laws of Moses?
The 4 injunctions imposed on gentile believers in Acts 15 first appear in Genesis 1-3 (see below) and mimic Leviticus 17 & 18 like clockwork. Each of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)
To me, in 2 Samuel 22:5-6, David is just using four different metaphors, or figures of speech, to express how close he came on multiple occasions during his...
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by Tyrone Helm
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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What comes to life Kel is the bodily resurrection, as already proven in Rev. 6:9-11. Their soul was already alive. It’s the body that needs a resurrection....
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by kel gens
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Your use Rev 6:9-11, your claiming there are souls alive in heaven. Rev 20:4-5 very clearing rebuts this claim. It specifically states souls (not bodies)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were the cords of the grave? (2 Samuel 22:6)
The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. (2 Samuel 22:6, NIV)
2 Samuel 22:6
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Randy Weaver
, Business Owner
What is the love of Christ?
It’s this: Romans 5:8 (CSB) But God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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This is an interesting question, but I see the reference in 1 Samuel 17:45-47: "Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a...
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How do we know that the biblical books selected are the ones God wanted selected?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it possible to be Christian and pro-choice at the same time?
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If a believer knows abortion is wrong, and does it anyway, then God will chasten them. But they can not lose their salvation, because we can no longer be...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?
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Chris, It doesn't surprise me that the Catholic church wants the OT to be as valid today as it was then since they reach back to the OT for their idolatry...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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I listen to a Christian apologist who says, "never read a Bible verse." By that he means, take everything in context and how it fits into the rest of the...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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In my opinion, that is NOT what Rev 3:5 says. Jesus is saying He will NOT blot out a name from the Book of Life. In those days, towns kept a list of its...
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by Rich Hazeltine
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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I understand that Miho. My comment was a general statement. I will say that the Revelation is so complex and mystical that almost any comment might be...
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by Raymond Ruiz
How often should a married couple have sex?
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He was simply pointing out the studies that showed.... accurate enough!!
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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If the church, meaning the body of all believers, is not the bride of Christ, then who is? Perhaps Song of Solomon should be taken as it is written--godly...
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by Xavier Gomez
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
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Well said. Way to bring us back to the The Gospel!
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
I like Brother Houdman's answer with this one exception, the church is not the Bride. If we look at the Song of Solomon, we can plainly see that the mother's...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
I have a bit of a different take on this... as to how this relates to us today. 2Tim 3:16-17 For this to be profitable for me today, I must look at where I...
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Evan Doan
What is the New Covenant?
The "new covenant," first prophesied in Jeremiah 31, is in fact the 8th and final covenant that God established throughout biblical history. Each covenant...
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by kel gens
What should we learn from the story of the rich man and Lazarus?
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Tyrone: Rev 20: 4-5 speaks of the souls coming to "life". The souls were dead prior to vs 4 and alive after vs 5. Obviously, these are the same souls mention...
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Wayne Rhodes
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
I had a black man jump in my car when I lived in southern California and he had a gun and he jumped in the back seat and he said do you believe in God? I...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is The 700 Club? Is The 700 Club biblical?
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Thank you Danny. Robertson says some really outlandish things at times which tend to negate his positive ministries. To say that the ebola virus is God's...
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Evan Doan
Was the Apostle Paul actually a false prophet?
The notion that Paul was a false prophet is nothing new. In Acts 21:17-25 we see the first documented reference to Paul being accused of apostasy (and...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
Israel’s system of tithes and offerings, as instructed by God, included three components: the first tithe, the second tithe, and the offerings. The first...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God expect us to have blind faith?
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If there is one thing I have learned as a saved sinner for 71 years, it is this. That I can not live up to Gods Holy Standard, But Jesus did it for me, and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God expect us to have blind faith?
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I have done nothing so good it would earn me heaven, and I have done nothing so bad that His grace does not cover it. Romans 11:6. I have absolutely nothing...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God expect us to have blind faith?
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Great answer Andy. When Thomas doubted, Jesus said, blessed are those who believe without seeing. The greatest truth that proves what the bible says is true,...
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by Miho Valle
, Evangelist
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
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16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star....
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by Sarah Winn
, Christian believer, college graduate + Walmart employee.
Why did God create such a vast universe and other planets if there is only life on Earth?
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Agree. Simply put, God created this beautiful stars in heaven in 6 days. Yet, when Jesus returned to heaven He said He was going to prepare a place for us....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the tithe spoken of in Deuteronomy 14:23?
I would say that, although it is common to associate the word "tithe" with the portion of assets that God commanded Israel to give back to Him, the word...
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How to avoid being used by others while maintaining love?
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Ubah Richard
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
The scripture is direct, pellucid and axiom. Being born of water and spirit denotes and connotes being born of the word of God. Allowing the word to pass...