Was Jonah spiritually transported to Nineveh or did he walk?
This was a great distance to travel over land.
Jonah 3:3
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Doreen Lovell
, Evangelist and Prayer Intercessor
What is the fruit of the Holy Spirit?
WHAT ARE THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were Paul's intentions in Philemon where he claims authority to command another brother what to do, claims to have begotten Onesimus, says he is willing to die for Onesimus' sin, and says he owns Philemon's soul?
Philemon was a wealthy (as indicated by his ownership of slaves) member of the Colossian Christian church, whom Paul had personally converted to Christianity...
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Charles Crabtree
What were Paul's intentions in Philemon where he claims authority to command another brother what to do, claims to have begotten Onesimus, says he is willing to die for Onesimus' sin, and says he owns Philemon's soul?
Is Paul using symbolism or hyperbole here? Or does he really mean these things? What is his purpose in saying these things?
Philemon 1:1 - 25
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by Billy P Eldred
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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JD as I just re-read your post it occurs to me that Peter's writing was most likely yo a church which would make it quite appropriate to address the letter...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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Nathan, Could you help me understand how 1 Cor 11:20-22, and 30, demonstrate they were not a part of the 144k? It seems to warn against eating and drinking...
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by Mark Deduke
How accurate is the MSG translation?
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Well for one thing those words that he uses to describe Psalm 23, definitely fall under the category of adding and subtracting words from God’s word. In this...
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by kel gens
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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Good question, only God knows and can answer that. After adultery, is the sinner really repentant and forgiven, did he/her really have a life changing...
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Should Christians go to nightclubs? Is clubbing a sin?
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
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I believe we are all related, descendants of Adam & Eve, in so far as Noah was a descendant of Adam. After the flood we all descended from Noah then...
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by JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
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".....Jesus was a Jew and knew the Old Testament better than anyone.". He, the Father, Holy Spirit co-authored it! The Lord Jesus NEVER rebelled against Old...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why is praying for others important?
I humbly submit a few thoughts for your consideration: Just for a moment imagine being a part of someone else's miracle. (Nehemiah 5:19) First, it places...
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by VIP Services
How accurate is the MSG translation?
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I happen to like the MSG version but I can only take it in small doses. My pastor tends to go over scripture with the congregation in various versions. He...
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Ursula S Monroe
How accurate is the MSG translation?
My opinion is the the MSG is okay. From the original languages that all Bible's are translated from they are often times not using the correct words either...
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Richard Wilkinson
How accurate is the MSG translation?
There are many different types of translations. They generally range on a spectrum from a exact word for word translation to a thought for thought...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?
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Great answer James! A vote up and a hearty Kudos I give you! --ANDY--
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I be baptized by the Holy Spirit?
We are given the Holy Spirit when we believe the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4 That Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures, that He was...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
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Suicide is sin. But God has already paid our sin debt in full for all believers. It is impossible for a believer to go to hell because Christ blood atonement...
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Gregory Jones
What are some examples about money becoming your master and you start serving it?
For example: Scenario A) I work on Sundays as a first responder and I'm scheduled to come to work on Sunday; Scenario B) Working on Sunday gives me time and ...
Luke 16:13
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What is replacement theology?
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What does the Bible say about nightmares?
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What does the Bible say about perfectionism?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?
Dealing with generational curses is similar to dealing with ongoing habitual sins in our lives. The nature of your question suggests you are a Christian....
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
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JD, I don't quite understand what you meant, but Jesus was a Jew and knew the Old Testament better than anyone. Jesus had more problems from Old Testament...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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Kel, if God does not forgive adultery then how is it possible for an adulterer to become a Christian?
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by JD Abshire
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
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Quoting from the Old Testament has a tremendous significance, especially so considering approximately 70% of the New Testament is derived from it. Christ...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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Brother, I find this answer to be exactly what the Spirit convicted me over years ago. Indeed it is not a contest or a competition. And indeed, it is about...
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When was the book of Revelation written?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David kill two thirds of the Moabites?
As recently as 1 Samuel 22:3-4, David had thought highly enough of the king of the Moabites to entrust the care of his own father and mother to him. In...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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Some read Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?
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History and Scripture chronicle a simple reality; evil exists. Two Georgetown University graduates Jay Austin his girlfriend, Lauren Geoghegan quit their...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Who is really 'playing God' - the doctor who euthanizes a dying patient, or the doctor who extends the life of a terminally ill patient?
Christians are "playing God" everyday. We are asked to attempt to be like Jesus, to act in a Christ-like manner. Isn't that playing God? We are called to...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about AIDS / HIV? Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God?
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J.D., to quote all of the OT scriptures doesn't mean an awful lot. Jesus fulfilled all of the judgments and punishments of the OT and made them complete....
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Amy Koch
How accurate is the MSG translation?
The MSG; Psalm 23:5- “You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing. v.6- “Your be...
Psalms 23:1 - 6
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Bible teach that the earth is flat?
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I believe Luke 17:31 is a divided verse. The first part is when the Jews during the tribulation will we scattered into a hiding place God has prepared for...
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Petie Van De Werken
Can an atheist be a good moral person?
The short answer is yes. The counter question is asked by Paul in 1 Cor. 13. What would be gained by it if I don't have Jesus (love)? God's Word plainly...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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JW’s have no fellowship in their life. Not with the Lord, not really with each other. They are more concerned about exposing one another for violation of...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?
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This is a fantastic testimony!!! Never doubt God's word!!
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Meshack Gachago
, lead-elder, educator and overseer of several ministries
What is the definition of a cult?
A cult is a movement or group of people whose activities are solely centred or controlled by an individual for self or ulterior ends. It is an obsessive...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view genetic engineering?
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There is no Biblical reference to genetic engineering, so as far as the Bible is concerned, we must apply Christian principals to this question. How can we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David kill two thirds of the Moabites?
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
2 Samuel 8:2
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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Thank you, Michael and James, I believe you have explained it very well.
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by Bob Griffith
Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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Amen Jennifer and James !!!
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by Dan Lea
What are the seven things God hates?
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Let's not forget about an individual choosing to NOT accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. This might not a "hate-able" on God's list, but...
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What is the law of Christ?
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Who are the saints of Caesar's household?
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What are the roles of the husband and wife in a family?
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are the Anunnaki in the Epic of Gilgamesh the Nephilim mentioned in the Bible?
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The Gilgamesh legend was around 1000 years before Moses. And that supposes Moses was actually the writer of Genesis, which is highly suspect. I am not...