What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?
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The rod is God’s word (The Bible) and the staff is God’s spirt.
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by Shawn Coyle
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by Dean Haskins
, Way of the Tabernacle
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
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That is why the Holy Spirit is so necessary--to understand those things that are not readily seen in the physical words. He is the one who leads true...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the men who crept in unnoticed in verse 4 of Jude?
In my opinion, although Jude did not further identify the men of whom he was speaking, he was referring to the Nicolaitans, who were later condemned by name...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the door"?
He's the only entrance that leads to salvation plus eternal life and heaven.
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STANLEY S. DRANE
In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
The author was referring to Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I am the Light of the World'?
He (Jesus) lights the path ahead of us, so we can see how to live. He removes the darkness of sin from our lives.
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by Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
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There are many ways to interpret the meaning of what the verses are saying. For example, one view holds that Enoch, Elijah, Emmanuel and the Ecclesia or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did the king have against Elisha? (2 Kings 6:32–33)
As far as I can determine, the king of Israel in question was Jehoram (also spelled Joram), who was a son of Ahab and Jezebel. Although Jehoram was not as...
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Are we all God's children, or only Christians?
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Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?
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by Dean Haskins
, Way of the Tabernacle
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
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Moses and Elijah have both died, but with the Spirit, man is not under the law. Elijah died as John the Baptist (Matthew 17:10-13). The two witnesses will be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is the doctrine of original sin true (Job 25:4)?
Why is the doctrine of original sin true (Job 25:4)? 4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did the king have against Elisha? (2 Kings 6:32–33)
What did the king have against Elisha? (2 Kings 6:32-33)-- 32 But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from befor...
2 Kings 6:32
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
What is the true meaning of Christmas?
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I'm glad you asked. The meaning of Christmas is Christ's birth, lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, born in Bethlehem.
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
Revelation 11 tells us about the two supernatural witnesses and their purpose at middle of the seven year tribulation. I believe they will be Enoch and...
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Gregory Jones
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we know that Jesus is coming again?
There are lots of scriptures that declare and prove that Jesus is coming again. Here are a few examples. Luke 18:8 However, when the Son of Man comes, will...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can a flu shot insert the mark of the beast?
Christians are called to be spiritually discerning and circumspect. They should not underestimate the power of Satan and the evil spiritual forces serving...
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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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It deals with the dark side and the Bible is clear 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from EVERY form of evil. If you think its JUST about candy and fun then you...
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was Reuel also called Jethro?
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In my opinion, there are two possible ways of reconciling this. Exodus 2:16 says that Jethro (Reuel) had seven daughters, but it does not explicitly say that...
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by OWOLABI AYO
Why was Reuel also called Jethro?
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My opinion is that REUEL mentioned in Num 10 v 29 is not the same REUEL mentioned or/and identified as JETHRO in the book of Exodus. REUEL/JETHRO of Exodus...
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Ken Cook
Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken in a group?
The word commune means to talk. So I think its important to talk to Jesus and allow him to talk to you, so it doesn't matter if you're alone or with someone....
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by Ken Love
Where should one start if one is encouraging his/her young child to memorize long passages of scripture?
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I suggest the child learn the 10 Commandments. Proverbs 7:3 speaks of binding on one's fingers - 10 fingers, 10 Commandments! It is interesting to note that...
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by Ken Love
Why is 'You shall not give false testimony' in the Ten Commandments?
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I suggest the commandment is not absolute. For instance, an evil person should not be given information that would be used to hurt or otherwise harm another...
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by Ken Love
How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
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Pretty good answer, Rosemary. The world we live in is NOT Satan's. See Psalm 24:1 - the Earth is the Lord's! It always has been and always will be! It is up...
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Dean Haskins
, Way of the Tabernacle
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
The two witnesses are Moses and Elijah, representing the old and new covenants, and announcing the second coming of Messiah. They will be sent after Satan is...
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What does Paul mean when he says to not let anyone judge us in regard to keeping the Sabbath?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When will the two Witnesses in Revelation begin their work?
All the biblical information we have about the two witnesses is contained in Revelation chapter 11, verses 1 to 14. This account is placed within the second...
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Frederick Thomas
, Rom 3:4 ...let God be true...
What does the Bible say about death?
Death: This is the fact we going to face 1 Co 15:22 everybody dies in Adam; everybody comes alive in Christ. 1 Co 15:25 For He must reign until He has put...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Why did Jesus blind Saul?
Imagine being a very zealous follower of Judaism. Paul was favored by the Pharisees, who saw him to be a very great leader. Paul was not going against...
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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They feel it's too strict for them, as well as the gospel of Jesus Christ, and they'll go to some other church instead.
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by Clifton Pappion Jr
What does it mean "Elijah must come first and restore all things" in Matthew 17:11?
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I am in total agreement with the first answer. I saw a video of the Hosea Prophecy on the AOC NETWORK that confirms why I am in agreement. God Bless
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by Gene Coleman
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
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I have heard an explanation of there phrase if you eat of the fruit you will die, which is a fact,but it doesn’t say immediately as some might infer....
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What does it mean that we will judge angels?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
I believe that the actual verse to which the question is referring is 2 John 1:1, rather than 1 John 1:1. In my opinion, John did not use the word "lady" in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would God tell King David to take a census of the people in verses one through nine, and then cast judgment on him because he did what he told him to do?
In 1 Chronicles 21:1, this same action is expressed as, "Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel.” As in the case of Job 1:6-12, it...
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Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Sonja Palmer
In 1John 1:1, who was the the author referring to as the “lady”?
Who is the “lady”?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Jeremiah?
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And, I wish to add, 2Timothy 4:3,4, "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should we learn from the life of Jeremiah?
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Amen,Amen to that!! THE BOOK says, Titus 2:11, "For the Grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, (12) teaching us that, denying godliness...
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by Debbie Armstrong
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Does anyone see a connection between Genesis 3:15 and Genesis 25:26. I don’t want to state any revelation I have had, although I would like others insight....
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by Art Diaz
, Electrician
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Psalm22 was prophetic of the crucifixion, a song to the chief musician, to be sung in the melody of "the deer of the dawn." In the new testament, Mathew...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
I AM, the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) he's the only way to salvation, eternal life, and heaven, none other but to Jesus Christ.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Were the Salem Witch Trials biblical?
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This is very interesting. Thank you!
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by Debbie Armstrong
What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
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Thank you for the insight on the Geneva Bible and the information on translations. Seekers like me are hungry for accurate TRUTH.