What was the significance of the horns of the altar?
Taking hold of the Horn on the Altar meant appealing through the sacrifice. The horn is symbolic of the death of the object of sacrifice; the ram that had...
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Did God give Solomon the word of wisdom or just wisdom?
If I am interpreting the question correctly, I would say that God did not just give Solomon the ability to speak or write words of wisdom (as recorded in the...
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by Shirley H
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Will the sun really be turned to darkness and the moon to blood?
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Amen, we are to trust and believe...By Faith and faith alone. He said it, I believe it.
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What are 'the Stations of the Cross'?
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What does the Bible say about selfishness?
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Why did Jesus weep?
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What is the meaning of the "least in the kingdom" in Matthew 11:11?
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What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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When Jesus decided to go to the cross to redeem man from the curse of the law, was there any full-proof guarantee that man was going to repent and surrender to him?
The first indication of Jesus' death on the cross, and His subsequent victory over Satan through His resurrection, was given immediately after humanity first...
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Is it necessary to close one's eyes while praying?
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When Jesus decided to go to the cross to redeem man from the curse of the law, was there any full-proof guarantee that man was going to repent and surrender to him?
God gave man the right to choose in the garden of Eden and man has always had that right. So were there any assurances that man would repent after the cross?
Matthew 27:32 - 44
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What are the keys to resisting temptation?
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by James Kraft
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Where does faith come from?
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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life. So eternal life is the gift when we believe. Romans 1:16 First John 2:2 And...
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by Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
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Very well put John. Sin gives the devil 100% permission to have a field day. Also, like I earlier said in the case of Peter in Lk 22:31-32 Satan had to ask...
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by Christopher Petitti
What does it mean to be 'born of water and the Spirit'?
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Jesus always spoke in an order. Whether it was the parable of the tares, the wedding feast, the wise and foolish virgins, or the master who delivered the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When God says, "Guard the treasure entrusted to you," what is "the treasure"?
Several of the translations above seem to be considering the "treasure" entrusted to Timothy to be the gospel message. However, in my opinion, Paul is...
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Ron Maurizio
Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
God is in complete control, so yes, nothing happens unless God allows it. I'm hedged BTW.
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
Where does faith come from?
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Grant, we agree the reason a repentant sinner says “yes” is because they were convicted (persuaded, convinced) by the Holy Spirit to receive God’s grace,...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What do the seven churches in Revelation stand for?
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First things first, John the apostle is not considered, by most Biblical scholars, as being the author of the Book of Revelation. The Gospel and the Epistles...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about household salvation?
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Salvation is a free GIFT of God to every one that believes. So all parents should teach their children the way of salvation by faith only in Christ alone...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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OK JD, I thought about it, and I figured as much. I just don't believe all the people in any place is homosexual. If I'm in San Francisco on vacation or a...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about BDSM?
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One thing we have to remember. There are a lot of Christians in to pornography. They are out of the will of God, but not out of their relationship to him. We...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
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We should discern where a person is coming from, and then try to impart wisdom if we can help them. At least sow a seed...
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by Mark Deduke
Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?
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The answer to the question is very simple and two fold-only: Through whom Christ would come to pay the price of sin chosen by mankind, the price of which we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When God says, "Guard the treasure entrusted to you," what is "the treasure"?
NET Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us. NIRV Guard the truth of the good news that you were trusted wit...
2 Timothy 1:14
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by John Barnett
Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
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I believe Satan is like a lawyer. He cannot destroy us without our consent. What I mean is he needs a open door in order to work his destructive ways. Sin...
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What is an alabaster box?
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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Bryan Naidoo
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Does the Bible describe Jesus being worshipped?
Unless we understand what worship is, the answer would differ in the minds of many. Worship in the Bible has to do with obedience. Obedience is the highest...
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by JD Abshire
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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"Homosexuality is a marker to show us just how corrupt the place had become." Your statement describes the indicator I was talking about. It wasn't one or a...
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Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?
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If we would focus more on Christ and the finished work of the cross, masturbation wouldn’t be a cheap substitute for pleasure.
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Why did the Lord need food offerings?
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What is justification?
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Romans 11:6 Romans 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him...
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Which church is the true church?
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I know that in the Bible it states that you will have the lords supper every first day of the week ( Sunday) in remembrance of me. So with that said that is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
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There are very few tracts that are biblical. As Michael said, read them carefully and as much as possible only use scripture. John 3:16 and other like verses...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is justification?
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As Paul said, I have no righteousness of my own, which is from the law, but by faith in Christ. Romans 4:6-8 When we believe an receive the free gift of...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is circumcision of the heart?
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Colossians 2:13. And you being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he made alive together with him, having for given you all...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What does it mean to dress modestly?
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I heard Paul Washer once frame it this way, said to him by his wife ‘if your style of dress is a frame for your body, sensual, God is not pleased. If your...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?
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The moral of the story is: If there was to be any there who were righteous they would have been righteous because GOD SAID SO. The only righteous are those...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah?
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Hi JD, Thanks for your response. I don't know what you mean by "indicator." I believe homosexuality was rampant there in the Jordan plain the way it is in...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What age will everyone be in Heaven?
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My Brother Michael Tinsley, I have to totally agree with your "Bible-Strong" scripture based answer! A vote up and a Favorite Star I give you! --Andy--
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Grant Abbott
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When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?
The referenced verse 15 is part of an entire chapter in John dealing with judgement. Before looking at some of the accounts in detail I want to try and make...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?
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by Janet Austin
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When Jesus judges people is He only speaking forth His Father’s judgment?
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Thank you, Tim! Excellent details to clarify how Jesus judges according to His Father and not according to the flesh. Do you mind if I copy your answer into...
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What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?
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What does the Bible say about Christian liberty?
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Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?