Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)
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Thank you! I appreciate that, and I've corrected it. (The Bible that I was reading from had Judges at the top of the page, since the page that had those...
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by Tim Maas
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)
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I get your gist, but your references, Judges 1:6 and Judges 1:8-9, I think would be Ruth 1:6 and Ruth 1:8-9, would they not?
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by Mark Deduke
Should Christians try to force the kingdom on others?
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Well put and correct
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does the Bible define a good Christian family?
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If we did what the bible says, there would be no divorce. It says, wives respect and obey your husbands, and husbands love your wives as Christ loves the...
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Ed Besselman
Who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Who was the author of Hebrews?
Although we will not know for sure on this side of eternity...I believe that the Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an associate of Paul (but not Paul...
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What is "The Secret"? What is the law of attraction?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)
I would say that, even though Naomi followed the God of Israel (as indicated by Ruth 1:6), she wanted (out of genuine love and concern for her...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?
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I do find it interesting that the Hebrew literally reads ‘Sea of Reeds’, yet we can interpret that away into something different. The text is either inspired...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?
Jesus was true God, but He was also true man, and it was to His human side that Satan was appealing. Symbolically, Satan was tempting Jesus to use His power...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Are the miracles in the Bible to be taken literally?
Jesus himself confirmed that Old Testament miracles are to be taken literally. One of these miracles is very hard for many people to believe and take...
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by kel gens
What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
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Please note that “Jesus Christ” is not a lexical definition of logos
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Naomi tell Ruth to return to her own gods? (1:15)
15 “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.”
Ruth 1:15
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David Grant
Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?
Since Jesus is God incarnate, and as he was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, what does James say God can't be tempted?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the meaning of recompense?
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AMEN, AMEN,AMEN!!! It is complete! Christ HAS paid for all our sins!!! It is FINISHED!!! His Most GRACIOUS GIFT!!! Accept his love!!
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Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
The first part of this question Is Catholicism a false religion? My answer is YES! Catholicism is a term which refers to a body of belief and practices which...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?
Revelation reveals earth’s last days events and the final battle between good and evil. Worship is at the center of this last conflict. Ultimately, there are...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the occult?
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I agree about the government practices of top secret. However, I see occult everywhere in today's world.
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What is the Hebrew Roots movement?
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by Kenneth Heck
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
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The two horns "like a lamb" are very small horns, which implies these two nations will be small and not militarily significant. The second beast will be...
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
This question has several facets. Firstly there is no such place as 'Hell' it just does not exist, or it will not exist until after the second coming, when...
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Does the Bible marginalize women?
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Thank you Rev. Tomilson for being brave enough to take such a stand. You have put aside centuries of prejudice and pride that have enslaved women to the...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
First, only the Holy Spirit knows who will be saved and lost (1 Cor 2:11). Second, the Bible is clear - no one is being condemned upon death - the lost will...
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Derek Blake
, 45 Years a Christian, ex-aerospace engineer, now in Cornwall
Why is corporate worship important?
Corporate worship is one of the most important events in the life of a fellowship. It is often the one thing that the whole church (the congregation) does...
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by ken egan
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
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Not only do Christians and Muslims (and Jews for that matter) not worship the same God, in essence the Jews and Muslims do not worship the God of Abraham. In...
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by Pattyann Oloughlin.
, I'M Blessed to be a Child Of God.Mother of 3 Boys,loving sis
What is the full armor of God?
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Jesus is the bread of life. He is the TRUTH, the only TRUTH. God's Word can overcome the sorrow, pain and fear.This world is suffering. We need to be more...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the Christian view of yoga?
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battle is still raging with Satan trying his best to get mankind to Hell, and it wages against the mind (2 Cor 10:4-6) and the body ( sickness, maiming and...
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by Lawrence wong
, Disciple of iEsou ("Yeh-sou") christou
What is the Christian view of yoga?
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A Christian view of yoga may be rephrased the Creator, ALHYM’S view of yoga. The views expressed are: Michael - that Yoga represents a philosophy which is...
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Andrew T
What is the meaning of the two horns in Revelation 13:11?
A big clue is in Rev 13:16-17 where those without the mark of the beast shall not buy or sell. A beast is a metaphor for a nation. Continuing with the...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible mean by longsuffering?
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A good answer and a Vote Up! I give you. -Andy-
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible mean by longsuffering?
To me, the best answer that I can give is a very simple one and one that even a small, young child can totally understand! It means to endure to the end; to...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
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Excellent answer, Tim!!! A hearty Vote Up I give you. The leper was and is still one of the best examples in GOD'S WORD of "Pure belief and Faith that Jesus...
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What are the Christian themes in The Horse and his Boy?
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Did not Jesus say "peace I leave you, peace I give you" in John 14:27?
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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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Once we believe and are sealed by the Holy Spirit there is not possibility of rejecting the Spirit. We have all ready passed from death unto life. John 5:24...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is Catholicism a false religion? Are Catholics saved?
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You take James out of context. Romans 11:6 Romans 4:5 Ephesians 2:8-9 Romans 4:2 and Romans 6:23. Salvation can only be accepted as a free GIFT of God...
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by Laurie Johnson
What is the Feast of Trumpets?
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For many years I was an AVID pre-rapture believer. As I have studied the last 45 years. I have come to the conclusion that we as Christians should be ready...
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What does it mean that Christ is the end of the Law?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)
As I believe I commented in response to a previous question about why the Levite cut up his concubine's body in Judges 19:29-30, the outrage that the Levite...
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Nils Jansma
, Missionary in San Diego California
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their life for Jesus?
Where do the people go that did not take the mark of the beast and have given their lives for Jesus? As far as we know, they will be resurrected to life on...
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Thom Connors
Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
I too have wrestled with this life reality of starving children and God's promise of provision. Firstly, we must be honest and acknowledge that people (some...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Does the Bible marginalize women?
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Sometimes opinions can be so strong communication breaks down and there is no profitable exchange, confirmation bias prevents coming to a higher...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
Does the Bible marginalize women?
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I would agree with you, sometimes isolating a specific scripture can obscure its true meaning. I think context and circumstance have everything to do with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6)
Why was the Levite outraged, since he was partially to blame? (Judges 19:25; 20:6) 25 But the men would not listen to him. So the man took his concubine a...
Judges 20:25
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
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This is a mystery we receive by faith, now we see with eyes of the flesh. It will be fully revealed when we are joined with the Lord in the air. We can...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that love does not boast?
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We see self righteousness and pride in the Pharisee who prayed and told God how much better he was that everyone else. He did not do all those bad things,...
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Amy Tarleton
Is being drunk in the Spirit a biblical experience?
My opinion comes from a personal anecdote that I believe explains what Acts is talking about. Years ago, I attended a friend’s engagement party. We had s...