What did it mean to cover with the corner of a garment? (Ezekiel 16:8)
What did it mean to cover with the corner of a garment? (Ezekiel 16:8) -- 8 “‘Later I passed by, and when I looked at you and saw that you were old enough...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was a watchman, and what did he do? (Ezekiel 3:17)
14 The Spirit then lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the Lord on me. 15 I came t...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is “putting out a fleece”? (Judges 6:36-40)
What is “putting out a fleece”? (Judges 6:36–40)-- 36 Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised— 37 look, I will place a ...
Judges 6:22 - 23
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by Aurel Gheorghe
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Gregory, God made man out of dust and gave him the breath of life: body + breath of life= living creature (Gen 2:7). At death the breath of life goes back to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do eucharistic miracles really happen?
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Matthew 24:13 is talking about tribulation saints who will have to persevere to the end and not take the mark of the beast to be saved. Not the church. We...
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by ROSEMARY LUTCAVAGE
, Registered Nurse
Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?
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Has anyone ever stopped to wonder why it was that particular sin of disobedience to Gods command?. I mean, why didn’t Eve murder Adam?? Herein is a great...
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by kel gens
What does it mean that Jesus is the Son of Man?
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Andy, If Jesus is the " Word" and spoke everything into existences, then what did God do?
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JESTEEN Y ALEN KUMAR
, Sunday School Teacher at Baptist Church
Why didn't Matthew mention the names of three kings in the genealogy of the Lord Jesus Christ?
Matthew 1:8 Matthew didn't include three kings after king Jehoram: 1) King Ahaziah 2) King Joash 3) King Amaziah The above three kings were missing in...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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In Genesis 2:7 God calls Adam a living soul. Ezekiel seems to use similar context,. Matthew 10: 28 says soul and body in hell, yet the body decays and...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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This is an interesting perspective defined in Revelation as torment in hell awaiting judgment at the 2nd resurrection. When the scripture says we are dead to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?
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Continued.... If gospel believers try to get people of another "faith" to change over to christianity they are being just as annoying as the young man was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can Christians be sensitive to Muslim/Islamic culture?
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The gospel of Jesus Christ is everywhere. All over the internet, TV, radio, and in my city, there's a house of worship on almost every thoroughfare. Anyone...
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michael ATKINS
What is the difference between hope and faith?
Hebrew 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The prophecy of Christ is our substance for the hope of...
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'Let the dead bury the dead'?
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by Kenneth Heck
Do eucharistic miracles really happen?
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You are saved in eternity, but if you sin, then your salvation is in danger or dispute. Mat. 24:13 "But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be...
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by Albert Ogier
What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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Just trying to point out that Paul uses a very similar phrase which cannot possibly have the meaning given in the comments. 2 Corinthians 5 has no mention at...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
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I try to lead Christ-centered life. Jesus never hated anyone. Oh, He pointed out sin and its consequences, but he did it through love; not shunning sinners...
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by Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
Do eucharistic miracles really happen?
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Salvation is not a process. You are saved in an instant in time--Romans 10:9-11. There is no fine print in those verses, such as "be baptized, take communion...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about the concept of a common law marriage?
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Terry, there is no reason for any church in the USA to rise up for any of the reasons you mentioned. Churches here are free to marry whom they choose; there...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who would've harmed Cain if God hadn’t put the mark on him?
In my opinion, Cain's words reflected the "intuitive" idea of blood-revenge, in which the taking of a human life was deemed serious enough (just by normal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?
Ever since his rebellion against God (because of his desire to replace God as the supreme power in the universe) and his consequent expulsion from heaven,...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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"The soul who sins shall die" (Ezekiel 18:20). "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul...
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Jack Croach
What is the difference between hope and faith?
This faith is a complete trust or confidence in something. Faith involves intellectual assent to a set of facts and trust in those facts. For example, we...
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Karen Burr
Will Jehovah's Witnesses go to heaven?
JW's do NOT believe that Jesus was born from Mary. They believe that Jesus is Michael the Angel that was sent down from Heaven. They also do not read the...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?
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This is answered very well. I do think it’s misses one important point that sits underneath and drives some of your others. In the ancient world, the sea was...
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by Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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That is the truth, and I don't let anyone put sin back on me, the blood of Jesus Christ covered it all. Thank you
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the genetic fallacy?
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If the parents believe right, according to biblical truth, then they can teach their children biblical truth as soon as they are old enough to understand it....
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Anonymous
Why does the devil want people to sin? What does he "gain" from this?
Does sinning make the devil stronger against God? I don’t understand the motivation of the devil. What if there were more people who died with sin than who r...
Mark 1:13
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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I am having trouble believing the lake of fire is destruction of the soul because.; Rev.14:9 And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If...
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by Amy Bell
What is the difference between hope and faith?
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They really go hand in hand... to have faith is truly believing that something exists, without a doubt (God), even though there is no physical proof.... and...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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Pss.16 [10] For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. I cannot find hades mentioned here I always...
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by Gregory Tomlinson
, Minister, husband,father,grandfather,vet., college graduate
If the penalty for our sins is eternity in Hell, how did Jesus' death pay our penalty if He did not spend eternity in Hell?
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it would seem many of your quotes refer to the body not the soul
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between hope and faith?
As Hebrews 11:1 puts it, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hope is a wish or desire. Faith gives...
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Wanda Anthony
What is the difference between hope and faith?
1 Corinthians 13:13
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Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?
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John, Yes, America WAS established based upon Christian values. The Pilgrims fled England due to religious persecution and came to America where freedom of...
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Why would Jesus tell the criminal, "...today you will be with Me in Paradise," when Jesus Himself ascended 40 days later?
Reading Luke 23:42-43 it seems that Jesus is telling the thief that on that very day, both of them will be in heaven together. However, three days later, in...
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by Rich Hazeltine
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
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Regarding pacifism. It could be that what Jesus bought to the world is more radical than not responding in like manner. He demonstrated how radical in dying...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would Jesus tell the criminal, "...today you will be with Me in Paradise," when Jesus Himself ascended 40 days later?
Some denominations that do not subscribe to a belief in an immediate post-death existence of the soul prior to the resurrection of the body at the close of...
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by Rich Hazeltine
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to love our enemies?
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The inference of this love for enemies would be a willingness to give up ones life for the enemies sake. Who would do that? Of course He did. So would I be...
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, Retired
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by Jason Ikeme
What does the Bible say about burnout?
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Thanks Michael for the wise response and recommendations. It is a wake up call for me. I work in a hospital and do take up a lot of responsibilities in...
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by Chris Heier
, Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona
What does the Bible say about ambition?
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Thank you Michael, always spot on. James thank you for further insight, ambition is good as long as it is Christ like. Christ was zealous as was Paul, we...
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Is Judas Iscariot in Heaven or Hell?
The short answer is neither - Judas is not in hell or heaven. There is no Bible text indicating that he repented, that he asked for forgiveness or that he...
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Rich Hazeltine
Who will occupy the Millennial Kingdom?
Some of us believe as Peter did (Acts: 2: 16: "But this is what has been spoken through the prophet Joel: 'In the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all...