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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?
Genesis 6:1 - 22
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by Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)
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I agree with you on many valid points that you have made! I just have an issue with the placement of the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle. It was placed...
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Bill Helbig
Does the Scripture address how a parent should treat an estranged child and his children concerning inheritance?
Obviously the prodigal son comes to mind. We are estranged from our son going on 6 years. If he were to come back to us, we would of course forgive him. But...
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by Mary Hart
Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)
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I very much enjoy reading your writings Tim. Thank you for your continued contributions.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God command the extermination of the Canaanites, women and children included?
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No, Mr Matthews, the allies in WW1 would not have been justified if they had "took it upon themselves" to completely eradicate the Germans for the purpose of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why doesn't God heal everyone?
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I agree with your point that spiritual healing is the best healing, and we have that. But, God still heals people miraculously today. The bible tells of the...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
In my opinion, Christians who are born again would despise to interfere with their body. They realize their body has been purchased with a price and it is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did God literally create the Earth in six 24-hour days?
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Amen Jennifer. Great research and discourse.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God destroy the earth in Noah's day if there is still evil today?
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Very good observation Emo. I've never considered that. Good food for thought.
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
Why doesn't God heal everyone?
“Even though you make many prayers, I am not listening,” Jehovah once told the Israelites. Pointing out the reason, he continued: “With bloodshed your very...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?
For us to understand the book of Job, we must be careful not to believe everything that Job’s friends told him. Their advice is a mixture of truth and lies....
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by Doreen McCaugherty
What is the power of prayer?
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Prayer is seeking the presence of God. As His child you are welcome in ways that He will show and guide you. He will give you the words to pray back to Him....
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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 Jonah?
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Does anyone else see the wonderful GRACE of God in this book? Also am I seeing the second coming, or the willing patience God is offering to all. Chapter...
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Ryan Nichols
Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
The reason Paul wasn’t allowed to go to Asia is because Peter was the apostle of the gentiles and God was preparing Peter for that specific ministry. God’s...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Take up your cross and follow Me" (Matthew 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23)?
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Becoming a disciple of Christ does not save us, and salvation is not by works. Salvation is by faith alone without works because it is a free gift. If we had...
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Tony Fosu
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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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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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David Asante
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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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Tim Maas
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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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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
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...