What is a root of bitterness?
I personally think we can trace this root right back to the worship of self, or a better term would be pride. Pride is the source of every sin imaginable....
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Do these verses classify Asa as a good or bad king? (16:7–12)
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Good thorough answer, John! It sure is worth sharing!
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Is it ever right to lie?
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What is the joy of the Lord?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What are valid reasons for breaking up with a boyfriend/girlfriend?
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Amen, James!
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If Jesus was God, why did He say 'No one is good but God alone'?
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I am very grateful to Mr. Houdmann's findings. Very profound.
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Thanks Shirley, but put me at the bottom of the prayer listing because I'm good. I did the Peachtree Road Race on Independence Day, like I do every year, so...
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What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
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Is abortion murder?
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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What is the best evidence/argument for intelligent design?
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How does Alcoholics Anonymous compare with the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Just how far is the east from the west?
I like what S. Michael Houdmann says about this verse: "The phrase as far as the east is from the west is meant to communicate in infinite space. East is in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian continue spanking his/her children if it is illegal?
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The three Hebrews were thrown in the fiery furnace for not bowing and worshipping the image that Nebuchadnezzar had erected when the national anthem sounded....
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by Billy P Eldred
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Hi Jack. Not disagreeing at all, always enjoy your answers. My reason for questioning whether it actually was a physical affliction is Jesus response. "My...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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All of this is familiar to me, as I've studied the scriptures for many decades. I had hoped the link I provided would have saved both of us some typing. But...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Wrath isn't the same concept as Tribulation. Wrath is when God outpours judgement on a person or nation. Times of heavy wrath against a nation or nations are...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Hey, have you recorded that? Hey that sounds great!
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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To the moderator: Thanks for the clarification, as there have been times in the past where posts with links were deleted without explanation. The link I'd...
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by Shirley H
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What is transhumanism?
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Author,scientist, Ray Kurzweil, has written, "The Singularity" and other books about this. He says that the ultimate goal is to make 'humans' live forever....
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by Shirley H
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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We at one time had a minister, "Jonette" she always said, "It's not about me! It's All About Him!"
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by Shirley H
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Arthur Arthritis is a misery. My mom suffered with that. We all suffer. I am sorry for your trouble. I'll pray for you...
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by Shirley H
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Galatians 6:11: "See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand! Maybe Paul suffered from glaucoma?
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by Paul Bayne
, Saved by Him, for Him, from Him for His glory alone.
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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To add my two cents, we, as Christians are not to endure the wrath of God, but Satan's fury. We are never told to run away from anything except fornication....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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[Mod comment] We allow links in answers or comments so long as they are topically relevant and don't violate the SOF. The comment section under answers is...
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by Paul Bayne
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Absolutely. I want to be with Christ Jesus sooooo bad, but that's also my flesh talking. This life is hard and I'm weary. But to live and see God's grace...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Call us escapists, but I'm in agreement with the other Paul on this one (my flesh is anyway). 2 Cor 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be...
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by Paula Fether
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Again, context is key, and Jesus' analogy at the Last Supper explains it more fully. And again, I said nothing about God's heaven being on earth. Rather, we...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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Only in English is the destination ambiguous. In koine Greek it is specific, as "meet the Lord" was used of meeting an incoming ruler or official at a...
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What can we learn from the contest on Mt. Carmel in 1 Kings 18?
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Should you attend a gay wedding?
As regards to the question, a gay wedding, which also known as same-sex wedding, is a practice of the world, which is the direct opposite to the plan of God...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What is the greatest sin?
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Tim, I copied and pasted your link to C.S. Lewis and got this: Not Found The requested URL was not found on this server.
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by Greg Frost
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Who decided why and which names should be changed to English, like David or Mark, while others are unchanged, such as Mephibosheth, Athaliah, Aquila, and so on?
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Thanks so much Jennifer! Great answer and makes perfect sense.
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What is the joy of the Lord?
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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They would wait outside for her, and she would come out to meet them. Then they would return to the groom's father's home and enter their room in seclusion...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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As with any other topical study, it's never wise to base it on only one passage, and this is especially important on core principles like the Trinity or the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
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If you are speaking of II Thess 4:13-18, note it does not say anything about taking us into heaven. Jesus is shown descending, not ascending. Note several...
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Jennifer Rothnie
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Who decided why and which names should be changed to English, like David or Mark, while others are unchanged, such as Mephibosheth, Athaliah, Aquila, and so on?
Names are often "transliterated" into other languages, matching their phonemic sounds with more or less precision to an existing name or an easy to say name...
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by Greg Frost
, Hungry learner ...never full of the Word.
Who decided why and which names should be changed to English, like David or Mark, while others are unchanged, such as Mephibosheth, Athaliah, Aquila, and so on?
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Yes I very much appreciate your answer. Looking in the Tanakh and Torah, the English names are used as opposed to the Hebrew; 'Moses' for Moshe, 'David' for...
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Paula Fether
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Who decided why and which names should be changed to English, like David or Mark, while others are unchanged, such as Mephibosheth, Athaliah, Aquila, and so on?
Please understand that many words, including proper names, change over time with each translation. Even before the time of Christ, the Israelites translated...
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Paula Fether
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
When looking for answers about a particular teaching in scripture, scripture is the first place we should look. And when we do, we see an event described for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why does God test us?
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Good answer, Mirela! It is certainly worth sharing!
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Why does God test us?
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What does the Bible say about laziness?
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
I do not think the modern theory of a pretribulation rapture is true, which would be why we haven't found strong evidence of it being taught by the early...
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What does it mean to be "spiritually minded" vs. "carnally minded"?
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Mark Vestal
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If a pretribulation rapture is true, why wasn't it a core belief and teaching of first century believers, rather than its first mention made by John Nelson Darby, and susequently presented in the Scofield Reference Bible in the early 1900's?
Interestingly, there was contention regarding the timing of when being "caught up in the clouds" (1 Thes 4:17) would occur even prior to the completion of...