What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?
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"Corban" is a Hebrew word that shows up in the Greek New Testament. "Thus קָרְבָּן unfolds the storyline of Scripture: sinners draw near through a divinely...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?
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Superb example of giving food to the poor, Craig!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happened to those who believed in God before Jesus?
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It was apparently clear to Abraham and Sarah that Sarah was never going to bear children. What kept them from concocting the scheme to have Abraham go in to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happened to those who believed in God before Jesus?
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"The requirement for salvation has always been faith." That's true. It's also true that we can't produce our own faith. Abraham didn't wake up one morning...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
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Great answer!! It matters not whether a man is a Jew or Gentile, and it never has. God begins a relationship with whomever He chooses; He always has....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know if I am truly discerning the Bible properly?
Vincent, good question! Regarding your question about discerning the Bible properly while avoiding feelings, I must say this first. It was John Wesley who...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the scripture mean in (KJV) Matthew 5:22 where it says whoever is angry without a cause
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Paula, good answer. Some ancient manuscripts do not include the phrase “without a cause.” Modern translations like the ESV and NIV often leave it out, making...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Kilian Kean, I do not believe that followers of Yeshua (Jesus) are required to observe the Law of Moses. We are not living during Old Mosaic Law Covenant...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?
Good personal question as I have been guilty of this in the past. "Corban" is a Hebrew word that shows up in the Greek New Testament and most English Bibles...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Genovine Ozichi, It is true that the Old Testament and the New Testament are not two separate Bibles. Both are the Word of God. However, within this one...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When Jesus said, "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and render what belongs to God to God," was he also including tithing?
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Matthew 22:17 Is it permitted to pay taxes to Caesar A clever query. Answering yes could discredit Jesus among the people for supporting the empire; but...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Michael Scott, Nowhere in the New Testament is anyone commanded to observe the Law, except the Gospels. And the only reason why Jesus taught the Jews to...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Michael Scott, Nowhere in the New Testament is anyone commanded to observe the Law, except the Gospels. And the only reason why Jesus taught the Jews to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When Jesus said, "Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and render what belongs to God to God," was he also including tithing?
Insightful question, Salvador! I wondered about that myself, previously. Now, though I believe this: Jesus said, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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"Tickled for you to hear it, I am pickled with the Spirit!" Billy...you might be on to something!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What should be the Christian view of romance?
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Amen! Much more romantic than Song of Solomon, which is way deeper than romance!
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that there is only one baptism?
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Doug, I posted some time ago and explanation of the difference in the meaning of the two words. Seems there was an old text that used both words. It was an...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How does archaeology support the Bible?
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I would also like to add to Houdmann's (gotquestions.org) answer that we have to take most of the Bible on faith and not fact. For instance, nothing has been...
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by
Leslie Coutinho
Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
Genesis 4:4: And Abel, he also brought of the firstling of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: The...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Amen, Kelli! Attitude is usually a reflection of leadership! And leadership is a heavy lift, an awesome challenge!! There are some women who can handle it...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Danny, I totally agree with you. Too many Christian men love to take choice verses from Ephesians 5 and use them to "lord it over" their wives, and they...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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I believe this point of view misses at least one particular truth; that there are women who have never seen the inside of a church building, or read a...
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by Mickey Stubler
How does the Spirit teach us?
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Yes, that is a great scripture and thoughtful read. For me the next bit I've found that brings me even more energy into my life is finding the right Pastor...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?
My opinion of this (What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?) is here:...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi John Whittaker, I agree with your comments. Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Tony Flores, We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of the Mosaic Law. We are now living during the New Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Thomas, I agree with your comments. Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of the...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Christian, We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of the Mosaic Law. We are now living during the New Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Tom Howard, I agree with you. Those who believe Jesus died for their sins are not obligated to observe the Law of Moses. The only commandment that is not...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Melissa Nock, I agree with your comments. Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Joe Cattani, We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of the Mosaic Law. We are now living during the New Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Bryan Naidoo, I agree with your comments. Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Curtis Reed, I agree with your comments. Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Vin Smith, I agree with you. Those who believe Jesus died for their sins are not obligated to observe the Law of Moses. The only commandment that is not...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Salem Markus Purba, We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of the Mosaic Law. We are now living during the New Testament (Covenant)...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Cliff Fleming, It is true that the Old Testament and the New Testament are not two separate Bibles. Both are the Word of God. However, within this one...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Keith Slough, We are no longer living during Old Testament (Covenant) times of the Mosaic Law. We are now living during the New Testament (Covenant) times...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Bruce Schultz, I agree with you. Those who believe Jesus died for their sins are not obligated to observe the Law of Moses. The only commandment that is...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Did God create evil?
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Proverbs 6:16-19 lists out evil things that God hates or abhors. God was not and cannot be the author of evil. He neither created or permitted it.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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My view is that his writeup has been carefully crafted to support deterministic soteriology, a doctrine that finds no support in Scripture. The poof texts...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is a dispensationalist?
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Thanks for the elaborate summary.
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by Bob Johnson
, Layperson. Self Educated Theologically - see full bio
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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Romans 9 distinctly shows that election is God's choice, not ours. Before the brothers had done anything good or bad God chose Jacob. Paul raises the common...
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Billy P Eldred
Why do we pray before eating meals?
My answer is different than others here and only speaks to what I do, not what am suggesting we should do. First of all, I don't always pray before meals....
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by
Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
I am not a linguist so others could more properly answer this question (and may already have). That being said, my Strong's Concordance says the word...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Faye and I celebrated our 51st anniversary of marriage last month, Ezekiel. I ain't ever had to read the Scriptures in order to know how I should treat her,...
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Donna Williams
What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
The scroll carried the Word of God that was sent forth to reveal the judgment of God upon the thieves and the liars in the land. The curse that was sent...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Al Mari, Nowhere in the New Testament is anyone commanded to observe the Law, except the Gospels. And the only reason why Jesus taught the Jews to keep...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Michael Tinsley, I agree with your comments that Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. The Law was given to the Israelites. Nowhere in the New...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Hi Chantel Dulin, I agree with your comments. Christians are not obligated to observe the Law. The commandments mentioned in 1 John 2:3 & 4, and 1 John...