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Jesus said he is a comforter sent from God, to bring things back to our remembrance, whatever Jesus has said to us. Since we are in a spiritual war it has to...
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Dear Mr. Hickman. Jesus was most certainly being literal about swords in the passage of Luke 22. You are referring to non-related passages where the sword, I...
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There are corporate and personal manifestations of the Holy Spirit. But the Holy Spirit indwells those that God chooses to indwell. The bible clearly says...
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I do as well, my sister...the very same way...sane words with complete reverence because God is our "Father who Art in Heaven.....!!!" A vote up and a Kudos!...
As indicated by the verse cited in the question, the Passover associated with Jesus' death and resurrection began at sundown on the day now commonly called...
The "sons of Israel" can refer either to the twelve individual sons of Jacob (to whom God gave the name Israel in Genesis 32:24-30), or to the collective...
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What happens to a person who commits a terrible crime, such as a child rapist, when he dies?
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Excellent Emo! Matter of fact so complete I hesitate to comment. I do believe Exodus 34:7 is an appropriate reference. "Keeping mercy for thousands,...
Agreed with Mr. Maas. All sin is mortal sin as it separates us from a holy God and all sin will bear consequences (Numbers 14:34, Jeremiah 32:18). All people...
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That is absolutely true. We all deserve to go to hell because we are all sinners to a degree. We have all missed the mark of perfection. That is why Jesus...
Although breast- feeding is a natural gift given by God to produce, not only nurturing of food substance to a little infant, but also a close physical bond...
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Today we call our planet "earth" even though over 70% of its surface is covered with water. Since this is a web site concerned with the bible, I believe the...
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Kenneth: Your point about the Book of Genesis only dealing with things that can be seen is also well taken. Things that are not seen such as microbes etc....
The rapture was not heard of until the17th century and it is confused by a lot of false teaching. It was introduced to calm people's fears regarding going...
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Kenneth: I want to commend you for your questions because they are insightful. Not many would distinguish between the two “earths” mentioned in Genesis 1:1...
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Great answer Aurel. It seems that our understanding of abortion, war, and the death penalty depends heavily on our political views mixed with our biblical...
Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. Is that where the reference to the sons of Israel comes from?
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JD. As usual, a most excellent answer! A vote up and a big Kudos! --Andy--
Based upon current scientific evidence, the earth is about 4.5 billion years old. Genesis 1:1 mentions the earth being created after the heavens. There is no...
As I understand it, the Free the Nipple movement focuses on the issue of women not being allowed to appear topless in public, as men are. Apparently, this...
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What does the Bible say about sorcery?
In my opinion, although angels can assume visible (as in Luke 2:9-13) or even physical (as in Genesis 18-19) form, they are by nature immortal spirit beings....
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Who / What is the restrainer in 2 Thessalonians 2:6?
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What does the Bible say about ego?
I view Jacob being given the name Israel as somewhat similar to Jesus giving Simon the name Peter. In both cases the new names were bestowed in recognition...
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In my opinion there is no absolute answer but the prayer of a humble heart pleases God the most.
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Thank you Michael. This is a topic I've struggled with for some time. And your response is actually an answer to my prayer. I thank God for Him, and you........
God said to him "Your name is now Israel..." but the Bible still says Jacob and Israel from time to time.
Genesis 35:10
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Very good answer! Though He slay me, yet I will Trust in Him. Many are the battles of righteous people, but the Lord delivers us of them all! Especially the...
I start my prayers with, " Dear heavenly Father".
Peter 3:3-4 Do not let your adorning be external, the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothes you wear, but let your adorning be...
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This is because God is all powerful in all the universe, and also the bible says when a true Christian has the holy spirit in him, nothing can stand against...
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Mr Johnson, Jesus was not being literal about a sword. For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the...
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Many attribute the miraculous healings in Jesus's ministry to His perfect faith. I can't argue against that, but I can state with confidence that Jesus never...
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What about stating his good qualities, 'but God says we are never good enough to go to heaven. This is how you get to heaven...'
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Cindy, It is true that "sin" came through One man (i.e., Adam). That's because God created "all men" in one man. (see Acts 17:26) When Adam transgressed...
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Joe cattani, "christians" with contempt and hatred might trouble me, but I'm not surprised by them. There are believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ and...
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration; the kingdom principle of sowing and reaping [as-what ONE does-plants = he will receive]....
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What prayer pleases God?
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What prayer pleases God?
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The patience of Job—why is Job famous for being patient?
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Why was God so forgiving of David for his many sins?
Although (as indicated in the question) Jesus gave us what we call the Lord's Prayer as a model or example, Christian prayer (in my opinion) does not need to...
I would say that the psalm verse cited in the question is not (in my opinion) meant as a guarantee of material provision or prosperity that is applicable to...
I taught cross-cultural communication in the missions (now "global ministries") department of a Christian College for a number of years. The question that...
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God created Adam as a grown man, so if a scientist walked up one minute after God finished creating Adam, and said Adam was 30 yrs old, Adam would have said,...
1 Corinthians 12:22 - 23
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