What happened to Moses' staff?
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"Staff" or "Rod" depends on what Bible version we are reading. The two are interchangeable, both are translated from the Hebrew "Matteh" and Greek "Rabdos".
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Were Cain and Abel born in the garden?
I never considered that question before since my default assumption was based on the chronological order of the story. But since the Bible narrative doesn't...
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by Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does it mean, "But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin."?
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We must read the whole chapter to understand the context.
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Were Cain and Abel born in the garden?
Cain and Abel were not born in the garden. If we read the Genesis narrative, we can follow: Chapter 1 and 2 are creation stories. In chapter 3, Adam and Eve...
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by JD Abshire
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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From my perspective most incorrect interpretation of scripture comes from trying to understand what God "means" while ignoring or disbelieving what God...
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by kel gens
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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Eden was a place GOD came to commune with Adam and Eve, and because there was NO sin, there was no need for sacrifices for sin. However, once Adam sinned,...
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by kel gens
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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Gary : The entire story plot of the Bible is Gods process of reconciling man with God. If the fall of man had never happened with Adam, (which wasn’t God’s...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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Hermeneutics and exegesis are wonderful tools for using scripture, context, word-use, and other factors to narrow down the best interpretation for a text....
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by kel gens
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
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The first Resurrection Rev 20:12 the dead are judged. If it is claimed, that word "dead" means only the body (not the soul) sleeping, then what is the...
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by Michael Tinsley
, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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JD, Thank you for your complement and for pointing out we are to use hermeneutics and exegesis when reading our Bibles. I have not seen that statement by...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What should be the response of a Christian whose spouse has had an affair?
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Carrie, it is mandatory to forgive whether or not forgiveness is requested. (Matthew 18:21-22) This passage says nothing about asking for forgiveness. But...
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RICK PORTER
, Chaplain [ Truckers Chapel ]-- Undeserving Child of God
What does it mean that the wages of sin is death?
The Wages of sin is death, indicates someone has been paid something for their work or actions. Let us go a little further and see the contrast, the Gift of...
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Will the antichrist be a Muslim?
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More and more Muslims and Jews start accepting Jesus as the son of God. Islam and Talmudic Judaism deny Jesus as the son of God.
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Did Jesus ever travel to India?
One of my favorite scriptures is the last verse in the book of John. "Jesus did many other things as well. I suppose if they were all written down, even the...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Bible say about the prosperity gospel?
First of all we have to remember that salvation is a free gift that was given to us when we accepted Christ as our savior. But God has given us guide lines...
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Steve Schneider
, Deacon in The Lord's Church
How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
We have heard it said, "He is an evil person." What we're really saying is that person has done some evil acts. Charles Manson has done some evil things and...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
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Your correct on the astronomy a real B.C. (before coffee) moment much thanks Jennifer.
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
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Great answer, though! I love your examples. That one just stuck out because I used to love studying astronomy.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 4:5, John 3:16, John 6:37-40, I John 5:13, and a host of other verses that show we are saved by accepting Jesus sacrifice for all...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
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All who *continuously* have faith hold everlasting life. That is what John 3:16 says. It's not that those who believe only get 'temporary' life, but that...
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Why would a king ride a donkey instead of a warhorse?
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michelle perry
, am a lowly servant and believer of Jesus Christ
Which church is actually preaching the true gospel of Jesus Christ today?
How do you know which church is the right church to go to that actually preaches the true Gospel of Jesus Christ when so many churches are going by a watered...
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What was the Old Testament way of salvation?
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What are the names and titles of the Holy Spirit?
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by Jennifer Rothnie
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What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
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The Pleiades in Job 9:9 is actually the Hebrew kumaz, a 'cluster of stars'. (Pleiades is the Greek name of the cluster.) The Pleiades are a cluster of stars...
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by Angel karing
How do the elements of the Passover Seder point to Christ?
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I watched a talk on tv by a Messianic Jewish man, Jonathan cahn, explain that Bethlehem was where the Passover lambs were bred and raised and that they are...
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What does science know that the Bible spoke of first?
I humbly submit for your consideration the following examples of God’s Word speaking of things that would not be known by man until his feeble technology...
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What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?
I believe at that time there was a general idea that evil spirits or demons could and did reside in particular parts of the body to influence men to sin...
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What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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Why did God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in Eden?
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Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
I believe that there were multiple women with whom I could have had a successful Christian marriage, if they had felt the same toward me as I did toward...
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Mary McDonald
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
Truly being Born Again of the Spirit, makes your faith in Christ real and alive, you became a true Christ follower. My experience is similar. I knew of God...
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Selva Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does it mean, "But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin."?
The answer is profoundly simple. Any thing done to violate the faith-principle by which one is saved, and by which he lives (Rom. 1:17; Heb. 10:38), is sin....
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by JD Abshire
Should we call corrupt TV preachers our brothers and sisters in Christ?
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It would be helpful if you defined "corrupt". Corrupt as in doctrinal error, embezelment? "Send me a thousand seed faith money and I will heal you right over...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?
Giving the reason why one should get rid of the offending member that may cause a moral fall and loss of the soul by some means.Would it not be more...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Should we call corrupt TV preachers our brothers and sisters in Christ?
The answer is No. Let us see why. As we come to the end of the endtime, the deceiving spirits will be hyperactive. This was "expressly" predicted by the Holy...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Will we be able to see and know our friends and family members in Heaven?
Jesus Himself expounded in Mt. 22:30, "For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven" The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible?
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They named you right Angel. We love you to which is the thing the Lord commanded us to do. Not because we have to, but because we have a kindred spirit that...
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by JD Abshire
Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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"First I want to clarify one thing. The entire Bible is written _for us but not all of it is written _to us. That is what people must understand before...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?
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Bro Tinsley, thanks for your remarks. This is my final comment on this thread, having reached the max five permitted, unless of course the editors graciously...
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by Cindy Jennings
, Disciple
Why do most Christians meet together for fellowship, study, and worship on Sunday?
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Angela, I would highly recommend that you invest in a MacArthur Study Bible. This Bible has more than 25,000 footnotes in it to help explain history, culture...