In what order were the Leviticus offerings made by the priest and why?
By my understanding, the offerings were made in the following order, with each of them intended to foreshadow a particular aspect of Christ's work: Burnt...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?
The phrase "long home" is referring to the grave or Hades ("long" being a measure of time or duration, rather than a physical dimension).
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
I believe that this Psalm is both literal and symbolic. It is included in scripture for our learning. David asks God for mercy. We too need to ask God for...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
God has prepared everything for those who have faith and believe His words. Jesus came and sacrificed His life. The sun was darkened on the day of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do we need to repent of our sins?
Why do we need to repent? Because those who are sick need a physician. And we are all sick with sin! The universality of sin is spoken of by Isaiah the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?
5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a bur...
Ecclesiastes 12:1 - 14
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
It’s interesting to note that the first directive that Yeshua (Jesus) ever said to His disciple, Peter, was,“Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19), and the last thing...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
It's a bit of both, really! David's own guilt-riddled sin is having an overwhelming effect on him physically, as well as a spiritual effect on him with the...
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Ellen Aranza
Is raising the dead still possible today?
Why would we not believe that people are raised from the dead in these current times? Maybe because of the blindness that the enemy afflicts us with. No...
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John Appelt
What should we learn from the life of Noah?
Noah is best known for building the ark and the safety of eight people during the Flood of the corrupted earth, Genesis 6:12, 7:7. Considering Noah and the...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
What does Job 5:7 mean by "the sparks fly upward"?
The words “man is born unto trouble” mean: “It is man’s nature through his sin to bring trouble upon himself; evil rises up out of his heart as naturally as...
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Donna Williams
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
Jack: I believe that this Psalm is symbolic; I know that what David was experiencing was real, and he used metaphors to describe his pain and suffering for...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
In a quick and simple answer: No! Many believers think there are years in-between the believers being taken up (Raptured) and the actual "touch down" of...
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Billy P Eldred
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
To directly answer your question, I would say to interpret it as a lament from someone who is feeling defeated and abandoned by God, and is seeking...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Let me first say that This is not a question I have ever thought about or researched, so my answer is just an opinion. My feeling is that Nehemiah regularly...
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Pamela Davis
How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?
It’s a scientific fact that a peaceful heart leads to a healthy body, as well as a spiritual one. Having a peaceful heart promotes low stress and anxiety,...
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Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
Why do we need to repent of our sins?
The most obvious answer is that our Lord has specified repentance as one of the terms of our salvation, along with belief that the blood of Christ is...
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What is the difference between the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and being anointed by the Holy Spirit?
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Is raising the dead still possible today?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
Various commentators have differing thoughts on whether the afflictions described in the psalm are spiritual or physical, but there certainly seems to be...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why do we need to repent of our sins?
The concept of repentance is commonly associated with a change of one's actions or behavior. However, that change cannot occur without a necessary prior...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about patriotism?
Christians are simultaneously citizens of two kingdoms -- a temporal earthly kingdom in which they live, and the rulers of which they are instructed to honor...
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did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Job 5:7 mean by "the sparks fly upward"?
This is an intriguing question, Gloria. Compare 2 alternate translations: ISV: "But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward.” VOICE:...
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Donna Williams
Does the Bible say Christians have to attend church?
I believe that this question is referring to the physical edifice where the people of God assemble themselves together in worship and to be edified by the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
Yes, there will be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture! Many will be saved during the tribulation. For example, there will be 144,000 witnesses...
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Dan McNeal
What does the Bible say about patriotism?
Galatians 5: You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in...
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Albert Ogier
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
Why spend so much time arguing about scripture that is not even written down? Revelation has been described as the best whodunnit. You have all seen the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
For example, David, the author, says in verse 5.—"My wounds stink and are corrupt."
Psalms 38:1 - 22
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?
Thank you all for a wonderful explanations, specially by Chet Shaner. Sure that we are all sinners no matter what of our parents as per David’s prayers. Only...
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Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?
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John Appelt
What does the Bible say about being an overcomer?
The word “overcome,” and “overcomer” is some form of the Greek word “nikao” and “nike.” It means victory, to overpower as in a fight or battle as in Luke...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
My understanding is that this psalm was written by David in celebration of the Ark of the Covenant (a visible symbol of the Lord's presence) once again...
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Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
In my opinion, Job's statement was a form of expression in that time period and culture (especially prior to Christianity) that indicated strong negative...
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Konrad Faust
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
I see the tree of the knowledge of good and evil as not just a literal tree, but also as a symbol of how mankind tends to make his own judgments regarding...
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong an...
Psalms 24:7
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Jason Perkins
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, which many believe were written by Solomon in his later years, sure sound like he amended his ways. As others have mentioned the...
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Albert Ogier
What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
Who was the only person in the gospels to be complemented on his faith? The centurion in Matt 8:10. In the previous verse we read that the centurion said...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
A great question, Doug M.! I have become a disciple of Jesus, and I am SOO excited about it! I daily deny myself, take up the cross, and follow Jesus (Luke...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; 27 I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. ...
Job 3:1 - 26
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Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?
Revelation 22: 20 “The one who bears witness of these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming quickly.’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22: 12 “Look! I am coming...
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
Mordecai had reminded Esther that her silence wouldn’t prevent deliverance from coming from some other source. The reference here is to the providence of God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
This is certainly a gripping question, James! Yes, technically it was Eve who first sinned, but Adam is held responsible as the head of his family. Adam...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Quite a question, Charles! In his opening prayer, Nehemiah asked God to remember, not because he thought God might forget, but as a way of saying, "I'm...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from Christian martyrs?
I have read Foxe's Book of Martyrs as Michael mentioned.. Also, I just read about John Chau: The Lord clearly gave John Chau a desire and calling to go to...