Who is Satan?
The word "Satan" means "adversary" or "opponent" in Hebrew. In Bible context, it means the arch-enemy of God. Another common term used to describe Satan is...
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Chuck Smith jr
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Who is Satan?
I think that "adversary" or "accuser" (Rev. 12:10) gives a clear picture of Satan's role in the Book of Job--and throughout the Scriptures. Notice how Satan...
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Anonymous
Who is Satan?
What is the role of satan during this time (BC)? Sounds like he works with God, but I believe he is the bad guy?
Job 2:1 - 11
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David Wagoner
, Husband, father, grandfather, Christian minister.
What was the significance of John's clothes?
Rough garments were the garb of prophets. John the Baptist was a poor, rugged, holy man.
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Abel Christian
What was the spirit of God hovering over?
In my opinion,God is giving us the message that His Spirit reigns transcendent and supreme over the universe and a void earth as a whole,since he created...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What was the spirit of God hovering over?
My opinion is that nothing was created yet, so the spirit could not have actually been hovering over anything tangible as we know it. The English text uses...
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Chuck Smith jr
, Soul-shaper
What was the spirit of God hovering over?
The Hebrew word translated "hover" is used again in Deuteronomy 32:11-12, where an eagle fluttering over its young, then lifting them on its wings and...
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Colin Wong
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What was the spirit of God hovering over?
While Genesis was not written to be a scientific treatise on the beginning of the universe, we are given clues as to Earth's origin. Is the "face of the...
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Colin Wong
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What is a Coney?
A "Coney" is a pika or rabbit. Some translations have it as a "Hyrax", which is a small herbivorous mammal. Some translations say it is a "Rock Badger".
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Daniel Rinker
What is a Coney?
I assume it has nothing to do with "Coney Island!"
Leviticus 11:5
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Bruce Graham
What is the first born (ref: to Jesus)?
Greetings Ailao. 1 Corinthians 15:20 "But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." James 1:18 "Of his...
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Colin Wong
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What is the caul?
The "caul" is mentioned in KJV. Here's what it says for the other translations. NKJV - fatty lobe attached to the liver AMP - appendage of the liver NLT -...
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Miller Harp
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Colin Wong
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In this passage were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
Verse 20 says, "And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about,...
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Lambert Lau
In this passage were the disciples unable to drive the boy's demon out because it wasn't a demon but rather an illness (i.e. epilepsy)?
I don't think so because the passage says that there's a spirit in that boy. I think the disciples was unable to drive out the spirit because of the lack of...
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Anonymous
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Chuck Smith jr
, Soul-shaper
When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
The decision to remember and celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection in the spring (or around the time of the vernal equinox) has nothing to do with the...
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Chuck Smith jr
, Soul-shaper
When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
Friday was observed as the day of Jesus' crucifixion as early as the fourth century and was officially recognized as "Good Friday" in 692--a good while prior...
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Bruce Graham
When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
Good friday was kept beginning in the middle ages as it was accociated to easter by the Roman Catholic church. Following is a better explaination: Romans...
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Jason Winn
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When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
Obviously this is an important day to remember, but is it a tradition that the disciples started immediately after Christ's death, or did this come much late...
Luke 23:26 - 43
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Colin Wong
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Jesus said that He would be in the earth 3 days and 3 nights. How is this accomplished between Friday evening and Sunday morning?
[Adding this as an alternate answer based on comments in the first answer provided.] Jesus was crucified on Wednesday. This is based on the reference in John...
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Colin Wong
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Jesus said that He would be in the earth 3 days and 3 nights. How is this accomplished between Friday evening and Sunday morning?
The sign of Jonah as mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 12:39-40 refers to Jesus being crucified and died on Friday and rose up again on Sunday. Jewish speech...
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Miller Harp
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Colin Wong
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Was this prophesied in the old testament, the anointing of the oil on Jesus?
The old testament does not appear to reference this specific event with regards to Jesus or the Messiah. However, the Hebrew word "Messiah" and the Greek...
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Anonymous
Was this prophesied in the old testament, the anointing of the oil on Jesus?
Like the referring of a lamb lead to slaughter in Isaiah. This referring to Jesus
Matthew 26:6 - 13
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Chuck Smith jr
, Soul-shaper
What is the significance of Stephen's answer to the Sanhedrin prior to being martyred?
What is interesting about Stephen's speech is that he did not present it as an argument in his defense, but as an accusation against the council that was...
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Colin Wong
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What is the significance of Stephen's answer to the Sanhedrin prior to being martyred?
The accusation against Stephen was that "Jesus will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us." Stephen then gave a long spee...
Acts 7:1 - 53