Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
YeHoshua spoke many times with "dark sayings." (Ps. 78:2-3) He, quite often, didn't speak directly to people, pushing them to think for themselves. Just as...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
LSS, or Last Song Syndrome. You know it when you heard a song and you find yourself singing it over and over the entire day. Somehow, Jesus couldn't get...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Is God interested in organized religion?
Of course! Jews bring their offerings to a Jewish priest, and the priest brings the offerings to the temple and makes the sacrifice for them. If that is not...
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Gina Gray
Does my pastor have complete authority over me?
Jesus alone is all authourity, for all authority has been given to Him. the pastor is human with human frailties as we ourselves have many faults. let's not...
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Anonymous
Is God interested in organized religion?
What if someone said: "Why don't you come to my church, we're highly unorganized?" -- C.B. 1 Corinthians 14:40 King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.) Let all...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
The reason why the scriptures never describe the word "neighbor" is because it assumes the reader, presumably of Jewish heritage, is already familiar with...
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Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
Here is Strong's definition of "neighbor" in the original Greek: 1) a neighbour a) a friend b) any other person, and where two are concerned, the other (thy...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is there significance to Jesus using the word "little" in Luke 12:32?
Here is Strong's definition for the Greek word used for "little": mikros | | mikroteros mik-rot'-er-os apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity,...
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My Cup Overflows
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
I have really appreciated everyone's thoughts on this verse. Each of you had a nugget for me to think on and most of you hit the subject squarely and head...
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Chuck Smith Jr
, Soul-shaper
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
Given the context of Luke's gospel and that of this conversation and specific event, it does not seem to me that what Luke had in mind was "saving...
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Willie Washington
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
Being a part of the "elect" does not guarantee safety from failure. The devil desired Peter as he did Job; but it was up to Job to decide how he would...
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Fanny Essamuah
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
If you read the verse before, it says in Luke 22:31 KJV And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as...
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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When 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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Miller Harp
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Colin Wong
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When 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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Phenyo Mathale
, I Hallelujah my GOD
Is there significance to Jesus using the word "little" in Luke 12:32?
The little shows our vulnerability to fleshly matters
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Phenyo Mathale
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Leon Penny
, Minister, Retired medical practioner. Special interest in
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
Jesus sees all of us as we are, even Peter. Peter had a history of failing faith. Remember when he looked away from Jesus while walking on water. He sunk....
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Phenyo Mathale
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Jesse Mcdowell
Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?
We are all born with a sin nature. When we are born again by the power of God through Faith in Jesus he gives us His Spirit nature. Now we have two natures...
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Seth Freeman
What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
Next time you're cut off while driving down the road by a rude driver... that's your neighbor. Next time you see a homeless person on the side of the...
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Seth Freeman
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
Because being part of the "elect" does not make you any less human and capable of falling into sin. If that were the case, then I don't think any one living...
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Edward Hunter
What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
I think I'm doing well, because I always try to do unto others as I would have them do unto me. However, the Almighty will be the final judge of that. I...
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Michael Rice
If Peter was part of the elect, why would Jesus pray that his faith would not fail?
Jesus did not want Peter to "fail" to have faith in His ability and willingness to forgive him and restore him. Jesus knows that we will always fail in some...
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Michael Owens
How was the Bible itself put together and by whom?
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness 2 Timothy 3:16...
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Cheryl Cole
How does one know if God is fighting those that try to make it hard for His children?
I think God is leaving the fighting to us.....but our weapons are not worldly but spiritual and mighty and our enemy is not people but spirits and...
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Colin Wong
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Why do so many of us still struggle with temptation and desires to sin if we're not controlled by our sinful nature anymore?
I wonder if perhaps the NLT translation is a bit more liberal than normal in adding interpretation to this verse. ESV - You, however, are not in the flesh...
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Anonymous
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Colin Wong
, Founder, eBible.com
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How was the Bible itself put together and by whom?
The word "Bible" originated from Koine Greek (τὰ βιβλία, tà biblía, "the books"). It was what early Christians referred to as their "holy books". The Old...
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about masturbation?
I am an older woman but still have strong desire along those lines. I am married but my husband has not been interested in that for many years. He wants me...
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Felicia Nelson
How does one know if God is fighting those that try to make it hard for His children?
Punishment comes to the unjust in many ways. Sometimes it may come through finances, always being bound (strongholds in their life). We as humans look at...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What are the beatitudes?
The Beatitudes are the eight declarations of blessedness spoken by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12), each beginning with...
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Jeff Lawhead
What situation was David going through when he wrote Psalm 42?
Psalms 42:1 - 11
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Joann Schlachter
What scripture(s) speak on why God made people with different skin color?
Unfortunately, and maybe fortunately the Bible is not a biology or a history book as some would propose. It is a collection of books telling and retelling...
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My Cup Overflows
What scripture(s) speak on why God made people with different skin color?
God's creative design when He made all living things is evident in its diversity. We all have variations within our DNA. So do animals. Even plants can be...
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Jason Winn
, Co-Founder, eBible
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Is there significance to Jesus using the word "little" in Luke 12:32?
Most translations put this as "little flock". Why did Jesus not just say "my flock"? Was Jesus trying to get a point across by using "little"?
Luke 12:32
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Matthew Watts
, digital strategist proclaiming Jesus by all means possible.
What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
In college I was always asking God, "what do you want me to do?" When I read the question, "what is the greatest commandment?" I thought to myself - ah,...
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My Cup Overflows
How was the Bible itself put together and by whom?
Clement (c.95 or 96),Bishop of Rome, wrote the earliest non-canonical Christian work which received almost canonical status near the end of 2nd century....
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Anonymous
What does neighbor mean in the Bible?
The word neighbor is listed many times in the Bible, but there is no description as to what it means. Jesus said to love thy neighbor as thyself is the seco...
Matthew 22:39
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about masturbation?
One of the ways in which we can honor and glorify God is by keeping ourselves pure for our future spouses, loving them before we've even married them or met...
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My Cup Overflows
What is the difference between a temptation and a test?
I think of it like this: A test is usually a difficult situation that challenges you (ie. faith, character, resolve, etc.) and a temptation is something that...
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Anonymous
How does one know if God is fighting those that try to make it hard for His children?
In the day of judgement ALL will be judged for their works. The wicked will be cast into darkness (Hell), the righteous will go to be with The Lord for...
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Anonymous
How does one know if God is fighting those that try to make it hard for His children?
It may seem as such on this earth because we as humans expect immediate action to be taken on any issue, but all evil will be dealt with in God's time. I...
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My Cup Overflows
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How to deal with being anxious?
The Bible has a lot to say about anxiety, but the word itself may not be found all that often. In the English Standard Version, it is used 8 times. In the...
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Chris Eleam
, Chris Eleam
How to deal with being anxious?
Having the joy of Jehovah, we possess God-given freedom from overwhelming anxiety. “Do not be anxious over anything,” said Paul, “but in everything by prayer...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about masturbation?
The Bible never explicitly mentions masturbation or states whether or not masturbation is a sin. The Scripture most frequently pointed to in regards to...