Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
Yes, Shirley H. I immediately thought about the return of Jesus when I read this passage. I think it’s reminding us to live ready for our master’s return. He...
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Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
It is a mistake to think that believing the gospel will guarantee that one will get to heaven. The error stems from assuming that I Corinthians 15:1, 2...
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why did Jesus tell people to take up the cross, and what does it mean?
Hi, great question. Honestly, I believe this to be a question many Christians struggle with. The kingdom of heaven is, by earthly standards, quite opposite....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about abundance?
Just a fantastic question, Jean-Claude Jean Louis! Here is just a sampling of verses I liked about "abundance." EC 5:12: The sleep of a labouring man is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the bible help us overcome the fear of terrorism in our world?
Great question you asked, Grant! I read a lot of persecution.com materials (Voice of the Martyrs), and believe there's a real solution! I believe we should...
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Why did Jesus tell people to take up the cross, and what does it mean?
Matthew 16:24 - 26
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John Appelt
What is gopher wood?
There are a number of suggestions as to the identity of ‘gopher wood’ used for building the ark. The proposal of cypress and other woods is not strong enough...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is the promised messenger of Malachi 3:1?
In Hebrew the phrase “my messenger” is מַלְאָכִי (mal’akhi)—[always you have to read Hebrew from right to left, unlike English and other languages which are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
The only ones allowed to touch the Ark of the Covenant were priests who were ritually clean. SMM The family of Kehath [Kohath], of the tribe of Levi, would...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
To say it is impossible to understand God’s sovereignty and mans free will is not impossible. God gave man a free will. John 3:16-18. John 12:32. First John...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is enjoying time in your gardens considered “labor” on the Sabbath?
By His perfect fulfillment of the Mosaic Law (of which no one else would or could ever have been capable), followed by His atoning death and subsequent...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is known in the Bible as the woman that was deceitful and vain?
This is a creative question, Candice! Of course, men would prefer a charming and beautiful woman, but beauty can be only skin deep at times! I don't see a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?
This is an intriguing inquiry, Luanne! Two different commentators offer 2 similar and yet unique answers to your question. Warren Wiersbe wonders thusly: "No...
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Mark Marcotte
, Retired USAF SERE Specialist. Now self employeed.
Is enjoying time in your gardens considered “labor” on the Sabbath?
Is it considered "labor" or "work" on the Sabbath to spend time in your flower or vegetable garden if it's for enjoyment? Specifically, doing things such as ...
Exodus 35:1 - 35
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why have pastors died due to COVID-19?
I am saddened by the fact that even after many pastors die from covid while still saying covid is a hoax and not getting vaccinated, 30-40% of evangelical...
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Donna Williams
Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?
I believe that the answer is found in chapter 18, which reveals the destruction of Babylon. The sea is mentioned and the corruption of the city. In the...
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What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?
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Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?
I would say that, individual preferences or love for the sea notwithstanding, the sea is still a turbulent, unruly, hazardous domain that separates people...
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What does the bible say about sex in marriage?
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What does the bible say about sex in marriage?
This is an interesting question, Arnaldo Oliveira Phd LAc! I like to take the Apostle Paul's advice on this subject from a few different Bible translations....
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John Appelt
To what do the various musical terms in the book of Psalms refer?
Most of the musical terms are uncertain, but the Psalm headings are not correctly observed. James W. Thirtle, author of ‘The Titles of the Psalms, Their...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
Isaiah 2:12, "For the Day of the Lord of hosts shall be upon everyone that is proud and lofty and upon everyone that is lifted up, and he shall be brought...
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Who was the woman at the well?
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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Why do you suppose there will be no more seas on the new earth? What would the reason be?
Nearly everyone loves the beauty and sound of the sea. It doesn’t makes sense that there will be no sea on the new earth.
Revelation 21:1
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John Appelt
What temple is this? (Ezekiel 40:5–42:20)
The vision of the temple was given to Ezekiel fourteen years after the city was captured, Ezekiel 40:1, and the temple was burned, II Chronicles 36:19. This...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the timeline of Aaron meeting Moses on Mt. Sinai?
As mentioned in one of the commentaries concerning Exodus 4:14 that can be found on the biblehub.com website, one biblical scholar (Rabbi Mose ben Nachman)...
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John Appelt
Why did Paul go to Jerusalem the first time?
To answer this question, it would be helpful to reconstruct the timeline of events following the conversion of Paul, known then as Saul. Saul met the Lord on...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the woman at the well?
To my knowledge, the only source for the woman's name -- which is not mentioned in John's gospel -- is in Eastern Christian tradition, where her baptismal...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are your thoughts on Paul, in his second letter to pastor Timothy, calling women who are played on by treacherous, arrogant, reckless, conceited men, silly? (KJV)
One translation of this verse (2 Timothy 3:6) renders the word in question as "vulnerable" which, even if applied to women specifically -- as the Greek word...
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Mark Marcotte
, Retired USAF SERE Specialist. Now self employeed.
What was the timeline of Aaron meeting Moses on Mt. Sinai?
Exodus 4:14 states that Aaron was on his way to meet Moses on Mt. Sinai. Then in Exodus 4:18, Moses returned to Jethro and asked if he could return to his pe...
Exodus 4:1 - 31
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
I'm not sure that I would agree with the characterization of tax collectors in the discussion section. There were apparently at least some from each group...
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What are your thoughts on Paul, in his second letter to pastor Timothy, calling women who are played on by treacherous, arrogant, reckless, conceited men, silly? (KJV)
Is this evidence of a pattern with Paul when the subject is women? How would this go over in 2022 if pastors David Jeremiah or TD Jakes said this of their ow...
2 Timothy 3:2 - 7
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why should a Christian read the book of Leviticus?
Moses was the recipient of the book of Leviticus. See 1:1 And 4:1. Exodus 24:4; 34:28, Mark 10:4-5; Mark 12:19; John 1:45 and 5:46 tell us that Moses is said...
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Nancy Mundy
Why did Jesus say He came "to bring fire on the earth" (Luke 12:49)?
Fire is used to try or refine gold and silver.. it takes out impurities.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
In my opinion, the text translated as "will cut him in pieces" could be referring not to dismemberment, but to severe non-lethal punishment such as the...
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Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
The first thought that occurs to me is the effectiveness of Mary's words as a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture, for no writer of a fictitious account...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Mary call Joseph Jesus’ "father"? (Luke 2:48)
The first thought that occurs to me is the effectiveness of Mary's words as a testimony to the accuracy of Scripture, for no writer of a fictitious account...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
In the case of Uzzah, it appears that God was too harsh with someone who wanted to be helpful. However, as we read in 1 Chronicles 15:15 the ark should have...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
Although Uzzah's violation was not intentional, the mistake cost him his life. God had warned that no one could touch holy objects or the Ark of God. Only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How are people destroyed from a lack of knowledge?
This means much more than knowledge about God; it refers to a personal knowledge of God. The Hebrew word describes a husband’s most intimate relationship...