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Is God male or female?
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Andrew Osakue
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
Churches in the bible are certainly confused today. It is imperative to understand this issue in order to possess the faith required for our salvation. We...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
The name Jesus is the Greek transliteration of either the name יהושע (Joshua) or its shortened form (ישוע) Jeshua, and consists of two elements. The 1st part...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that the Lord most high is "terrible" in the KJV?
The verb, נוֹרָא (nora’), when used of God in the psalms, focuses on the effect that His royal splendor and powerful deeds have on those witnessing His acts...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Can / Should we interpret the Bible as literal?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
Why give anyone a set of laws knowing that they either can't or simply won't keep them? God gave the people the law for the same reason any other authority...
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Chris Button
, Retired Fire Captain, sinner saved by Grace
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
God gave the Ten Commandments to the people because He loved them. Parents give rules to their children because they love them and want the best for them....
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Dave Weigel
Why did God give the Ten Commandments to his people, knowing that they wouldn’t be able to live up to them perfectly?
The ten commandments were not a bludgeon to remind the Israelites of their failures. The law was given to ancient Israel to describe their freedom under God...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
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What is historical theology?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
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What is historical theology?
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Aurel Gheorghe
Silver Teacher award!
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Latter-day Saint Batman
What does it mean that the Lord most high is "terrible" in the KJV?
I believe that God is not terrible in terms of love and eternal forgiveness. I believe that many people misinterpret the meaning behind it. God is the...
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Thomas Beaudry
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
It seems to me that the aborted would have no soul according to the Bible. Genesis states that Adam did not have until he took his first breath. Verses in...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is a burnt offering?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is there activity of demonic spirits in the world today?
There is much evidence that Satan is active in our world today by the proliferation of lies we see around us. For example 1. The lie of evolution which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about an out of body experience / astral projection?
I can think of 2 POSSIBLE examples. Elisha, the prophet, when he told his servant, Gehazi, how he (Elisha) knew something about Gehazi and Naaman when he...
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Philip Holmes
What is decisional regeneration / decision theology?
Salvation was accomplished by Jesus alone for our benefit, by Him dying on the cross and being resurrected to new life. The work of salvation accomplished by...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Does the Bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies?
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Myron Robertson
, Seeking God's heart
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When did the separation of humanity into Jews and Gentiles occur?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the differences in kindness, goodness, and gentlness?
Without going into the specific Greek words that are translated as the three attributes cited in the question, I would characterize the differences by...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the sinlessness of Jesus so important?
God (who is Himself sinless by nature) created humans in His own image to have a unique, eternal fellowship with Him. However, that fellowship was possible...
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Kenneth Brant Brant
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John Appelt
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
The answer to this question is not given in the Bible. All that is recorded is the fact that there was an empire-wide decree for a census decreed by Caesar...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we need to confess our sins if they have already been forgiven?
It is important to understand the difference between forgiveness and salvation. These occur at two different points in time and have different meanings. All...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
I love what a retired M.D. and Medical Educator, Dr. Terrill Wade, who gives presentations to Christian groups, writes articles, and sporadically maintains 2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible like this most famous use of wind as a symbol representing the Holy Spirit? John 3:8: “The wind...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
I understand the reasoning of the question, but "tempted" can also have a meaning or connotation of "being put to a test". In that sense, I would say that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is justification?
Ryrie says that one of THE BLESSINGS OF SALVATION is to be justified (Rom. 3:24). Romans 3:23: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 3:24...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus, who had a divine nature, be tempted? (Hebrews 2:18)
18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (NIV)
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Aurel Gheorghe
Are vaccinations ethical for Christians?
Taking into consideration that I’m writing on a Bible-based Christian site, and out of respect for its patrons, I will refrain from any political opinions or...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the theory of punctuated equilibrium?
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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John Appelt
What is baptism for the dead?
There are many suggestions for the phrase, ‘baptized for the dead,’ I Corinthians 15:29. Some think Paul was referring to the pagan custom practiced north of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
I would say that the Holy Spirit's activity in the Bible is sometimes represented or symbolized by, or likened to, a wind, but that the Bible also contains...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of "my brethren" in the parable of sheep and goats in Matthew 25:31-46?
I would say that, by this term, Jesus was referring to any humans (not just fellow believers (Matthew 5:46-48)) for whom the redeemed performed their acts of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
Because we chose to rebel against our Creator, Jesus, we suffer spiritual death, with its attendant pain, suffering, greed, envy, malice, anger, hatred, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from Israel's refusal to enter the promised land in Deuteronomy 1:26-27?
I like Harold Wilmington's bare-bones outline of this. I. AN OVERVIEW OF ISRAEL AT KADESH-BARNEA (Deut 1:19-46) A. The route of the spies (Deut 1:19-25): See...
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Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
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Anonymous
Does "wind" only symbolize the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
John 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every o...
John 3:1 - 15
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John Appelt
Who were the Amalekites?
The first mention of the Amalekites as a people is in Genesis 14:7. The Amalekites are a mysterious people until the link to the Hyksos people is made. The ‘...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
I’ve heard people testify that God told them so and so, or God spoke to them. Are they really hearing a voice?
I humbly submit in Scripture there is speaking a prime example would be Moses another would be Daniel. So in the Old Testament He was speaking and then came...
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John Appelt
Who were the Nethinim?
The Nethinim, mentioned in I Chronicles 9:2 and Ezra 2:43, 8:20, are likely the Gibeonites who deceived Joshua and the men of Israel. By a guise of old...
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John Appelt
Why did oaths involve putting a hand under someone's thigh?
The ‘hand under the thigh’ is found twice. In Genesis 24:2-4, Abraham had his servant put his hand under his thigh and swear an oath about getting a wife...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Under the new covenant does God still get angry with believers?
God is no longer imputing our trespasses to us (2 Cor 5:19) during the current dispensation of His grace (Eph 3:2). Behold, the days come, saith the Lord,...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How do we rightly distinguish the instructions of Jesus under the Old Covenant and his instructions that are under the New Covenant?
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah (Jer 31:31, Heb 8:8). Note that...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah (Jer 31:31, Heb 8:8). Note that...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the New Covenant?
Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah (Jer 31:31, Heb 8:8). Note that...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Was Jesus a Jew?
Mary was a Jew. Jesus claimed to be KING OF THE JEWS. Witten on the cross. KING OF THE JEWS. Mary was a descendant of Abraham Isaac and Jacob.