In my opinion, it seems that Moses failed to circumcise his firstborn son. The covenant of circumcision was first instituted by God in Genesis chapter 17....
We have to start with the right premise. Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Because of Adam all men...
Veronica, I would like to share with you, that we were all born under a curse because of the disobedience of Adam. Romans 5:12 states: "Therefore, just as...
In the discussion of the location of the Garden of Eden is this proposal to consider. In "The Lost Rivers of the Garden of Eden," Gaines R. Johnson used the...
I don't know for sure, but it is possible God used the sarcasm of the mockers who observed Christ on the cross. It is possible that their sarcastic “He saved...
Great question, Keith Clark! No, as far as I know there were only 2 Mordecai's in the Bible: 1. A Jew who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2;...
I know this thread is 6 years old now. I recently discovered it while researching. Sorry I am late. Has anyone considered that Mary, Joseph and child (Jesus)...
The standard chronology adds some 80 years to the time from the end of the captivity to the edict to return to the land of Israel. This would make Mordecai...
When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, they were doing it for evil, but God used it for good. Joseph later saved his family from starvation as second...
In the greatest scheme of things, baptism, whether it be on a live person or a dead one, has nothing to do with their salvation. Baptizing a dead person is...
I believe Christians should celebrate Christmas as a religious celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour. The biblical accounts of Jesus birth in...
These ancient paths are the “way of righteousness” that God has revealed to all human beings since Adam and Eve. It is a lifestyle that pleases God and...
All we can do is preach the gospel. John 3:16-18 First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 1:16. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians 1:21. John 3:18. First...
When we sin, that small voice inside will bother us. But, when we pray to our Father, and admit our sin, God who loves us will understand. When we...
Luke 2:1 "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world." (NIV)
Luke 2:1 - 7
The immediate fulfillment of this prophecy was the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Babylonian empire under Nebachednezer. The Jewish people were...
The fundamental truths of Scripture need to applied to interpret individual stories in the bible. 1) God is not willing that any should perish but that every...
“‘I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I...
Malachi 1:2 - 3
Once there was a little old man. His eyes blinked and his hands trembled; when he ate he clattered the silverware distressingly, missed his mouth with the...
I think it means any needy person. The context is this: The extent of our love (1 John 3:16-18) should be that if need be, we should be willing to lay down...
Great question, John Hull! Old Testament verses that foretell of the [3?] visitors are these: Isaiah 60:6:..."The wealth of the nations will come to you. A...
Yes, Luke matches the historical record. It seems to me that Quirinius was governor of Syria twice. The 1st time was before the birth of Christ, and the 2nd...
If we think we are perfect we are about to fall. Pride goeth before a fall. None of us are beyond reproach. Chastening by the Lord. The Lord chastens every...
There have been many questions concerning Quirinius, Luke 2:1, 2, but it can be shown that history does verify Luke’s account of the birth of Christ. Caesar...
"If motherhood is blessed by God..." Is there any doubt that being able to do God's will is to be blessed by God or not? God determined that women would bear...
The 1st goat was killed and his blood was shed (Lev. 16:15 --"Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people and bring its blood...
The location of the real Mount Sinai might be debated for a long, long time. However, there seems to be one place that seems to fit every Scriptural detail....
In Genesis 45:10, Joseph arranged for his father and family to live in Goshen. Traditionally the land is located in the eastern part of the Nile delta called...
In answer to the question, “What should I be looking for in a Christian husband?” I will give my answer for my daughter, a pastor’s daughter, what I think...
I understand how this could be worrisome. But there's hope. First, see the big picture: Regarding 1 Corinthians 6:11, as JD Abshire mentioned, "And such were...
Jeremiah 6:22 says in the New International Version, "This is what the LORD says: 'Look, an army is coming from the land of the north; a great nation is ...
Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) says, "This is what the Lord says: 'Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and ...
Exodus 12:37 gives a count of “about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children.” “Men on foot” may be “foot-soldiers.” Figuring in the women and...
Much of what Catholics believe is the same as Protestants. But there are crucial differences. Two of which are these: 1. You need to be baptized to be saved....
Great question, Samuel! The righteous are kind and generous (Pr 21:26 --"All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.”)...
Rebekah knew Esau would be angry when she and Jacob put the plan in place to defraud Isaac and Esau. None of this caught her by surprise. It was just common...
It isn't stated in the Bible how Pharaoh found out that Sarai was Abram's wife. We can only speculate. I believe Pharaoh was a little leery of trusting what...
The language of the Scriptures is quite clear that Saul was saved. I Samuel 10:6-8 records Samuel’s predictions to Saul. Just as Samuel said, the Spirit came...
Short answer, because I didn't see this reference scripture. Proverbs 16:4 says “The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked [according...
Exodus 4:21-26 is one of the most perplexing passages in Scripture. Commentators seem to unanimously say that Moses had sinned, but that the sin is not...
The distance Abraham’s servant traveled to find a bride for Isaac is under 300 miles. This is figured by correctly identifying places. Although Abraham might...
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Great question, Nelly OKEKE! Leaven (or yeast) in the New Testament symbolizes false teaching. Mark 8:15 --MR 8:15 says, “And he charged them, saying, ‘Take...
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Quotes from Catholic sources: (Pope John Paul II on December 9, 2000 said that) "All who live a just life will be saved, even if they do not believe in Jesus...
Good question, Peter, that you posed: Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star? Revelation 22:16 Isaiah 14:12 Yes, it is true that Jesus...
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