Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
The filthy clothes with which Joshua the high priest was attired represented three levels of guilt -- his own personal sin (through acts such as allowing his...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
Why was Joshua wearing "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3) Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. When I awake you will reveal yourself to me....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Jesus share this illustration about sparrows? What is His point?
Jesus was making the point that, although humans consider creatures such as sparrows to be small and insignificant, God is not only aware of each and every...
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Glen Wright
What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"
God's knowledge does not cause events to happen. However, He knows what will happen from beginning to end. As I read this it seems to me that God knew from...
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Thomas Stacey
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
In 1 Thess 4:15,16 it discusses the 'raising of the dead first'. As it has been discussed, the scriptures state that we sleep. If it were not so, there would...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
The entire record of Biblical prophecy in both the Old and New Testaments, as well as the subsequent fulfillment of those prophecies hundreds or thousands of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do Christians mean by "the great snatch?"
As best I can determine, the "great snatch" is a term referring to what is more commonly called the Rapture. The use of the term is most specifically...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does God dwell in eternity or with men? (Isaiah 57:15)
The meaning of transcendence is that it is a theological term referring to the relation of God to creation. God is “other,” “different” from His creation....
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Is, “If the scripture makes plain sense, seek no other sense” a good Bible hermeneutic to use in study?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does Jesus share this illustration about sparrows? What is His point?
Matthew 10:29-31 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs...
Matthew 10:26 - 33
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
I believe that they are different. The difference lies in the motivation behind the action. In the case of the serpent in the garden, it was wicked in...
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Shirley H
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Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
Compare this passage to Isaiah 26:19: "Your dead shall live; together with my dead body they shall arise. “Awake and sing, you who dwell in dust; for your...
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?
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What does the consecration of a godly person mean?
Consecration involves the dedication of a believer for a divine purpose. (Although the word "holy" is often regarded as a synonym for "sinless", its core...
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)
I interpret the verse as saying that if the acquisition of wealth or material possessions represents God's blessing of a person (implying that they are...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?
The act of cutting off a portion of Saul's robe proved David's continued loyalty to Saul because it provided visible evidence that David had been in close...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?
Great question, Gregory! Romans 6:1-2 says just the opposite. See it in the Holman Christian Standard Bible -- 6:1 "What should we say then? Should we...
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Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?
1 Samuel 24:11 Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know t...
1 Samuel 24:1 - 22
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venkatesan Iyer
Does being “born again” in John 3:3 indicate that Jesus taught reincarnation?
It is different. The Bible talks about "born again only once.” The other view is "born again and again", taking birth and death again and again. The Bible...
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Laszlo Tiberius
, A sinner saved by grace
Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
In my opinion, David says that the reward for those who look to God is not only in this life but an eternal one. He is looking forward to the future blessing...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
They are the same thing. Romans 5:19 For as by one mans disobedience, Adam, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one Jesus, many shall be made...
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What does it mean that God will rejoice over us with singing?
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Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
I believe that the writer of Psalm 17:15 is simply saying that God is his strength and his peace, the One he trusts and feels safe with. If you read chapter...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?
Stating that one did good does not indicate flaunting. (It could at times, but I don’t believe it does in this case.) In verse 8, David addresses Saul, “My...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are “wickedness” and “disobedience” the same or are they different?
In his epistle, James indicated that a person who keeps God's Law perfectly, but stumbles (which I would equate with "disobeys") in just one point, is as...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?
I would not characterize David's showing to Saul the piece of Saul's robe that David had cut off as flaunting, but rather as an act of confession and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
God’s laws are perfect and holy. (Psalms 19:7) “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the...
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Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
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Is Psalm 17:15 talking about resurrection or some divine visitation/mystical encounter?
15 As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I d awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
Psalms 17:1 - 15
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What are the Ten Commandments?
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Jack Gutknecht
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If David regretted cutting Saul's robe, why flaunt it (1 Samuel 24:11)?
1 Samuel 24:11 11See, my father, look at this piece of your robe in my hand! I cut off the corner of your robe but did not kill you. See that there is nothin...
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Shirley H
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What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
In this chapter God defends His righteousness. Remember we are made in His image and we have choices to make. Psalm 7:9: "For the righteous of God tests the...
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Pamela Wells
What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
These men were working together to build a new house for their ministry. I believe the fact that the tool this one young prophet was using was borrowed from...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that love never fails?
Love never fails because Jesus never fails. John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that WHOSOEVER, believeth in...
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Billy P Eldred
Why does Jesus say to pray in secret?
In my opinion, Jesus was addressing those who pray more to others who might be listening than to God. He was saying that those prayers would not be answered,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
Galatians 4;21 Tell me that ye desire to be under the Law, Do ye not hear the law? The law put us in bondage. Grace is freedom from the old law of sin and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does "the blessing of the Lord make rich"? (Proverbs 10:22)
"The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it." (Proverbs 10:22, NIV).
Proverbs 10:1 - 32
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If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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Melissa Warren
What statutes and ordinances did God give His people that were not good?
I also gave them statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live; Ezekiel 20:25 NASB1995