Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
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...
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Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
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...
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John Appelt
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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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Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people?
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What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?
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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What do Catholics believe?
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...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
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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What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
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Petter Havnegjerde
Why are both Jesus and Lucifer referred to as morning star?
Isaiah 14:12 Revelation 22:16
Revelation 22:16
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to fear God?
Good question, Peter! According to NAVE (Nave's Topical Bible), the fear of God means reverence for God: Matt. 10:28; Luke 1:50; Luke 12:5; Luke 23:40; Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do Catholics believe?
Though Catholics and Protestants share some parallel beliefs, there are some non-negotiables, I'm sure. What are some of the life-changing differences?
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, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about self-defense?
Perhaps we should consider King David. He was relentlessly tormented by King Saul. His response: David did not open his mouth to any who planning deceit. He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between sexual immorality and impurity?
Sexual immorality, according to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, refers to illicit sexual intercourse in Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25 for example. But "impurity' (ἀκαθαρσία)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is angel Gabriel an archangel?
Great question, Julian! Early Jewish and Christian writings say 4 archangels stood in God's presence: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, and Uriel, but these...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it alright to read books on synchronicity?
Synchronicity - An apparently meaningful coincidence in time of two or more similar or identical events that are casually unrelated. I've never heard of this...
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Phil Buck
Are angels male or female?
The angels are male. 1/3 of the angels were cast down to earth. They saw that the women of earth were desirable. Their offspring were the nephelium. The...
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John Appelt
Who are the people outside the gates mentioned in Revelation 22:15?
This is a good question. There is something to consider about Revelation 22:15 that gives a new perspective. This verse indicates some will not enter through...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of shibboleth in the Bible?
This one single word seems to me like an excellent password today. May I suggest it? The poet, John Milton, wrote: And he said Sibboleth.— “And how...
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Emo Tenorio
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What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?
I humbly submit the rider is the Lord Jesus and as a Jew wearing a tallit a Jewish prayer shawl. A worn garment carried everywhere and sometimes spelled...
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Emo Tenorio
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With all the evil in this world currently, is this the proof that the rapture is very near?
I humbly submit my opinion on the matter, for your consideration: The higher level of evil and rebellion we are experiencing from all quarters is much like a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
The context here is that of Cyrus and the Jewish nation (Isaiah 45:4-13) where God allows Cyrus to be successful for the sake of Israel. God allows all...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in the verse says that the man shall be saved himself as by fire? Does that mean that he shall escape hell and go to Heaven?
Great question, Teri! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:10 Using the grace God gave me, I laid a foundation, like a skilled master-builder; and another man is...
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What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolize?
I have read some articles on its symbolism, and one thing is clear, believing that later the Temple would replace the Tabernacle: Jesus’ body is the curtain...
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What are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?
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Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
Great question, Peggy! I can think of at least one clear example of a non-healing of a believer: The Bible says of him in Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?
Great question, Donna Colosimo! In a sense, yes, Jesus was the first real really big gift God gave us. He is the Bread of life. The Bible says in Genesis 1...
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When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
We are given the answer to this question in verses 9-10 of this passage: “9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?
Great question, Eric! I believe the word, "replenish," has a specific meaning in Genesis 1:28. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it means, ": to...
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Eric Moore
Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?
The earth was brand new. What was there to replenish? Gen. 1:28: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the ...
Genesis 1:28
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Christopher Brown
Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?
I believe the first gift ever given is established based on the following: The bible says in Revelation 13:8 that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that we should 'not be like the horse or mule?'
“Do not be like the horse or like the mule,” God counsels in Psalm 32:9, and David disobeyed his own counsel. The horse sometimes wants to rush ahead...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16
God so loved the "world." The Greek word for "world" is kosmos. There are several different meanings in the Bible for this word. We must determine which...
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What if I don't feel saved?
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When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)
The references to prophecies, tongues, and knowledge are about special verbal sign gifts. I Corinthians 13:8-12 is clear that they will come to an end. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?
The power to supernaturally heal others is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit enumerated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. Although Jesus mentioned this healing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What if I don't feel saved?
When I was in Campus Crusade for Christ at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, I participated in evangelizing other students. One thing they (CCC)...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
I would say that it would be necessary to consider the accomplished fact of the child's birth separately from the process of it. Children are a blessing...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?
Leviticus 12:5-7 But especially vv. 5 and 7. 5 If she gives birth to a daughter, for two weeks the woman will be unclean, as during her period. Then s...
Leviticus 12:1 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?
Both animals move their jaws in such a manner as to appear to be chewing the cud. They considered the hyrax and rabbit as clean animals because of the...
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James Kraft
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How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)
Colossians 3:1-4 We are to lay up treasure in heaven by what we do. Colossians 3:5-6 The wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. Believers. Not...