Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?
Acts 24:27, "But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix..." Acts 25: 1-22, Festus is the topic. The Jews hated Felix. They wrote letters to Rome...
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n.l. pearson
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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?
Nowhere! We hear this from a lot of people, especially if they've convinced themselves it’s okay because it’s what they do! They curse, cheat, steal, lie,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?
As indicated in Acts 24-26, Festus (full name Porcius Festus) was the successor to Antonius Felix as the Roman procurator of Judea (the same position...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the lesson Elisha wanted to teach Joash using the arrows?
I would say that, in regard to this particular issue, Joash had already unfortunately and irremediably displayed that he did not possess the pre-existing...
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Emo Tenorio
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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
I humbly submit for your consideration some data to ponder and as always for you to freely decide. (1 Peter 2:16) There are PERFECT vaccines, like the polio,...
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j Avila
What was the lesson Elisha wanted to teach Joash using the arrows?
2 Kings 13:18 - 19
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Anonymous
When does the soul enter the body of a fetus or newborn baby?
Psalms 139:1 - 24
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Gregory Jones
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?
I have a friend who continues to be disobedient and claims that he has favor with God. Can you please show me some scripture to show this is true or untrue?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is Reuel the same as Jethro (Moses' father-in-law)?
Yes, he was the father-in-law of Moses (Exod. 2:18) and called Jethro and Raguel (Num. 10:29). Raguel, then, yes, was the father of Hobab and father-in-law...
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Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?
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Is speeding a sin?
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Is speeding a sin?
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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
“When we witness to people, we don’t have to worry about proving God’s existence. According to this verse, God makes Himself evident, open, and plain to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?
[Apparently,] the man was not from Bethsaida, for Jesus sent him home and cautioned him not to enter that town. Now that he had been healed, why go to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the correct posture for praying?
1. Kneeling Kneeling has always been a universal sign of submission and obedience – Daniel 6:10 (Daniel knelt three times a day, praying and giving thanks,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What age was Jehoiachin when he began his reign?
How old was Jehoiachin when he became king? I agree with Michael’s answer that this was probably a copyist error. Most likely, Jehoiachin was 18 when he...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the types of prayers?
I can think of twelve types of prayers appearing in Scripture, although (to my knowledge), other than the Lord's Prayer, no specific wording or "formula" is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where was Adam when Eve ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil?
To my knowledge, the Bible does not specifically say where Adam was when Eve was tempted by Satan in the guise of the serpent, but he was apparently not with...
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Sharon Clendenen
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
When Paul speaks of being “in Christ” (i.e., being saved), (Col 1:2: “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse..."), he does not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do we pray effectually and fervently as in James 5:16?
If you like me follow the King James Version (I do in most instances), then compare these 3 examples as to the effectual or effective praying: "The effectual...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
First, as an introductory side note, I would say that my faith in God includes a belief that (based on His omniscience) He will judge all humans who have...
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Örnen Elyon
Is Reuel the same as Jethro (Moses' father-in-law)?
Ruel is the same person as Jethro. Jethro means excellence; may have been a title back then. Shalom
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Örnen Elyon
Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26?
The answer to your question will be in the book of Jasher (~72-80). Moses was king of Cush for a certain period (when he had run away from Egypt). Then the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
Titus 2:11-14, "You see God's grace has been revealed to save the whole human race; it has taught us that we should give up everything contrary to true...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do I get breakthrough?
2 Chronicles 24:19, "Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord, and they testified against them, but they would not listen." A spiritual...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, through Faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the GIFT of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Romans...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the Felix mentioned in the Bible?
Marcus Antonius Felix (born between AD 5-10) was the Roman procurator of Judea (the position previously held by Pontius Pilate during Jesus' ministry) from...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was the Felix mentioned in the Bible?
Acts 23:23 - 35
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Cherry Cherian
What do the smoking fire pot and the flaming torch symbolize in Genesis 15:17?
The smoking oven represents Jesus Christ and the burning torch is the Holy Spirit. Both parties taking part n the covenant had to walk between the cut...
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Zeleke Banjetea
Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
In my opinion the scripture is very clear with out a doubt that Abraham physically performed to get Issac because that is exactly what God promised Abraham....
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Alan Hitchner
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
We are to trust God that in response to satan's actions God recognized a much better purpose, mission and plan than simply executing satan and satan's...
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John Anderson
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
Imagine you are an angel with free will and Satan does what he did. If God destroyed him, it might make the other angels fear what might happen to them if...
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Zeleke Banjetea
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
In my opinion God didn't kill Jesus. Jesus came to die for us and God was willing to give up his Son.
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Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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Ctseth Negn
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
Even if Satan is still our adversary, the main problem for us was/is sin. Sin can only be removed with the perfect man’s sacrifice and that man is Jesus.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
Even among humans on earth, reconciliation is not a one-sided process. It implies the willing participation of all parties. It also makes demands of all...
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James Hixson
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
Since there doesn't appear to be a consensus as to what day of the week is actually the 7th day Sabbath, Sunday versus Saturday, maybe with people having to...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God hide his face from David? (30:7)
Why did God hide His face from David? (Psalm 30:7) Did God really hide His face from David, or is it that David only felt that way? Maybe David felt that way...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did David name his son Solomon when God said his name was to be Jedidiah?
My understanding is that God didn't necessarily direct Nathan to "name" the child "Beloved of God," Nathan did it of his own accord. Yes, God sent Nathan...
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Should Christians get vaccinated?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)
Colossians 1:15 - 23
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What does the Old Testament say about baptism?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)
Romans 1:20 says," For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his et...
Romans 1:18 - 32
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Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we lay aside every weight to follow God more fervently? (Heb. 12:1)
Considering that the epistle in which this verse appears was addressed to a Jewish audience (rather than to Gentiles), I would say that (in addition to not...