The story of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk 16) is a parable. According to Dictionary.com, a parable is "A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or...
Judah was the fourth of Jacob's sons, and was born of Jacob's less-favored wife Leah. On the positive side, Judah persuaded his brothers not to kill their...
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What does the Bible say about lawsuits / suing?
An interesting sidelight is that there are 2 parallel chapters here: Genesis chapters 6,7,8 and Romans chapters 1 to 8 Romans 1 Genesis 6:1-7,11-13 Man’s...
It's key because Jesus rose from the dead just as he promised: Matthew 28:6 "He [Jesus] is not here, for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where...
At least one translation (in fact, the King James Version) that I have seen of Genesis 12:19 seems to indicate that, although Pharaoh took Sarai into the...
Jesus came down from heaven and went back to heaven. Abraham went to paradise when he died. Jesus went to paradise when He died. Paradise is under the earth....
Hope always points to the future. Thus hopeful living is a non-verbal expression of faith. In trials we rejoice, not because they are pleasant, but because...
My opinion in research is this. Lifestyle evangelism is the actual way to introduce the gospel. It was only the apostles and their helpers, the assistant...
Genesis 38:1-26; 43:8-9; 44:18-45:3; 49:8-12; Matt. 1:3.
Genesis 38:1 - 26
Genesis 12:17 - 20
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Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Ps 37:4:...
Other translations are helpful here. J.B. Phillips says, "Under this divine system a man who has faith is now freely acquitted in the eyes of God by his...
Jesus said, I am the door. I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but through me. Jesus is the bridge between us and God. John...
EMDR is not hypnosis. It relies on the mind's natural ability to heal a traumatic memory. It may be used with hypnosis or psychoanalysis or psychodynamic...
In my view, omission does not necessarily equal contradiction. The mention of one angel in Matthew's gospel does not preclude the possibility that there were...
Earlier in the cited chapter, Paul was distinguishing between Jews and Gentiles with respect to God's plan of salvation from the standpoint of the Jews...
"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" --King James Version.
Romans 3:24
This is an interesting question! How does God save people? The answer Paul gives relating to the how can be summarized as both negative and positive. First,...
The sacrificial shedding of Jesus's blood on the cross paid the penalty demanded by God for the sins of all humanity, but it was His resurrection to live...
Matthew 28:5 refers to the “angel” at the tomb after Jesus’ resurrection, and yet John says there were “two angels” there (John 20:12)? What's the right ans...
Matthew 28:5
As my answer to, you, the person who asked this question, let me start by asking you a question. Who did you ask to forgive you? Was it a friend, your...
Maybe you can "avoid being a doubting Thomas," and maybe it's not quite that simple. What did Thomas have trouble believing? Jn 20:25 So the other disciples...
God loves us and wants us to see Him and be close to Him. When that happens, our natural response is to worship Him. It's for us.
As noted in the question, EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It was developed in the late 1980's by a woman named Francine...
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I would say that, in the case of Achan, he only "repented" after his sin (which involved disobeying God's direct, pre-existing command) was revealed through...
Why was God so harsh in punishment with Achan’s sin (Joshua 7) but completely pardoned Ahab in 2 Kings 21? If God dealt harshly with Achan because of the cov...
Joshua 7:24 - 26
What is "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing?" Should Christians practice or support it?
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Who was Baal?
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What does the Bible say about Voodoo? How should a Christian view Voodoo?
"Apostolic" succession is impossible and the claim that it is supported by Scripture is untenable. The requirements for an Apostle are clearly outlined in...
What makes Christianity unique? 2 things, especially: #1 In ALL other religions, you have to save yourself (or work somehow to improve, elevate, become, or...
Haman was haughty (Esther 3:1-2): King Xerxes promoted Haman to prime minister; all the royal officials bowed down whenever Haman passed by. Matthew Henry...
God does not want Christians to be uncertain about their eternal state. Romans 10:9 says, "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your...
On a scale from 0-100% how sure are you that you’re going to heaven when you die?
As “an amiable and lovely girl,” as her name suggests, she was industrious, for although she was a member of a family of standing she was not afraid to soil...
God absolutely does not want objects worshipped or any “powers” attributed to them. In II Kings 18:4 good king Hezekiah destroyed the pole with the snake on...
The following thoughts occur to me: 1) Even in death, Jesus observed the Sabbath rest before rising. 2) Direct involvement of God the Father (through angelic...
What are these historical events and doctrinal implications of Christ's Resurrection?
Matthew 28:1 - 8
In Psalm 103:1 the psalmist tells to his soul, 'Bless the Lord, o my soul....' In Luke 12:19 the rich man also tells to his soul, '....eat, drink and make...
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