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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)
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?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
"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?
I also gave them statutes that were not good and ordinances by which they could not live; Ezekiel 20:25 NASB1995
I would first note that Jesus was saying, "Take heed...", rather than, "Take need...". (As the ESV expresses it in the question, "Beware of...".) Also, the...
“…if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much!” This is a first-class condition in the Greek text. It virtually confesses...
6 When you pray enter the closet, & when you have shut the door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; & thy Father which was in secret shall reward...
1Take need that ye do not your aims before men, to be seen of them; other wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1
God is completely trustworthy. God has unlimited abilities, so He can do anything. He is all-powerful, ever-present, all-knowing and sovereign. Nothing is...
Genesis 4:17 says that Cain married a woman after slaying his brother Abel. And so we know he probably married [one of] his sister[s]. Now we know that Adam...
The Book of Enoch (actually there are 2 books) is part of the Apocrypha. The Apocrypha consists of 14 books in the Septuagint. Eleven of the books are in the...
Eve ate [the fruit] first. This has led many people throughout history and even in our modern times to believe that she was the person responsible for...
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Do angels have free will?
Jack, I am a little confused about your verse, and your question. But, here goes: This chapter in Genesis is all about the providence of God. Abraham's...
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When will the peace of Nahum 1:15 come?
The following aspects of the servant's prayer (as indicated in the larger passage encompassing the passage cited in the question) serve as models to...
Zacchaeus promised to give half of all his goods to the poor, and to give back to the people he'd stolen from, four times as much as he had taken (Luke...
God loves His word prayed back to Him. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that HE gave HIs only begotten Son. Jesus, that WHOSOEVER Believeth in Him,...
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Did Jesus go to hell between His death and resurrection?
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What should we learn from the life of David?
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Why wasn't Moses punished or even reprimanded by God for killing a man in Exodus 2:12?
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Is annihilationism Biblical?
Great question, Dan! It is an argument from silence, but really, the Bible doesn't give us enough details, I don't believe, here. I learned something from...
First, see the big picture about this failure of Moses: In Exod.17 God said to Moses, ‘Smite the rock’, and Moses obeyed. ‘That Rock was Christ’ (1 Cor....
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What does the Bible say about organ donation?
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How should a Christian view politics?
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