In my view, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was an ordinary tree that had significance only because of God's commandment not to eat of its fruit....
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The writer of Hebrews is quoting God's words in Deuteronomy 31:6 in connection with his exhortation to his readers to have confidence in God's ability and...
"Strangers" means any human being whom we do not know. The writer of Hebrews is referring to accounts such as those of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 18-19, to...
My question is referring to the office of the American presidency, not to a specific individual.
What is the meaning of Hebrews 13:5?
Hebrews 13:1 - 19
2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
Hebrews 13:1 - 19
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This entire chapter 9 of Hebrews is contrasting the limitations of the Old Covenant with the perfect fulfillment of the New Covenant in dealing with our sin....
I would say that Christian history (from Biblical times to the present day) matters to our children (as young believers or as potential believers) in the...
Since east and west are by definition opposite directions, the thought being expressed by the verse is speaking of that characteristic to the greatest...
Psalm 103:12
Psalms 103:1 - 22
We used to sing this wonderful chorus at midsized Scottsdale Bible Church (now a megachurch) in Scottsdale, Arizona: Gone, Gone, Gone, Gone by Helen Griggs...
This is an interesting question, Arun Kumar! No, we don't have to be baptized to be saved. Baptism, administered by the church to new converts, is a sign of...
The word translated as "fountain" in the cited verse refers to an initial source or spring from which water flows -- in other words, the origin of that...
Good question, Thomas! I think it just means their teaching. The apostles' teaching formed the basis of the instruction given to the first Christians. The...
Good question, Richard Evans! First see the big picture: Acts 2:41-47 Outline of Passage 1. A saved membership (41) 2. A steadfast membership (42) 3. A...
Psalm 36:9a "For with You is the fountain of life" -
Psalms 36:1 - 12
I think the key to understanding this phrase “you will be enriched in every way” is provided for us in Verse 8: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so...
The disciples “doctrine” or “teaching” was simply a recounting of the stories of their 3 year discipleship training experiences, now reinterpreted by the...
Healing does not depend on our faith, it depends on God’s will. Healing is a divine act of God, a miracle that He performs. God is pleased to respond to...
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Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
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Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?
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To my knowledge, the biblical account does not specifically indicate how or when Goliath's sword was relocated from David's tent to the sanctuary at Nob...
In this text the sword of Goliath was located in Nob (1 Sam 21:1). However, in 1 Samuel 17:54 it says David “put his [Goliath’s] armor in his tent.” How ca...
1 Samuel 21:1 - 9
I would express it by saying that faith is a prerequisite for supernatural physical healing, but not a guarantee. God loves the faithful, and is omnipotent...
May I add it to Michael's list? I put additional translations in bold print: New King James Version (NKJV) English Standard Version (ESV) New Living...
Good question, Ricki! I think it just means their teaching. The apostles' teaching formed the basis of the instruction given to the first Christians. The...
If I am interpreting the question correctly, by referring to the apostles' "doctrine", the cited verse is not speaking of a fixed statement of belief, but is...
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Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
Fantastic question, Ifeanyi Fimbars! Remember, according to Genesis 39:8-12), Joseph refuses her advances repeatedly, even running from the house on one...
Hosea 10:12: "Sow for yourselves righteousness Reap in mercy, Break up your fallow ground For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains...
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Is it wrong or presumptuous for me to say that I "expect" God to do a miracle and heal someone?
Matthew 9:18 - 26
Great question, Crystal Hollingsworth! Adding to what Tim said about Leviticus 15:18, I think that "the vessels," is referring to their bodies, for of them...
Of course, "snare" means "trap" but I think the meaning is brought out best in the Message Bible as the term, "bait."-- MSG Meanwhile, Saul’s daughter Michal...
They had bad or corrupted consciences (just by living in the Sodom environment)-- Titus 1:15-16 See also Genesis 6:5; Exodus 7:14; 8:15; Jeremiah 6:15; 17:9;...
“And the Lord said, Arise, anoint him: this is he. And Samuel took the oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came...
Great question, Virginia! Joab was a skilled general, proven by the number of victories he gained (2 Sam. 2:12-32; 10 Here is one of them: 2 Samuel Chapter...
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How can God know me personally if He sees Jesus when He looks at me?
I think Orthodoxy would say they have no sin nature, but his enemies are multiple. Inwardly, he suffers from the fear of death, and thus chooses wrongly....
Why did God allow men to have concubines? First we need to settle on a good idea of what a concubine is/was. It just might be that the practice still goes on...
Matthew 6:19: "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal." John 4:14: "..whoever...
I would say that the questioner is interpreting the cited verse correctly. Faith is a gift from God, not something that we can claim credit for (although...
The watches of the night were from sunset to 10 P.M., 10–2, and 2 until dawn. WWW
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Does the Covid vaccine have 666 written all over it?
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