What is the Shepherd of Hermas and should it be in the Bible?
The correct reason why the Shepherd of Hermas was not considered canonical is because it was not written by someone who had first hand knowledge of Jesus....
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Why was Joseph "afraid" to take Mary as his wife (Matthew 1:20)?
Matthew 1:18-20, 21-23
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Could this be a meteor shower in Revelation 8:7-11?
I would be hesitant to interpret the events described in the cited passage in terms of natural phenomena (such as a meteor shower) currently known in this...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How could a third of the sun’s light be shut off? (Revelation 8:12)
Most scholars see this as a symbolic representation of a significant, catastrophic event causing a major reduction in light from these celestial bodies. It...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of wormwood in Revelation?
In Rev 8:11, the name Wormwood is figurative, given to a great star which, at the sounding of the third angel's trumpet, fell from heaven upon the third part...
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Could this be a meteor shower in Revelation 8:7-11?
"And the first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and the third part of trees was burned,...
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John Appelt
Do all bad events have a good purpose? (Romans 8:28)
It is not true that all bad events have a good purpose. That would wrongly make God the creator of evil. Death and disasters are not good. Job suffered...
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What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
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How should the different genres of the Bible impact how we interpret the Bible?
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How should a Christian view Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How much prophecy did Jeremiah understand (Jeremiah 23:5-6)?
In my opinion, Jeremiah may not have understood all the implications or details regarding the fulfillment of his prophetic words, but he would have known...
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How much prophecy did Jeremiah understand (Jeremiah 23:5-6)?
Did Jeremiah know that he was prophesying about the Messiah? Or was his view limited to promises only as they applied to the physical renewal of Israel as i...
Jeremiah 23:1 - 40
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
"Isaiah 12:3 is in the context of Isaiah 12:2, ("Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and my...
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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the James Method?
The James Method is a technique of Bible study that draws its name from James 4:8, which tells readers, "Come near to God, and He will come near to you." To...
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What did Jesus mean when he said "for he who is least among is the greatest?"
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What rewards and losses will there be (1 Corinthians 3:14-15)?
1 Corinthians 3:14-15 compares valuable materials like gold, silver, and jewels to good works that please the Lord. Ordinary materials like wood, hay, and...
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Leslie Coutinho
When Jesus said, "Father forgive them" were those yelling, "Crucify him" saved as a result?
Luke 23:34: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. When Lord Jesus was fastened...
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Since Israel had the ark, why did they lose (1 Samuel 4:5-10)?
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Who is Matthew 7:21-23 referring to?
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Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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Danny Hickman
Why didn’t Abraham bargain with God when it came to Isaac being offered as a burnt offering like he did when it came to Sodom and Gomorrah?
This is a quality question! Abraham's relationship with God is attested to in Genesis 18. Abraham and Sarah received good news from the Lord. Three men...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What does the Bible say about the amount of time between the rapture and the beginning of the tribulation?
The Bible doesn't say explicitly, but there is likely a span between the Rapture and the start of the Tribulation, which is when the Beast enforces the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the tree of life?
The Tree of Life is a symbolic representation of eternal life, found in the Bible's Garden of Eden, signifying God's ability to provide everlasting life to...
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Dave Mohler
, Preacher's kid.
What does the Bible say about the amount of time between the rapture and the beginning of the tribulation?
To answer this question it must be realized that some believe that the time of 'tribulation' is the same as God's day of wrath on the world, but not the...
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Dave Mohler
, Preacher's kid.
Was the sin of Sodom selfishness rather than homosexuality (Ezekiel 16:49)?
I am in agreement with the answer by Tim Maas, but for clarity would add the following: If the question referred here includes all the sins of the people of...
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How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)
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What is the meaning of the tree of life?
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Mark Vestal
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What is "the day" (1 Corinthians 3:13)?
"The day" is in reference to the day that Christ will judge believers on the labor they performed for Him while living, according to Paul's gospel of God's...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What rewards and losses will there be (1 Corinthians 3:14-15)?
The eternal reward(s) we will receive or lose at the Judgement Seat of Christ (not to be confused with the White Throne Judgement) are not specifically...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
The trials and tribulations we face today are NOT a direct "test" of God. Our issues and challenges are rather a result of living under the curse that was...
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What rewards and losses will there be (1 Corinthians 3:14-15)?
1 Corinthians 3:14 If what someone has built survives, he will receive a reward. 1 Corinthians 3:15 says, "If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffe...
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What is "the day" (1 Corinthians 3:13)?
1 Corinthians 3:13 each builder’s work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test wha...
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Danny Hickman
Why does God not speak to all people and nations, everywhere, instead of allowing people to worship false gods?
God IS speaking to all people and all nations. Matthew 28:19 ~ Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father...
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What does the Bible say about brokenness?
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Danny Hickman
What scripture(s) speak on why God made people with different skin color?
I think the premise of the question is a bit faulty. I don't believe God made people of different skin tones. Skin tones, not "colors." All people descended...
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Todd Rushing
Does God use frustrations in life to awaken and/or punish us?
I Corinthians 10:13 says, "No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond...
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Is Jesus the only way to heaven?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you get others to respond to constructive criticism (Prov. 29:19)?
I'm not very tactful often, but I see how God's advice could work. Extra measures must be employed to the stubborn servant or employee for whom words,...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How does psychology work with Christian counseling?
Psychology (by a non-Christian psychologist) and Christian counseling butt heads in several ways. Christian counseling should include the following...
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Since Israel had the ark, why did they lose (1 Samuel 4:5-10)?
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What does it mean to grieve / quench the Holy Spirit?
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Paula Fether
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What does it mean, "They decorate it with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers so that it will not topple"? (Jeremiah 10:4 NKJV)
I would add that many cite this verse as somehow talking about modern "Christmas trees", but as explained, the context is about pathetic idols compared to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "They decorate it with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers so that it will not topple"? (Jeremiah 10:4 NKJV)
The cited passage from Jeremiah was contrasting the weakness of the idols that the Israelites were constructing for their worship with the power and glory of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "They decorate it with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers so that it will not topple"? (Jeremiah 10:4 NKJV)
The cited passage from Jeremiah was contrasting the weakness of the idols that the Israelites were constructing for their worship with the power and glory of...
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When should a Christian couple seek marriage counseling?
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Jack Gutknecht
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How can rebellion make people stumble? (Hosea 14:9)
Proverbs 11:5 says, "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty." - A lack of discipline and...
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What does it mean, "They decorate it with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers so that it will not topple"? (Jeremiah 10:4 NKJV)
They decorate it with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers So that it will not topple (Jeremiah 10:4)
Jeremiah 10:4