Where (if at all) is there a reference to abortion in the Old Testament of the Bible?
This is a very timely question and I humbly submit for your consideration: One could opine that within scripture there is no exact verbiage for ABORTION,...
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What does it mean, "...and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross"?
Judith, good question you asked! I think Paul was speaking of God’s sovereignty, not God’s salvation of everyone. That would be universal salvation or “...
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Ric Shannon
What did Jesus mean in Luke 22:36 about buying a sword?
I believe that in Luke 22:36 that Jesus meant exactly what he said. I do NOT agree with any ideas of allegories or symbolism or even parables. I believe we...
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Scott Broberg
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What does the Lord mean when He says, “For your Maker is your husband”?
God is a relational God and wants to be in relationship with us. The concept of covenant in the Old Testament is the idea of creating or establishing a...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "Follow me"?
The command written by Matthew quoting Jesus in the Greek is δεῦτε ἀπίσω μου come after me [follow Me], simply means "be My disciples": Matthew 4:19; Mark...
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Does Romans 13 mean that God's authority is fighting God's authority when two countries war with each other?
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What does the Bible say about hope?
I would like to cite just 3 NT verses about “Hope in Christ.” Concerning Romans 15:13, Biblical hope is faith in the future tense, and it is the natural...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What spiritually should I expect in a Lutheran church?
I can only address the question from my personal experience with the Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)(LCMS), which has always been a very theologically...
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Tim Maas
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "Follow me"?
As indicated in the verse cited in the question, when Jesus told people to follow Him, He was not referring to the simple act of trailing after Him, but...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus say, "Do you still have no faith?"
The pupils had bombed their test since they needed otherworldly understanding and responsive hearts. The supernatural occurrence of the portions and fishes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the twelve (12) disciples / apostles of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 10:2-4 (NLT) - Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (son of Zebedee),...
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Tim Maas
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Where (if at all) is there a reference to abortion in the Old Testament of the Bible?
Although the Bible (and specifically the Old Testament) never speaks (to my knowledge) of abortion in the sense in which it is discussed or practiced today...
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Judith ayitu
What does it mean to pray earnestly?
Earnest praying is intelligent prayer. The word “earnest” (sophroneo) comes from a term that literally means “be in one’s right mind.” It has the idea of...
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Judith ayitu
What did Jesus mean when He said, "Follow me"?
What did Jesus mean when he said “follow me”?
Matthew 4:19
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What does it mean to pray earnestly?
I think that earnest prayer doesn’t have to be long, difficult or prayed in a particular ritualistic way, posture has got nothing to do with it. It is how...
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What does the Lord mean when He says, “For your Maker is your husband”?
My husband recently deserted me for a girl 25 years younger than him. This is the 3rd affair in 33 years of marriage. Through my focus & worship to The L...
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What is the dispensation of Conscience?
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What is the book of James?
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Does Mary the mother of Jesus inherit Omnipresence?
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What was early Christianity like?
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What is theistic evolution?
In my view Theistic Evolution theories cannot harmonize science with the creation account of the bible. Theistic evolution says that God used billions of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a millstone?
A "large millstone" is literally, "millstone of a donkey," i.e. a millstone turned by a donkey--far larger and heavier than the small millstones (Mt 24:41)...
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Is God cruel?
Does all the violence, suffering and death in the world mean that God is cruel? What is God's character revealed in the bible? What is his plan and purpose...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of work did the people do during the time Jesus walked and taught on earth?
First, it occurs to me that some of Jesus' followers (although not specifically chosen as apostles) might have been with Him on a full-time basis with the...
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What did it mean for the adulteress to have her 'belly swell' and 'thigh rot away' in Num 5:27?
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What is the Hebrew word for "talking with God"?
If the questioner has a specific verse in mind where that particular English phrase is used, the website http://www.biblehub.com would contain the Hebrew...
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What kind of work did the people do during the time Jesus walked and taught on earth?
How was it possible for so many people to follow Jesus to hear Him speak and teach if they had jobs?
Matthew 5:1 - 48
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did Paul mean when he wrote, "...indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to "separate" us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.?
It simply means that there exists no possible separation from the Savior (Romans 8:35-39): This entails both life and death (8:35-38a 35 Can anything ever...
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Is God cruel?
My answer is much simpler than the others here and is based on my perception. When I first read the Bible front to back for the first time, I would not say...
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What is theistic evolution?
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What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)
Paul supplicates that God would support the Roman church with perseverance, consolation, and solidarity (Ro 15:5-7. He implores that God will fill the Roman...
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What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)
The apostle Paul prays, "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so...
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What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
I believe Peter is referring to us setting our hope on the grace we will receive when Jesus Christ is revealed at his second coming. So what is this grace we...
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Why does God create people when He knows they are going to go to hell?
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What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
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What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
As Paul said, it is only by God's grace (undeserved favor or mercy) that Christians are saved through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). In light of that, I...
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What sorts of things can we pray for, for other Christians, following the example of Paul's prayer in Romans 15, (Romans 15:5-13?)
Based on the elaboration provided in the Discussion section, I would say that we are motivated to act altruistically toward others, as well as to pray for...
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What is the significance of a red heifer in the Bible? Is a red heifer a sign of the end times?
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What does "set your 'hope' fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" mean?--what is "hope" in this context of Peter's command in 1 Peter 1:13?
ESV Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Je...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a prophet's reward?
A prophet’s reward was just a great reward. It was being kind to a prophet back in the days when there were prophets. Take, for example, the widow who was...
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Grant Abbott
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How can a pastor, who people say is anointed and so wonderful, verbally abuse his wife in private?
Pastors are not immune from being captivated by sin. In fact, they are under spiritual attack much more. Why? Because they are the spiritual leaders of the...