How many years has man been on earth?
If one accepts the timeframe calculated by Bishop Ussher, in which the days of creation as mentioned in the Bible refer to literal 24-hour days, and the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?
It appears that the consensus of opinion among the translators or interpreters of this verse (including those found on the website http://www.biblehub.com)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In Psalm 37:23, what does "he delighteth in his way" mean?
Does it mean the God is satisfied with the good man's life, or does it mean that a good man willingly accepts the Lord's guidance? Psalm 37:23-25 King ...
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Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold in Scripture -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
Although the two words in our English translation of 1 Thess. 4:17, "caught up," are from the Latin raptus and occur only once in the New Testament, it does...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
My understanding is that the events described in the passage cited in the question correspond to a "post-tribulation" view of the timing of the Rapture with...
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Paytawn Erskine
Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
When Elohim changed his name to Yishra’el (Israel) he was not considered a deceiver anymore. He was made new.
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Paytawn Erskine
What is the end times timeline?
4004 B.C. + 2020 C.E.= 6024. The next Year of Jubilee will be when the elect enters into the Kingdom That would be 6028 (All time) or 2024 C.E. If the...
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Paytawn Erskine
Why does Paul say that it was 430 years from the time of delivering the promise to Abraham to the time when the “Law” was given, when it actually was 645 years?
Just do the math and you will see: 1) They where not in Egypt for 430 years Let’s count the ages from the genealogy. “And these were the names of the...
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ALBERTO DAVILA
Are there such things as aliens or UFOs?
My opinion is: I had to read this article because to me God/Jesus and UFOs can not go together in the same sentence. I understand that there is so much...
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Bernard Bevill
Can people in heaven look down and see us?
There is no one in "Heaven" at this point, and in fact, the "Heaven" we are going to spend eternity in does not even exist yet. Sources: The Bible. When...
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Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
Does "caught up" refer to the rapture?
1 Thessalonians 4:17
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What happened on the road to Damascus? What is a road to Damascus experience?
Paul's conversion was miraculous because God spoke audibly to him. Paul was chosen for special service to bring the gospel to the world and that it was now a...
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n.l. pearson
, bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD
What does the Bible say about confidence?
Our confidence should always come from God's Word to us. 1 John 3:21 says "Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God."...
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Aaron Tyler
, it's a heart
What is perverted speech in Proverbs 8:13?
The Hebrew word in question is ṯah-pu-ḵō-wṯ, the plural form of tah-poo-kaw' (8419, Nouns). The root of these words is haw-fak' (2015, Verb) & means 'to...
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Is the Catholic concept of a nun biblical?
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible to sell your soul to the devil?
You can't sell what you don't own. It's as simple as that. Furthermore, you can't sell what God owns. The axiom that says 'You can't take it with you,' is...
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John Worley
Why do some people continue to portray Jacob (Israel) as a thief, cheat, and liar when clearly God was with him?
My opinion is that indeed Jacob was a thief. But, not in the matter of Esau's birthright. Clearly Esau "sold" Jacob his birthright. Nothing was stolen there....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it good to have close friendships with unbelievers?
Jesus was the Friend of sinners, but His closest friends were His followers. If you want to be a happy, dedicated person who is "planted by the rivers of...
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michael slater
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How many more prophecies must be fulfilled before Jesus returns?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
Psalms 16:10 (the fact of Jesus' resurrection) Jonah 1:17 and Jonah 2:10 (the length of time between Jesus' death and His resurrection, as pointed out by...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does putting all the emphasis on God's grace in salvation actually make Christians care less about their moral choices?
"Putting all the emphasis on God's grace," instead of putting some emphasis on "moral choices," is what this is getting at, I suppose. Long story short, I...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is the resurrection of Jesus Christ foretold?
And especially how does Jesus' cryptic statement in John 2:19 relate to this question?
John 2:19
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lorna froese
If God hates human sacrifice, how could Jesus' sacrifice be the payment for our sins?
I find it interesting that Adam and Eve sewed fig leaves together and made themselves aprons when their eyes were opened to the knowledge of good and evil...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Should Christians celebrate birthdays?
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Charles Gardner
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How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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How should Christians respond to the current protesting over police brutality and racism?
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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
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Will there be a third temple built before Christ's second coming?
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Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?
May I add just 3 more verses from the Psalms to pray when I feel thankful? 1. Psalm 1 – Thankful for intelligence in deciding “Blessed is the one who does...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
1 John 3:22-24 3:22 “and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him. 3:23 Now this is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?
We have to do what Jesus says even when it seems contrary to common sense or our previously studied experience. Circumstances don't matter to Christ....
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How old was Noah when Adam died?
By my calculation, Noah was the only one of the pre-Flood patriarchs mentioned in Genesis 5 who did not exist at the same time as Adam (who lived to be 930...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
In Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus tells one of the Pharisees that the first and greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all...
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Linda Matute
What does the Bible say about women wearing a head covering, and does it apply to us today?
I think Paul was talking to the people of Corinth about head coverings as they were part of their everyday custom. Paul also states that the prayers of an...
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Charles Rollins
Do we receive mansions in heaven?
My opinion is that the King James team did all the research and correctly stated it as "mansions." Seeing everything in heaven will be majestic, elegant and...
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Is abuse an acceptable reason for divorce?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
Jesus summarized it, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know...
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Kathy King
Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
Michael did a good job to answer Anonymous’ question. I just wanted to comment on the works issue that was brought up. Jeremiah 17:9-10 KJVS [9] The heart is...
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Jay Saunders
What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?
In my opinion, the story of the loaves and fishes tells us that less is more in the Kingdom of God. God is the God of more than enough, not just enough. And...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would be some verses in the Psalms (my favorite book) to pray when I feel thankful?
Psalms 7:17 Psalms 9:1-2 Psalms 28:7 Psalms 50:14 Psalms 69:30 Psalms 95:2-3 Psalms 100:4 Psalms 106:1 Psalms 107:8-9
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the commands, decrees, and laws God gives us to live by?
In my opinion, John's mention of the commandments of God cited in the question is referring back to his words earlier in the same epistle (1 John 3:23), in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did God speak to the Israelites during the time of the judges, and how did they as a nation speak to God?
By my understanding, the Israelites would have spoken to God or inquired of Him through the line of high priests descended from Aaron, and God would have...
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Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?