Why did Jesus tell the leper not to say anything about being healed, but to go to the priest and show himself?
Mark 1:43 - 44
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Noboodi Busini
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When Moses says his lips are uncircumcised, what does he mean?
He is referring to a gift. A gift of speech. As God does not look for circumcision of the flesh, but a true gift of belief. Most people cannot see the truth...
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How can I experience true intimacy with God?
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Edwin Lawson
When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?
I have been a pre-trib believer all my life. But although I wish this were true I see no evidence in scripture anywhere that says that Jesus will come and...
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Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
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Greg Tabb
When did God create the angels?
The question that must be asked is why angels were created. If the definition of an angel is a messenger, who were they giving messages to before God created...
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Benjamin Pena
If you are once saved are you then always saved?
Benjamin Pena The Holy Scripture itself settles the issue on this topic, and certainly gives us the answer. The final answer can be found in the last book of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did it mean to sin "defiantly"? (Proverbs 15:30)
I would say that the Bible's use of the word "defiantly" in relation to an action is not necessarily a reflection of the sheer magnitude of the actual deed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did it mean to sin "defiantly"? (Proverbs 15:30)
30 “‘But anyone who sins defiantly, whether native-born or foreigner, blasphemes the Lord and must be cut off from the people of Israel. (NIV) 30 " ... pr...
Proverbs 15:30
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is pictured in the Bible by the many varied usages of the term “Eye” or “Eyes”? For instance, “eyes” in Genesis 6:8 appears to mean “acceptance.”
"the lust of the eyes" (1 John 2:16) -- indicating a desire for things based on their visible appearance, with a connotation of being deceived by those...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is pictured in the Bible by the many varied usages of the term “Eye” or “Eyes”? For instance, “eyes” in Genesis 6:8 appears to mean “acceptance.”
8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. King James Version (KJV).
Genesis 6:8
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about infant baptism?
Although I was baptized as an infant in the Lutheran Church, I wasn’t saved yet, so I don’t think it was real baptism. (See my response under S. Michael...
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Toby Wooster
What is the Star of David and is it biblical?
The star of David symbol as found on the flag of modern Israel is mentioned in the Bible on many occasions, however never as the star of David or condoned by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Old Testament say about baptism?
The story of the Syrian commander Naaman can be related to baptism: at the instruction of the prophet Elisha, the leper washed by submerging his body 7 times...
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What is the story of blind Bartimaeus?
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Is the war in heaven in Revelation 12 describing Satan's original fall or an end times angelic battle?
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What does the Bible say about sadness?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When a man is divorced by an adulterous wife can he remarry?
I would say, first, that, ideally, husbands and wives would stay married for life, working through issues and betrayals even as serious as adultery. However,...
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Debra Atwood
When a man is divorced by an adulterous wife can he remarry?
1 Corinthians 7:15
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Alexander Reznikov
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus?
Where and when did the wise-men meet Jesus? Here is the relevant text: After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,during the time of King Herod,Magi from the...
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, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
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What does it mean to be absent from the body?
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Why is idol worship such a powerful temptation?
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What does it mean that we may be "entertaining angels unawares" in Hebrews 13:2?
The key to understanding that passage is the word "hospitality." Who showed "hospitality" to angels and did not know it? Abraham in Genesis 18. The Hebrew in...
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?
One thing to notice in the Gospels is that the disciples never catch a fish without the help of Jesus. Either they are really bad fishermen or there is a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is xenoglossia and is it biblical?
Xenoglossia (also known as "xenolalia") is derived from the Greek words "xenos" (meaning "foreigner") and "glossa" (meaning "tongue" or "language"). It is...
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What does it mean that God will give them over to a debased mind?
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Billy P Eldred
When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?
My answer is that we are not supposed to know at this time. I was once challenged to prove either Pre-trib or mid-trib. After prayer, I set about the task....
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What are the ministries of the Holy Spirit?
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Why does 1 Corinthians 5:5 tell us to "deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh"?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What principles of successful service may we glean from the miraculous catch of fish?
1. Making our resources available for God's use, even if it interferes with other priorities we may have, including those that we place a high importance on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some parallels between a blind person and an unsaved person (Matthew 9:27)?
1 parallel or comparison between a blind person and an unsaved person is as Mr. Maas mentioned darkness. The world and those who live in it are in darkness...
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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?
Especially, Luke 5:4-11
Luke 5:1 - 11
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Martin Luther had a Latin phrase that defines what we are in Christ, simil justus et peccator which means "at once justified and a sinner." We were born in...
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Adam Ayarna
Did Sarah sleep with Pharaoh when she was taken to his palace?
Pharaoh's words in Gen. 12:19 for me makes it clear that there was no intimacy between pharaoh and Sarai. God ensuring that Pharaoh does not have familiarity...
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Donna Murray
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
This scripture comes to mind. Proverbs 17:5 Whoever makes fun of beggars insults their maker. Whoever laughs at someone’s else’s problems will be punished....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean by telling his disciples that "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours?'
Don't interpret Mark 11:24 to mean, “If you pray hard enough and really believe, God has to answer your prayers, regardless of what you ask.” This kind of...
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David Gibbs
Why (and how) were the private conversations and inner thinking in the Bible documented in the first person?
My opinion is the question is a very incisive and discerning one. 1. How were the inner/ private thoughts known (Cain) 2. How were the private & hidden...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some parallels between a blind person and an unsaved person (Matthew 9:27)?
If the word "parallels" in the question is intended to indicate "similarities", I would say, first, that both types of blindness (the physical blindness of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some parallels between a blind person and an unsaved person (Matthew 9:27)?
Context: Jesus Heals the Blind 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 When he ...
Matthew 9:27
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How will the Lord judge Neanderthals, cavemen and those who existed during the time of dinosaurs?
According to the Bible (which includes an account of the creation of humans), there was never a time when they were without knowledge of God's existence, or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)
God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, and cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast out...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)
God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, which cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)
God is holy. Sin (the essence of which is rebellion against God) is His antithesis, which cannot abide in His presence, as demonstrated by Satan being cast...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God want blood as payment for sin? (Hebrews 9:22)
22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
Hebrews 9:22
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was there so little concern for the 99 sheep left "in the open country"? (Luke 15:3–7)
They were not left unattended. We tend to/as a general rule suppose that there was only 1 shepherd, but an ancient Near Eastern shepherd would seldom go out...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God ever hide from us? (Hosea 5:6)
Is God hiding? God Himself asks us this question through the prophet Jeremiah. “‘Am I a God near at hand,’ says the LORD, ‘And not a God afar off? Can anyone...
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Derrol PORTER
, Emancipated by the Liberating King
Does everyone who claims to be saved go to heaven?
Is a profession, a possession? The definition of profession in the dictionary is a variety of meanings, however the 3rd meaning declared is: A declaration of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was the angel in Genesis 48:16?
I interpret Jacob's reference here as speaking of the dream that he had (as indicated in Genesis 28:12-17), as part of which God told Jacob, "I am with you...