Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?
At the death of Lazarus, Jesus “groaned in the spirit and was troubled.” John 11:33. A few versions, such as the New Living Translation, mention Jesus being...
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Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?
Although we usually consider "wages" in a positive sense as a deserved payment or benefit received for work performed, the word itself is neutral in that...
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Mark Vestal
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Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?
It is a fair question as there is an eternal cost (wage) for sin, which is death. Christ, who knew no sin, was made to be sin for us, so that by His shed...
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Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
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What does the Bible say about favoritism?
Instances of favoritism: Jacob, for Rachel, Gen. 29:30, 34. Elkanah, for Hannah, 1 Sam. 1:4-5. Rebekah, for Jacob, Gen. 27:6-17. Jacob, for Joseph, Gen....
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Why is the word "wages" used instead of the word "punishment" in the phrase "the wages of sin is death"?
We associate the word "wages" for rightful returns for work done. We associate the word "punishment" with sins committed. The word "wages" is peculiar on the...
Romans 6:23
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Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
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Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
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Why would people believe that wooden and metal figures had power (Jeremiah 10:3-16)?
I would say that human sin causes people to want to exert control over their own lives rather than to acknowledge the existence of a higher spiritual being...
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How true is it that Jesus received 39 lashes, representing the 39 diseases known in His time?
Isaiah 53:5 refers to spiritual infirmities; yes, that's true, but it also applies to our physical infirmities as well. (Matthew 8:15-17) And he touched her...
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Tim Maas
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Where does it say in the New Testament that we are going to heaven?
Philippians 1:21-24 ("For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what...
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Mark Vestal
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Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
God is not currently "speaking" to us today because His Word has been "fulfilled". Col 1:25 "Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of...
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Kelli Trujillo
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Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
I would assert that God has not stopped speaking to humans. Jesus came in the flesh to do away with the religious systems of the Old Testament and to create...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
Good question, Judith! "Again and again they tested God's patience and frustrated the Holy One of Israel. They forgot about his power and how he rescued them...
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Is the Holy Spirit a male or female?
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How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
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What does it mean to have a seared conscience?
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What does it mean in Titus 2:11 that "For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people?"
First, see the context: "The apostle Paul is giving instructions to everyone in the church (Titus 2:11-14) here. He initially tells them about what God has...
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What was the cause of the bad water in Jericho?
I would say that it would have been a lingering "side-effect" of the earlier curse placed both upon Jericho and also upon any attempt to rebuild it by Joshua...
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What does the Bible say about healing?
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What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?
Good question, Gregory! Jesus is quoting Isaiah 42 here. There in vv. 1-9 Isaiah speaks of the coming of the Messiah. In verse 1 the prophet deals with His...
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Did Jesus heal two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34) or one blind man (Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43)?
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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
The young prophet did not just give a sign to Jeroboam, but he became a sign for him and his whole kingdom. Jeroboam received a word from God that he would...
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What was the cause of the bad water in Jericho?
Elisha healed the bad water in Jericho with salt.
2 Kings 2:19 - 22
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What should we learn from the woman at the well?
John 4:6: Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour: Lord Jesus...
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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?
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Does God share His glory with all believers?
To me, the key word in responding to this question is "believers". No one has the right to share in God's glory if seeking to do it in a spirit of...
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Does God share His glory with all believers?
Does God share His glory with all believers? According to Isaiah 42:8 and Isaiah 48:11, God does not share His glory with anyone (except Jesus - John 1:14; 1...
John 17:22
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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
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What does the Bible say about gossip?
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What is the first resurrection? What is the second resurrection?
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How can I learn to trust that God is in control?
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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
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Is it wrong to live in nice houses?
Is is it wrong to live in nice houses? Absolutely not! My view is that no text or passage of Scripture teaches or implies that it is wrong for believers to...
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How can we be 'strong in the Lord?'
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Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?
I would say that the anger that Jesus experienced in the cited passage would have been at the sin (and consequent mortality) into which Satan had led...
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Why does the NLT state that Jesus was angry at Lazarus' tomb?
Also John 11:33: "When Jesus saw her weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled."
John 11:38
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What does the Bible say about dignity?
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What does the Bible say about dignity?
"Dignity" derives from the Latin word "dignus", meaning "worthy". It denotes a quality, manner, or achievement that makes a person or being worthy of honor...
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What did Jesus write in the dirt in John 8:6?
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How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?
I would only add this point to the other responses: No particular spiritual gift is more worthy of a "calling" than another. The Spirit gives out gifts to...
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Why does God say whoever sees His face will die?
The truth is people have seen the face of God. Jesus IS God in the flesh, Father, Son, Holy Ghost are all one. The Bible says that. Humans couldn't see God's...
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How can I know if I have received a call to ministry?
If you are wondering if you are called to the ministry, the answer is easy. You are! I believe God calls every Christian to the ministry. The real question...
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Does James 5:14-16 promise that God is going to heal (physically, on earth) every believing Christian who asks in faith for healing?
Good question, Christa! No, I don't think so (in regards to your question). For one thing, these verses are in the context of confession. The sick person...
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Does Hebrews 10:26 mean that a believer can lose salvation?
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What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?