How can an evil spirit be from the Lord? (1 Samuel 19:9)
I would take the passage in question to be saying that the evil spirit did not originate from God, but that it was allowed by God's permissive will to...
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Do we have an appointed time of death?
There are many verses in scriptures where it indicates we all have an appointed time to die. In order for it to be appointed, doesn't it also mean it has to...
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When can music be considered 'Christian music'?
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What are the Christian themes in Prince Caspian?
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Why was Reuel also called Jethro?
Although the manner in which "Jethro" is used appears to treat it as a name, my understanding is that it was actually a title, since its meaning in Hebrew is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If a person wants to lay hands on the sick, to speak in tongues, or to prophesy, does s/he need to be saved and submitted to Jesus, or are these skills given to anyone and everyone whom God chooses?
Since the function of the Holy Spirit is to glorify Christ, and to build up His body (the church), I would say that the gifts or powers mentioned in the...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
If a person wants to lay hands on the sick, to speak in tongues, or to prophesy, does s/he need to be saved and submitted to Jesus, or are these skills given to anyone and everyone whom God chooses?
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, first allow me to say that I believe that God can and does use anyone He chooses to present to us the Light of His Son...
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What is Kwanzaa? Should a Christian celebrate Kwanzaa?
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What is the New Covenant?
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Why did God punish David's son instead of David himself for his sin?
I have a bit of a different take on the first child of David and Bathsheba being taken by the LORD. Yes, it was a punishment on David, and David should have...
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Emo Tenorio
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Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?
I humbly submit for your consideration a few thoughts on the matter. There was wide spread human DNA manipulation-corruption via the forced cross breeding of...
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Jay Saunders
What should we learn from the life of Elisha?
The life of Elisha reveals to us that with God's will and help all things are possible when faith is manifested in our great God though the name of Jesus...
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Jay Saunders
What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"
In the time of Jesus no one sacrificed more in the care of his sheep than a Shepherd. His entire life was spent in the care of his sheep. Jesus protects us...
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Jay Saunders
What did Jesus mean when He said 'I AM'?
I am Jay Dennis Saunders. In my research of the meaning of my names, I found that I am Joyful Worshipper Son of Thunder; that is the root meaning of my three...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
Many go through the bible and pick out verses to make the bible say what they already believe instead of what it says. Satan blinds the eyes of unbelievers...
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What is Trinity Sunday?
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What did Jesus mean when He said, 'I am the Bread of Life'?
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
Can anyone add to this great discussion? I would like to recap what I’ve learned from the other answers and then add some new thoughts of my own. Divorce is...
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Gregory Jones
If a person wants to lay hands on the sick, to speak in tongues, or to prophesy, does s/he need to be saved and submitted to Jesus, or are these skills given to anyone and everyone whom God chooses?
I heard someone speaking / preaching who said that these different gifts can be given to anyone if God chooses, even if they are not saved or connected to th...
Acts 19:14 - 15
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Jamal Smith
Does Satan have to get God's permission before he can attack us?
Satan needs no permission to attack. Remember, he is a thief. If a thief has permission to steal, he is not a thief. If a person has permission to kill, like...
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Jamal Smith
How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?
God did not allow satan to afflict Job. Satan chose to afflict Job because that’s who he is. Job’s sin was in accusing God and blaming God for things God did...
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Was John the Baptist really Elijah reincarnated?
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What is the sun of righteousness?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between our conscience and mind?
In his book Mere Christianity, the English Christian apologist C. S. Lewis expressed the difference by saying, "Supposing you hear a cry for help from a man...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21)
As I read the passage in question, I would say that Saul was thinking that bestowing on David the honor of becoming Saul's son-in-law would increase the...
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Is estrangement from parents a sin in light of the commandment to honor your father and mother?
Dear Brother in Christ, I can truly feel your pain in asking this very important question. I do not have to know the circumstances to know there is great...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21)
How could Saul’s daughter be a snare to David? (1 Samuel 18:21) 21 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand o...
1 Samuel 18:21
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Charley Esther
What is the difference between our conscience and mind?
1 Corinthians 10:29
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
The Bible is God's testimony to all humankind. Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He...
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Thomas Perkins
What are the attributes of God?
Exodus 34:6 The Lord, the Lord, A God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, Keeping steadfast love for the...
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How can I stop having negative thoughts? How can I overcome negative thinking?
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why doesn't God heal everyone?
I have worked in medical research over 40 years trying to understand the many causes of various human diseases. Here are some of my conclusions: 1. Christ...
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Why was God so particular about the ark? (1 Samuel 6:19)
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Melanie Spindler
, Imperfect Christ-Follower, lover of God, seeker of Truth
What is God’s stand on equality between men and women?
First let's clarify the context in which equality is spoken about in Scripture. Scripture never refers to equality defined by ability, talents, gifts,...
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D. Michael Paxton
, IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary
Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?
A sound principle of Bible study, also called "exegesis", is that "Scripture interprets Scripture". With this in mind, what does the Bible say elsewhere...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?
As described in Genesis 5:13-21, the ark that God directed Noah to build (not to be confused with the ark of the covenant that God directed Moses to...
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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?
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Did the Bible copy the Flood account from other myths and legends?
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
Why did God direct Noah to build the ARK?
Genesis 6:1 - 22
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Does the Scripture address how a parent should treat an estranged child and his children concerning inheritance?
Obviously the prodigal son comes to mind. We are estranged from our son going on 6 years. If he were to come back to us, we would of course forgive him. But...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature?
In my opinion, Christians who are born again would despise to interfere with their body. They realize their body has been purchased with a price and it is...
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Chris Eleam
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Why doesn't God heal everyone?
“Even though you make many prayers, I am not listening,” Jehovah once told the Israelites. Pointing out the reason, he continued: “With bloodshed your very...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How did Job 'add rebellion' to his sin?
For us to understand the book of Job, we must be careful not to believe everything that Job’s friends told him. Their advice is a mixture of truth and lies....
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Ryan Nichols
Why was Paul forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach in Asia?
The reason Paul wasn’t allowed to go to Asia is because Peter was the apostle of the gentiles and God was preparing Peter for that specific ministry. God’s...
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Tony Fosu
What was the significance of the horns of the altar?
Taking hold of the Horn on the Altar meant appealing through the sacrifice. The horn is symbolic of the death of the object of sacrifice; the ram that had...