Why is Satan capitalized in most Bible translations and the devil is not?
I would say that "Satan" is capitalized because it is regarded as a proper name (meaning "the Accuser") that belongs to one specific spiritual being. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the angel strike Herod down in Acts 12?
As noted in the passage cited in the question, the representatives of the regions of Tyre and Sidon were seeking to flatter Herod due to the dependence of...
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Robert Hicks
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Mokhoro Montsi
Why did the angel strike Herod down in Acts 12?
Acts 12:20 - 25
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Jack Croach
Who is the author of the Book of John? Is it John the disciple of Jesus?
Authorship, date, and origin. The Gospel of John is anonymous. According to a Church tradition dating from the 2nd century, first attested by Irenaeus, the...
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Gregory Jones
What did Paul mean to the Thessalonians in I Thess 4:1-10 that they should abound more and more?
Specifically in I Thess 4:1 (in regards to how they are living) and in I Thess 4:10 in regards to love
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why is Satan capitalized in most Bible translations and the devil is not?
Is there a reason that "Satan" is often capitalized but "the devil" is not, when they both seem to be titles or even names?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was King David a good king or a bad king?
The Bible describes David as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). He was still human (that is, sinful), and committed at least two actions for which...
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mark T
What is the origin of the different ethnicities among the human race?
The three wives of Noah's sons are the Answer to this! They came from 3 different people as we see in Genesis. Noah sent one son the the West, where there...
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Robert Broyles
What does the Apostle John mean when he writes, "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son"?
I take the position that we have "eternal life" (immortality) by faith; not in reality. We receive "immortality" at the second coming of Christ. See 1 Cor...
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Robert Broyles
What does the Apostle John mean when he writes, "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son"?
I take the position that we have "eternal life" (immortality) by faith; not in reality. We receive "immortality" at the second coming of Christ. See 1 Cor...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus ask Simon Peter to feed his lambs and then ask him to feed his sheep? Is there a difference between a lamb and a sheep concerning the faith?
From my understanding, the purpose of the differing terms used was related to the Christian "maturity" of those to whom Jesus was referring. Lambs were those...
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What does it mean to love Jesus?
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Robert Broyles
Why did God rest on the seventh day of creation?
Let's go to Genesis 2:1 "Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished. 2 And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had...
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Kathy King
Is the 'Way of the Master' evangelism method biblical?
The good thing about Ray Comfort’s show is that he points out that even though we all have the sin nature of Adam, (committing the sins mentioned especially...
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Ed Pfohl
How do I choose a good Christian counselor?
It is amazing how much Carl Jung has influenced psychology in light of the fact that he developed his theories from "spirit guides" or communication with the...
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Robert Broyles
According to the context of Hebrews 4:10, from what did God rest?
Hebrews 4 Verse 1: "Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it."...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does Old Testament first fruits compare to New Testament first fruits?
In my opinion, in the passage from Romans cited in the question, Paul is not speaking of "first fruits" in any sense related to the meaning of that term in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God’s Spirit hover over the dark waters of the earth? (1:2)
I think that the point of this verse, or what it is meant to emphasize, is that, even in the dark, chaotic conditions that existed before God began His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What component of our fallen humanity ascends to heaven at death since "There is none righteous"?
As noted in the question, no one is righteous in an unsaved state. What allows humans to spend eternity in God's presence after their earthly lives are over...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
According to the context of Hebrews 4:10, from what did God rest?
In my opinion, the "rest" spoken of in the passage cited in the question is not a state of inactivity or slumber, but represents the sense of fulfillment,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Apostle John mean when he writes, "God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son"?
I would say that John (who had personally known Jesus, and who had been one of His twelve apostles, or closest chosen followers) is indicating in this verse...
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What does it mean to walk with God?
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How can I learn to hate my own sin?
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What is the Day-Age Theory?
What is the Day-Age Theory? The term “Day-Age” speaks for itself with reference to the First Chapter of Genesis. The Bible tells of God’s creative work...
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Robert Broyles
According to the context of Hebrews 4:10, from what did God rest?
Hebrews 4:10 concludes that "the one who has entered His rest has himself also rested from his works, as God did from His." The question is from what wo...
Hebrews 4:1 - 10
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Robert Broyles
What is the purpose of Jesus interceding for us in Heaven?
Let's go directly to the Bible: "Col 1:21...And you (the believer), who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled...
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Emo Tenorio
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How do we respond to criminal behavior? Do we speak out against it?
A timely question for our time and I humbly submit for your consideration that the unfolding events seem to indicate the coming apart of the Babylonian...
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Sylvia Owens
How does Old Testament first fruits compare to New Testament first fruits?
Leviticus 23:10-14
Romans 11:16
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James Kraft
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How can the Bible bring comfort during a difficult time?
When we go through all kinds of disappointments in this life, we always have to remember that one day we will be in heaven, If we have accepted the free gift...
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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What is God?
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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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What is the meaning of Jacob wrestling with God?
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What was the time frame of the Egyptian plagues, first to last?
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What is the doctrine of eternal security?
There are many texts that refute the doctrine of eternal security. I'll give the two best texts for brevity's sake: Hebrews 2:12 "See to it, brothers and...
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What is the doctrine of eternal security?
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What does it mean to be spiritually dead?
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When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?
You are asking when does the gathering together of the church and appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ happen in regards to the Antichrist. As answered in...
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Frantz Philossaint
Who died on the cross - Jesus as "the Son of God" or Jesus as "the son of man"?
I guess the real question is can divinity die? Answer "NO." Jesus did have two natures and the scriptures are clear. In 1 Tim 3:16 "Great is the mystery of...
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Mary Jane Williams
How do we respond to criminal behavior? Do we speak out against it?
It seems like a certain political group thinks it's "Christian" to condone criminal behavior. Should we not speak out against it (not using foul language or ...
