Why did Jesus call these disciples "foolish" in Luke 24:25?
By my understanding, the word translated as "foolish" here does not have the strong condemnatory nature of other occasions when Jesus spoke of calling people...
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Paula Fether
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Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam?
Christianity began in the first century a.d., while Islam began in the seventh. How else could the Quran refer to the Bible if the Bible hadn't predated it?...
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John Wheeler
Who were the sons of God and daughters of men?
See Luke chapter 3. 23-38. Notice that Luke traces Jesus's genealogy from Joseph all the way back to Adam. Jesus son of God (.23) and Adam son of God (.38)....
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Can a Christian burn incense? What does the Bible say about burning incense?
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What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?
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Why did Jesus have to experience so much suffering?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam?
By my understanding, Islam recognizes many of the events recorded in the Old Testament (specifically in Genesis, starting with Adam) as part of its heritage,...
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Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
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venkatesan Iyer
How to counter the view that making both Jesus and the Bible as the Word of God leads to bibliotary?
Jesus is the living word of God. The Bible records human encounters with God. The Triune God is God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit. The New Te...
John 1:1
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about laziness?
Some people would do anything to be able to do nothing. - Frank Tyger Pro 19:15-- NET Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry....
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Harry Gates
, Youth Minister
When do believers go to heaven, before or after the appearance of the anti-Christ?
I don't know for sure! I'm praying it's before the tribulation. I do pray for strength to make it through the tribulation if we have to endure it, resisting...
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What is the sea of forgetfulness?
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Why did Jesus have to die?
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What does the Bible say about suffering?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could a man born blind have committed sin at birth to deserve it?
In my opinion, the disciples' apparent supposition of sin being possible even before birth (not to be confused with the doctrine of original sin) might have...
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venkatesan Iyer
How could a man born blind have committed sin at birth to deserve it?
The disciples ask Jesus, "Teacher, why was this man born blind? Was it because he or his parents sinned?"
John 9:2
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Penny G. Vera
, PBX Operator Nationwide Insurance/Mascot-Costume home biz.
What is the meaning of the vision of Ezekiel chapter 1?
Does this vision have to do with showing Ezekiel his glory? What does each face resemble? What is the meaning of the wheels with eyes?
Ezekiel 1:1 - 28
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about habits?
My opinion is that we need to make 2 good habits: "Make praise your habit." (Psalm 64:10) and "Form the habit of justice." (Psalm 106:3) On average, it takes...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Can people be saved after death?
This is an interesting inquiry, Ann! No, it isn't possible to have a second chance to be saved after death. Many people probably wish this to be so because...
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Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Why does David write "forget not his benefits," and what exactly are they? (Psalm 103)
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What does the Bible say about courage?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does Job 19:26 indicate that the resurrection body will be a body of flesh? (“And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God”)
Yes, I believe the resurrection body will be a body of flesh. "Though greedy worms devour my skin, And gnaw my wasting flesh, When God shall build my bones...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is death the great leveler (Job 21:23-26)?
As indicated in the passage from Job cited in the question, death is the great leveler or equalizer because all people experience it, regardless of any...
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What is sin?
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Donna Williams
If a Christian commits suicide due to impending knowledge of death and does want to face the severe pain prior to death, will God refuse to admit him/her into heaven?
In my opinion this is a difficult question, one that should be answered with compassion and with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. To me there is no definitive...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?
I have heard terminally loved ones say to me, "I want to die so that I can be with God." Is that wrong? If they ask to be given that extra dose of morphine...
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Anonymous
How is death the great leveler (Job 21:23-26)?
Job 21:23 One person dies in full vigor, completely secure and at ease, 24 well nourished in body, bones rich with marrow. 25 Another dies in bit...
Job 21:1 - 34
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God make some rich and others poor (Proverbs 22:2)?
As I read or interpret the cited verse, it is not saying that God actively makes people either rich or poor, or foreordains them to be so, but that,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received"?
This is a good question, Bob, What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received"? It means we walk united (Eph. 4:1-16), pure...
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John Wheeler
If a Christian commits suicide due to impending knowledge of death and does want to face the severe pain prior to death, will God refuse to admit him/her into heaven?
Saul commanded his armor bearer to slay him lest the enemy over take him. The prophet of David went and pulled down his house upon himself after David...
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Brother Paul
, Paul's message in Eph 2 was to believers:
Can people be saved after death?
The simple answer is no! This can be summed up in the following, to mention just three. John 3:1-21 should be read as one; it includes three parts which are...
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Pamela Davis
Can people be saved after death?
The question, “Can a person be saved after death?” is a very important question with a simple answer. When Adam and Eve were created and placed in the Garden...
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John Appelt
Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4?
Of several interpretations of the identity of the “sons of God,” Genesis 6:1-4, one that has merit is that they were “nobles” or “rulers.” In Hebrew, “sons...
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What should we learn from the life of Job?
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Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
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Is it a sin if my past sexual experiences keep coming to my mind?
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How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?
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How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
What is replacement theology?
I prefer to call it "fulfillment theology," in that the Old Covenant is fulfilled in Christ, and the New Covenant is the "new way." Christians are now "......
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?
Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43? Are there punctuation errors in the Bible? I agree with the assumption that "It’s...
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Did Balaam's donkey really talk to him?
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What does the Bible say about gossip?
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Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?