Why shouldn’t you seek honor for yourself?
I think there are at least 2 reasons NOT to seek honor for yourself: Romans 2:7 ESV: To those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and...
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John Appelt
What is the meaning of those who were raised to life at Jesus death?
In Matthew 27:52-53, the normal reading of verse 52 seems to say that on Friday as soon as Jesus died there was an earthquake, and the graves were opened,...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
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What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
I believe that hunting for sport should be outlawed. Hunting for food? God ordained. Hunting for sport or financial gain (like ivory, etc) has led to the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Hezekiah say that what the Lord had spoken was good when the Lord told him that his sons would become eunuchs in Babylon and all that was in his house would be carried away to Babylon?
I think that this is a very interesting question, whoever asked it. Now, I would like to offer a different explanation, if I may. Isaiah 39:8 says this: Then...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Do we test God by asking for miracles? (Mark 8:12)
I would say that it would be a matter of the relationship between the request for a miracle and the faith of the person making the request. If the request...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Do we test God by asking for miracles? (Mark 8:12)
(Mark 8:12) 12 And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this gener...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How many brothers and sisters did Samson have, and what were their names?
I saw the excellent movie, "Samson," and in it, Samson has a brother, Caleb. Caleb serves as a moral compass for Samson throughout the film. Samson's...
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John Appelt
Was Jesus crucified on a cross, pole, or stake?
The Bible offers some clues on how Jesus was crucified. Simon of Cyrene was compelled to bear Jesus’ cross, Matthew 27:32, Luke 23:26. As the whole cross...
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What does it mean 'to live is Christ' (Philippians 1:21)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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What do financial abilities have to do with spiritual responsibilities? (Luke 16:10-11)
As noted in the verses cited in the question, integrity and care in financial dealings (although they may seem from a biased worldly perspective to outweigh...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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Why shouldn’t you seek honor for yourself?
The primary concern and focus of any Christian should be seeking to honor and glorify not themselves, but God, and to serve Him through their obedience to...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What are some common themes within Hebrews 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10?
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Donna Williams
When was Saul first called Paul?
The answer is found in Acts 13:9. There is a misconception that Saul became Paul at his conversion. But, if we consider that the name Paul is the Greek...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
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Is there a scripture that says we are worthy?
No, just forgiven. First John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we are deceived and the truth is not in us. We all deserve to go to hell. Jesus paid the sin debt...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What do financial abilities have to do with spiritual responsibilities? (Luke 16:10-11)
What do financial abilities have to do with spiritual responsibilities? (Luke 16:10–11) 10 “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted wi...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about interracial marriage?
Mi Shad Ow referred to Numbers 12. This is a cross-reference to Exodus 2:21-22: "One of the most well-known examples of a diverse marriage in Scripture is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "lovingkindness" (Psalm 103:4)?
The Hebrew word for lovingkindness is חֶסֶד. Transliterated it is "hesed" or "chesed." (Hebrew words must be read from right to left). The Lord is full of...
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What can I do when I am under spiritual attack?