Why did Jesus use wolves in particular in Matthew 10:16?
Matthew 10:16
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What is the difference between the evil Jeroboam did and the "evil" God brought upon him?
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How is the church the Body of Christ?
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What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
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What does it mean in Matthew 6:24 where the Bible says, "You cannot serve God and mammon?"
In my opinion, Jesus was not saying that it is wrong for a person to pursue or acquire wealth. However, in the process of doing so, as well as in the use...
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Why did God choose to speak creation into existence rather than making it some other way?
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, Bread and wine, spiritual and physical.
What does it mean in Matthew 6:24 where the Bible says, "You cannot serve God and mammon?"
Does this mean we have to choose one, or that we cannot love both God and money? This is is a question I have had for a long time.
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Sharon Young
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How can I become a good leader?
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What does this mean? "No one is to appear before me empty-handed" (Exodus 23:15 NIV)
This verse in Exodus occurs in the context of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Deuteronomy chapter 17 gives an explanation of the various special days...
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Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What do we do or how do we prepare for the mark of the beast?
Without question, the Church WILL have to face the Mark of the Beast. That issue was adjudicated in a discussion involving myself, Cindy Jennings, and JD...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?
The first thing that I would note about those verses from Psalm 51 is whose side the initiative is on. All the requests that David made (create in me a clean...
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What should we learn from the tribe of Judah?
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What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?
All Christains go through periods of testing, trials and tribulation. By my own personal experience it seems the greatest tests come after a period when I...
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What is the Sermon on the Mount?
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What does the Bible say about human rights?
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What is the Anthropic Principle?
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Gary Reynolds
Does the bible allow a local church to borrow money for a building for meeting in, for the operation of a building, or for remodeling?
Moses was told by the craftsmen that they had much more than enough to build the tabernacle. Nothing was borrowed, all given by those with a willing heart. W...
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John carter
What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?
Psalms 51:16 - 19
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Jami Anderson
Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?
God has all the plans for our life mapped out. When he says no its because its not his plan. He will say no to prevent you from making mistakes. He will say...
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Don Quinn
, Maintenance Man at a senior apartment building.
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
This is a good question, however we must remember 2 things: First, Romans 10:9,10 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt...
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Why did Jesus refer to false teachers as wolves?
Is there some significance regarding the wolf vs. other wild animals like lions?
John 10:12
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God sometimes say "no" to our requests?
I don't know whether you are or have been a parent of young children. But, if so (and even though you unquestionably would give your life for them without...
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What is the meaning of Pishon in the Bible?
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What does it mean to train up a child in the way he should go?
I personally think the answer is in the next verse, the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. If we teach children this, they...
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What is the origin and meaning of gargoyles?
Gargoyles are figures often carved into the architecture of old churches, usually in the form of a grotesque animal or human. Many times gargoyles in Gothic...
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What is moralism?
Moralism is commonly defined as "the practice of morality, as distinct from religion." A non-religious person, who nonetheless lives by a personal moral...
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What is a prophetess? Does the Bible mention any prophetesses?
A prophetess is a female prophet. The word prophet comes from the Greek word prophetes, which means "spokesman." A prophet in the Bible is a person who...
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What is the relationship of faith, works, and security in salvation?
We believe in eternal security, that is, once a person is born again by the power of God, he is saved forever. Jesus gives "eternal life" (John 10:28), not...
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Who are the Israelites?
The Israelites are the physical descendants of Abraham through Isaac and Jacob. God changed Jacob's name to Israel in Genesis 32:28. From then on, his sons...
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What is the image of the beast?
The book of Revelation contains an apocalyptic vision of two beasts emerging from the sea and land to take control of the world. It's in this vision (in...
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What can we learn from the prayers that Jesus prayed?
The prayers Jesus prayed give us insight into His nature, His heart, and His mission on earth. The prayers of Jesus also inform and encourage us in our own...
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Can a person believe in some sense but not be saved?
There are different levels of belief, and different objects of belief, and not all that's called "belief" is actually saving faith. James 2:19 says, "You...
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What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
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What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
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Are we living in the end times?
The last days referred to in 1 John 2:18, Hebrews 1:2, and 1 Peter 1:20 pertain to the end of the of the Jewish state in the Middle East, and the destruction...
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What does the Bible say about narcissism?
My opinion is that a person who exhibits strong narcissistic traits is not unlike King Saul. David describes him in many of the Psalms and cries out to God...
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What is soaking prayer and is it biblical?
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How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
I am sorry that you are facing a tough time. That is hard on anyone. In tough times, we reach out to those who can help meet our immediate needs and also...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are the benefits that we must not forget in Psalms 103:2?
The most important of the many benefits that God has bestowed on humanity is making eternal life possible for us through faith in Christ. But God also...
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Are we living in the end times?
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Are we living in the end times?
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Who were the Philistines?
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Should we worship the Holy Spirit?