Does John 7:53-8:11 belong in the Bible?
The story of the woman caught in adultery is found in John 7:53-8:11. This section of Scripture, sometimes referred to as the pericope adulterae, has been...
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What does shabbat mean?
Shabbat is the original Hebrew word for our English word sabbath. It comes from the root Shin-Beit-Tav and means "to cease, to end, to rest." The word is...
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Who was Theudas in the Bible?
Theudas is mentioned once in the Bible, in Acts 5. Theudas was a false messiah, seen by the Romans as an insurrectionary and rabble-rouser, who met a grisly...
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What is Cao Dai?
Cao Dai, also called Caodaism, is a syncretic religion native to Vietnam. Cao Dai means "High Tower" or "High Palace." The term can refer to the dwelling...
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If God knew that Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
The Bible says that God created all things-including us-for Himself. He is glorified in His creation. "From him and through him and for him are all things....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why had the disciples in Ephesus not received the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:1-7)?
During Paul's third missionary journey, he encountered some men who are described as "disciples" who had not yet received the Holy Spirit. Luke recounts the...
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Kim Davenport
Why do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith?
I'm a preacher's kid, so I can tell you from experience why I left. It is true that preacher's kids are under pressure to live a certain way, to be perfect...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that good works are the result of salvation?
After we are saved we still do no good works in the flesh. All of the good works that we do are what Christ is doing though us and in us. We cannot boast in...
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What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
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Why is the idolatry of Samaria and Jerusalem described in the graphic terms of promiscuity and prostitution?
Throughout the scriptures the relationship between God and His chosen people has been symbolised by the marriage relationship. This is very clear in the New...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is the idolatry of Samaria and Jerusalem described in the graphic terms of promiscuity and prostitution?
If we still consider the terminology used in this passage to be graphic today (and it certainly is), you can imagine how shocking it must have seemed to...
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Did Jesus ever refuse to help anyone who truly needed it?
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Is apostolic succession biblical?
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What are the five solas?
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What and where is the mountain of God in Psalm 48:1?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus break the Sabbath?
Jesus did not break the Sabbath. In addition to being the divine Son of God, He was a truly human, fully-observant Jew who perfectly kept the Law that God...
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What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?
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What are the "rod" and "staff" in the 23rd Psalm 23, and why are they comforting?
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Why is the idolatry of Samaria and Jerusalem described in the graphic terms of promiscuity and prostitution?
Why is this chapter so graphic? Why is their idolatry compared to adultery?
Ezekiel 23:1 - 49
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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
We can only pray that God should continue to reveal the deep and secret things of His, and truly He will. Just as Jesus needed to work while it was day,...
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Diane Fletcher
What does it mean to guard your heart?
Anoint your heart daily with the promises and the instruction of the Word, protecting it and keeping it tender with the Lord's mercies.
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Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
In our normal 24 hour-day, Jesus Christ would teach, heal, deliver and maybe have an all-night prayer by Himself with His Father, but in John 9 verse 4 He...
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What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
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What does it mean to guard your heart?
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Why was it against Sabbath regulations for the Israelites to light a fire in any of their dwellings on the Sabbath day?
This verse was a corollary of God's command to do no work on the Sabbath. Even prior to the giving of the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 (which included the...
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What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?
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What does Corban mean in Mark 7:11?
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Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?
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What is amillennialism?
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What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?
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What are the five solas?
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What is a 'Daniel fast'?
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Is Jesus a zombie?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What laws of the New Covenant are we under today?
The Old Covenant that was established between God and the nation of Israel was a covenant of works. God promised to grant eternal life to anyone who...
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Jennifer Goss
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?
The simple answer is 'no', for a woman should not 'always' concede. There are cases where acquiescence is not an option. If a husband asked his wife to...
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
God's calling and unconditional promise was Abraham's election. The promise is "to Abraham and his seed forever" (Exodus 32:13). We being dead in Christ are...
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Should a wife always concede to her husband's preferences on how she lives her life?
No, that would be more like the Muslim religion. A very wise Pastor if mine put it this way. God made Eve from the rib. Not the foot to be trampled on or the...
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Who were the Judaizers?
There have always been those who balk at the idea of God's salvation being offered freely to those who believe. They reason that such a grand gift as...
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Why did Jesus instruct us to pray 'lead us not into temptation' when God states that He does not tempt us?
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, Retired Army veteran. Love my Bible (Jesus) and fishing.
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
The Doctrines of Grace are what answers the question and are explained using the acronym TULIP which stands for: T= Total Depravity. Mankind is completely...
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Who helped Jesus carry the cross?
After being ruthlessly tortured by the Romans, Jesus was forced to carry His cross to the place where He would be crucified. At first, Jesus carried His own...
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Is epilepsy mentioned in the Bible?
An account of a boy with epileptic-like seizures is recorded in three of the four Gospels (Matthew 17:14-18; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:38-42). Only in Matthew's...
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What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?
Philippians 4:7 refers to "the peace of God which transcends all understanding." Most of Paul's letters began with the words "Grace and peace to you from God...
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What should it mean to be a Christian employer?
The Bible does not give direct instructions to employers, but its principles for human relationships can be applied to the work setting. Faith in Christ is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why does Solomon refer to his wife as his sister (Song of Solomon 4:9)?
The Song of Solomon is a beautiful, poetic presentation of married love. Chapter 4 deals with the wedding night; as the bridegroom and his bride consummate...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does it mean that there will be wars and rumors of wars before the end times?
In part of His response to the disciples' question, "Tell us . . . what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3), Jesus...