What does the Bible say about bereavement?
Shirley has given some good examples of bereavement in the Bible. Nave's Topical Bible has this: Instances of bereavement Abraham, of Sarah, Gen 23:2. Jacob,...
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Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4?
Genesis 6:1 - 4
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Why did God refuse Cain's offering?
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How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
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Why did God refuse Cain's offering?
God refused Cain's offering because he refused Cain. The narrative makes it really plain. It tells what they brought as an offering to God. 'Cain brought an...
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Perry Peterson
, Ret podiatrist born again Christian and bible student 30+yrs
Are today’s men created in the image of Adam since Adam was created in the image of God?
Adam and Eve were created on the 6th day of creation, created out of dust of the earth and the breath of God. John 1:3: All things came into being through...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do we need to repent of our sins?
Repent, from the Greek word μετανοέω, means to "change your mind", or "regret". Israel had to change their mind on who Jesus Christ was, their promised...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who has authority to throw you into hell? (Luke 12:4–6)
Luke 12:4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fea...
Luke 12:4 - 7
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was manna?
It was an edible substance which God provided for the Israelites during their travels in the desert during the 40-year period following the Exodus and prior...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How did God create the heavens and the earth?
I agree with Tim. He creates by his word -- Psalm 33:6 "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host." See...
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Barry Doster
What does the groaning refer to in Romans 8:26?
1st Corinthians 14 1-19 will answer your question about tongues. The Bible shows the disciples (and others) able to communicate in other languages, but the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who are the "gods" mentioned in Psalm 138:1?
As I see it, the "gods" mentioned in the cted passage could either be idols, exalted spiritual beings (such as angels), or even those individuals whom humans...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God refuse Cain's offering?
Two reasons that occur to me would be that, first, regardless of how sincere Cain might have been in his actions, he was offering an item resulting from his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does "lest you dash your foot against a stone" mean?
It's a quotation from Ps 91:11. This was not so much an incorrect citation as a use in a wrong context (a misapplication of the passage). bible.org But the...
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Carolyn Hostetter
, Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator
Who are the "gods" mentioned in Psalm 138:1?
Psalms 138:1
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What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?
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What is the intermediate state?
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Tim Maas
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How can we "live in love'? (1 John 4:16)
Helping those whom society views as weak Being generous -- not just with material things, but with compassion, kindness, and sincerity Being patient with...
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Ольга Некоркина
What does "lest you dash your foot against a stone" mean?
The devil invites Jesus to come into conflict with the will of Heavenly Father. So he says, “Make the stones into bread. The Father made the stones, and You...
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Mark Vestal
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Water baptism was a requirement for the believing (Messianic) Hebrews, along with repentance (changing their mind) that Jesus Christ was their promised...
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Mark Vestal
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If baptism is not necessary for salvation why is it still necessary?
Water baptism was a requirement for the believing (Messianic) Hebrews, along with repentance (changing their mind) that Jesus Christ was their promised...
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Mark Vestal
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Is baptism necessary for salvation?
Water baptism was a requirement for the believing (Messianic) Hebrews, along with repentance (changing their mind) that Jesus Christ was their promised...
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Mark Vestal
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Do I need to be rebaptized if I was baptized unbiblically the first time?
Water baptism was a requirement for the believing (Messianic) Hebrews, along with repentance (changing their mind) that Jesus Christ was their promised...
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Mark Vestal
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Do I need to be baptized again as an adult if I was baptized in a Catholic church as a baby?
Water baptism was a requirement for the believing (Messianic) Hebrews, along with repentance (changing their mind) that Jesus Christ was their promised...
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Mark Vestal
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Do I need to be baptized again after I have sinned?
Water baptism was a requirement for the believing (Messianic) Hebrews, along with repentance (changing their mind) that Jesus Christ was their promised...
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Mark Vestal
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Why do the sins I have committed after receiving Christ tend to make me feel unworthy and wondering if I will go to heaven?
We may continue to feel guilt if we fail to understand that God is no longer imputing our sins to anyone today (2 Corinthians 5:19). Jesus Christ, who knew...
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Mark Vestal
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Do I need to mention every sin I commit every day in my prayers when asking God to forgive me?
It is not necessary to mention any sin when praying. God knows we all sin and He hates it. That is why we need Jesus Christ as our savior. God is no longer...
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Mark Vestal
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I have committed _____ sin. Will God forgive me?
God is no longer imputing sins to anyone today (2 Corinthians 5:19). Jesus Christ, who knew no sin, was made to be sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). All our...
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Mark Vestal
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Will God forgive me of sins I commit after I become a believer?
God is no longer imputing sin to anyone today (2 Corinthians 5:19). Jesus Christ, who knew no sin, was made to be sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). All our...
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What is Easter Sunday?
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How is the Trinity not tritheism?
Tritheism is the doctrine underlying the belief that the three persons of the Trinity are three distinct deities that are independent of each other. This...
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Mark Vestal
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Should a Christian continue to repent for sins committed after salvation?
Acts 3:19 was written to the believing (Messianic) Hebrews who were awaiting their promised earthly kingdom. We today (Gentiles), living during God's...
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What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Why did Jesus ask Peter 'Do you love me?' three times?
I have not read the other answers as yet. Will do so when I have a few minutes. A few years ago, I wrote a song. A few lines of the song (song is about...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?
“The external call goes to all people. But only the elect experience the internal call.” Guy Waters Another way of saying this is that God issued a general...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the root of Jesse?
Jesus was descended -- as indicated by the genealogies in Matthew 1 (Matthew 1:5-6) and Luke 3 (Luke 3:31-32) -- on both His earthly father's and biological...
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Anthony Bertossi
Is it acceptable for a Christian who is fighting serious depression to use a psychiatrist while praying for healing?
Yes, because of chemical imbalances in the brain sometimes medication is required.Your doctor has seen many cases of depression. They are in the know and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is Christian meditation?
"Meditation" is the translation of haghuth, from haghah, "to murmur," "to have a deep tone," hence, "to meditate" (Ps 49:3); of haghigh, "sighing," "moaning"...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why remember dark days? (Ecclesiastes 11:8)
The phrase “the days of darkness” refers to the onset of old age (Eccl 12:1-5 "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about the greatness of God?
When we were kids, I remember some of my cousins, who in their family prayed before the evening meal, "God is great, God is good, and we thank Him for this...
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What is the story of Ruth and Boaz?
The account of Ruth and Boaz describes how tragic circumstances turned into a situation that glorified God. Famine led Elimelech and Naomi and two sons,...
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What is "saving faith"?
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Tim Maas
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Why remember dark days? (Ecclesiastes 11:8)
The admonition cited in the question is not referring to retention of a past memory, but to consciousness of a future time, after life on earth has ended....
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What can we learn about the doctrine of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21)?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
When does God refuse to hear our prayers? (Jeremiah 11:11)
Jeremiah 11:2-4: "Hear the words of this covenant, and speak to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and say to them, 'Thus says the Lord...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What are these "new heavens" and "new earth" in Isaiah 65:17?
Remember, God is the "I Am." Therefore, saying, "I am creating," means, “I m about to create.” God created all that exists. He will create a new cosmos, that...