What is the firmament theory?
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A good song, John, that goes along with this is "Job 38:4-6 (ESV) by Scripture Memory Fellowship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw9zSIpFIYw
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the firmament theory?
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John, very good answer, brother! Windows of Heaven: Ancient texts often mention "windows" or "floodgates" in the firmament that could be opened to allow rain...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6?
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6? Amos 6:6-8 ESV: 6 "...that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream?
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream? Genesis 37:9 ESV: "And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2?
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2? Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2 depicts a massive statue with four metal sections, symbolising...
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Jungshi Jamir
Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
My key takeaway from this verse was that, here, the man didn't say "Lord, if you are willing, can you make me clean?" The man knew Jesus could make him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2?
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2? ESV: "And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)?
What does it mean that Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? In Ephesians 2:2, calling Satan the "prince of the power of the air"...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies?
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies? John 8:44: "Ye are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where did sin come from?
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Someone will say, where's your scripture references to back this up? I point to the record from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. Some things come to us if we...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light? Satan masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14) means the Devil disguises his...
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Why does God command Christians to sing?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Where did sin come from?
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Yes, it's true that God created Satan and he sinned. He then created mankind and they sinned. It is inherent within a free moral agent that he has the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):
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Verse 1: "...where does my help come from?" Verse 2: "My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."
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Anonymous
What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
Exodus 21:23-25 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for bur...
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Anonymous
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
Exodus 20:13 “Thou shalt not kill.” Exodus 21:12 "Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?
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"Moses also tells them to abstain from sex during this time not because women are evil but because things like seminal fluids and blood are symbols of life...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is light?
What does it mean that God is light? Saying "God is light" (1 John 1:5) signifies that God is absolutely holy, pure, and truthful, with no sin or deception....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is light?
What does it mean that God is light? Saying "God is light" (1 John 1:5) signifies that God is absolutely holy, pure, and truthful, with no sin or deception....
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by Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome resistance to change?
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How can I overcome resistance to change? Overcoming resistance to change requires proactive, transparent communication, fostering employee involvement, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome disappointment with life?
How can I overcome disappointment with life? Overcoming disappointment with life involves acknowledging and processing painful emotions rather than...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I overcome peer pressure?
How can I overcome peer pressure? To overcome peer pressure, trust your values, practice saying "no" confidently, and find friends who share your beliefs,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable?
What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable? Think of a lighthouse on a rock mass in the sea. On a very stormy day, the waves lash against the rock mass,...
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
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This is edifying. Thanks for sharing.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?
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I respectfully disagree with the conclusion drawn by the writer under this article. I am not persuaded believers should avoid doing business with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God use a locust swarm to punish Israel?
Why did God use a locust swarm to punish Israel? God used a locust swarm to punish Israel as a divine, agricultural judgment designed to wake them up from...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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God will expose you!! He will shine His light on your heart. (I know because He did it to me many years ago; He hasn't stopped doing it!) That's what He was...
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by Truth Finder
What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Gene, what Rotomi EWEDEMI wrote is not as outlandish as it appears but aligns with scripture. It may seem in some respects to mirror aspects of known...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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I don't expect an answer to my rhetorical question; I expect obfuscation; per usual. 'Render unto Caesar,' and Romans 13:1-7. Sharp left turns from the...
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by Truth Finder
What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?
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Ken, there is more symbolism here than can be earthly understood with mental cognizance. The tree of life (not trees of life) were on both sides of the river...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):
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Jeremiah 32:17 says, "Oh, Lord God, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!" Romans 1:20...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be humble?
What does it mean to be humble? There was never a more humble man that walked the earth than Jesus himself. If we imitate him, then we become humble. That is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable?
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light? "Salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) defines the active, positive influence Christians are called to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
What does the Beatitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'? "Blessed are the poor in spirit" means possessing profound humility, recognising...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9) means that individuals who actively work to resolve conflicts,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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You might be right that Jesus didn't abolish the death penalty. I don't think He addressed it. I ain't trying to get an opinion of what Jesus did or didn't...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?
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Reading through this article leaves me wondering if the RCC consider Scripture as their authority at all. My view is that the narratives on the apparitions...
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Why did God let the israelites become slaves?
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What is the doctrine of substitution?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Israel want a king?
Why did Israel want a king? 1 Samuel 8:4-22 In 1 Samuel 8:4-22, Israel demanded a king primarily to be like the surrounding nations, to secure more effective...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):
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1. God's power is displayed in creation (Jer. 32:17; Romans 1:20). 2. It is described as "mighty power" and "eternal power." (both verses). 3. Jeremiah's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)
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Also good is this psalm with the song title, "Psalm 19:14 - ESV" by Scripture Memory Fellowship. It is in their album, "For You Are with Me."...
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by Joe cattani
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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In my opinion, Jesus did not abolish the law of capital punishment; the problem was the unequal application of the law. The law was that both the man and the...
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Donna Williams
If God wants all men to know Him, why harden Pharaoh's heart?
Dear Anonymous, in short, it is God's choice. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 9:11-24: gives us more insight into this matter. In verse 11, it is written, "For...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by " ... whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas." (Psalm 8:8)?
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American naval officer and oceanographer Matthew Maury was a Christian who loved reading his King James Bible. He also had no doubts about its accuracy. And...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the Shakers?
Who are the Shakers? The Shakers, or United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, are a communal, celibate Christian sect founded in...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? (Numbers 21:8)
Why did God use a symbol of death to bring healing? Numbers 21:8 ESV: "And Jehovah said unto Moses, 'Make thee a fiery serpent, and set it upon a standard:...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21)
Why was creation subjected to frustration? (Romans 8:20–21) "20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the...