Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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It is indeed important to keep passages in context! But if we think the context contradicts the text or vice versa, we need to examine our assumptions we may...
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Who killed Saul?
By my reading, Saul killed himself by falling on his sword, as indicated in 1 Samuel 31:4. The account of Saul's death in 2 Samuel 1 was a deliberate...
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Who killed Saul?
Why does 1 Samuel 31:4 say Saul fell upon his sword and 2 Samuel verse 1 says a man killed Saul?
1 Samuel 31:4
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Why is corporate worship important?
One of the importance of corporate worship is the opportunity to be blessed by other believers through the exercise of their gifts. A prophecy can come...
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WESLEY BARNARD
How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?
Mr. Houdmann’s take on this question is very sound and reasonable up to a point. There are areas where I know he has made mistakes and I hope my contribution...
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Why did God open up the path through the Red Sea at night instead of day?
I'm just wondering if there is any significance and/or advantage to crossing during the night since I imagine they were tired from their journey and probably...
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Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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"It is unfortunately quite common for Christians to read their theology into texts, especially well-known and well-used texts like 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18....
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Does the Bible say anything about a black Pope in relation to the end times?
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Psalm 22:1 is said to be quoted by Jesus. The fact is, He did not quote it. This “Psalm of David,” as the heading states, is David’s poem or song describing...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about transformation?
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A poem to help you tell the difference between these 2 New Testament Greek words for "change" is: “Masquerade with metaschematizo— Just a show, a shallow...
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When will the tribulation begin?
Matthew 24:7: For nations shall rise against nation, and kingdoms against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers...
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by Mark Vestal
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Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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Thanks for your response Jennifer! I should have indicated that my comment wasn't directed specifically to any one individual, but rather to show that the...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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To "meet" someone in general was often used to meet someone and accompany them to their destination which was roughly back where you started. E.g. Meeting...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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When the twelve asked Christ "...wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?" (Acts 1:6) He didn't reply with "what kingdom?" He told them...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the church missing during the events from Rev 4 to Rev 20?
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Thanks for the informative article. I have just one observation to make. I have not found any explicit textual evidence in 1 Thess 4:13-18 that supports your...
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, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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P H, baptism is not required for salvation. There is not one reference to salvation in the Bible where baptism is a requirement. One is saved by faith alone....
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by Melody Parsons
Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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This is so true. I was baptized into the church around 11 yrs old not understanding church doctrine. Somewhere about 12-13 yrs. during a counseling session...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the exception clause for divorce?
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Way to go, Ben! Congratulations on your long happy marriage!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to be a man of God?
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AMEN, AND INSTRUCTIVE!
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What did Jesus mean when He said the first will be last and the last will be first?
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What does it mean, "For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten"?
Jesus mentions about the hell fire more than a dozen times in the Bible. Christ said, "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
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Amen, Shirley, he moved up to heaven!
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by Craig Mcelheny
, Christian Author
What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
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Jack, I like your answer. I just have one little quibble, and that is the comparison of the Day of Christ to the Day of the Lord. The Day of Christ is the...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5
We must remember that this Psalm is a deep lament over personal sin, expressed with typical Hebrew hyperbole. Ezekiel 18 makes it clear that children aren't...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about dealing with difficult people?
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A favorite pastor of mine, (40 years) he moved up, used to say, "Please be patient with me, God is not finished with me yet!" We even had buttons that were...
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Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?
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Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved?
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To think that God revealed himself to people from 2000BC until 95AD and never again after seems foolish. Does that mean the spiritual gift of prophecy simply...
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Leslie Coutinho
What started Baal-worship during the wilderness wanderings (Ps 106:28-31)?
Psalm 106:28: They joined themselves also unto Ba’-al-pe’-or, and ate the sacrifice of the dead. At the beginning of creation, Cain and Abel, the sons of...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
Looking in my NKJV Nelson study Bible, the explanation is a copycat's error. However I looked in every other version I have and they all say the same thing....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did King David rape Bathsheba?
To me, the more accurate phrasing would be to say that David took advantage of Bathsheba based on his power as king and the disparity in their positions. The...
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What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
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That is good. I did not know that Bible Hub had: Question and Answer Answering Tough Questions Thanks, brother!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?
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Remember this is a false accusation. Like: They say I’m hateful, just because I won’t back down from speaking God’s truth with love. They call me judgmental,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?
What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake? Matthew 5:11-12, New International Version: 11 “Blessed...
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?
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by Mark Vestal
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What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
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Yes sir! Thanks Jack!
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
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I found the following extended account to be a credible explanation: https://biblehub.com/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3
This phrase, “children” or “objects” of wrath in Ephesians 2:3 reminds us of the deep impact Adam's sin had on every one of us. Because of his choice, we...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why Is God called "king of kings"?
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Shirley, I see what you mean! And I love his alliteration, too, by the way. Thank you for including that.
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"
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Amen!, How very AMAZING IS GOD! HE IS AWSOME! May we remember, GRACE is not license!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
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Mark, I like your answer, and your alliteration: "Those in question of entering "the kingdom" ... I also have one: "It’s meant to wake up those who are...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
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Yes, Paula, "personal relationship matters. Christ will say, 'I never knew you.' Not 'I once knew you,' but 'never.' This implies these people never truly...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
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Savannah, nice and short and to the point! I like that! Also see Luke 6:46 – "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?" James 1:22 –...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a benediction in the Bible?
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Other favorites of mine were/are 1 Corinthians 1:3 "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 1:2...
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If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?
My answer to this question won't be popular here but I think you, the one who asked this question, needs to read this. We do not own salvation. What we have...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When will the tribulation begin?
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In other words, Pre-Tribulation View – The Church will be raptured before the seven-year Tribulation begins.
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What should I look for in a Christian boyfriend?