Where in scripture are there verses to support meeting the needs of a pastor?
The passage that comes first to my mind is 1 Timothy 5:17-21: "17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially...
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Max Bravo
What is the Shekinah glory?
Once a year on the day of atonement, the high priest went into the Most Holy Place. He would sprinkle blood onto the Ark of the Covenant seven times on three...
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If my husband is watching porn is that a biblical reason for divorce?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What started Baal-worship during the wilderness wanderings (Ps 106:28-31)?
Israel was led into Baal worship by Balaam, who was hired by Balak, the king of the Moabites, to curse Israel. Despite Balaam blessing Israel at that time,...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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The reference to Edwards' sermon reminded me of another truly frightening sermon (or series of sermons) on the same topic contained in James Joyce's novel...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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Me too Jack! Although a believer, I began to question where I stood, as I recognized I had many more bad deeds than good. True freedom finally came upon...
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Leslie Coutinho
Did Jesus write in the dust, when they brought the women caught in adultery to Him, because those who forsake the Lord are "written in the dust"?
John 8:6: This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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I used to think that if my good deeds outweighed my bad ones, then I should be allowed into Heaven. But God's standard, His entrance requirements, is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?
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Jeremiah 17:5 5 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the...
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What started Baal-worship during the wilderness wanderings (Ps 106:28-31)?
Psalms 106:28-31 28 They yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor and ate sacrifices offered to lifeless gods; 29 they aroused the LORD’s anger by their wic...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."?
Luke 23:46: And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I command my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Lord...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't Adam and Eve find it strange that a serpent was talking to them?
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The Genesis 3 account of the serpent speaking to Eve is told in a matter-of-fact way. The serpent speaking is told as if it was a common thing. No...
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Nana Amingo
Why does Paul say that it was 430 years from the time of delivering the promise to Abraham to the time when the “Law” was given, when it actually was 645 years?
. The answer is in the BRENTON'S SEPTUAGINT TRANSLATION which was translated from a version of the old testament older than the versions from which the other...
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Dorothy Sanders
, Living life for LOVE of life Christ JESUS my LIFE!
Can an unmarried man and woman living together and having a sexual relationship go to heaven if they love each other but do not marry?
I was browsing, and happened to come across the chat. My prayer is that if any souls were in such a relationship, they came in touch with a preacher from GOD...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is the false prophet of the end times?
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All scripture! Yes! But do I understand it? No! I will trust God to take care of all of that, and all of us. He has a mind unlike mine and yours....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is the false prophet of the end times?
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Why not? False prophets were bountiful in Jesus' day, just as they are now!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who are the twenty-four (24) elders in Revelation?
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I agree with you that our whole Bible is a Jewish Book. But we can learn great things from this spirit-filled book!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When people say "proud to be an american or parent, school teacher, etc," is it a sin?
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Good answer, Tim! Thank you! You must be a parent yourself.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is pokemon demonic?
By my understanding, Pokemon (which represents a contraction of the phrase "pocket monsters") was developed by its Japanese creators with references to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23
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Thanks Jack, you're very kind!
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are the seven dispensations?
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Well said Ezekiel Kimosop. The author of this answer has seemingly overlooked some key verses by stating "The Bible does not espouse, allude to or even...
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What are the seven dispensations?
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I agree with the Donald Woody that some of the dispensationalism theories are informed by personal reflections of the authors. I however disagree with his...
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How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
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What can we learn about God's power or love from Psalm 104?
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What is sexual immorality?
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How should the church address a couple who is living together?
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What does the Bible say about bribery / giving or receiving a bribe?
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Was Korah swallowed by the earth or burned? Numbers 16:31
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Is paradise a different place than heaven?
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Who was Abishag?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is this a promise to Israel only in Exodus 23:25: "Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you."?
Yes. That is an example of being in a covenant with God, 'if you do (x), I will do (x)'. The covenant promises are for 'biblical' Israel (not the "Israel" of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23
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Danny, you have shown to me a unique ability to accurately assess situations!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?
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I believe there's a reason why gay people are being more widely accepted in the United Methodist Church (If they are). Probably for the same reason gay...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why do so many young Christians lack discernment?
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I think the word 'young' could have been omitted in this question and the question would still be just as valid. I understand the context, however. Someone...
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Why have so many claimed to see apparitions of Mary?
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In short, the person who gave this answer doesn't believe that God has given people unexplainable visions of a woman, whom some experiencing the visions...
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What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?
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How do I know which of God's promises are for me?
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If God grants his beloved sleep, why do many Christians have insomnia? Psalm 127:2
I think the first part of the verse in this question reveals the context of the Psalmist's assertion about sleep. It says, "It is in vain that you rise up...
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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"?
Christ, while living on earth, was specifically addressing Israel at that time (Matt 10:5-6, Matt 15:24, Acts 11:19, Rom 15:8). Israel was still operating...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?
Does this mean not all Christians are saved?
Matthew 7:21 - 23
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does it mean that the righteous will live by faith?
To the unsaved or secular world, Christians who live by faith are simpletons, blind and just dumb. However Christians have many obvious reasons why we live...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23
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Thank you Jack for your encouragement. The scriptures are very interesting! This question is a nonstarter: 'Does God sleep.' Really? The Psalmist makes a...
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Can a person die before his appointed time to die?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?
Psalm 44:3 reads, "for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can a person die before his appointed time to die?
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Even when someone takes my life, that would be known by God.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23
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Interesting, Danny! Keep up the good posts!