Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Mr Matthews, my point is an easy one to understand. It's in the record; God told the people whom he was giving the land to kill all the people. In some...
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Why did Jesus associate with disreputable people? (Mark 2:15)
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What does the Bible say about anointing oil?
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Does God sing? (Zephaniah 3:17)
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
“He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned." (Mark 16:16). Sometimes the Lord just comes right...
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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How can I find joy in the midst of trials?
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ That's all that's needed to be saved, just the calling...
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by Mark Vestal
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What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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Justin, I was reminded of a couple of points Paul makes regarding how WE 'Justin' and WE 'Mark' are indeed as individuals MADE the righteousness of Christ...
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Mike Demirchyan
Who is “her” referring to in Luke 7:35?
“35 But wisdom is proved right by all her children.” Just want to know who is “her children” referring to.
Luke 7:35
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by Mark Vestal
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Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
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Romans 8:15 "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." KJV
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died?
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Was it impossible for Jeremiah to resist God's call (Jeremiah 20:9)?
One of my cousins (with whom I was conferring over this question) says, "If you want to know what I think....NO....because once you accept JESUS....the HOLY...
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At what part of King Solomon’s reign was Ecclesiastes written?
Ecclesiastes 1:1 - 18
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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Will someone go to heaven for being a 'good' person? Not if this is what they place their faith in. Will I go to heaven since I believe in God? This is a...
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by Wyman Poe
Will God continue to forgive you if you commit the same sin over and over again?
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Good point, especially about worry, cussing etc. The Bible doesn't say God will un-adopt us. But it doesnt say He ADOPTs us, either.
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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If you study the scriptures to get an understanding, you will see the difference in certain people from the average person. Moses was very different from the...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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I appreciate this dialogue! Israel's kingdom gospel is literally regarding the hope of their coming Messiah and kingdom. They had to believe that Christ was...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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It isn't said anywhere in scripture that the people of God (Israel) protested the way I claim I would have done. Why was it so easy for them to obey God and...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Cindy, Jesus fulfilled the law. When He was on this earth, He did not advocate anything comparable to what His Father (or He) did in the Old Testament. There...
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by Mark Vestal
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What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
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You are so right Shirley. I had to 'let go' of this world, so to speak, to finally be able to see the truth in God's Word. We are so blinded today by...
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by Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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I don't think we should be advocating the practice of mercy killing. If there's a good theological reason for children of atheist parents to be killed, that...
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What kind of woman had five husbands? (John 4:18)
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by Justin Hale
Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Fernando, perhaps you would consider one other angle of thought on this subject. Jesus did predict a giant 'sword' would arrive in the world, (Matthew...
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
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by Mark Vestal
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What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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Justin, this is indeed good stuff! I think your deeper insight is spot on and I love it! Thank you also to being open for discussion! It is a rare pleasantry...
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
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Mr Matthews, Mr Houdmann's answer was, in my opinion, spot on until he went off script saying that children of heathen parents are better off killed early in...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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How someone lives post-salvation is really a different topic, and how well they perform has zero effect on salvation alone. Paul always writes to saved...
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What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
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When we understand that God's gift to us is His Holy word, our worldview changes. In Genesis 4:8-16 we see Cain. Instead of listening to God, Cain fed his...
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Danny Hickman
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Why did God condone such terrible violence in the Old Testament?
The original question was 'Why is there so much death in the Old Testament in the name of God?' That's very different from the one here; the question about...
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I am widowed. Is it OK for me to have sex with another single person?
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by Justin Hale
Should Christians fast and why?
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This is all resonating with me in important ways, thank you for sharing it all brother Mark. I encountered exactly the kind of 'Christian legalism' you are...
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by Justin Hale
What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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This is very astute Mark, thank you! I sensed that I was missing something still. This doctrine has almost mind-blowing subtleties inside of it. So if I...
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John Appelt
What was the significance of the temple veil being torn in two when Jesus died?
The tearing of veil of the temple was one of the remarkable and significant events happening when Jesus died, Matthew 27:50-54, Mark 15:3-39, Luke 23:44-47....
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Mark Vestal
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How can once saved always saved be true?
You cannot lose your salvation once you are a believer in the gospel of God's grace through Jesus Christ crucified, as you have been sealed with the holy...
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by Mark Vestal
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What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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I love 95% of our brother Justin Hale's answer! I would just like to add my 5% take with all due respect! I find the word "discipline" only once in the KJV,...
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by Danny Hickman
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Where there drums in the Old Testament?
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A tambourine is a small drum with metal jingles attached to it; it is played by striking with the knuckles and shaking; it's mentioned 9 times in the Bible....
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by Sarah Nganga
What did Jesus mean when he said, "God is the God of the living not the dead?"
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How is death separation from God, unless the death is rather spiritual and not physical? Elaborate more on that, please.
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What, if any, is the "difference" between discipline and punishment? (Proverbs 3:11-12)
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Inspiring, Justin!
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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It may also assist in seeing my point of view by separating Paul's thirteen epistles of God’s grace written to us, from that of Christ's earthly ministry to...
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by Mark Vestal
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Should Christians fast and why?
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Hello Justin! I greatly appreciate your comment, and I agree that zeal should not be about us! My intent is to always glorify God's righteousness. I am...
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What evidence is there that the Bible is real?
I humbly submit the evidence is everything seen and unseen by anyone. Consider just some prophecies concerning God's Israel. (Isaiah 46:10) On reflection it...
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Where is assurance of eternal life in the Old Testament?
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The people living under the OT were preached to for ages; they were told that a Savior would be born who would be their salvation. They longed for his...
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Where is assurance of eternal life in the Old Testament?
If God was going to tell anyone that he would someday live with him in an eternal heavenly kingdom, and that he would never die it would have been Abraham;...
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Can you give me a summary of the Old Testament?