Is it true that 'where God guides, He provides'?
I would say that it IS true, but I would also say that, in God's omniscience, His provision may not take an exact form that we request or expect, but that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God tell Jeremiah not to pray? (Jeremiah 7:16)
God, being omniscient, was aware that, regardless of whether Jeremiah interceded with Him for the people (as individuals such as Moses and Samuel had done in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does it matter that they "did not catch them breaking in"? (Jeremiah 2:34)
In my opinion, the passage is saying that, if the inhabitants of Jerusalem had caught the poor breaking into their homes, it would have given those...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does it matter that they "did not catch them breaking in"? (Jeremiah 2:34)
In my opinion, the passage is saying that, if the Israelites had caught the poor breaking into their homes, it would have given the Israelites a valid excuse...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that there will be a famine of hearing the words of the Lord?
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Very interesting answer, Tim!
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does it matter that they "did not catch them breaking in"? (Jeremiah 2:34)
Jeremiah 2:34 On your clothes is found the lifeblood of the innocent poor, though you did not catch them breaking in. Yet in spite of all this ...
Jeremiah 2:1 - 37
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God tell Jeremiah not to pray? (Jeremiah 7:16)
Jeremiah 7:16 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Jeremiah 7:1 - 29
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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We are all sinners. First John 1:8. But sin brings forth death. Romans 6:23 For the penalty for sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why do people call themselves born again Christians, when that term is not found in the Bible?
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All believers are born again by the Holy Spirit the second they accept Jesus free gift of eternal life. The gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4. That Christ...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why are some professing Christians so against Jews calling themselves Jewish Christians?
They shouldn't. The first converts to Christianity in the book of Acts were all Jews. Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about "nagging"?
NAVE (Nave’s Topical Bible) lists only 2 references for “nagging”: Judg. 14:17; 16:16. Pressure can also come in the form of psychological force upon an...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is true religion?
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Absolutely! Jesus declared, "IT IS FINISHED!" There are two absolutes in scripture, Faith and Blood! It is the way, the only way!
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is Christian doctrine so divisive?
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A great commentary. However, I would like to add one more essential doctrine. And this is the incarnation which confirms Jesus Christ is truly God and truly...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Is it allowable for a Christian to eat halal food?
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Food is food and, as such, is not evil. If it tastes good, eat it. If it's Halal or Kosher or anything else, it should not matter to a Christian. We say...
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by brian meylan
How was the water created by God? Why does Genesis 1:1-2 not say that God spoke the water into existence?
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Gen 1:1 says God created the heaven and the earth and the earth was without form and void... lifeless and uninhabitable, nothing more. God then proceeds to...
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
There are several different groups of Greek manuscripts of the New Testament have been found. While they mostly agree, there are some minor differences...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean that there will be a famine of hearing the words of the Lord?
In my opinion, the cited verse is referring to the coming (at the time that Amos prophesied) gap of approximately four hundred years that would elapse...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about being a lesbian? Does the Bible mention lesbianism?
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Unnatural acts are those that are contrary to the accepted customs at the time these passages were written. I would most certainly include same sex relations...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is true religion?
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Romans 4:5. The thief on the cross. He was saved the instant he believed apart from any works or self effort. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on...
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Joe Elledge
Where was Jesus crucified?
Golgotha was most likely located near the souther summit of the Mount of Olives. "Golgotha" can also be translated as "the place of the poll", or the place...
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Joe Elledge
On what day was Jesus crucified?
A Thursday crucifixion solves all the apparent issues typically associated with the Gospel accounts while preserving their inerrancy. It is also consistent...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that there will be a famine of hearing the words of the Lord?
Amos 8:11 says, "Behold, the days are coming," declares the Lord God, "when I will send a famine on the land - not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for wat...
Amos 8:1 - 14
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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I am sure you agree that God gave us eyes to see and ears to hear. I heard this morning that there are 40,000 "vaccine" related deaths. A family member was...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why was Jonah angry that the Ninevites repented?
God did not save the Ninevites as a nation that would go to heaven. He saved the nation for turning from their evil ways so that they would not be destroyed....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can Christians have boyfriends/girlfriends?
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There's a scripture that says believers are to be of the same mind. As long as there are believers who think there's something wrong with having a boyfriend...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the bible say about imagined illnesses?
I'm not sure that the BIble addresses imagined illnesses directly, but I am aware of passages (particularly in Proverbs, such as Proverbs 22:13 and Proverbs...
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
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What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Shirley: The long suppressed medical data that took court orders to release is slowly being made available, to REAL science-based personnel. The governmental...
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What is the Gap Theory? Did anything happen between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would David be so brutal? (2 Samuel 8:2)
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Previously discussed at https://ebible.com/questions/19574-why-did-david-kill-two-thirds-of-the-moabites
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by Al Mark
How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?
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Elliot, you can choose to believe whatever you want and be as dogmatic about it as you want, but the text says in v. 13-14, "The prince of the kingdom of...
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Pearce Elliott
How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?
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Emo, I am so happy to know that at least one person is awake. All things are lawful for me, but not helpful! 1 Corinthians 6:12. How can an EUO "vaccine" be...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the bible say about imagined illnesses?
I have met many who complain of wifi sensitivity. As a research scientist I find it difficult to understand or reconcile this. Is demonic influence playing a...
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by kel gens
Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?
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James; in your mind, who gets raptured at this secret coming, and when? If you say the believers, well this logically can’t be, because the living cannot...
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Chidozie Okonkwo
Why does Jesus refer to "my God" in Revelation 3:12 if He is the one speaking?
Jesus is God the Son. There is also God the Father and God the Holy Ghost. Jesus was referring to the Father as "my God.” In other words, "my God," here...
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Can a person take communion alone, or must it be taken in a group?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean, “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God”?
Good question, ANNE LOUISE! John 1:12-13 gives us the marvelous promise of God that anyone who receives Christ will be born again and enter the family of...
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How do you explain the trinity?
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Joe cattani
Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
King Solomon said that all things under the sun are common. Whatever you are going through, millions have already been through it. So what is this "thing”...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about birth control? Should Christians use birth control?
I would like to add one more thought. Some people are using birth control for serious health-related issues such as fibroids or uterine cysts. In this case,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is temptation a sin? Is it a sin to be tempted?
Abraham is "tempted," being called upon to offer up Isaac (Gen 22:1); and Jesus is "tempted" to a spectacular Messiahship (Mt. 4 and parallel passages). No...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can the Bible help people contemplating suicide, including police officers?
A 29-year-old Chicago police officer had over 5 years on the job before she took her own life in August 2022. She worked in Englewood, one of the toughest...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?
To understand the biblical scriptures men shall live for a hundred and twenty years we need to understand where we stand today in the earth's history. Today...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is prophetic prayer?
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I concur with this reflection. Prophetic prayer as outlined in this context is false.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is Scientology Christian or a cult?
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I think it hurts the cause to try to convince people that Christianity is not a religion. If it isn't a religion what is it? Well, the company line is, 'It's...