Why did Abraham banish Ishmael?
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I think you've got something there, Silas. Abraham was a conduit; he wasn't providing for Hagar and Ishmael, God was. So when God told Abraham to send them...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Abraham lead Isaac to believe that God would provide a different sacrifice when he planned to sacrifice Isaac?
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This is still a great exegesis. It gets better with time! I like where the question of Abraham's integrity is vanquished. Abraham told his son the truth. God...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are there only 4 gospels in the bible?
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I just read this today on Today in the Word, so what do you think: "Church tradition for various reasons has assigned four symbols to the four Gospels:...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Is there an afterlife?
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Hi, I am so glad you survived to share your story! I can absolutely relate to your story. I had a tunnel experience once myself. I had surgery for [whatever...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
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I agree, Shirley. Only God is immortal. He is the eternal God. No one else is said in Scripture to be eternal by nature. Nowhere is it stated that Satan or...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
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The 2013 film In the Name of God (also known in some listings as In the Name of God: Name in Vain or subtitled A Story of Giving Thanks Based on the Ten...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, this will be my last response to this thread. I believe the whole Bible is truth. All of it. It was proven to me by God in response to prayer. I do not...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
What are some things I can learn about love and hate here? 1 John 3:1-24 This passage of Scripture consolidates a number of topical outlines on moral...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Forgiveness and salvation do not occur at the same time. Those who "Christ never knew" are due to never recognizing what God did for them. Their faith,...
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Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, if Christ's death on the cross paid for all sin forever, then all would be saved. And all can be. However, it requires faith, saving faith. Saving...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?
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Continuing, Why didn't Essau look at the evidence of Jacob's relationship with Jehovah and join Jacob in his worship of Jehovah? I don't believe it was a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?
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I don't think it's a "moot point." I think I get your point, however. Why ask this? It ain't gonna happen, so what's the point? Right? The point is that...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Billy, I agree there is a coming judgment for unbelievers (the White Throne), and a judgment for believers (the judgement seat of Christ) regarding reward...
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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, there will come a day of judgment. All those "in Christ" will be saved. We are "in Christ" when we repent of sin, yes with the grace we receive from...
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How should a Christian view gun control?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?
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April, good James 4:7 reference! (Reports the DENVER POST: “Like many sheep ranchers in the West, Lexy Fowler has tried just about everything to stop crafty...
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Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions? No, it is not possible for Satan to repent, nor for God to forgive him, because...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Billy, good point on 1 Cor 5–6 being one flow. I agree Paul commands church discipline (“put away…,” 1 Cor 5:13). But that’s purity for ambassadorship...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
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Jack, thanks for your feedback.
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus?
Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus? NO, Satan couldn't kill Jesus against His will. While Satanic influence was involved in the betrayal and death...
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Donna Williams
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
During the Millennial reign of the Messiah, there will be no sin in the earth. Prior to this time, Revelation 20:1-3, speaks about the serpent of old, who is...
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by jerla marel
What did Jesus mean when He said, "It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs? (Matthew 15:26 ESV)
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Ohh, I love this answer, lol. Thank you, Maphosa.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
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Ezekiel, good job! You taught me something: in·tran·si·gence /inˈtransəjən(t)s/ Learn to pronounce noun refusal to change one's views or to agree about...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?
Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus? We need to understand what Jesus was saying. No, we cannot resurrect people, cure...
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Dan Sanders
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
Revelation 20:1 - 6
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?
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I love it! May God grant us his grace to fulfill his expectation of us!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to give glory to God whether you eat or drink (1 Corinthians 10:31)?
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I think you are spot on with your answer here, Tim! A good Christian Dove approved movie that goes along with this is: Healed by Grace (2012) | Full Movie |...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?
Terrific question, Tito! I have always believed that the "120 years" span referred to the years right before the flood. Warren Wiersbe agrees with me, saying...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does "God hate shrimp"?
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Mark, in your response regarding 1 Cor: 6 you did not include chapter 5. Chapter 6 is a continuation of Paul's response to the church in Corinth about...
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Billy P Eldred
Does the word “draw” in James 4:8 and John 6:44 have the same meaning? If yes, so is it God who draws man to Himself or man who draws near to God?
To specifically answer your question, no, the word draw does not mean the same thing. In the King James Bible two different Greek words were used in the two...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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And we need to pray like Habakkuk: "Lord, I have heard your reputation. I have seen your work. Over time, revive it. Over time, make it known. Though angry,...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?
What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility? 1 John 3:17 says "But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in...
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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?
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How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges? Psalm 32:10-11 says "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked;...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
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Jack, thanks for the update. I hope this edit will not necessitate a revision of my article. You could perhaps have added 1 John 3:9 and 1 John 1:8 without...
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How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
Psalm 32:10-11 10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. 11 Be glad in the Lord, and r...
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What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?
1 John 3:17 " But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?"
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
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My two favorite passages about God's faithfulness are Lamentations 3:22-23 and 1 Corinthians 1:9. "The LORD's loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)
Why ask God to remember? Because great things happen when God remembers: Psalm 98:3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel:...
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How often should a married couple have sex?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
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Donna, I liked your example of Jesus washing his disciples' feet as proof of his servanthood and humility. In effect, he was teaching them about loving...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
Good question because John 15:13 appears in the margin of some of my Bibles that have marginals notes! It's a legitimate cross-reference. Both verses use a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
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1 John 3:16 is very similar to John 3:16
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Chase Gaddis
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
It's possible that this is just another example of the contrast between David and Saul. Even after such a great victory, it's highlighted that it's David's...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)
Psalm 25:6: Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Right from the time of creation, God saw the...