Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23
Psalm 121:4 says, "Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps." Nor does He in His divine state need such rest or refreshment. There were...
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Does God sleep? Psalm 44:23
Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever!
Psalms 44:1 - 26
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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
The book of Job and the person of Job are unique, and though we do not reach to Job's level of righteousness there are lessons here to be learned. When G-d...
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Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
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Thinking more about the David and Bathsheba incident, we know that that baby did not live. They apparently had another child. But, I wonder, perhaps David...
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What is the book of Baruch?
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by Billy P Eldred
Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
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Shirley, of course it could have been. The reason, I think that the story I mentioned came to mind for me was that Psalm 39 mentioned David's thoughts of...
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by Billy P Eldred
Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
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Jack, thanks for your kind words. I turned 70 this year and have stronger faith than ever, but have changed some of my opinions as I continue to study His...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
The Almighty does not want automatons; that's why He created us with a free will. He wants us to choose Him over Satan. Satan comes with all the attractions...
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What does the Bible say about wealth in Psalm 49:6-20?
As the Bible expresses in multiple places, the cited passage is saying that material wealth (in whatever form, such as money, land, or physical possessions)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When is the best time of day to pray?
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"He gives me perfect wisdom, that I might comfort those in need" (Isa 50:4). He is being referred to as the Christ, and these words are the words of Christ...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When is the best time of day to pray?
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Isaiah 50:4 in the NET (New English Translation) says, "The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the...
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Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
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@Shirley H Without a doubt David deserved judgment for the wrong he did to Uriah (the Hittite). The fact that he was a Hittite makes things all the worse in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
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Billy, you are a thinker! Thanks for this great answer, brother!
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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
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Does God expect all of us to have children?
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You got around to the obvious answer to this question. If God expects all of us to have children Jesus would have had children! How hard is that to conclude?...
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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?
Why? God could have created us any way he liked. He could have created us as robots that did exactly what they were programmed to do. He could have created...
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Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
Aside from reading it in Hebrew/Greek or using an interlinear, the best way to avoid most biases is by checking a number of different translations. As for...
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by Mark Vestal
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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Thank you Billy! I agree that we will BOTH meet on the other side! I also agree that those who do not do the commands that you listed "will not like the...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Mark, thx for your time and effort. I appreciate the way you present your ideas. Yes, we are not under wrath, AS LONG AS WE ARE IN CHRIST! There are way to...
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How did Judas die?
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Hi John Appelt, Very interesting.
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What’s the history of our modern day Bible?
When were the OT and NT written as we know them? Some skeptics claim the original bible has changed over time. Historically was the NT completed before AD 70...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do you invite the presence of God into your life?
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Beautiful answer!
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?
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Ben, was there any printed proof of your friend being swallowed?
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by John Appelt
How did Judas die?
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I find that this is a common translation, but I would like to point out that the word “apagcho” or “apegxato” is used only one time in the New Testament so...
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What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?
Having retired after working as a civilian (Civil Service) employee of the Army for 35 years assuring the serviceability of its stockpile of ammunition (a...
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What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?
Should we even have weapons at all?
Psalms 44:1 - 26
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Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?
Jonah 1:17: Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Jonah knew that...
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What is the Olivet Discourse?
“The Olivet Discourse” is the last teaching session that Jesus gave, Matthew 24-25. The Lord presented a survey of events that would occur in the end times....
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by Mark Vestal
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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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There was once "law" (a truth for one group), but now there is a new truth (Eph 3:2, Rom 11:25): Rom 6:14 "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
How did Judas die?
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Hi John Appelt, I looked up the meaning of the Greek word “ apagchó” that is often translated as “hanged himself” in Matthew 27:5. The Greek word (Strong’s...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Mark, your first question: I don't think God ever wanted anyone to be stoned for cutting grass. He wanted them to love Him and follow his ways. That is his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
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Donnalee, I sometimes use https://biblehub.com/interlinear/
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
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This also would be good to buy if you can afford it The Interlinear Bible: Hebrew-Greek-English Jay Patrick Green Sr. (editor)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
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I like the English Standard Bible (ESV). I use it for daily use, study, and memorization. I think it is very accurate. To my knowledge Freemasons use the...
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How will these prophets torment people (Revelation 11:10)?
Revelation 11:10: And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets...
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Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
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If the questioner is looking for an interlinear Bible based on the original Hebrew and Greek texts, the following site might be helpful:...
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What does the Bible say about complaining?
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by Mark Vestal
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What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Billy, thank you for your response. I do appreciate a good conversation! 1. Yes, the whole Bible is true. So, why aren't we stoning our neighbors for cutting...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
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I agree that David disobeyed God with the census. However, I also believe that David never got over Uriah's murder. That was just pure selfishness. I know...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?
I think Jesus meant to convey to us that we all need to make a radical break with sin. I don't mind admitting, Jesus put His finger on my weakness. Lust. But...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why did David want God to look away from him in Psalm 39:13?
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Very interesting angle of thought.
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Where can I get the unedited Bible, the true Bible?
Is there a Bible that I can purchase that will give me God's word that has not been influenced by the Freemasons to manipulate and control? I want to know th...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you invite the presence of God into your life?
Terrific question, Thaddeus! I would say to treat each day as if you were going to a wedding. It's a joyful occasion. Remember this: Isaiah 61:10 and think...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Mark, one last thing about your analogy of the Olympic medal. If you earned it you could boast but if you stole it you could not. Do you or anyone boast of...
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by Billy P Eldred
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Mark, either the whole Bible is true or it cannot be relied upon. What I see that the Bible teaches is that Christ is 100% faithful. He, as God, cannot lie....
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?
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Our sins were judged at the cross. The Judgement Seat of Christ is regarding our works in the ministry of the gospel of God's grace. We are rewarded for...