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This "women and children" refrain is very telling. Apparently women and children are thought to be worthy of more consideration than men. I don't know where...
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Thank you James for your response, I apologize for offending you by the terminology that I used! Please forgive me, and you are absolutely correct! What you...
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The Jews, the Pharisees put Jesus on the cross. They did it for evil, but God used it for good. Jesus died for the sins of the whole world, first John 2:2,...
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We are supposed to be sober and of a sound mind. God gave us a mind so we can read and understand His word. John 3:16-18. Romans 1:16. John 6:40 and John...
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I am not restricting salvation to only the 144.000 Jews. It says there will be such a great number of Gentiles saved from all nations that no man can...
I don't know for sure, but it is possible God used the sarcasm of the mockers who observed Christ on the cross. It is possible that their sarcastic “He saved...
Great question, Keith Clark! No, as far as I know there were only 2 Mordecai's in the Bible: 1. A Jew who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2;...
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First of all they are not by beliefs but the promise of God. John 3:16-18. Romans 3:26-28. First John 5:13. These things have I written unto you that BELIEVE...
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Misinformation is the bane of the internet. No site is untouched by it, even the ones that purport to be founded on the basis of truth. On the internet truth...
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Jesus had a specific group in mind. It isn't "left up to you" to decide who these "least" are. He was talking to people who thought much too much of...
I know this thread is 6 years old now. I recently discovered it while researching. Sorry I am late. Has anyone considered that Mary, Joseph and child (Jesus)...
The standard chronology adds some 80 years to the time from the end of the captivity to the edict to return to the land of Israel. This would make Mordecai...
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James, I agree with the Scriptures that you used to support your beliefs; however, I do have a question concerning what you mean by, "Once Saved Always...
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Good analysis, Peter!
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If we are talking about salvation it is the free gift of God to all who have put their trust in Jesus alone for the gift of eternal life. Acts 16:31. Romans...
When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery, they were doing it for evil, but God used it for good. Joseph later saved his family from starvation as second...
In the greatest scheme of things, baptism, whether it be on a live person or a dead one, has nothing to do with their salvation. Baptizing a dead person is...
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Paul said to forget those things that are behind, and press on toward the mark. If you could call her and tell her and it would help you, then you could. But...
I believe Christians should celebrate Christmas as a religious celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour. The biblical accounts of Jesus birth in...
These ancient paths are the “way of righteousness” that God has revealed to all human beings since Adam and Eve. It is a lifestyle that pleases God and...
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They didn't begin to die, they died instantly when they ate the fruit. Death is the cessation of life. That happened when they took of the fruit. When they...
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Salvation is so easy. We trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from any works, and He gives us eternal life. Eternal life is the promise of God to...
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John 12:32 God draws all men by the preaching of the cross. But only those who accept the free gift of eternal life are saved. Repentance for salvation is...
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Romans 8:29 For whom he did foreknow He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, (at the resurrection), that He might be the first born...
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This is a really scholarly answer. Great analysis!!
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"The (tree of the) knowledge of good and evil." There's only one way to truly understand good; it is to truly understand evil. If you want to know what it is...
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That's 4 references to the law, four to obedience, three to "obey," and 1 to "disobey." I don't believe God put us here to obey Him. I think He wants us to...
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Ok, thank you for that insight Jack. Yes, Satan is only an imitator, he has no new content, he can only pervert and present a lesser version of what Jesus...
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The bible is absolute truth. But a lot of what we believe has to do with the understanding we get from this absolute truth. Mark says that the bible supports...
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Danny, I don't believe God has used evil to accomplish anything since the crucifixion of Christ. Jesus had to go through everything He did because He would...
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The use of beads, icons or whatever floats your boat is harmless if it brings you closer to Jesus Christ. There are some that need something to look at or...
All we can do is preach the gospel. John 3:16-18 First Corinthians 15:1-4. Romans 1:16. First Corinthians 1:18 and First Corinthians 1:21. John 3:18. First...
When we sin, that small voice inside will bother us. But, when we pray to our Father, and admit our sin, God who loves us will understand. When we...
Luke 2:1 "In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world." (NIV)
Luke 2:1 - 7
The immediate fulfillment of this prophecy was the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Babylonian empire under Nebachednezer. The Jewish people were...
The fundamental truths of Scripture need to applied to interpret individual stories in the bible. 1) God is not willing that any should perish but that every...
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The context of Romans 10:17 is faith comes from hearing the gospel, i.e., it is the Word of God that produces faith. Since it is the dissemination of the...
“‘I have loved you,’” says the LORD. But you ask, ‘How have you loved us?’ ‘Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?’ the LORD says. ‘Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I...
Malachi 1:2 - 3
Once there was a little old man. His eyes blinked and his hands trembled; when he ate he clattered the silverware distressingly, missed his mouth with the...
I think it means any needy person. The context is this: The extent of our love (1 John 3:16-18) should be that if need be, we should be willing to lay down...
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Mr Matthews, do you think it's an act of evil to nail an innocent man to a cross? First you beat Him, and just to make sure, you spear Him in His side. And...
Great question, John Hull! Old Testament verses that foretell of the [3?] visitors are these: Isaiah 60:6:..."The wealth of the nations will come to you. A...
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The Bible is the word of God that does not lie. The Bible says that Samuel spoke to Saul (Samuel 28:15 And Samuel saith unto Saul, `Why hast thou troubled...
Yes, Luke matches the historical record. It seems to me that Quirinius was governor of Syria twice. The 1st time was before the birth of Christ, and the 2nd...
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There is another possibility demonstrated in Adam's behavior in this instance, one which I have personally observed in my own marriage. Briefly, a matter...
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I agree with you Micheal. Exactly my thought.
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In the context of this verse please refer to the original Greek. You will then come to an understanding that faith is not the gift being referred to in the...
If we think we are perfect we are about to fall. Pride goeth before a fall. None of us are beyond reproach. Chastening by the Lord. The Lord chastens every...
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Spurgeon was a lover of fine cigars. They practically crucified him for it. Romans 14:22.
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We can only have practical righteousness. Perfect righteousness can only come from God. Romans 4:5-6 Colossians 2:13. And if we look hard enough we can find...
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