What does the Bible say about sleep or napping?
Psalm 127:2 rightly speaks of sleep as a gift from God. It allows human beings to be refreshed, especially so that they can provide for themselves and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus Christ married? Did Jesus have a wife?
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So, staying with this logic, we could get to heaven and tell Jesus He doesn't know what He's talking about when we talk about paying a mortgage or starting a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?
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Thank you Mr Matthews, Thank you Lynn Sander. ( just seeing this) Mr Kraft, I think you have the right idea about saying what you would or wouldn't do as a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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A parable is a story designed to teach a moral lesson. It is very ironic that the parable of the rich man and Lazarus is so misunderstood by so many. Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "hesed" in the Old Testament?
Is this Hebrew word only found in the Old Testament? Is it a Hebrew term only used in reference to God?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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The rich man and Lazarus story is a parable. I can't prove that. Even if it isn't, Jesus' sermon has the same meaning. He begins with what preachers do; He...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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We can list scriptures until we run out of ink, but if we don't get the right context it profits us nothing. "The gift of life." Physical life on this planet...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the writer use such a strong figure of speech? (Proverbs 11:22)
Assuming the writer of the cited verse to have been Solomon, I would say that the language of the verse reflected his extensive experience with women...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the “unction from the Holy One”?
"Unction" refers to the application of an oil or ointment in a ritual denoting adoration or a special or sacred nature or purpose of or for the person to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the writer use such a strong figure of speech? (Proverbs 11:22)
22 "Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion." (NIV)
Proverbs 11:1 - 31
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where does the Bible tell Christians that we can be healed of sickness and disease?
Psalm 103:3 Contemporary English Version (CEV) 3 The Lord forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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Our soul never dies. When the rich man was in hell he was in torment. He asked Father Abraham to send Lazarus to bring a drop of water to cool his tongue....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus ( Luke 16) comes to mind. Lazarus dies and the angels carry him to where Abraham is. The rich man died "and was...
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by
Donna Williams
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
I personally do not believe that Christmas has anything to do with Jesus Christ at all, but I do not condemn those who choose to believe that it does! It is...
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by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)
Shechem’s violent demand for immediate gratification made Dinah suffer greatly and had far-reaching consequences. So no, Dinah likely wanted nothing to do...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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There are people who think they believe that if they "just die" they won't really be punished. Even the church seems to buy into that. So this misinformation...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?
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Yes, unrepentant people will spend eternity in "hell," but this place hell is the place of the dead, a grave. You're right Mr Houdmann, universalism directly...
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by lynn Sander
Why did Lot offer up his daughters to be gang raped? Why did God allow Lot's daughters to later have sex with their father?
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I find Mr. Zantarski and Mr. Kraft's statements: "a trade off of lesser evils" and "we never know how we would react in a given situation. Lot was between a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?
As God said in the verses cited in the question, man cannot see (and has not seen, at any time) His face in its full glory and live. References to God...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we loathe the "faithless"? (119:158)
Based on my study of the cited verse, I would say that the wording of the verse as translated in the question does not exactly capture the sense of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?
NET © So Jacob named the place Peniel, explaining, “Certainly I have seen God face to face and have survived.” (Genesis 32:30) God said to Moses, “No m...
Genesis 32:22 - 32
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should we loathe the "faithless"? (119:158)
"I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word." (Psalm 119:158, NIV)
Psalms 119:1 - 176
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the personal prophecy concept biblical?
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In the old testament if a prophet made a statement of prophesy and it did not come true, he was stoned to death as a false prophet. Thank God we do not do...
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What does it mean to love your neighbor as you love yourself?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was Joseph a type of Christ?
Joseph certainly was a type of Christ. In fact, more similarities between Joseph and Jesus than I can either reproduce here, or could possibly have thought...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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James Kraft, thanks for your comment. I concur with your view.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)
Genesis 34:26 seems to indicate that Dinah had already been taken (even if unwillingly) into Shechem's house by the time that Simeon and Levi killed Shechem...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Would Dinah have wanted to marry the man who violated her? (Genesis 34:4)
4 And Shechem said to his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as my wife.”
Genesis 34:1 - 31
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians celebrate Christmas?
The Great Commission is to go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. That is the only gospel that saves sinners which we all...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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Amen Brother. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Once you receive...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
Matthew 10:32-32 states, 32 “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever...
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by
Andrew Osakue
, Ex: Chief T. Officer, Fish Farmer, Bible Teacher, Men Leader
Who was Lot's mother and what happened to her?
The Bible never made mention of Lot’s mother either by name or inference. The Bible also never made mention of how Lot’s mother died. Only Lot’s farther...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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What if a person once believes the gospel, is sealed by the Holy spirit of promise, Ephesians 1:13-14, but never believes it again? Second Timothy 2:13 If we...
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by
Duane Haugen
What is the significance of 153 large fish in John 21:1-11?
It's not that 153 is the most widely known Pythagorean theory formula known to man on the earth and what the pyramids are all about, but it means 153 meals...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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Romans 3:26-28 For He is the just and the justifier of them that believe in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. You can not boast in a free GIFT....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
In my opinion, the cited passages are not referring to inaction (as in failing to tell others about Christ), but to active denial, as when an individual...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
How is one assured of going to heaven? The answer is found in Scripture. The Bible says in John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and...
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by Lynda McEwan
, Retired
Who was Lot's mother and what happened to her?
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Jack, yes I meant Lot's mother. I was trying to find background on Lot when I read that his father, Haran, passed away when Lot was young and Terah, Lot's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
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Later Lot got drunk and had sex with both his daughters. But God had already declared Lot a righteous man and God never goes back on His word. God always...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the story of Abraham and Lot?
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The way that seems right now is to keep the commandments and do good works to earn eternal life. John 3:16-18 is the only way to be saved. John 6:47. Romans...
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by
Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
Genesis 28:15 “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
Matthew 10:32-33 32"Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. 33But whoever disowns me before others, I will...
Matthew 10:26 - 33
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by Billy Bard
What does the Hebrews 10:26 mean concerning 'willful sin?'
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So Jennifer, is it too late for me then? I was raised in a Baptist family, "accepted Jesus into my heart" as a kid but wasn't really serious about God,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some verses in the Old Testament that tell us that God has a plan?
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Tim, I'm so glad you mentioned Proverbs 19:21 which I have always loved. Wiersbe says, "We have no reason to fear the will of God, because His plans come...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
The filthy clothes with which Joshua the high priest was attired represented three levels of guilt -- his own personal sin (through acts such as allowing his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why the "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3)
Why was Joshua wearing "filthy clothes"? (Zechariah 3:3) Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel ...