What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
14:2 suffering from edema Refers to a condition in which fluid accumulation in connective tissues or bodily cavities causes swelling and inhibits...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
We get to know God fully through His word. Basically scripture reveals His love for us through: 1. The beauty of His creation. 2. His son Jesus Christ who is...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is man's sin passed down only via the male?
A little background information first. Adam was mankind's federal head, which means God made him the commander-in chief of planet earth. God told Adam "Fill...
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by Ralph Lucas
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
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Indeed there are numerous verses in the OT where Israel is to love the stranger and foreigner. Christ was coming against the traditions of men that were not...
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How does having sin in your life cause you to have sickness, disease?
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Chet Shaner
, Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
What is the power of the resurrection? Without the resurrection Jesus would be no more than a wandering preacher with "nice" ideas. For myself, when I...
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why would Jesus say that people were told to hate their enemies?
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I believe that what Jesus was speaking of is found in Psalm 139:19-22 "O God, if only you would destroy the wicked! Get out of my life, you murderers! They...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Christianity is the teaching that Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior of the souls of mankind. Christians believe in Him. Christians are sinners the same as...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
First things first. This is a loaded question, full stop! Here are a couple of examples of loaded questions: (1) are republicans racist? (2) do democrats lie...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are Christians homophobic?
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Thank you Danny. I am sorry for your experiences as a child and will ask forgiveness for those ball players on their behalf. They really do not know what...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Do dogs go to heaven?
The answer is NO - it is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures. Men and animals(beasts) are contrasted. Both Men and...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
The Greek: hudropikos (G5203) is referred as "dropsical", a disease of the body causing swelling due to excess water and this is rendered as "dropsy" in...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How does God guide the Christian today?
The gifts of revelation, namely Prophesying, Word of Wisdom and Word of Knowledge, has refreshingly reassured us that God does speak today. But one of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
"Dropsy" is a term formerly used for edema or swelling. It is actually a contraction of "hydropsy", referring to the accumulation of water in body tissues,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
Luke 14:2 "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." (KJV)
Luke 14:2
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is it so hard for some people to forgive, especially when we consider the forgiveness we have in Jesus?
At the heart of the inborn sin nature that all humans possess (including Christians, even after they are saved (Romans 7:14-25)) is the sin of pride, which...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
We believe the bible is the word of God. John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that whosoever believeth in Him,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Christ the only way of salvation? (Acts 4:12)
Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. We are all born sinners. Romans 3:9-10. There is none righteous,...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who were the Moabites?
In Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a son of Lot, who was a nephew of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Where did the name Moab come from?
In Old Testament accounts (e.g., Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
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Very well said Mr Matthews!! Questions like this one are LOADED. There's nothing to be gained from a general question about christians, anymore than if the...
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
Just making a decision to repent is not enough. One must truly repent--being genuine in acts, words, and deeds--to be honored of God or man. There is no...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Jack agree! I did mention they can run up to 50 mph in desert. As the world is getting older, I believe the animals lost its strength and vigor as they are...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is Heaven like?
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Heaven? This morning it was a mite cool...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Singapore, I didn't know this what you said, "Camels are very strong and can carry up to 900 pounds for 30 miles a day. Camels can travel at up to 50 miles...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)
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Singapore, you have a very thorough answer here! Were you comparing the woman at the well in John 4 to Laban? You said, "Jn 4:280." I take it you mean John...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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And a search of my Bible software, BibleMax.com, yielded 16 references to "Haran," including Isa. 37:12 which you mentioned.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
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Singapore, I appreciate your insightful answer, especially about Haran. "Here is where Isaac and Jacob got their wives and where the latter brought up most...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about church membership?
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I didn't see an answer in this on "what the bible says" about church membership, which was the question. I can't find the term "church membership" anywhere...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What are some biblical guidelines for a happy marriage?
Happy Marriage Happy family is but an earlier Heaven! Sadly the devil has robbed families of joy and peace by offering substitutes. But God desires each...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?
Biblical Hebrew consists of 22 letters, all consonants, none of which are lowercase. Each letter has its own sound and numerical value. Each distinct part of...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What was this "two-drachma temple tax"? (Matthew 17:24)
Greek: didrachma (G1323), double drachma, worth about $2.30 today. This was the temple tax which every Jew paid yearly (Ex. 30:13; 2Ki. 12:4; 2Chr. 24:6-9)....
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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What is spiritual blindness?
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Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
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The anti Christ has to be revealed at the beginning of the 7 years as He is the one that makes the treaty with Israel for 7 years. He breaks his covenant...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?
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All of those who have received the free gift of eternal life by faith alone are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise and will go in the rapture....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God guide the Christian today?
God has given us the Bible. Genesis 3:8, God walked with Adam and Eve. As Christians, God walks with us in spirit. Indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within....
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What is the definition of a cult?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
In the Bible, there are types. For example Joseph on the Old Testament is a type of Jesus. In the New Testament, I see Joseph, Mary's soon to be husband. I...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of a cult?
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Amen Bro. Jesus plus nothing equals salvation by grace. Romans 4:5-8. Romans 3:26-28. Nothing else can save us except what HE did. Jesus died for sinners. We...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Why is the city of Capernaum significant?
Significance of Capernaum: The city "Capernaum" was exalted unto heaven (Mt. 11:23). It is a Hebraism for great prosperity. Capernaum is located on the...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Are the Arab nations the descendants of Abraha's first son Ishmael?
Yes! God gave Hagar, the following promises regarding Ishmaelites, son of Abraham through Hagar Promises: Seed to be multiplied beyond number (Gen. 16:10;...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
LOCATION: Haran was in northeast Mesopotamia (or in Padan-aram) on the river Belias, about sixty miles above its confluence with the Euphrates. It was a...
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Anonymous
Are the Arab nations the descendants of Abraha's first son Ishmael?
Genesis 16:1 - 16
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John Farmer
What is the definition of a cult?
I grew up in a cult of Christianity called the Worldwide Church of God founded by Herbert W Armstrong. HWA was basically a plagiarist and borrowed from...
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Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
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No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house - This parable...
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by Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Can the dead be raised?
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Heb 9:27 emphasizes Death Ends Probation. After death the judgment, not a second chance to live on earth and be saved. Death ends all probation for the one...