How did God send a tormenting spirit to Saul?
God is sovereign over all spiritual beings, including evil ones (even Satan). He is capable of using them for his purposes, and they can also do no more than...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did David let himself fall deeper and deeper into sin, in the episode with Bathsheba?
A clear progression: 1) Neglecting his duty as king by remaining in Jerusalem, rather than leading his army in the field 2) Spending his time in Jerusalem in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did David let himself fall deeper and deeper into sin, in the episode with Bathsheba?
See also 2 Samuel 12:9, 10-14, 11, 14, 15.
2 Samuel 11:1 - 27
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?
When Christians die our souls are instantly transported to heaven to be united with Christ. We know that our souls are in heaven from the descriptions in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Is smoking marijuana a sin?
Everything God created is good because God is good by nature. God gave everything he created to human beings to bless our lives. Marijuana can be used for...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can infants and young children who die, people with special needs, and those who have never heard the gospel be saved?
Let's focus on the scriptural truths and promises that underlie God's plan of salvation. 1. God is Sovereign. He decided before the foundation of the world...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What behaviors and attitudes of Judas opened him up to the influence of Satan, resulting in his betrayal of Jesus? How can I avoid such behaviors and attitudes?
Before we seek to learn something from Judas' life, we must remember this important truth - Judas was destined to betray Jesus because it was the sovereign...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?
The question assumes that upon death the righteous immediately will ascend to heaven to be with God. I’m well aware that for many Christians this is a...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
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Jamie, Thanks for sharing your struggle. That's how God brings Christians together to help each other heal and grow. God loves to do things for his people...
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Wenona Hollis
Which version of the Bible would be best for a person with a learning disability?
I too, have a learning disability, and understand your concerns for your son's need to get the best for his learning. I see a lot of answers which are...
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by Jamie Brown
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
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I thank you for your answer and I thank you for your time. I wish I could understand what it is that I am supposed to do. I have a PsD in Psychology and 25...
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Adjoa Acheampong
How did God send a tormenting spirit to Saul?
1 Samuel 16:1 - 23
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why do so many people have to experience terrible suffering before death?
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What we do know for sure is that God loves us. Indeed He is Love and Grace. He does not want anyone to suffer. But He can and does use all things for good....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?
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Insightful and concise--I love it!
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Who are the Amish, and what are their beliefs?
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What does the Bible say about feeling overwhelmed?
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What does the Bible say about the end of the world?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
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Let's pray that we have helped Jamie, AMEN...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When referring to the marriage ceremony of the Lamb and the church, does this event occur pre-, mid-, or post-tribulation, or not at all?
At some point during the break between Christ's subsequent coming and the start of the millennial realm, the brilliant marriage dinner of the Lamb will occur...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it okay for me to ask my wife to cover up (to dress modestly, i.e. no yoga pants or such) if we have agreed to not have sex in order to pray?
I am seeing more and more women wearing yoga pants. I would like to see them (the yoga pants) on my wife, a Christian woman, only. Period. In our home, with...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
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Good advice, Shirley H.!
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by Becky Hunter
"Did the Catholic Church officially change the Sabbath day to Sunday?"
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The disciples gathered on the first day of the week, Sunday, and not the seventh day, Saturday, as the Jews did. In doing so, they established the day of the...
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by Becky Hunter
Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?
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It was an example for believers. By being dunked He was showing His death, His burial and His resurrection.
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Mark Bernard
What does "things under the earth" refer to in Philippians 2:10?
The 3-fold division that Paul uses here is a reflection of Near Eastern Cosmology. The ancient near eastern peoples saw a three-fold division of the entire...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
First, never give up. Next, you must forgive those who have hurt you. 1 Peter 2:19-23, "For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Jack, David penned the words you reference. He could read and study the scriptures without ceasing and he'd still sin. It speaks of what was in David's...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Grant, Yes, Satan lies to whomever will listen. The church began with one person, the founder and builder, Jesus the Christ. And His body, the Church, is...
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Perry Peterson
Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?
Jesus going through baptism was necessary, not because He had anything to repent of, but because he was flesh...our Kinsman-redeemer. He is the God-man. All...
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by Donna Williams
Why do most Christians not keep the Sabbath by setting aside one day a week to focus on their spiritual growth?
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Grant: It saddens me to see the Body of Christ in the condition that she is in. I have had the opportunity to chat with men and women who profess to know...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are these words from Jesus "Don't be afraid; just believe" (NIV) so important when we need something seemingly impossible from Jesus?
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Thank you Grant. When you research, there are so many things you find! It is hard to narrow down!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What behaviors and attitudes of Judas opened him up to the influence of Satan, resulting in his betrayal of Jesus? How can I avoid such behaviors and attitudes?
I would say that Judas' actions stemmed from three factors: 1) his fundamental dishonesty and lust for money, leading to his thievery (in his capacity as the...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
This is a great example of the great DANGER of taking individual verses, out of context, and building a theology around them. Christian theology has been...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
When will "the hour of trial"--the testing of everyone on earth--occur? (Rv 3:10)
This passage is a great example of prophetic words from Jesus that have multiple fulfilments which is the most amazing miracle in the bible. The book of...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about going to see a prostitute?
Sexual Immorality is the broad term used in the bible to describe a host of sexual sins, which includes, fornication, adultery, homosexual sex (sodomy),...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
When calamity strikes our life we can certainly think that God is punishing us. It is human nature to think that God will always bless Christians for having...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why do most Christians not keep the Sabbath by setting aside one day a week to focus on their spiritual growth?
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Donna, The scripture I referenced shows that Paul preached the gospel on the Sabboth in the Jewish synagogues because he was a Jew and had a right to be...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does God show us all the fine details so we can build the life he has planned for us?
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Tim, God gave Moses exacting details to build the tabernacle for his presence to dwell. God did the same thing with David, showing him the fine details to...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why are these words from Jesus "Don't be afraid; just believe" (NIV) so important when we need something seemingly impossible from Jesus?
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Shirley, I love all your examples that show we must remind ourselves of these bible truths about God's love for us, then we won't be afraid, then we will be...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Danny, The confusion is created because of the church's response to the lies and deceptions of Satan. Here are some examples. Satan says: The good needs to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can infants and young children who die, people with special needs, and those who have never heard the gospel be saved?
I would distinguish the first three categories mentioned in the question from those of the age of accountability who have never heard the gospel. Despite not...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Can loved ones in heaven look down on you?
To my knowledge, the Bible is silent on this subject (saying neither whether they can or cannot). Some people cite the reference to the "cloud of witnesses"...
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What is Tenebrae? What is a Tenebrae service?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When will "the hour of trial"--the testing of everyone on earth--occur? (Rv 3:10)
In my opinion, the "hour of trial" being referred to would have been the coming (at the time that Revelation was written) organized persecution of Christians...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
As I understand the cited passage, Jesus is saying that Christians should always strive for perfection -- the same perfection that God possesses -- even if...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is the difference between Sheol, Hades, Hell, Lake of Fire, Paradise, and Abraham's Bosom?
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Where does the Bible teach that the angels are mortal so that they will be annihilated in the Lake of Fire? Luke 20:26 AMP "...because they are [immortal]...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why does it seem that God is punishing me when I’ve done nothing wrong, and also prospering those who have hurt me and caused me pain?
I am sorry to hear of the distress that you have gone through in your Christian walk. The root cause of suffering is the fact that God gave us free will...