In our world, games have rules. We cannot sit down to a table, ask a friend to play a game, and then subsequently break every rule we agreed to peaceably...
The amazing thing about G-d's Word is that despite all of its detractors, the real substance of the mud the world slings, does not stick. An accusation has...
Dear Anonymous, Exodus 21:23-25, is not about the "law of retaliation", as we have misinterpreted it to mean, but it is the law of recompense, or simply the...
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Thanks, Jack, for your very thorough answer, and especially for pointing out its similarities to today’s behavior!
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The way God judged Nadab & Abihu reminds me of 1 Corinthians 11: 27-32 27: So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy...
Dear Anonymous, please allow me to say, that God never contradicts Himself. Exodus 20:13 is a commandment, and Exodus 21:12, is the punishment for breaking...
How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)? In Psalm 26:1, David claims to be blameless not by asserting sinless perfection, but by claiming...
In my opinion, both can be correct depending on the situation. Proverbs 26:4&5 ESV: "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like...
What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian? The key to bearing fruit as a Christian is abiding in Jesus Christ, which means maintaining an intimate,...
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A good song, John, that goes along with this is "Job 38:4-6 (ESV) by Scripture Memory Fellowship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw9zSIpFIYw
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John, very good answer, brother! Windows of Heaven: Ancient texts often mention "windows" or "floodgates" in the firmament that could be opened to allow rain...
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6? Amos 6:6-8 ESV: 6 "...that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not...
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream? Genesis 37:9 ESV: "And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said,...
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2? Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2 depicts a massive statue with four metal sections, symbolising...
My key takeaway from this verse was that, here, the man didn't say "Lord, if you are willing, can you make me clean?" The man knew Jesus could make him...
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2? ESV: "And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth...
What does it mean that Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? In Ephesians 2:2, calling Satan the "prince of the power of the air"...
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies? John 8:44: "Ye are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a...
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Someone will say, where's your scripture references to back this up? I point to the record from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. Some things come to us if we...
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light? Satan masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14) means the Devil disguises his...
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Why does God command Christians to sing?
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Yes, it's true that God created Satan and he sinned. He then created mankind and they sinned. It is inherent within a free moral agent that he has the...
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Verse 1: "...where does my help come from?" Verse 2: "My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."
Exodus 21:23-25 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for bur...
Exodus 20:13 “Thou shalt not kill.” Exodus 21:12 "Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death.
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"Moses also tells them to abstain from sex during this time not because women are evil but because things like seminal fluids and blood are symbols of life...
What does it mean that God is light? Saying "God is light" (1 John 1:5) signifies that God is absolutely holy, pure, and truthful, with no sin or deception....
What does it mean that God is light? Saying "God is light" (1 John 1:5) signifies that God is absolutely holy, pure, and truthful, with no sin or deception....
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How can I overcome resistance to change? Overcoming resistance to change requires proactive, transparent communication, fostering employee involvement, and...
How can I overcome disappointment with life? Overcoming disappointment with life involves acknowledging and processing painful emotions rather than...
How can I overcome peer pressure? To overcome peer pressure, trust your values, practice saying "no" confidently, and find friends who share your beliefs,...
What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable? Think of a lighthouse on a rock mass in the sea. On a very stormy day, the waves lash against the rock mass,...
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This is edifying. Thanks for sharing.
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I respectfully disagree with the conclusion drawn by the writer under this article. I am not persuaded believers should avoid doing business with...
Why did God use a locust swarm to punish Israel? God used a locust swarm to punish Israel as a divine, agricultural judgment designed to wake them up from...
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God will expose you!! He will shine His light on your heart. (I know because He did it to me many years ago; He hasn't stopped doing it!) That's what He was...
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Gene, what Rotomi EWEDEMI wrote is not as outlandish as it appears but aligns with scripture. It may seem in some respects to mirror aspects of known...
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I don't expect an answer to my rhetorical question; I expect obfuscation; per usual. 'Render unto Caesar,' and Romans 13:1-7. Sharp left turns from the...
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Ken, there is more symbolism here than can be earthly understood with mental cognizance. The tree of life (not trees of life) were on both sides of the river...
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Jeremiah 32:17 says, "Oh, Lord God, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!" Romans 1:20...
What does it mean to be humble? There was never a more humble man that walked the earth than Jesus himself. If we imitate him, then we become humble. That is...
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1...
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light? "Salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) defines the active, positive influence Christians are called to...
What does the Beatitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'? "Blessed are the poor in spirit" means possessing profound humility, recognising...
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9) means that individuals who actively work to resolve conflicts,...
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You might be right that Jesus didn't abolish the death penalty. I don't think He addressed it. I ain't trying to get an opinion of what Jesus did or didn't...
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Reading through this article leaves me wondering if the RCC consider Scripture as their authority at all. My view is that the narratives on the apparitions...
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