Does the Bible say anything about holy war?
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Greed, power, control, even when they are renamed "religion," are the reasons people are willing to risk the lives of the people they can manipulate to fight...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When cross-referencing Luke 4:18 to Isaiah 61:1-2, where it says, "recovering of sight to the blind," in Isaiah 61, there is no mention of restoring sight to the blind. How are these two verses correlated?
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The phrase “recovering of sight to the blind” is not quoted directly from the Old Testament, but it seems to be inspired by Isaiah 35:5 or Isaiah 42:7.
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by Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Kelli Hamann, thank you for your comment. That was 45 years ago. God has been amazingly good to me since then and I praise Him and love Him.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about a father/daughter relationship?
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I like what you said about the father having "a veto power" over any vow made in Numbers 30:3-5. Also, your last paragraph brought to my mind, 1 Peter 3:7.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about a father/daughter relationship?
I would first say that the Bible appears to address father-daughter relationships from the standpoint of when the daughter is still living at home under her...
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by Alison Morgan
When will the Holy Spirit be taken out of the world?
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Since we receive the Holy Spirit at salvation I can only assume the 144,000 will also receive Him as they are saved. So either the Holy Spirit will be...
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John Moyo
, Christian youth teacher
To whom are we to pray, the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?
My simple answer is pray to the Father through the Son (John16:23 and led by the Spirit (Colossians 1:9-14). We should pray through the Son because no one...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the key to making marriage last?
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When the bible speaks of the man and woman becoming one we have to use some common sense to know what that means. People don't need to imagine themselves to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the law of liberty?
The Bible itself is the law of liberty. It is the ethical guide for Christian living (James 1:25; 2:8). And when we obey it, it sets us free (Psalm 119:45;...
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Why will the close relative lose his inheritance if he redeems the land himself in Ruth 4:6?
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by Gene Coleman
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Joyce Whaley, so true. Reminds me of example my parents taught me as a child. They said a loving Father would certainly ask his children not to touch a very...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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I must differ with M. Houdmann's answer on one particular point. Romans 8:28 says, "For those who love God all things work together for good, for those who...
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by Gene Coleman
How is eternity in hell a fair punishment for sin?
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Jason Dalrymple, you seem to attempt to define a God that would be acceptable to you quite well, but God Himself defines what is fair and acceptable to Him...
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Joel Ruiz
Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
Death is most often described as "sleep" or "asleep" in the New Testament, which to me is the 'comforting' word told us by the scriptures in I Thes 4:13~14....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is a Person, not an "it." He has a mind as Michael said (1Co 2:11 HHe knows). He has intellect (1 Co 2:10-11). He has emotions (feelings--The...
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Why is following Christ so difficult?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Christian view of suicide? What does the Bible say about suicide?
How disconcerting I feel when someone commits suicide or even contemplates it! One young woman with whom I went to Arizona Bible College did it. How sad and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
The verse that comes most readily to my mind in response to the question is John 13:34, in which Jesus said, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that "From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force."
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Great question, Winston! Yes, it makes one wonder, how can God’s sovereign and peaceful kingdom be entered by force? Paul declared that the kingdom (rule) of...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
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Tim, I just had to ask after reading an answer to a recent eBible question. You have always answered all my questions and I do thank you. The question was...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
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Ben, as a pastor's wife, this is so grievous to read. I'm so grateful for how my husband leads people with love, grace, and what the Bible says, not what man...
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What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
What specific command did Jesus give his disciples?
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by JD Abshire
Are the 'tribulation saints' in Rev. 7 part of the Bride of Christ, the Church? Or the same as the Old Testament believers? Or 'Friends of the Bridegroom' John 3:29?
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Murray, Yes, you are correct.Thanks for the clarification.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
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Okay... It became officially incest after God commanded against it. We know that God didn't change, He changed His allowance for us. Up until God said that...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is the Church of Christ denomination a good biblical church group?
One week after I received Christ as Lord and Savior at a Baptist church that was a two hour drive I decided to attend a church closer to home. I found a COC...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does God tempt us to sin?
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Evil is sin. Sin is evil. Paul said even when we do good evil is present with us. Pride. We are all sinners. Romans 3:23 Romans 3:10 We are born sinners....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
Great question, Adewale Ademola! Here's an overview of the miracle of giving sight to Bartimaeus: Blind Bartimaeus: 1 His Condition—Blind and Begging Mark...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
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Good 3 point sermon outline, here, Tim!
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Al Mark
Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?
This question is like the one raised to try to catch believers in a conundrum - can God make a rock so heavy that he can't lift it? Whether the answer is yes...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who were John's disciples in Mark 2, and is this John the Baptist?
Although the "John" mentioned in Mark 2:18 is not further specifically identified in that verse, the reference is indeed to John the Baptist. Prior to the...
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Kathy Akers
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
My opinion is that as long as God knows that you’re giving from your heart, what someone spends the money on is of no consequence on you. I feel that only...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does God allow natural disasters, i.e., earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis?
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Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. Romans 3:10 There is none righteous, no not one. So, the question...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
In my opinion, Jesus was simply telling Peter what he wants every Christian to hear. If you Love Me, prove it. Prove it by taking care of the little lambs....
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Are the 'tribulation saints' in Rev. 7 part of the Bride of Christ, the Church? Or the same as the Old Testament believers? Or 'Friends of the Bridegroom' John 3:29?
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I think you might have meant that the word church doesn't appear after chapter 3 in Revelation? Please note, it does appear in Revelation 22:16. It would...
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by Joseph Trujillo
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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God already knows how it's going to end and He knows that He is Victorious. (Rev 20:10) The fallen angel that is the devil, is a beast and as Genesis...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
My opinion is that with faith the sinner must come to Christ, believing: 1. "It is according to the Scriptures that Christ suffered for our sins" (1 Cor...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate (John 14:16) because He pleads or intercedes with God the Father on behalf of believers (since the Holy Spirit...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
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Wow, this makes for a good gospel witness, Tim!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost...
John 14:16
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Recognition and acknowledgement of the individual's sinfulness. (Without that, the individual would not perceive a need for forgiveness of that sin.) (Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Also, see 1 Cor 15:3-4
John 3:14
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
I have not had any exposure to those specific terms with respect to whatever established meaning they may currently have from an academic or scientific...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Does God tempt us to sin?
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James, how can evil not be sin? Does sin only come into play when evil is acted upon?
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Kathy Akers
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
In my opinion, if you’re going to speak to someone about the Bible who doesn’t believe in it, I feel that we need to pray that God lead us to a conversation...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
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The second coming is at the end of the tribulation. At the rapture of the church, those who have trusted Jesus alone apart from works will be caught up to...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
Here is what you must do in grace through faith as taught by the Apostles. What must I do to be saved? Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
The evangelist, Luke, in the gospel of Luke said of Jesus Himself: “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he [Jesus] expounded unto them in all the...