What does the Bible say about failure?
David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam. 13:14). He was also a man intimately acquainted with failure. After his adulterous relationship culminated in...
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by ALBERTO DAVILA
What is the difference between knowing God and believing God?
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Tim, God bless you brother, I come to you today with the love of one brother to another to perhaps clarify something for you. When I read your first sentence...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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Palmy Pam, First, read your comment out loud (in your own voice) and consider how it sounds. I can tell you; it sounds like the confession of a repentant...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the doctrine of the New Testament?
If I were to select a single overriding doctrinal point in the New Testament (from which, I would say, all other doctrine presented in the New Testament...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What were the internal problems faced by the early church?
One of the factors that testifies most powerfully to me concerning the truth and reliability of the New Testament is that it does not attempt to "whitewash"...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some bases for trusting in God?
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I remember the first time I read Romans 4:5-8. I was totally blown away. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who justifieth the...
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Theodore Crittenden
Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?
The location of a wedding is spiritually symbolic as the first instance of his ministry as it begins an intimate relationship with his Church (a group of...
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by Palmy Pam
Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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I committed adultery and silently I confessed before God to forgive me. I felt ashamed before God and to myself. I speak to people about the love of God but...
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paul me
What specific commandments did Jesus tell the eleven to observe in Matt.28:20?
What was commanded to eleven, that no one else knew? But eleven had to teach it to others?
Matthew 28:20
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jacob give Joseph a coat of many colors?
It was most likely Jacob's method of telling the family that Joseph had been decided to be his beneficiary.
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Rahul Shaw
Why don't Christians fast the same as Muslims?
Bible says something about "True Fasting" in Old Testament through Prophet Isaiah in Chapter 58. I have seen people who are fasting for the sake of pleasing...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
Can a Christian be demon possessed? Can a Christian be demonized?
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A pastor I know invited a converted witch to help in a deliverance situation. (The record of her conversion is in the book "From Witchcraft to Christ"). In...
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by Gerritt Schuitema
, Persecutor & Mocker transformed to Faithful Believer
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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Thank you Moses. I refer you to Dr. Michael Heiser, who is in my opinion one of the best bible teachers alive today. He will not feed you his own position on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does this passage mean: "And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more."?
Numbers 8:23-26 This brief section contains instructions about what to do when a Levite reaches 50 years old, the age of retirement. 25. from the age of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about doubt?
"Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own." -- Goethe The term, DOUBT, is...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does this passage mean: "And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more."?
My understanding is that the limitation cited in the question applied (as indicated in the question itself) only to the Levites (rather than to the priests...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?
This unexpected skin infection showed that God had the option to get such sicknesses to Egypt and that no one but he could dispose of them. Moses' hand...
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Phil Calvert
, husband and dad, follower of the bible and bible studies
What does this passage mean: "And from the age of fifty years they shall withdraw from the duty of the service and serve no more."?
Is this just referring to the Levites when it comes to retirement?
Numbers 8:25
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?
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Mary, If what you say is true, if God tempted the man to sin, then that would mean that God can't be trusted. If that's the case, then repeating what He said...
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by Moses Ayeni
What is the meaning of, "We are gods" in John 10:34?
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Hi Gerritt. You know , I have been trying to read commentaries like MacArthur and others but my spirit kept saying I read the bible myself and the popular...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Why are there so many Christian denominations?
I have often thought that Christians arguing about which denomination is "right" is rather like arguing about which food is right. I like Mexican, Chinese,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Mr Taylor, I'm not trying to define apostasy or defend it, or defend the people whom you KNOW who are "fake believers." The people Jesus said he would tell...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the four spiritual laws?
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I agree. We all seem to go through the valley at some places in our life. But, we have this, Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. John 6:37 He...
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Where did Lazarus go when he first died, before The Lord Jesus raised him from the dead?
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How is Satan god of this world?
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by Laycie O
How do I support my son who just announced he's gay?
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As followers of the Lord we know to be true, that all sins are equal. Jesus loves us all, no matter the sin, we are his creation. God is a God of love and...
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about depression? How can a Christian overcome depression?
You overcome depression by memorizing some inspiring Bible verses with Scripture Memory Fellowship this summer about The Night of Depression Psalm 42:5 Why...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What role (if any) do spiritual gifts play in love relationships?
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Prophecy edifies the church, tongues edify only the speaker (1 Corinthians 14:4–5). So the loving thing to do is to refrain from speaking in tongues and let...
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Ocie Taylor
What is the key to making marriage last?
I think if both husband and wife have a good solid foundation and understanding of the gospel and a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, especially if...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Israel’s repentance genuine or fake? (Hosera 6:1–3)
These words in Hosea 6:3 of repentance are lovely but as morning clouds are often pictured as a simile for transitoriness (e.g., Job 7:9; Isa 44:22; Hos 6:4;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the Parable of the grain of wheat?
Good question! Grant, I think, has the right idea, when he said, "Jesus is the first fruits example." And He, the wheat-corn, sown in earth, Has giv’n a...
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Ocie Taylor
Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
That's kind of a tough one but I do not believe there is a such thing as a soul mate. The only relationship I can think of where the term soul mate could...
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by Ocie Taylor
Can a former Christian who became an atheist still go to heaven?
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Oh my friend, there are a lot of fake believers. For some the "title" of being a christian is just an accessory. Like a Louie bag. It has no value but it...
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by Ocie Taylor
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
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You don't have to quote scripture the to unsaved to forgive them. Forgiveness should be unconditional. If a person is saved or unsaved shouldn't be a factor...
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What does the Bible say about self-worth?
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Why did Jesus choose the wedding at Cana for His first miracle?
It is clear from John 2:1-11 that Jesus did not choose for this miracle to be His first. I do believe that he was put-upon by his mother and could not refuse...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does a person have to attend church to go to heaven?
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This is the gospel in a nut shell. John 3:16-18 John 6:47. Now, if you have ever believed it, you are saved forever. If you have not believed it, nothing you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the significance of Moses' hand turning to leprosy in relation to God's assignment for him?
The action described in the verse cited in the question was one of three signs that God gave to Moses in Exodus 4 that he could show to the Israelites in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Christ appear to men in the Old Testament? If so, where?
Yes, Christ did appear in the Old Testament in at least 7 places: Abraham (Genesis 18, especially Genesis 18:13) as also mentioned by Jennifer Henkel...
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
What does "Let this mind be in you which also was in Christ Jesus (KJV)" mean?
It is true, one has a right to agree or disagree. Having the mind of Christ is very simple to understand to a spiritual person. In John's gospel 5:30 Jesus...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
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I would really have to know without any doubt at all that it's God telling me to marry someone I don't want to marry, for me to do it. He'd have to part the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there such a thing as a soul mate? Does God have one specific person for you to marry?
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All that Mr Houdmann said about God being able to keep a boat with many holes afloat is true. But when you're being severely mistreated you need to thank God...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Satan have the power to control the weather?
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Eleazar, Jesus stilling the storm reminds me of the poem, "We walk by faith, not by sight No gracious words we hear From Him who spake as man ne'er spake But...