Why didn’t God require Cain’s life as punishment for murdering Abel since it seems inconsistent with His command in Gen. 9 verse 6?
Genesis 9:6
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by Helmut Fischl
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What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
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Cindy, consider the following. The fact that this topic is so hotly discussed with good biblical arguments on both sides (the Keepers and the Opposers). The...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
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Repent means to turn from what we were trusting in to save us, to trusting in Jesus alone to save us. It is receiving the free gift of salvation by grace....
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)
The Bible mentions several heavenly books in which humans’ deeds are being recorded. It was common for Israelites to keep genealogical records (Neh 7:5;...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is the Rapture the same as the Second Coming of Christ?
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The language of I Thess 4:13-18, far from teaching a rapture separate from the Second coming, actually precludes a separate 'rapture' where Christ secretly...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a Christian wear a purity ring?
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The thing that bothers me about a ring promise is to make a vow to God that we may not keep. God says it is better not to make a vow than make one and not...
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What day is the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it considered lust to comment or joke about the attractiveness of a person to whom you're not married?
Not to sound puritanical, but... While God created men and women to be visually appealing and sexually attractive to each other, He also created a framework...
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What does the Bible teach about the rapture?
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Why is it important to meditate on God's Word?
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What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)
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Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Esther?
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Such a Time as This Esther 4:14 1 For such a time as this—A TIME OF EXTREME URGENCY, because a decree had gone forth bringing to Esther’s people Danger,...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
Can sin be forgiven without repentance?
No! To repent means to turn from sin, to change the direction of your life from selfishness and rebellion against God's law. At the same time, you must turn...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)
I would say that the lifting of the hands in prayer is both a recognition of God being greater or more exalted (and thus "higher") than the person praying,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?
I would say that the psalm is expressing the thought that God created man to be just a little lower than the angels, with the implication of the honor that...
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Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
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GREGORY LAMPTEY
Who is the "lower" according to Psalm 8:5, man or angels?
Psalm 8:5 says God has made man a little lower than angels. Does that mean angels are above man?
Psalms 8:3 - 9
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian wedding be different from a non-Christian wedding?
There is no example in the Bible of a Christian "wedding." There are references in the Old Testament concerning Jewish unions. There is only one reference to...
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Dan Lea
What is the mark of the beast (666)?
Just about every product these days has a bar code embossed on each item for sale. The first two bars to the left, middle, and the end usually have longer...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David lift up his hands to worship God? (63:4)
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. 4 I w...
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by Terry Gillard
, Worship Leader and Engineer
What is soaking prayer and is it biblical?
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If you want a scripture to support the principle, see 2 Kings 3v15. Elisha knew that to get his mind from the turmoil of dealing with those who rejected God,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?
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[Joh 11:35] Jesus Wept! Those Tears Are Over Jesus wept! those tears are over, But His heart is still the same; Kinsman, Friend, and elder Brother, Is His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does God have to judge a SECOND TIME?
I would say that, while Jesus did endure God's punishment for all of humanity's sins for all time, each individual human must then avail themselves of that...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Should a church use the Ennegram personality test as an outreach tool?
At the basic level, there is nothing Biblically wrong with using secular or psychological tools like personality tests. We live "in the world" and there are...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)
As difficult as it may be to grasp or comprehend, I would say that God, being omniscient, is aware of (or, as expressed in the question, has a record of)...
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Georgia Babb
Should a church use the Ennegram personality test as an outreach tool?
I've been invited to a church event that is using Ennegrams to draw women in who have not heard the gospel. Intervarsity Press says, "Find out from author S...
John 14:6
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
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Matthias was chosen specifically to replace the ministry of Judas to fulfill prophecy that "‘May another take his place of leadership." Judas' ministry, like...
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Scott Ranck
Was Matthias or Paul God's choice to replace Judas as the 12th apostle?
The book of Acts, could rightfully be called "Acts of the Holy Spirit. The tenor of the book shows how the Spirit of God initiated all the moves. The Spirit...
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What is the mercy seat?
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What was the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament?
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Theodore Behrens
Should the comma be placed before or after the word "today" in Luke 23:43?
The comma should be placed after the word today. Also Jesus was in the grave 3 days and 3 nights, which definitely is not Paradise.
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STANLEY S. DRANE
"Jesus wept" in John 11:35, why did He weep?
When Jesus saw the weeping and wailing, he too wept openly. Jesus showed that he cares enough for us to weep with us in our sorrow.
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by Anthony Clinton
, Teacher in China
Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?
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If you look into 1Cor 15 you find that the only resurrection of the righteous dead between Christ’s and the resurrection spoken of in the chapter is this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8)
What kind of records does God keep? (Psalm 56:8) 8 Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard?
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Since the gift of God is eternal life, Romans 6:23, then as Ephesians 2:8-9 says, we have nothing to boast in. A person who becomes a believer on His death...
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STANLEY S. DRANE
What is the meaning of the word "submitting" in Eph 5:21?
When we submit to God, we become more willing to obey his command to submit to others, that is to subordinate our rights to theirs.
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by kel gens
When should I pray to the Father, when should I be praying to the Son, when should I be praying to the Holy Spirit?
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Jesus specifically teaches and instructs us to pray to our Father (Matthew 6:9)
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by STANLEY S. DRANE
When should I pray to the Father, when should I be praying to the Son, when should I be praying to the Holy Spirit?
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Pray to them at any time, there's no timeline. Just pray, without ceasing.
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Ron Ray
Is the "Left Behind" series biblical?
I believe that the Bible does teach a pre-tribulation rapture. Several scriptural passages come to mind and the passages speak of the living believers being...
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Who is the false prophet of the end times?
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Are Christians homophobic?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?
Without reference to any aspects of the Hebrew vocabulary or grammar used, I would say that (just in my opinion), the LORD making His face to shine upon and...
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What does the Bible say about resentment?
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Why wasn’t the psalmist afraid of powerful and wicked people? (Psalm 49:5–9)
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Did David use his sinfulness from birth as an excuse for his later sins? (Psalm 51:5)