Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, and John with Him into the Garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:33?
Jesus wanted to strengthen both their faith in GOD. Jesus wanted to reveal his identity to them, and also know who they thought Jesus was.
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Jay Saunders
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
What can we learn from the story of David and Goliath? With God's help we can do all things through Christ Jesus or (Jehovah God in his covenant). Life and...
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Alan Hitchner
What should we learn from the account of David and Goliath?
He situation was severe and desperate. The fortitude of the Hebrews was at an ebb. They needed very badly to see faith, courage, determination, savvy and...
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Alan Hitchner
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
Middle eastern concentrated hyssop was a medicinal purgative detergent. In concentration it may have been mixed with vinegar and caused convulsive impulse...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
Hyssop is a small, bushy, aromatic plant of the mint family found in the Middle East (among other places). In biblical times, it was used in cooking, herbal...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father....
John 14:1 - 14
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is it so hard for many Christians to believe that what the bible says, is true?
Great question, Grant! My opinion is that some Christians are not asking in faith for understanding (James 4:2-3; 1:5). I pray Psalm 119:18 BEFORE I read the...
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What does the Bible say about illegal immigration?
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Should a Christian wear religious jewelry?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
Exodus 4:21- "And the LORD said to Moses,'When you go back to Egypt, see that you do all those wonders before Pharaoh which I have put in your hand. But I...
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Alan Hitchner
Why was the psalmist accusing God of breaking his covenant? (Psalm 89:30-45)
The old covenant God made with the Hebrews made it clear that if the Hebrews honored Him, they would be blessed. And if they did not, that God would be...
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Alan Hitchner
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
The entire message of Yeshua, of Jesus, is of the path to redemption. Humans are steeped in sin, but Yeshua loves us and has graciously provided a remedy;...
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Donna Williams
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
I have read the previous answers to the question and of course, we all have different opinions. I would like to share that some things are still a mystery....
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I know if I have faith?
Faith is the thing hoped for but not seen. Faith is the only requirement for salvation apart from works. Works is not faith. Faith is not works. Faith is...
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Donna Williams
Does the OT prophesy about Jesus’ death?
The answer is yes, The Holy Spirit through the prophet Isaiah spoke about the sacrificial death of Jesus the Son of God in chapter 53. There are a variety of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What if we don’t feel love for someone? (John 15:12-14, 17)
God helps us to love others, especially to love other Christians. Usually, we hear "We love Him, because He first loved us." But look how other good...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the psalmist praise God "seven times a day"? (Psalm 119:164)
In my opinion, the psalmist was using the figure "seven" not as a specific descriptive number, or as a frequency required to fulfill a requirement or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What Is hyssop and why Is It so significant in the Bible?
I read about hyssop in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
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In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples?
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
Wow the two biggest "hot button" issues in Christianity in one question; predestination and [God] violating man's free will. First of all lets see what the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did the psalmist praise God "seven times a day"? (Psalm 119:164)
Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise you for your q righteous rules. (NIV)
Psalms 119:164
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Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
Why did the Magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus?
Even though the scriptures did not give details as to who the Magi were, and why they presented such gifts to baby Jesus, wikipedia says this about them: “...
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Billy P Eldred
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
To me, this verse simply means that God is God and we are not. He created us and when He has a purpose for which He wants to use anyone to accomplish, He has...
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Lee Larkin
, Covenant Theo. Sem. Grad., Church Planting
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
Great question. Simply put, all God needs to do to harden a person is withhold his unmerited favor - that is his grace - from a person. We know from...
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Alan Hitchner
Does God condone sex slavery in Numbers 31:15-18?
No, God, of course, does not condone sex slavery. Unthinkable.
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Mark Sparks
How should a Christian respond to unanswered prayer?
I don’t believe there are any unanswered prayers. I believe God simply answers your prayer in one of three ways. 1. Yes 2. No 3. Wait until a later time.
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What is point of the story of the crippled man at the healing pool?
Jesus could have healed everyone in the "great multitude" that was at the pool but He only healed one man! Someone said that the healing of just one man...
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Connor Jones
Does God condone sex slavery in Numbers 31:15-18?
Three days ago I was reading Numbers 31:15-18 when God gave the command to kill all the boys and the men, but the women were to be kept alive “for yourselves...
Numbers 31:15 - 18
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Patricio Villanueva
, Retired banker in search of the REAL TRUTH.
Where does the Old Testament refer to the Second Coming?
Bible students have mentioned that the celebrations contained and mandated by the Lord in Leviticus 23 have to do with our Savior, the Lord's son. The...
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Patricio Villanueva
, Retired banker in search of the REAL TRUTH.
Where does the Old Testament predict the coming of Christ?
The word has so many clues about many things contained in it. One of those is regarding the coming of the Messiah. Many say that the word does not give us an...
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Chet Shaner
, Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer
What does James 1:20 mean when it says, "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires"?
It took me some time to comprehend that all emotions are chosen by humans. And Jesus was fully God, but also fully human. Many people incorrectly say Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times?
Why is God going to send a strong delusion in the end times? 2 Thess. 2:10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they...
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What does the Bible say about bees/bee stings?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Eutycus be dead if he had life in him?
His life was in him only subsequent to Paul performing the miracle (Acts 20:10), not preceeding this (Acts 20:9).
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Elijah Jackson
What does it mean when God hardens whom he wants to harden?
I was talking with an atheist and he said this about the verse, "This seems to support Predestination and the violation of free will."
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What does James 1:4 mean when it says, "You will be perfect and complete, needing nothing"?
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Why would God through Samuel tell Saul to "kill... even their babies"? 1 Samuel 15:3 CEV
In case you feel your question hasn't been satisfied I have found some other people who have answered it, and I will just echo their comments here: PROBLEM:...
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What does James 1:20 mean when it says, "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires"?
James 1:20 NIV
James 1:19 - 27
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where does the name of the chosen people as "HEBREWS" come from?
"Hebrew" as an adjective or adjectival noun is traditionally understood to be based on the name of Abraham's ancestor, Eber, mentioned in Genesis 10:21....
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Billy P Eldred
How can I be saved?
My answer will be short. The other answers tell you to be saved, all you have to do is believe. They are not wrong. But what many leave out is just how BIG...
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Billy P Eldred
Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?
The Bible gives us many prophecies that must take place before the time of the end, most of which have already taken place. I believe that some of those...
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