Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
I believe that God in His wisdom did not destroy Satan (but rather cast him out of haven) to demonstrate His infinite love, justice, and longsuffering. Since...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (21:8)
Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (Revelation 21:8)
Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (21:8)
Lying may seem at first reading more "trivial" than the other vices listed, but I would say that it merits such pre-eminence, considering that Satan (whom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why lump cowards, murderers, "and all liars" together? (Revelation 21:8)
5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 He said...
Revelation 21:1 - 27
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to truly follow Christ?
To follow Christ means we do not follow men. We listen to what He says, not to what men say. When Jesus said John 10-28-29, We believe what He said. That no...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were babies dashed to pieces in Isaiah 13:16?
The cited verse is describing the treatment that would be visited upon the Babylonian empire when it would be conquered by the Medo-Persian empire. In...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can it be said that we have everlasting life when we still die?
John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life. After our physical death our...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from King Ahab’s letting surrender an unspeakably cruel king, Ben Hadad, who started 2 wars vs. God’s people (1 Kings 20, 22)?
As indicated in the chapters cited in the question, despite the wickedness of Ahab as king of the northern kingdom of Israel, God had indicated to Ahab...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to be an idolater?
An idolater in the broadest sense is an individual who accords to any object, person (including oneself), or concept a greater honor and priority than the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?
I would say that God did not kill or otherwise eliminate Satan (as well as the angels who joined him) at the time of his rebellion, because he was created as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does the psalmist in psalms 137:9 state, "Blessed is he who takes your little ones and dashes them against the rock"?
The writer of this Psalm 137 seems to be glad that babies would be injured. How could such a righteous writer rejoice over such a happening so tragic and...
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How is Satan god of this world?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can God’s words be "unfolded"? (Psalm 119:130)
The word "entrance" (kjv) -- Strong's Concordance pethach: an opening, unfolding Original Word: פֵתַח (Hebrew is read from right to left) Part of Speech:...
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Why were babies dashed to pieces in Isaiah 13:16?
Isaiah 13:16 gives a very brutal description of babies being dashed to pieces. Did God command this, and why did this happen?
Isaiah 13:16
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What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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Tony Railton
What does the Bible say about doubt?
Doubt is something that is advised against as being not of faith. James says that anyone who doubts or is double minded won’t receive anything from the Lord....
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Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
How is Satan god of this world?
To answer this question, we need to read Luke 4:5-7: "The devil led him up to a high place and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6. And...
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How should a Christian view climate change?
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Can playing musical intruments and singing in choirs be regarded as a ministry?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What do Christians mean when they say, "I will do such and such if the Lord tarries"?
"Tarry" means to delay or wait. These individuals are saying that they plan to do something, as long as Christ delays His return in glory at the end of the...
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What are the different theories of biblical inspiration?
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How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
Although it was prophesied years earlier that Judas would betray Jesus, Judas may have truly loved Jesus until shortly before he decided to betray him. I'm...
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Why does James 1:13 say God cannot be tempted by evil?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
Actions associated with Christ's betrayal had been foretold in the Old Testament in multiple passages such as Psalm 41:9, Psalm 55:12-14, Jeremiah 32:6-15,...
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, I am a mom with an obsession for the Lord, Jesus Christ!:)
Is it wrong to plan ahead? (James 4:13–15)
I don't think there is a problem with planning ahead, although there are caveats in my answer. I heartedly believe that God wants us to use the gifts and...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does Peter say repent and be baptized for the remission of sins if baptism has nothing to do with remission of sins?
Repentance. The Jews had to change their mind from trusting in keeping the law to Jesus salvation by grace. What Jesus did for us, not what we do or do not...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to humble yourself?
To humble ourselves is to realize we are all still sinners and if Jesus had not paid the penalty for all sin, no one would be saved. First John 1:8. If we...
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How could Judas be included as a disciple and follower of Jesus when he had it in his heart to betray him all along?
How is Matthew 16: 24-26 applicable to Judas Iscariot, who was one of the disciples of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 16:24 - 26
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Why did Jesus tell the Apostles to "go not the way of the Gentiles and Samaritans?"
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What does God look like?
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What is cheap grace?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How could Jesus say we will never die when the Bible says all will eventually die, such as in Hebrews 9:27?
In the first place, even if taken literally, Christ wasn't negating that Christians die. In fact, He affirmed it in an earlier verse, "Although one dies, he...
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Is it biblical for a church to seek 501(c)(3) incorporation?
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Lisa Gilbert
, I am a mom with an obsession for the Lord, Jesus Christ!:)
What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? How does someone become "poor in spirit"?
“Poor in spirit” is found in the beatitudes. It means to be "spiritually bankrup, spiritually poor", recognizing an absolute dependence on God for help and...
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, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
Greek: pleroma (G4138) is used to refer "fullness", "abundance", completeness. All needs and lawful wants are promised by the gospel (2Cor. 1:20; Mt....
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
What was a "triumphal procession"? (2 Corinthians 2:14)
TRIUMPH means complete mastery over satanic powers (Col. 2:14-17 Eph. 2:14-15). The triumphal procession here is like that of the Romans in which a public...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
In my opinion, the idea being expressed by the phrase "grace upon grace" is not that of specific items standing in a line (in a manner of speaking) so that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What Is the double-grace we receive in Christ?
John 1:16 especially (ESV). In other words, What Is the meaning of 'grace upon grace'? John 1:16 says, “Out of his fullness we have all received grace in...
John 1:1 - 18
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we rejoice always when Jesus said “blessed are those who mourn”?
Tim made a strong point here: MT 8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. MT...
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How can I take control of my thoughts?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?
In Luke 16:19-21...Let's see Jesus! Hebrews 2:10, 11, 17 - "For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many...
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Emmanuel Antwi DWUMA
Is belief the only requirement for salvation?
No! Believing is not the only requirement for salvation. It's the first step towards salvation. You need to practice what you believe. If I say I believe in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean to be "poor in spirit"? How does someone become "poor in spirit"?
I would say that the idea of being "poor in spirit" was what Jesus had in mind in the parable of the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18:9-14), in which He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If Christ emptied Himself of deity while on earth, then how could He be God?
I would say that the idea of Christ "emptying Himself" does not preclude the retaining of His deity or divine nature, but is speaking of the contrast between...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we rejoice always when Jesus said “blessed are those who mourn”?
I would say that there are two types of mourning -- temporal and eternal. People (even Christians) may rightfully mourn in this temporal world over the sin,...