What happened at the Pool of Bethesda?
Significance of pool of Bethesda The folks lived in the Biblical times aware of angel of God coming down from Heavan to stir up the water and ministering...
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What is point of the story of the crippled man at the healing pool?
Why Jesus singled out this patient? Why Jesus did not heal others, but he chose to heal this particular man is explained. This impotent man was there, with...
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Singapore Moses
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What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
Greek: summorphoo (G5750), is used to refer "to be formed or fashioned like" and is translated as "conformable" in Phil. 3:10. Paul wanted to know Christ...
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Singapore Moses
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How can we recognize the Antichrist?
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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Singapore Moses
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How can we recognize the Antichrist?
The most beloved disciple of Jesus defined who an Antichrist is. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth...
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TJ Weaver
Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
First we should look at the context: Jesus is responding to people accusing him of casting out demons by demonic power. He uses a metaphor to demonstrate how...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
14:2 suffering from edema Refers to a condition in which fluid accumulation in connective tissues or bodily cavities causes swelling and inhibits...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
We get to know God fully through His word. Basically scripture reveals His love for us through: 1. The beauty of His creation. 2. His son Jesus Christ who is...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
Is man's sin passed down only via the male?
A little background information first. Adam was mankind's federal head, which means God made him the commander-in chief of planet earth. God told Adam "Fill...
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How does having sin in your life cause you to have sickness, disease?
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Chet Shaner
, Retired Computer programer and Business Continuity Planer
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
What is the power of the resurrection? Without the resurrection Jesus would be no more than a wandering preacher with "nice" ideas. For myself, when I...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Christians homophobic?
First things first. This is a loaded question, full stop! Here are a couple of examples of loaded questions: (1) are republicans racist? (2) do democrats lie...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Do dogs go to heaven?
The answer is NO - it is simply profound yet profoundly simple. Let us study from the scriptures. Men and animals(beasts) are contrasted. Both Men and...
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Singapore Moses
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What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
The Greek: hudropikos (G5203) is referred as "dropsical", a disease of the body causing swelling due to excess water and this is rendered as "dropsy" in...
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Singapore Moses
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How does God guide the Christian today?
The gifts of revelation, namely Prophesying, Word of Wisdom and Word of Knowledge, has refreshingly reassured us that God does speak today. But one of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
"Dropsy" is a term formerly used for edema or swelling. It is actually a contraction of "hydropsy", referring to the accumulation of water in body tissues,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "the dropsy" that this man had (Luke 14:2)?
Luke 14:2 "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." (KJV)
Luke 14:2
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is it so hard for some people to forgive, especially when we consider the forgiveness we have in Jesus?
At the heart of the inborn sin nature that all humans possess (including Christians, even after they are saved (Romans 7:14-25)) is the sin of pride, which...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I have faith by reading God’s word?
We believe the bible is the word of God. John 3:16. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus, that whosoever believeth in Him,...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why is Christ the only way of salvation? (Acts 4:12)
Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All, not some, but all. We are all born sinners. Romans 3:9-10. There is none righteous,...
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Singapore Moses
, Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist
Who were the Moabites?
In Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a son of Lot, who was a nephew of...
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Singapore Moses
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Where did the name Moab come from?
In Old Testament accounts (e.g., Genesis 19:30–38), the Moabites belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Israelites. Their ancestral founder was "Moab", a...
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Why should I (a Buddhist) consider becoming a Christian?
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Singapore Moses
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What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
Just making a decision to repent is not enough. One must truly repent--being genuine in acts, words, and deeds--to be honored of God or man. There is no...
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Singapore Moses
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What are some biblical guidelines for a happy marriage?
Happy Marriage Happy family is but an earlier Heaven! Sadly the devil has robbed families of joy and peace by offering substitutes. But God desires each...
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Singapore Moses
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Why is there a Hebrew character and word at the start of each section of Psalms 119?
Biblical Hebrew consists of 22 letters, all consonants, none of which are lowercase. Each letter has its own sound and numerical value. Each distinct part of...
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Singapore Moses
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What was this "two-drachma temple tax"? (Matthew 17:24)
Greek: didrachma (G1323), double drachma, worth about $2.30 today. This was the temple tax which every Jew paid yearly (Ex. 30:13; 2Ki. 12:4; 2Chr. 24:6-9)....
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How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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What is spiritual blindness?
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, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God guide the Christian today?
God has given us the Bible. Genesis 3:8, God walked with Adam and Eve. As Christians, God walks with us in spirit. Indeed the Holy Spirit dwells within....
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What is the definition of a cult?
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What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
In the Bible, there are types. For example Joseph on the Old Testament is a type of Jesus. In the New Testament, I see Joseph, Mary's soon to be husband. I...
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Singapore Moses
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Why is the city of Capernaum significant?
Significance of Capernaum: The city "Capernaum" was exalted unto heaven (Mt. 11:23). It is a Hebraism for great prosperity. Capernaum is located on the...
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Singapore Moses
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Are the Arab nations the descendants of Abraha's first son Ishmael?
Yes! God gave Hagar, the following promises regarding Ishmaelites, son of Abraham through Hagar Promises: Seed to be multiplied beyond number (Gen. 16:10;...
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Singapore Moses
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How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
LOCATION: Haran was in northeast Mesopotamia (or in Padan-aram) on the river Belias, about sixty miles above its confluence with the Euphrates. It was a...
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Are the Arab nations the descendants of Abraha's first son Ishmael?
Genesis 16:1 - 16
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What is the definition of a cult?
I grew up in a cult of Christianity called the Worldwide Church of God founded by Herbert W Armstrong. HWA was basically a plagiarist and borrowed from...
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Is using the phrase, "Oh, my God" when surprised wrong?
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Singapore Moses
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What was Laban’s hurry? (Gensis 24:29–30)
Even Eliezer RAN to meet her (Gen 24:17)' Eliezer had works to go with his faith. He did all that was necessary on his part, running to see if this could be...
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Singapore Moses
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What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?
David knew Jesus the Messiah very well even before His first coming as this Psalm is all about Jesus. The prophecy in Psalms (Ps. 16:5-11, fulfilled in the...
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How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
I have not calculated the distance from an actual map, but references that I have seen indicate distances ranging between 600 and 700 miles. At an average...
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What does the Bible say about confessing sin in front of the congregation of a church?
Several years ago a young lady of my church had pre-marital sex and her parents (supported by the pastor) had her confess her sin in front of the congregatio...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
The Queen of Sheba came to hear the "wisdom of Solomon" as Christ said of her: LU 11:31 "The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of...
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Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Who is the "strong man" in Luke 11:21?
Personally, I believe that "the strong man" is Satan. Jesus said in Luke 11:21 "For when a strong man like Satan is fully armed and guards his palace, his...
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How far was it from Canaan to Mesopotamia (the distance Abraham's servant would have to travel to find a bride for Isaac)? Genesis 24:10
See GE 23:19 And after this, Abraham buried Sarah his wife in the cave of the field of Machpelah before Mamre: the same is Hebron in the land of Canaan. ...
Genesis 24:1 - 67