As indicated in the chapter cited in the question, Samuel anointed Saul as king at God's direction in the first verse of the chapter. He was publicly...
The crucial context of this verse, Genesis 19:8, involves the Hebrew word to know -- " אֲשֶׁר לֹֽא־ יָדְעוּ אִישׁ" ("which HAVE NOT KNOWN a man"), i.e....
I agree with Laura A. Killing a child because of the circumstances of its conception is not biblical. Deuteronomy 24:16 says, "Fathers are not to be put to...
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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
As noted by the references in the passage from Jude cited in the question to "sexual immorality" and "unnatural desire", the particular sin identified in the...
Super question, Sharon! "A shortcut to success may be a false trail leading to destruction." (Ryrie). "Destruction" in Proverbs 14:12 is translated as "the...
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What Bible translation is closest to the original written scriptures?
As I see it, there are 3 main passages in the New Testament relating to homosexuality and being prohibited therein. I think that almost every scholar and...
Roman Catholics, Episcopalians, Orthodox repeat the “baptismal” covenant that was spoken over them in their christening, at their confirmation. This is the...
When Jesus went to the cross we did go with Him, and He died in our place. He took the punishment we deserve. He is the one that paid the price for our sin...
In my view, we need to fellowship in a church that teaches the bible as the Word of God, a true and infallible guide for Christian faith and practice. When...
It is one thing to know what the bible says about "biblical respect" and quite another to apply it in our daily lives. The other answers have done a good job...
Some churches are liberal in that they support sexual sin, abortion and Darwinian teachings on long ages and deny the biblical creation account.
The Hebrew word in question (anglicized as "pthiy") is used to indicate a person who is uninstructed or unlearned -- often in a negative sense, with the...
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Is it wrong to question God?
My understanding is that Jesus was born in late September early October. From Luke 3:23 we know that Jesus was baptized around His 30th birthday. Although...
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What does the Bible say about friends?
Here are a few suggestions for your consideration. I will use John 3:16 as the example from the NIV translation. [John 3:16] /"For God so loved the world /...
In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus said: “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of...
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What does the Bible say about respect?
The bible clearly teaches there is one God (Deut 6:4). The bible also clearly teaches that this One God has chosen to reveal himself through the bible as...
What is the purpose of bible memorisation? To remind ourselves of the important words of truth and encouragement from the bible to strengthen our faith and...
I don't know the particular situation of the individual questioner, but it would seem to me that there would almost have to be facts related to his past and...
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Who was Pontius Pilate?
I'm too old to memorize, and besides that, my memory is not what it used to be. I doubt my ability to memorize God's Word. What encouragement is there f...
I would consider initially starting with any of the sections in the historical books of either the Old or the New Testaments that tell a story (such as...
He's set to conquer our ancient foe. In Hebrew he is Abaddon and in Greek is Apollyon (that is, Destroyer)” (Revelation 9:11). A hymn says, "Apollyon is...
In John 14:8-9, when the apostle Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father and we shall be satisfied," Jesus mildly rebuked him by saying, "Have I been...
Commentaries that I have read have suggested that Jesus was born in the spring. I understand that the primary bases for this view are, first, the fact...
My opinion is that some people in life become what they are not by choice. They are forced by circumstances to end up living a life we condemn. So before we...
Why would Christ be called "everlasting Father" if he is "the son of God?"
Isaiah 9:6
The goodness of God is that He sent His only begotten Son, Jesus to die for sinners which we all are, Romans 3:23 and Romans 3:10. Jesus paid the price for...
When you use a Strong's Concordance when you study the bible, you can find that “enmity” between the woman’s offspring and the serpent’s offspring implies a...
The apostle Paul declares how Jesus is the prince of peace in Colossians 1:19-23. "For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him...
In my view, the great sin of Sodom was their rejection of the Love and Mercy of God. You see God loved the people of Sodom just as much as he loved every...
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Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer?
As has already been clearly and profoundly stated by the first person who answered this question, I would simply like to say that this was not God's perfect...
It was on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. (Hebrews 10:10). On that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied...
Abraham might have thought that God intends to bless all nations through me and especially through a coming Savior, Jesus Christ (Genesis 12:3). So how can...
This is a question that I have thought long about. I lean towards being at rest until Jesus comes again. The scripture most used for the argument that we go...
Although “angel” in Revelation 1:16 may be referring to a heavenly angel, it more probably means a human “messenger” such as a pastor. My belief is born out...
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Is there any truth to The Da Vinci code?
Jesus is the Word of God made flesh as correctly identified in John 1:14. Further, He is correctly identified by Paul as “being in the form of God,” who “...
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