Why are the “pure in heart” blessed (Matthew 5:8)?
Aside from the benefits of the other attributes that Jesus noted in the beatitudes, purity of heart brings with it the power of seeing more than others see...
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Does the Bible record the death of the apostles? How did each of the apostles die?
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Why would a wife urge her husband to have an affair (Genesis 16:2)?
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Why are the “pure in heart” blessed (Matthew 5:8)?
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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What was the molten sea (1 Kings 7)?
As I read it, the vessel containing the molten sea was positioned in the temple so that it blocked the access to God's presence, symbolizing the necessity of...
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Richard Lennox
Why did Lamech say he should be avenged seventy-seven times to his wives?
This Lamech is the first person that The Bible introduces to us, who had two wives. He counted himself worthy of having two wives, not just one. He esteemed...
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When will Jeremiah 30:22-24 be fulfilled?
“‘So you will be my people, and I will be your God.’” 23 See, the storm of the Lord will burst out in wrath, a driving wind swirling down ...
Jeremiah 30:22 - 24
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What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
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What does it mean that no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor human heart conceived what God has prepared for those loving Him?
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What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?
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Why would a wife urge her husband to have an affair (Genesis 16:2)?
I would say that Sarai was driven by desperation about wanting to provide Abram with an heir, which was very important at that time and in that culture. At...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about marital unfaithfulness?
In the Ten Commandments, the seventh commandment (Exodus 20:14) was, "You shall not commit adultery." Also, according to Old Testament passages such as...
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Is Isaac a type of Christ when his father Abraham "sacrificed" him?
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How did Methuselah live to be 969 years old?
Methuselah had the longest lifespan of any person recorded in Scripture, but he was not extremely exceptional in that regard. The early chapters of Genesis...
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Tim Maas
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Who destroyed the Northern Kingdom?
The northern kingdom of Israel was conquered by the Assyrians, beginning in approximately 740 BC under King Pul (who was also known as Tiglath-pileser)....
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What are 'presumptuous sins'?
Psalm 19:13: Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I Be upright, and I shall be innocent from the...
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Richard StJohn
What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
Romans 10:9 says whoever believes Christ died for their sins and God raised him from the dead shall be saved. Note the word shall. Not could, not may, shall....
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What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
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Who was Deborah?
There's a good summary at https://www.christianity.com/wiki/people/who-was-deborah-in-the-bible.html. She spoke "thus saith the Lord" as any other prophet,...
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Why would a wife urge her husband to have an affair (Genesis 16:2)?
Genesis 16:1 - 16
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What was the molten sea (1 Kings 7)?
Did it symbolize Christ or the gospel?
1 Kings 7:1 - 51
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Why was Elkana was allowed to have two wives?
There is nothing in holy scripture indicating that having more than one wife is sinful or displeasing to God. However, when a man takes a wife, God holds...
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What is the Word of God?
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What does the Bible say about how water moves, such as ocean tides, currents, and rivers flowing to the sea?
Good question, Michael! Your question is especially meaningful to me as I grew up on the Somo River which is a tributary of the Tomahawk River in Tomahawk,...
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Carolyn Hostetter
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What is the Word of God?
What is the Word of God? I thought this was a good question. The Word of God is the Holy Scriptures and Jesus Christ, the Son of God. They are all one. 1. In...
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Who was Abishag?
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Why are demons considered to not have bodies when Lucifer was considered beautiful before the fall?
The demons do have material bodies, but they are being 'kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day.' (Jude 1:6). The Holy Spirit...
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Who was Abishag?
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Who was Abishag?
As recounted in 1 Kings 1-2, when King David grew old, he had trouble keeping warm while lying down, no matter how much covering was laid on top of him. To...
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Why was Elkana was allowed to have two wives?
Elkana, the father of Samuel, had two wives. Why was that?
1 Samuel 1:2
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Is it wrong for a christian to dance to secular music?
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Why lift Moses' arms and staff (Exodus 17:11-12)?
By my reading, Moses' staff (which I interpret as similar to a shepherd's crook) was a sacred object, the raising of which invoked the power of God, as was...
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Paula Fether
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Why are demons considered to not have bodies when Lucifer was considered beautiful before the fall?
Scripture is silent about this, but we have a few clues. We know from Gen. 6 that before the Flood the fallen angels were having children with human women...
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How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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Is burial the only option a Christian can consider?
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What is "godliness with contentment"? (1 Timothy 6:6–8)
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What is "godliness with contentment"? (1 Timothy 6:6–8)
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What does it mean in Acts 2:17 and Joel 2:28 that 'young men will have dreams and old men will have visions?'
To answer this question both passages must be examined. Peter cited Joel 2:28-32 in his sermon on Pentecost, Acts 2:14-21. Many commentators have attempted...
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John Appelt
What is the book of Joel?
The book of Joel records the Lord’s words for the people of Israel, but it is not known when he wrote. This prophet’s name means “Yahweh is God” or “The LORD...
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Justin Hale
Why do we have organized religions? Jesus roamed the earth with no religion, just healing the sick and preaching His gospel.
I would actually caution you against this position because it is the same mentality and approach as a man named "Korah" (Numbers 16:1-40). Korah reasoned...
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Eddie Mayfield
Why would people live among the rocks? (Obadiah 1:3)
I think of Petra in Jordan while reading the description of where the Edomites lived. Beautiful temples and buildings literally carved into the side of a...