Who or what does the "silent" guest represent in the parable of the party in Matthew 22:12?
The short answer is that the speechless guest represents a person who, although he responded to God's calling (Revelation 3:20) to be saved, he refused to...
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Kenneth Heck
Who or what does the "silent" guest represent in the parable of the party in Matthew 22:12?
The parable (Matt 22:1 -13) is concerned with the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev 19:9). The wedding garment worn by the guests represents the righteousness...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Is baptism necessary for salvation?
The baptism in itself will not save anyone, it's just a sign, a public declaration that you are saved. However, refusing to be baptized might indicate that...
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Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to Heaven without them dying?
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What is the dispensation of Innocence?
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Salem Markus Purba
Is God evil? Is the Bible evil?
It is depend on our own behavior, since we are created as an image of God (Genesis 1: 27) and having a knowledge of good and evil as God is (Genesis 3: 22)....
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Shirley H.
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What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
It seems to me that the miracle figured to strengthen trust in Elisha as God's Chosen prophet. If you refer to 2 Kings 2, we see that the sons of the...
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What does it mean that God is omnipotent?
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What does it mean that God is omnipotent?
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Why does God love us?
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Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth?
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
There is the parable of the fig tree in Luke 13:6 - 9: "A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found...
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Kenneth Heck
What is the significance of the Babylonian Empire in biblical history?
Ever since the expulsion from the Garden of Eden, mankind, (the sons of Adam), have made several attempts to unite themselves together, regardless of...
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Stephanie Inman
How does the Bible define success?
I think we all have a chance to live our life for God, we just need to realize what is more important; life here on earth forgetting who God is and who gave...
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Deborah Bullock
, Homemaking, caretaking for my elderly mom, parttime artist
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
One year, our church picked a neighboring street and a group of adults with some of our youth, rang doorbells. We didn't have costumes on, instead we had a...
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Billy P Eldred
Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?
These would probably all qualify: Those with the lowest social status. Those least likely to be able to help you in return. Those in the highest degree of...
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Jeremiah Kaaya
, Pastor at Springs of Power Church, Teacher by professional
Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
The cursing of the fruitless fig tree has much to learn for any purposeful Christian (Matt 21:18-22), (Mark 11:12-14). For Jesus had been hungry and as He...
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Kenya Hildreth
How did Moses and Aaron disobey God's instructions about bringing water out of the rock?
What was it that they did to displease God?
Numbers 20:24
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Willy Budiman
Who or what does the "silent" guest represent in the parable of the party in Matthew 22:12?
There is someone in the party that kept quiet though the host asked something. Why doesn't he/she said anything? What does that person signify?
Matthew 22:12
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Willy Budiman
Who sells the truth?
Who sells the truth? Is the truth here the same truth which Jesus proclaimed as the Way, Truth and Life? Does this relate to the parable of the10 virgins? (...
Proverbs 23:23
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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree?
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Do we have to be on our knees to pray?
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Is there anything God cannot do?
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George Delmindo
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
My answer would be simple. Based on the Lord Jesus Christ's own statement in John 20:17, he tells Mary not to cling to him or touch him for he has not yet...
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Matt Sacra
What is the book of Enoch and should it be in the Bible?
What it is: The book of Enoch explains many things about the fallen angels and their offspring from Gen 6 (and pending judgment), contains many prophecies of...
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Bob Jones
How do I pray?
Excellent question. Whatever you pray, Jesus says believe that you have received it and you will get it! That doesn't mean that you imagine something is...
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Do human beings truly have a free will?
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Can an addiction have a demonic root?
Absolutely. I spoke to a psychiatrist who's specialty was in the area of addiction. She said that demonic influence was definitely a factor in addictions and...
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Alcm Avl
Why does a murderer have the opportunity to be saved through faith in Christ?
I John 1:7, says,But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have communion with him in the midst of us, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son...
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Manuel lopez
After His resurrection, why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him, but later tell Thomas to touch Him?
God is God of all and knows us very well. In his sovereignty, He give us what we need, and in his sovereignty, He does what he does. By faith I believe in...
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Richard Mukasa
Can women serve as deacons in the church?
Paul did not have to bother explaining this matter because Romans 8 is clear enough. We are to be led by the spirit and not by our human/physical nature. If...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
The spiritual gift of tongues is uttering a mystery by the Spirit (I Cor 14:1-2), or the gift of speaking a foreign language one does not personally know...
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Kenneth Heck
Were Cain and Abel twins?
The frequency of twin births is so small (currently about 3 per 100 births) that it is a spiritually significant event which the Bible should have recorded...
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David Robinson
, Army 1SG, firefighter, consultant (CFPS) - retired from all!
Were Cain and Abel twins?
While scripture does not specifically state that the brothers Cain and Abel were twins, there is ample evidence to draw that conclusion. The evidence is...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is an orderly way of speaking/interpreting tongues during a service?
Paul is addressing the Corinthian church, a seaport with people from all over the Roman Empire, Romans, Greeks and others from all the world converted to...
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Gary Creel
Why does a murderer have the opportunity to be saved through faith in Christ?
For example, if an unbeliever murders another non-believer, then the victim cannot be saved, for they have died without faith in Christ. Yet the murderer, wh...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus follow all the laws of the Old Testament?
The unequivocal answer is YES, Jesus followed the law of the OT. Of course, we are talking about the Ten Commandments, not the hundreds of ceremonial rules...
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John Anderson
Why is church attendance important?
A shorter answer would be. Like anything else, a gym etc., if one quits going one quits getting the benefits. A friend of mine once asked me the following....
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John Humm
Historically, would the temple have become useless after the veil was torn in two?
That is, could the Jews have continued to use after the veil was torn, exposing the Holy of Holies?
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Kenneth Heck
What are the leaves of the trees for the healing of the nations?
One possible solution to this question involves Heb. 11:35 "...others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better...
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What does the Bible say about healing?
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Was Martin Luther anti-Semitic?
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Should a Christian take anti-depressants or other mental health medicines?
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Where is the footnote of Jesus' word in Luke 24:46?
I humbly submit that there are numerous prophesied references contained in early scripture as to the coming Messiah, the Lord Himself in (Matthew 12:40)...
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Derrick Bagby
Why does it seem sometimes that God is blessing the wicked, vs. His people?
Such as winning the lottery, nice houses and cars, etc.
Psalms 73:1 - 28
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Tony Flores
, Tony Flores a servant of Jesus Christ
Can a Christian find the other gender attractive (without lusting)?
Yes, there is beauty in every human being. God has given us all something that is considered attractive. A child is attractive to their mother/dad. Something...
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What is Christian theology?
The word "theology" comes from two Greek words meaning "God" and "word." Combined, the word "theology" means "study of God." Christian theology is the study...
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John Anderson
Can a Christian find the other gender attractive (without lusting)?
It is a slippery slope. Unlike a nice looking car or a peice of art, there can be interaction between humans. Interaction can lead to thoughts that lead to...