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Scott Broberg
Fig Tree Ministries
I have a MDiv - Biblical Studies w/ emphasis on the Old Testament from Bethel Seminary. Fig Tree Ministries is a non-denominational Biblical Educational ministry that seeks to understand the bible through the cultural context that the scripture was written. www.figtreeteaching.com
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Are we all called to serve?
In some capacity, yes – we are all called to serve. There are many passages...
Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?
Whether we call it giving, charity or generosity – the act of providing for...
Will God forgive me if I keep making promises to Him, then break my promise to Him many times?
God's forgiveness and mercy towards us is endless. God loves to forgive us -...
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
We must remember that Jesus is speaking in parable and that hyperbole is a...
Was Lazarus a real man or was he just a parable to make a point?
The majority of scholars consider this a parable. One argument for it not...
What did Jesus mean when he said, "I come quickly?"
We often confuse the timing of the event - the when - rather than the...
Why didn’t Jesus want the people to know he healed the dead girl?
My answer will dovetail off of Tim's answer above. There was a New Testament...
What does the Lord mean when He says, “For your Maker is your husband”?
God is a relational God and wants to be in relationship with us. The concept...
What is the meaning of life? Why care?
This may sound circular but, the "meaning of life" is to find "meaning in...
How can I be sure God exists?
This is not an easy question to answer - particularly because our belief in...
Why is there a fig tree purposely planted into a vineyard, if vineyards are for grapes?
I agree with Aurel Gheorghe that we must read it as a parable and not a...
Why did the God of the Bible stop talking to humans?
The reality is that God hasn't stopped talking. In fact, he is continually...
How do Christians enhance the visual capacity of their spiritual eyes?
Christians can enhance the visual capacity of their spiritual eyes by...
When God said in to Moses in Exodus 12 verse 1-2, "This shall be unto you the beginning of months, the first month of the year to Israel henceforth," what month of the ordinary year was it then at that point in time?
The "first month" in Exodus correlates to the modern March/April. Many...
Is there a barrier/river we must cross after death to be with the Lord? And are there scriptures pertaining to this?
There is nothing in the Bible that says - in a literal sense - that we must...