What are the rules of biblical hermeneutics?
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Good 8 points, Tim. May I add something to your point 4, Context? An old adage: "A text without a context becomes a pretext for a proof-text."
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Danny Hickman
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How can you encourage someone who has lost their child?
Tell the person who has lost a child to stay reminded of the good times they had with their child. You don't say how long they were gifted with the life of...
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Why would God use a donkey? (Numbers 22:27–33)
Numbers 22:27-33 :27 When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam. And Balaam's anger was kindled, and he struck the donkey with h...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that "we love because He first loved us?"
Marvelous question, Michael, and so I voted it up! God first loved us when we were still sinners (Romans 5:8 says, "But God showed His love for us in that...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of Friday the 13th?
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Amen, Michael. My family really believes in your last sentence. Why? Because of what the Bible says: “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should a Christian do if he/she lives in an area where there is no church to attend?
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This whole answer is about what to do if you're living under Christian persecution. How did that get to be so central to this question? When I read the...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
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Well said James M. It is sad that many remain lost due to the lack of receiving and understanding today's gospel of God's grace as given to our apostle Paul....
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is God omniscient?
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." Colossians 1:16-17 "16 For by him were all things...
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What does it mean that "we love because He first loved us?"
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Justin Hale
Why does the Bible say the righteous ones have regard for their animals?
We are living in an era where the truth of this statement has never been clearer, and yet many Christians not only do not perceive it but are actually...
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Why does the Bible say the righteous ones have regard for their animals?
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Justin Hale
Does verse 18 teach us that we shouldn’t say “I love you” to others? If not, what does it mean?
The Holy Spirit brought this same point up once before in a different context through the apostle James which may shed more light on His meaning. Compare the...
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Does verse 18 teach us that we shouldn’t say “I love you” to others? If not, what does it mean?
We are not to love in word or tongue. It is not just words. Words are easy to say. But telling someone you love them doesn’t make it true.
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible say about necromancy?
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Does necromancy include praying to dead saints since one is asking these dead saints to advocate to God on our behalf for certain needs in our life? Thank...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why direct other kings to "kiss his son"? (Psalm 2:12)
Psalm 2 is focused on the coming glorious reign of the Lord's Messiah. The Lord refers to the Father, God. The Son is His annointed. The kings of earth will...
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by Todd Rushing
What does the Bible say about confession of sin to a priest?
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The New Testament also teaches, "Judge not, lest ye be judged." This.puts the priest in the seat of judgment. The priest is also going to ask the parishioner...
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by Vernon Justus
Is Jesus God's Son? How could Allah, being one, have a son?
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The answer is pretty straightforward. Allah is not God.
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Justin Hale
What does the role of Simon of Cyrene in carrying Christ's cross signify?
Simon of Cyrene was a truly fascinating figure. The Holy Spirit undoubtedly brought him directly into the dramas of the cross for several reasons. Simon had...
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John Appelt
If Daniel 11:5 begins with pagan Rome then who are the “king of the north” and the “king of the south’?
The details of the passage can be confusing, but the prophecy of Daniel 11 can be understood since it is verified by history. It starts out with the Persian...
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What does the Bible tell us about being selfless?
The concept of being 'selfless' doesn't actually come from the Bible. The Bible teaches us to 'love all others exactly as we love ourselves.' If we become...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about Jesus' return?
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Amen!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the bible say about telling the truth?
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John, thanks a lot. Your comment does help. It was telling!
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What does this statement mean: "The kingdom of God is at hand."?
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Justin Hale
What exactly is the Bible really telling us about?
The 'Bible,' (which is simply a word that means 'book'), is all about GOD and His relationship with His 'Creation.' In particular, this 'holy' book was...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What exactly is the Bible really telling us about?
All of the below insight is from The Maranatha Bible Society. "The Bible is a progressively revealed book. It is the Book of God’s revelation of Himself to...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is ultra-dispensationalism?
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I understand, "But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;" (1 Cor 1:23). We are instructed in 2 Timothy...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who are the Moabites today?
Noldeke says that the extinction of the Moabites was about A.D. 200, at the time when the Yemen tribes Galib and Gassara entered the eastern districts of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about talking too much / being talkative?
We hurt others by talking too much. “In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise” (Prov. 10:19 nkjv). Proverbs 10:19:...
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by James M
How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?
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I have Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. I have been told by the clergy and other Christians it’s the devil. After...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is a child who had sinners for parents and has hardship in life 'cursed'?
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Continuing, A hard life, the life of a beggar (that's how the story goes on to depict his life), changed when Jesus was passing and saw the man. We don't...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about necromancy?
Searching 100 Bible Verses about necromancy: Leviticus 19:31: “Do not turn to mediums or necromancers; do not seek them out, and so make yourselves unclean...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is a child who had sinners for parents and has hardship in life 'cursed'?
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Sis Diamond, I think I understand your question. Of course, you know everyone has sinners for parents; that's a given; you're talking about how a person...
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by John Appelt
What does the bible say about telling the truth?
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I am not sure there is a method to follow. I try to be as familiarized with the trustworthy and accurate Bible by daily reading. When questions are raised, I...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the bible say about telling the truth?
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John, all I could find was something about Rahab and her lie: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/1999/may24/9t6068.html
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the bible say about telling the truth?
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Excellent Biblical examples, John. I am interested in how you researched this question. How did you go about it? I am sure I can learn from your methods,...
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by Mark Vestal
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What are the problems with ultra-dispensationalism?
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With the exception of the "some forms" you describe, the remainder of what you consider to be "problems" is actually sound bible doctrine. 1. Israel was to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
"I like what both Michael and James said, ‘The Bible nowhere instructs us to be concerned regarding our status of elect vs. Non-elect. Rather, God calls us...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about Jesus' return?
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Hallelujah! COME LORD JESUS!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If Adam and Eve had no knowledge of good and evil, how could they know it was wrong to disobey God and eat the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
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The consequence of eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil was told to them. The bible isn't a courtroom transcript. It doesnt tell us what day...
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