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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

What is the significance of high places in the Bible?

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"Since the major goal of the Canaanite religion was fertility for themselves and for their crops, they established places of worship on the mountains and...

May 04 2024

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

Does Jeremiah 31:31-34 mean that since the birth of Christ (the New Covenant), true believers are the House of Israel?

Absolutely! And Yoshua is the entrance into the House of Israel. I believe the state Christianity finds itself in today is rooted in not accepting all the...

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How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?

May 04 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

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I agree, Danny. I would argue that the commands that Christ gave the young ruler "to be saved" were not optional, and therefore certainly required to at...

May 04 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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That's a non sequitur, since surely you know that hupotasso does not normally/always mean obedience to an authority. So I too respectfully disagree with your...

May 04 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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I respectfully disagree with with your interpretation of the text. I have also done my Greek study on the passage and nothing from my findings remotely...

May 04 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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I agree that everything hinges on "submit to each other". I cannot post a link to my detailed studies on the matter. You might consider looking up the Greek...

May 04 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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You are attempting to draw a generalized response. We are still within the context of Ephesians 5:22-24. Do you agree that a Christian wife should submit to...

May 04 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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My post only appealed to scripture. I agree that scripture does not discriminate, nor does the Holy Spirit in dispensing spiritual gifts. It's people who...

May 04 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Yes I did because I am aware that critics of the text often resort to contemporary cultural views in arguing that the submission of a Christian wife to her...

May 04 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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You contrasted "a Christian wife should" with "contemporary cultural exigencies".

May 04 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Stated that cultural exigencies cannot be used to interpret Scripture. My view is that Ephesians 5:24 is not informed by gender discrimination.

May 04 2024

Comment by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Culture has been overwhelmingly anti-female for almost all of history. "Not so with you."

May 04 2024

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does Jeremiah 31:31-34 mean that since the birth of Christ (the New Covenant), true believers are the House of Israel?

As noted in that passage, the new covenant spoken of is specific to the house of Israel and the house of Judah--- not Gentiles, not the Body of Christ. In...

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Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

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I agree, it is very critical to rightly divide the word of truth. There have never been two different salvation plans, one for Israel and another for...

May 04 2024

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Scripture conveys the mind of God for His covenant people. When God, through His word, proclaims that the wife ought to submit to her husband, there are...

May 04 2024

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Was Isaiah speaking about literal waters, rivers and fire? (Isaiah 43:2)

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the...

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What is the importance of the parting of the Red Sea?

May 04 2024

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

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Danny, I'm not following what you're trying to tell me. Christ did not tell the rich young ruler the post-cross plan for salvation because it was still...

May 04 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

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In the Matt. 19 narrative, Jesus didn't tell the young man "God's salvation plan," which is 'Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.' The reason he...

May 04 2024

Question by Carolyn Hostetter , Wife, mother, grandmother, retired church administrator

Does Jeremiah 31:31-34 mean that since the birth of Christ (the New Covenant), true believers are the House of Israel?

Jeremiah 31:31-34 (31) "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— (...

Jeremiah 31:31 - 34

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Answer by Dr. IGHATO Chophi

Do Baptists not believe in healing, that GOD does not heal today?

Baptists believe in healing and God does heal even now. I, as a Baptist, personally believe that Our God is the God of Miracles, and He does not change. So,...

May 04 2024 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

That isn’t entirely correct. The letters of John, Peter and James all hold to the same message of salvation that Yoshua taught. He said: John 18:37: “You are...

May 04 2024 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Who is a "ruler" today (Proverbs 23:1-3)?

Proverbs 23:1: When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: "Today, among mankind, a ruler is one of the grievous wolves...

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Should people submit to abuse (Genesis 16:9)

May 04 2024

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Why is being a good person not enough to get you into heaven?

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Is it really true that ALL things are possible with God?

May 03 2024

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?

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Grumble vs groan. Grumble is a complaint, and groan is leaning into God. Yep, lots of grumbling at work! I can be an adult & remember in my head God is...

May 03 2024

Answer by Dave Larsen , Husband, father and grand father. Student of the Messiah.

Jesus said he came to fulfill the purpose of the law. What is that purpose?

Great question. He said He came to fulfill both the law and the prophets. Then to ensure His words were not taken out of context, He said He didn’t come to...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

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Thanks for your dichotomy between obedience and submission. I agree with you that Christian obedience should be subject to the teaching of Scripture. I am...

May 03 2024

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How can married Christians avoid emotional affairs?

May 03 2024

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Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?

May 03 2024

Comment by ainsley chalmers , Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

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Jeff the scientific evidence points to a young, 6000 year old earth. 1. One cannot date rocks using radioactivity; however the presence of short half life...

May 03 2024

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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

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Who is “they” referring to in Matthew 24:38?

May 03 2024

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?

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This is a long explanation for what I see as a question that is due to a misunderstanding of Scripture. The four gospels don't "seem to present a different...

May 03 2024

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Does the Bible prophesy about the AI/robotic era?

The Bible is absolutely awesome for every age. So many versions, languages, revisions, updates on this single book! God really wants everyone to hear and see...

May 03 2024 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeff Mcleod

How does young earth creationism handle the apparent evidence for millions of years in the fossil record?

The Old Testament was not translated to English until the 1500's. Therefore the English word “day” or “morning” was not used until then. Hebrew had many...

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Answer by Daniel Veler

Why does God require faith?

Why does God require faith? God requires faith because it is written. The just shall live by faith. Romans1: 17: For therein is the righteousness of God...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is taking place from a spiritual realm perspective when dead love ones appear In dreams?

I'm not sure that it would be necessary for any special significance from a spiritual or religious standpoint to be attached to such a dream. From just a...

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Answer by Justin Hale

What is beatification and canonization and are they biblical?

Like many Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions or doctrines, both beatification and canonization have a Biblical basis that has been greatly enhanced by...

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Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

Does a wife have to submit to her husband?

Though this question is raised often, I rarely see any reference to Gal. 3:28, or Jesus' command that among his followers "the greatest must be the least"...

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What did Jesus mean when He said 'It is finished'?

May 02 2024

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How do I know what gifts God gave me?

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How and why should we pray for our leaders?

May 02 2024