How long did the wise men travel (time) before they saw the baby Jesus?
The biblical text does not contain any direct information about where the wise men came from and how long it took them to travel to Bethlehem. However we can...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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Dear Thomas, my position is that doctrines should not be based on a single Bible text or on what the majority might or might not believe. If the Bible in one...
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
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Thank you. Vijaya.
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by Robert Mey
How long were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden before the Fall?
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Our time and Creation time would have synced up after the seventh day. Day one lasts approx 8 billion of our years, day 2 an additional 4 billion of our...
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April Streets
Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?
It says of Jesus in Hebrews 4:15 that: “We do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet...
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Bradley Patterson
What is the sign of the Son of Man mentioned in Matthew 24:30?
My opinion is that the sign will be like the other signs in heaven. For example in Revelation 12:1 it says, "And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a...
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Who was Melchizedek (Melchisedek)?
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Melchizedek is described in Hebrews 7:1-3 as "king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, meaning King of peace, without father, without mother,...
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What is Opus Dei?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it necessary to have a direct sipping from the cup during the celebration of the Lord's Table (communion)?
If the question is referring to the practice of all communicants drinking from a common cup, my experience in the Lutheran denomination in which I was raised...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How does God inhabit the praise of His people? (Psalm 22:3)
In the Old Testament, God dwelt among his people in various ways. He spoke to people directly through words from heaven, visions and dreams. He spoke to his...
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by Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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Greetings Aurel, Your theology knowledge aside, what I stated is scripture. Whether you debate what side the thief who was repentant on is really of no...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
In what sense do the meek "inherit" the earth (Matthew 5:5)?
In my view, these verses in Matthew 5:3-10, which introduce the Sermon on the Mount, give us WORD pictures that describe the Kingdom of God. The entire...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
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Wow, Rick, I didn't know that the word sin is used in Scripture over 400 times. I have found that in my Greek New Testament, that it uses 12 basic words to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that God will rest in His love?
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Good answer, Grant! An outline that goes along with your answer is II. THE GLORIOUS DAY (3:9-20): Zephaniah proclaims justice. A. To the Gentiles (3:9):...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that God will rest in His love?
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Good answer, Grant! An outline that goes along with your answer is II. THE GLORIOUS DAY (3:9-20): Zephaniah proclaims justice. A. To the Gentiles (3:9):...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that God will rest in His love?
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Good answer, Grant! An outline that goes along with your answer is II. THE GLORIOUS DAY (3:9-20): Zephaniah proclaims justice. A. To the Gentiles (3:9):...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that God will rest in His love?
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Good answer, Grant! An outline that goes along with your answer is II. THE GLORIOUS DAY (3:9-20): Zephaniah proclaims justice. A. To the Gentiles (3:9):...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that God will rest in His love?
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Good answer, Grant! An outline that goes along with your answer is II. THE GLORIOUS DAY (3:9-20): Zephaniah proclaims justice. A. To the Gentiles (3:9):...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why did God use 5 women with questionable pasts in Jesus' geneology?
In my view, throughout the bible, all the people that God chooses to reveal his plan and purpose for human life, are ordinary people. Why does he do this? So...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Would God force me to marry someone that I am not physically attracted to?
God will never force us to do anything. He created us with freewill and he will always honour that freedom. However, God has both a "perfect will" and a...
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JOYS K.SAMUEL
, A Believer / Royal Priest Hood /Sojourner !!!
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
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Thomas, thank you for taking the time to comment on my posting. To my knowledge, Luke (or any other Bible writers), does not say if the thief who repented...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the message that we can take from Exodus 1:15-22?
God remained faithful to his covenant with Abraham. God told Abraham his offspring would be as numerous as the stars in the sky (Gen 15:5-6). When Jacob left...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can God know me when the universe is so vast?
The God revealed to us in the bible, who is the creator of everything that exists in the universe is an All-Knowing God. Here are a few examples of this. I...
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Who are the elect of God?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?
To me, even the settled fact of salvation does not eliminate the need for continuing spiritual vigilance. In addition to the passage from James cited in the...
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Emo Tenorio
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What is the message that we can take from Exodus 1:15-22?
This is a very timely question and I humbly submit for your consideration. That to the Creator each and every life is a precious jewel blooming in the...
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Tony Railton
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
If you remember that Jesus, when he was on the cross, was with two thieves, one on his right, the other on his left. One of the thieves insulted Jesus saying...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Where is a good place for a teenager to start reading the Bible?
I would like to suggest a different approach. In my view, in many Christian families we lose our teenagers and young adults to the culture of our world,...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the evidence that Christians are supposed to do GOOD WORKS, other than Ephesians 2:10?
The four gospel books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John record the "good works" that Jesus did. The apostle John even added "Jesus did many other things [good...
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by Moses Chipulu
What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?
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Am so grateful for the meaning and understanding that is now given to through this opportunity
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Thomas Riccardi
, Warrior Spirit
Does a Christian rest until the rapture or is he in heaven at the time of his death?
I could not disagree courteously more with Aurel, when Jesus was on the cross he told the sinner to his left that (according to Luke 23:43) Jesus answered...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should a Christian let himself be walked on?
The idea of being walked on or trampled upon flows from the question, "What are my rights as a Christian?" This is really important for us to understand....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What would be some good Bible verses to govern our thought life?
The good suggestion from the apostle Paul in Philippians 4:8 is worth quoting. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever...
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Jeffrey Smith
What is the location of the Garden of Eden?
Firstly, Eden was a geographical region. A garden ('the garden of Eden') was planted by the Lord in the eastern part of this region (Gen. 2:8). The tree of...
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Chris Jo
What is the message that we can take from Exodus 1:15-22?
Exodus 1:15 - 22
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What is the message that we can take from Exodus 1:15-22?
The Hebrew midwives feared God more than they feared Pharaoh. Because of their obedience, "the people multiplied and grew very strong" (Exodus 1:20). Why is...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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James, Jesus told Judas to do what he was going to do which was betray him. Nothing else was stated as in condemnation or passing a sentence of death. To...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is every sin ultimately a sin against God?
There is always a clear standard against which sin is committed and that ultimately all sin is a positive rebellion against God and a transgression of His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God inhabit the praise of His people? (Psalm 22:3)
Varying translations of this verse (as indicated on the biblehub.com website) evoke an image of the praises of Israel ascending to God and forming a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does God inhabit the praise of His people? (Psalm 22:3)
MEV But You are holy, O You who inhabits the praises of Israel.
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Why do some people insist on practicing and studying the 7 feasts and is it necessary for today's Christian?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Mephibosheth?
Mephibosheth lived in exile from the king but was remembered because of a covenant (1 Sam. 20:14, 15; 2 Sam. 9:3, 4). (It was the Kindness of God -- 2 Sam....