Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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I have absolutely no idea why David pick up 5 stones, so I checked with my favorite commentator and found that he didn't know either!
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by Ben Jones
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Danny Hickman
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Who is "the word" that was in the beginning in John 1?
Verse 14 of John 1 says plainly that the Word is the Son from the Father who became flesh. You have to close your eyes to try to prevent yourself from seeing...
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by Ronald Selwyn
Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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Mark, thanks for your reply. Of course, God has changed from the Law to the New Covenant, but not Jesus. "Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever. "...
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What does the Bible say about a Christian making choices?
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Will I be able to know if a family member is saved when I get to heaven?
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Why did God curse women with birth pains?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Merle, that may be the best explanation I've read. Very accurate I believe. Thanks!
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Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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Is Irresistible Grace biblical?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Wow! And good insight, Ben!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Denver, good practical answer!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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This is a very scriptural answer, Ariel. I think it makes sense to a well-read person of good intelligence. But what about the unsophisticated, uneducated...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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"If his disciples could not understand this fact while Jesus was alive and still on earth, how could people who were not close to him understand?" That is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?
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How do we become healthy physically? We eat well (healthy diet). Sleep well. Exercise daily or at least regularly. Good hygiene is also needed. Spiritual...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the significance of the resurrection?
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" Tyndale Publishers outlines these 5 points in their commentary today that the resurrection guarantees: 1. Jesus was truly the Son of God. (Romans 1:4) 2....
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Is heaven sexless (Matthew 22:30)?
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What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
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Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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Ronald, are you saying that because God remains the same always, His instruction and doctrine to mankind then remains the same as well? That is not a sound...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
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What does, "verified the details of the recall in the corresponding setup" mean? I don't have a clue as to what that statement declares... The scripture...
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by Ronald Selwyn
Why do people die with Illness when the Bible says, "By His stripes we are healed"?
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If we let outcome decide truth instead of Jesus' life and word then we are going to raise our experience above His Word? "Think not that I am come to destroy...
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Zachary Campbell
Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
There are indeed four lists of Jesus' disciples in the New Testament, and they do present some differences. Here's a breakdown of the key points:...
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What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why are there differences in the four lists of the disciples?
Everything in the Bible is there for a purpose. In Matthew we see the disciples called. We see in 4:19, Jesus says, "I will make you fishers of men." I see...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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I point out my concerns of Mr Houdmann's "opinions" because he gets so much adulation for what I see as traditional views that need to be given updated...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?
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So Mr Houdmann is pushing the idea that evolution being taught IN SCHOOL (evolution isn't taught anywhere else), causes child molestation. He's also...
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Leslie Coutinho
Who was Simeon in the Bible?
Luke 2:25: And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and...
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
Seeing that you're asking a Bible site about what the Bible teaches, the clear answer is that no, children aren't recalling past lives. The issue of how they...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian thing for a husband to do if his job takes him away from his wife and family and she is unable to transfer with him?
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The question is, 'What is the CHRISTIAN thing for a husband to do..?' First, there are two answers to this. Of course, Christians pray all the time about...
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venkatesan Iyer
Is there a biblical explanation for some children's ability to supposedly recall past lives?
Ian Stevenson has recorded past life recall of children. In some of the cases he claims to have verified the details of the recall in the corresponding setup...
Acts 16:16
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should a husband do when his wife doesn't love him?
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Oh man, I do wish life was as simple as what I read here on gotquestions!! Alas, it isn't! How does he know she doesn't love him? Did she tell him outright,...
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by Albert Ogier
What are other religions' concepts of getting to heaven?
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If we were meant to go to heaven then Jesus must have had a senior moment when he taught his disciples to pray “thy kingdom come”, or “thy will be done on...
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Zachary Campbell
What did Jesus mean when he said, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."?
## Explanation of Jesus' Statement in Matthew 26:29: This verse holds significant meaning in several Christian denominations and can be interpreted from...
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Zachary Campbell
What did Jesus mean when He said, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!"?
Jesus' statement in John 21:22 can be interpreted in several ways, depending on the theological and individual perspectives. Here are some common...
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Zachary Campbell
What are the things that I can do to remain faithful and a loving wife when my husband turned away from God and is not coming to church in over a year?
It's tough to see your husband turn away from God and stop coming to church, especially after all the challenges you've faced in your marriage. However, here...
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What does it mean "the arm of flesh" and why will it fail (2 Chronicles 32:8)?
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Zachary Campbell
Did Amram marry his aunt (Exodus 6)?
In Exodus 6:20, it states that "Amram married his father's sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses." This verse has sparked debate for centuries,...
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Zachary Campbell
What's wrong with adultery (Proverbs 5:3-10)?
Proverbs 5:3-10 is a passage from the Book of Proverbs that warns against the dangers of adultery. Adultery is the act of engaging in sexual relations with...
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Zachary Campbell
Who was Simeon in the Bible?
There are actually several figures named Simeon in the Bible, but two are particularly notable: **1. Simeon, the son of Jacob:** * Born to Jacob and Leah as...
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Zachary Campbell
Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?
It's important to clarify that **the four canonical gospels in the New Testament don't mention any miracles Jesus performed before his baptism**, as...
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What does the Bible say about world missions?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the purpose of miracles?
Good question, Gary! I remember being taught over and over this mainly in Dr. Dwight Pentecost's classes, at Dallas Theological Seminary, I think the 4th...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to "overcome" the world in 1 John 5:4?
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Tim, good answer. The movie, "Overcomer," goes right along with your answer. Overcomer (2019)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
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I just watched a good Billy Graham sermon on Manasseh, and he chose 2 Chronicles 33 as his text! --Billy Graham - Forgiveness
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Of course, I meant Peter when I wrote Paul said 'slaves submit to your master.' (1 Pet 2). The fact that these kinds of questions persist is proof of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
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I have not been above reproach in the matter of deception. When I was a teenager and wanted to sneak out at night, I put a BB gun rifle butt under my bedroom...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
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AMEN, Jack. Transformation into glorification! WOW!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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When I read answers like this about a 70 AD issue, I superimpose 'slave' for wife and 'master' for husband. The result is, 'Should a slave submit to his...