What is the significance of 153 large fish in John 21:1-11?
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Thank you for sharing. Very informative!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is it wrong to question God?
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Andiy, I will be praying for your situation. I know what it is like having lost a Son, and 3 grand children. But losing a wife is a major deal. Man, my heart...
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norman Phillips
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Naomi want to be called Mara?
1:20 Mara The name Mara means “bitter.” Given her circumstances, Naomi thinks “bitter” is a more fitting name than “pleasant” (see Ruth 1:2). -- Naomi—“fair...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Naomi want to be called Mara?
Just as names do today, the names given to, or assumed by, people in Biblical times had meanings. The meaning of the name "Naomi" in Hebrew was "pleasant",...
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What did Jesus mean when He said 'he who is without sin can cast the first stone'?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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I agree with you that there was possibly some local issues but Paul's statement in 1 Timothy 2:8-14 is of universal application given the reference to the...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
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What is your interpretation of 1 Timothy 2:8-15?
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by chris ertell
Why did Naomi want to be called Mara?
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Good question! I believe that "Mara" means "bitter" in Hebrew, or did at the time.
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is it wrong to question God?
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Wow! what an excellent answer, my Bro. James!!! With the situation that my 17 year old son; a Junior in High School and that his mother and my wife has just...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can God “come down” from heaven when He is already here (and everywhere)? Genesis 11:5
I, too, like Mr. Maas, believe in the omnipresence of God. See Genesis 11 in context for the big picture: Genesis 11 God Stops a Revolt (Genesis 11:1-9)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can God “come down” from heaven when He is already here (and everywhere)? Genesis 11:5
I, too, like Mr. Maas, believe in the omnipresence of God. See Genesis 11 in context for the big picture: Genesis 11 God Stops a Revolt (Genesis 11:1-9)...
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Charles Crabtree
What is the importance of the Lord's supper / Christian Communion?
The importance of The Lord's Supper is as Jesus said, "Remember me" his life, death and resurrection. God instructed Israel to do the Passover in remembrance...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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It is hard for a man rich in good works to see his need for a savior. The Pharisees believed they were saved by keeping the law so well that God had to let...
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Charles Crabtree
Why did Judah and Israel split?
In 1 Kings 16 God told Solomon, "Now the Lord was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the Lord, the God of Israel, who had appeared to...
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David Buyna
, Retired US Sailor
Can a woman/wife be a pastor or preacher?
I have for some time failed to understand the hype concerning women in the church. Gal_3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free,...
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Should Christian men or women wear earrings?
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by Jim Stapleton
Can you explain how one can understand the vast chasm that separates our nature from God's nature?
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Easy, we as people of the earth are physical and we operate in the physical realm. God is Spirit and operates in the spiritual realm. We can get a good look...
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Jim Stapleton
Has God turned his back on American Christians?
I don't propose to know your circumstance but I will tell you this: Job was a very wealthy man and Satan accused God of protecting him, and he said that...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?
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Andy: Spot on it's the magic that causes a mustard seed to grow into something much larger than first seen or thought, my warrior brother.
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by Jim Stapleton
Why should I witness to non-christians if God has already predestined his elect for salvation?
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If God "predestined" men for hell then they would be denied the " choice" that all people have to accept Jesus Christ as the sacrificial lamb for our sins....
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by Jim Stapleton
What are the implications of salvation if someone believes in millions of years of creation?
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While I don't propose to know very much at all, I do see things differently. In the first two Scriptures we learn that God created the heavens and the earth....
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the meaning of the Valley of Dry Bones in Ezekiel 37?
The Work of the Spirit of God 1 In Regeneration—a new heart and a new spirit (Life and Cleansing) Ezek. 36:26,27; John 3:5 2 In Revival of Dead Bones in a...
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What does it mean that "righteousness and peace kiss each other? What kind of kiss is this? (Psalm 85:10)
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Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Why is encouragement so important according to the Bible?
ENCOURAGEMENT is a very important word for any and every Christian (Child of GOD) to be an active 'take the lead' and/or participate in daily in each of our...
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What is the importance of the Lord's supper / Christian Communion?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does the Catholic church display a cross with Christ impaled upon it?
Perhaps it is designed to impress upon people (or to attempt to "make real" to them) the degree of suffering that Christ was willing to endure in our place,...
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Ralph Bosse
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Was Martin Luther anti-Semitic?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
Mark 10:25. - It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, etc. This is a strong hyperbolic proverbial expression to represent anything that is...
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Anonymous
Has God turned his back on American Christians?
Over these last nine years I have struggled to feel the presence of The Holy Sprit in my life. Having had everything going wonderful for me for 18 years afte...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is getting drunk a sin?
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Brother Andy, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Thank you for your willingness to share your pain. We will be praying for you and your...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
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The bible does warn against drunkenness, but not drinking in moderation. Paul said, be not drunk with wine wherein is excess, but be filled with the Spirit....
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by Jim Stapleton
Did the author of Genesis ever intend the 7-day creation story to be taken literally?
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My view of the six days are simple. I view them believing at this point in my spiritual growth, that each day could have been separated by millions upon...
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Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Is getting drunk a sin?
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I have a very emotional *Kudos!* reply to Bro..Houdmann's answer!!! My comment comes from a deep, deep...very deep.....state of mind and emotional turmoil...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
1. The Believer Is in the Eternal Plan of God. Rom 8:29, 30 2. Redeemed Rom 3:24; 8:23 3. Reconciled II Cor. 5:18-20 4. Related to God Through Propitiation...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
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My first resource is always from my own existing knowledge, understanding, and study. As needed or appropriate for the sake of completeness or accuracy, I...
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Did God set apart the Sabbath only for Israel, or for all of mankind?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What scriptures can you use to explain to someone that Jesus is returning to earth at some point?
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown” (Rev 3:11). "Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words...
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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What are some things that happen to the believer when he trusts Christ? I.e. what are the benefits of salvation?
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Good insight on the great things God has done for each believer. Tim, where did you get such insightful information?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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Amen, sister!
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by Charles Yeager
What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
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I was a prodigal son. Drunken, blasphemous, whoremonger, drug user, pot head. I suffered greatly for these acts, but even though I have been severely...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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God is God. He has a mission. He does not want any to be lost. He is in spiritual warfare! He can do anything! Isn't He wonderful!
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by Jim Stapleton
Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
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Why would anyone believe that the only saints are the ones that the Catholic Church deem are saints? Scriptures tell us that as believers in Jesus Christ we...
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Jim Stapleton
Why do we celebrate Christmas?
Christmas, Easter and more were originally pagan rites and in order for the "established" religion to try and draw them away, they made Christian...