How old was Job when he died?
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Job would have been living in the Peleg - Terah cohort as the mean lifespan of those five generations was slightly over 200 years (Nahor - whose name means...
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How important is physical attraction when looking for a spouse?
Were any of the disciples married?
"There is reason to believe the apostle Paul was married but a widower when he wrote this. First of all, it fits well into the context here as he...
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
To answer the question, context gives it to us. Look at the previous verse: "Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in...
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?
While we can create theories and do “run arounds” of passages like this one, we often fail to just simply take the Scriptures for what they say. True...
Why are Christians pro-life when it comes to abortion while at the same time in favor of the death penalty and supportive of war?
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It is easy to see that the point of this scripture is to remind us that the NT did not abolish the Law; Matthew 5:17-20 King James Version (KJV) 17 Think not...
Should a Christian continue to repent for sins committed after salvation?
Although Christ's atoning death and resurrection are sufficient for all time with respect to sin, the fellowship between a Christian and God is broken when...
Please define a "Sabbath day's journey."
By my understanding, based on the Old Testament placement of the Tabernacle (to which all the people of Israel were to go for worship on the Sabbath) in...
Please define a "Sabbath day's journey."
This statement was curious- why not a day's journey or week's journey (if implied Sabbath to Sabbath)?
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What is the Christian view of assisted suicide?
I would say that, from a Christian standpoint, suicide is not an unforgivable sin, but it is still a sin. Only God, or His appointed earthly legal...
Who are the 'these' Jesus referred to when asking Peter if he loved Him more than 'these'?
It is only natural for us as humans to compare ourselves with other people. Peter often boasted of his devotion to Christ and was often first to demonstrate...
What are the highest heavens? Nehemiah 9:6)
I would say that the reference is to the concept of their being different "levels" of heaven, with one level being the Earth's atmosphere (the firmament); a...
What are the highest heavens? Nehemiah 9:6)
What are the highest heavens? Nehemiah 9:6) 9 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth,...
What does “in one body ” mean in Colossians 3:15?
This spiritual truth that all believers in Christ are “members of one body” is very important to the operation of the local church and its mission in the...
How can I overcome feelings of rejection?
I overcome rejection with acceptance, acceptance from Christ, and that acceptance I value above being accepted by people: Romans 15:7 "Accept one another,...
What does the Bible have to say about Lesbians and Homosexuals being in leadership positions in the church?
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AMEN, AMEN! Why are the churches not teaching this??? This is very important. God does not want to lose anyone!!! Are churches so involved with increasing...
Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
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Thank my brother! This was very helpful! And yes god does speak to us in our dreams, he came to me and showed me, Jesus had lifted me up and I was floating...
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Should a Christian use social networking tools (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, blogs, etc.)?
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Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Does 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
Perhaps we should properly identify baptism before we answer this question. The NT clearly speaks of two baptisms, the baptism of John, which is a baptism of...
Is christening in the Bible?
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Look at the root word here which is the Greek christus. This is anointing meaning this IS a baptism ritual. That means it is discussed in some way in the...
What was the little book in Revelation? In other words, is the book a real book with pages like our books on earth, or something different?
I would say that this little book or scroll is none other than a new prophetic word from the Lord God Almighty to his servant, the prophet John. The text...
Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?
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I agree with Mr. Houdmann's answer and would suggest as well that cultural context is every bit as important as the original language nuance. What was...
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
Taking your own life, like any other sin that man commits, is accompanied by many variables that cannot readily be measured by people, only God. Is the...
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
A great question and I humbly submit for your consideration that they were directed to be ready for either a surprise ambush or battle by their enemies in...
How do we seek God?
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Wow! Good job, guys! I would add just one thing: Zephaniah 2:3 3Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness,...
Is Satan strong enough to put horrible dreams in our heads while we sleep?
As Christians we need to be careful that we don’t spiritualize everything that happens in our lives. That includes dreams. Most people have very bizarre...
What should we learn from the woman at the well?
I think one of the most important lessons and principles is this: the best evangelists in the kingdom of God are people who have just come to faith in Jesus...
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What is the Millennial Kingdom, and should it be understood literally?
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
I'd say that the passage cited in the question indicates that they were very vulnerable, as illustrated by the following considerations: Half of them had to...
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
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John, the question was if a non-Christian who commits suicide is lost or not. If by a non-Christian the question refers to someone who didn’t accepted Christ...
How do we seek God?
If you are a believer, saved by grace, then there are times we do not know what to do in every situation. We are to seek God and pray to discern His will...
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
1 Cor. 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. Satan is an enemy outside the...
How do we seek God?
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Mark 1:15 Says, Repent, and believe the gospel. Repent, change your mind, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for all our sin. No where in the new...
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23)
How vulnerable were the workers (Nehemiah 4:16-23) 16 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the ...
What causes prayers to reach heaven when sometimes we may feel they get no higher than the ceiling, or that the heavens are brass? (2 Chronicles 30:27)
Obedience. God hears the prayers of the righteous, otherwise called, the faithful. Jas 5:15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall...
Will a non-Christian who commits suicide automatically be condemned to hell?
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All non-Christians irregardless of how they die will be condemned to hell because they have rejected the Savior. They have not washed their robes clean so...
Why does the Catholic Church pray to Mother Mary?
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The respect and attachment of Catholics to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ is unquestionable. Not a single day passes in the year without...
Why did Shallum's daughters help with the building (Nehemiah 3:12)?
Maybe Nehemiah noted Shallum's daughters helping to show their commitment and unity in the project. And maybe Shallum had no sons and so asked his daughters...