The Bible - page 837

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Aurel, Abraham's bosom is for those of Abraham, not for Jews. (Abraham was not a Jew.) Lazarus wound up there because the Jewish religion had failed him. I...

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Bro Nathan, thanks for your remarks. I must salute your resilience in pursuing theological debate on this matter. I have examined your comment. Unfortunately...

June 21 2017

Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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What is Abraham's bosom?

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Kenneth, not all parable have to be based on reality in order to have teachable value - for example "The Parable of the Ten Virgins" (Matt 25:1-13). It's...

June 21 2017

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What does Paul mean when he writes of the natural man?

Interestingly enough, the Holy Spirit through Paul, describes an aspect of human behavior that science has only discovered in relatively modern times. Though...

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Comment by Nathan Toronga , Christian Elder.

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Your views are noted brother Ezekiel. Let us revisit the passage once more: Isa 66:15-17 15 For, behold, the LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots...

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Comment by Kenneth Heck

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What is Abraham's bosom?

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Parables, even if they didn't literally happen, must be fully based on reality in order to have any teaching value. Wealth for Jews normally meant that they...

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What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?

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Does the Bible support the pre-existence of Jesus?

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Answer by Philip Davies

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When will the dead be raised in Christ?

OK let's take it phrase by phrase and see if we can understand what Paul is saying here. "Listen, I tell you a mystery:" A mystery is something that no one...

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Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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God wants them to know, that when He says something, He fulfills it. The same chapter and verse explains it very clearly when it says, "I will harden the...

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Answer by Nils Jansma , Missionary in San Diego California

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Is universalism / universal salvation Biblical?

In my opinion, when considering this subject, one should distinguish between universalism in general and Christian Universalism (CU). The latter teaches that...

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Can Satan come into our thoughts and tempt us?

I would say that, if Satan could attempt to cause even the Son of God to sin (as described in the passage cited in the question), he can certainly do so with...

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What does the Bible say about environmental stewardship?

In my opinion, the Bible strikes a proper balance with respect to humans' attitude toward the environment. On the one hand, the Bible makes clear that all...

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Can Satan come into our thoughts and tempt us?

Mark 1:12 - 13

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Why can't religions coexist peacefully?

The most correct answer to this question, to me, is pride, though I would be the first to say it is way more complicated than that. Why do i say pride? No...

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Comment by Aurel Gheorghe

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What is Abraham's bosom?

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Kenneth, in Luke 16:19-31, Jesus is telling a parable - The Rich Man and Lazarus - which is the fifth in a series of parables: the lost sheep, lost coin,...

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What does the Bible say about environmental stewardship?

What are our Biblical responsibilities and our proper attitude toward caring for God's good creation?

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Comment by Steve Schneider , Deacon in The Lord's Church

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How do I know when I can be sure whether a passage is written to all believers or only to certain people or groups of people?

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Please remember that commentaries are written by men. As such they can and are often wrong, but not into entirely. They do have some value but be very...

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What is theistic evolution?

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Ron, though I believe the Bible is the most important document in the history of the world and contains 100% truth, I believe that to summarily dismiss the...

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What are the causes and solutions for a hardened heart?

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What does it mean that Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath?

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How did Jesus' disciples die after Jesus' crucifixion, resurrection and ascension?

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How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

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Answer by Philip Davies

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How does Genesis 38:9 relate to masturbation, or not?

To answer the question directly; Gen 38:9 has nothing to do with masturbation. The sin of Onan is the failure to do his duty to his brother's wife. It is not...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

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What does the Bible say about what foods we should eat (kosher)? Are there foods a Christian should avoid?

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Bro Nathan, thanks for your comment. Scripture speaks in context. The passage you have quoted definitely related to God's enforcement of His covenant...

June 20 2017

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Are our mind and soul one and the same entity?

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Amen. I agree brother Andy!! It helps!!

June 20 2017

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What was the Old Testament belief about resurrection?

Let us study the O.T. beliefs on resurrection in chronological order: The faith on resurrection started off with Father Abraham. (Heb 11:17-19) By faith...

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What does the Bible say about paranormal investigation?

The Bible is unequivocal in condemning the use of paranormal investigations and its relative modern terminologies such as clairvoyants, psychics, horoscopes,...

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Are our mind and soul one and the same entity?

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I revisited you answer and I just have to you this is one your better answers to any of the numerous that you've contributed on ebible.com! Again,...so I...

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

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What does the Bible say about birth control? Should Christians use birth control?

Contraception or Birth control or Family planning is of recent origin. Therefore one cannot find a direct teaching in the Bible on this subject. Considering...

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Where was Joseph when Jesus was an adult?

Joseph is mentioned at numerous times during the early childhood of Jesus, but he was mentioned when Jesus was twelve years old. At that age, Jesus had...

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What is God's relationship to time?

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In Heaven there must be some understanding of time since there is music up there praising the Lord and music demands timing. I think hat there will also be...

June 20 2017

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

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Is the observance of a First Communion biblical?

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I agree but doesn't the bible also say to confess our sins one to another as well (James 5:16) or is that a general,corporate confession to the church of our...

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Does the Bible describe Jesus being worshipped?

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Answer by Singapore Moses , Messenger of God, CEO in IT industry, Astronaut, Scientist

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Is christening in the Bible?

Infant baptism is a ritual that was introduced in the Church in the later years in order to christianize the children of Christian believers. But the Bible...

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