What is woke theology? Is it a theology?
From what I can find: Woke theology is all about ME and whatever I want. The only focus is Me, NOT GOD! It is the sin of unbelief, at its finest. Hebrews...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus come to judge the world or not? (John 3:17)
The primary purpose of Jesus' imcarnation was to make human salvation possible through His sinless life, atoning death, and subsequent resurrection. In that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why in 2 Corinthians does the scripture say that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life? Wouldn’t it make more sense to say, “swallowed up by death”?
The cited verse acknowledges the universal reality of death (which thus does indeed "swallow up" each of us at the end of our earthly lives). However, for...
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Should we leave an inheritance to our children if they are not Christians?
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Pearce Elliott
How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
There are a couple of things you can do. One is listen to good teachers on the radio or online. The problem is that there are also bad teachers. While I...
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Mary Jones
How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
A good place to start might be to buy a Bible with study resources and to sign up for daily readings. UCB is a good resource with daily readings you can sign...
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Tony Railton
What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
The Bible states that in Galatians 5:15-20 that if we, as Christians, walk in the Spirit, we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Paul then lists the...
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John Appelt
Why would a master cut his servant to pieces? (Luke 12:46)
The wording of what the master did sounds quite drastic, but it may not be how it was. In Luke 12:42-48, Jesus continued His talk to His disciples, in which...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Where did the water came from and the darkness before it was separated?
The obvious answer is that we are not told where or how darkness and light were separated. We do know, that in the beginning God created the heavens and the...
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Should a widow remarry?
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Do Christians believe in three gods?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Should we leave an inheritance to our children if they are not Christians?
Yes, because the Bible says we are to lay up an inheritance for our grandchildren as my grandmother, Mor Mor, tried to: "A good person leaves an inheritance...
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Did Jesus come to judge the world or not? (John 3:17)
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. According to this verse, God did not “send His S...
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Anonymous
How do you deal with lack of love in a family?
I got saved at 17 and was the only believer in my family. It was a typical African family. My mother was abused, and only stayed because of us. Getting saved...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Are Jesus’s commands in Matthew 6 (and beyond) intended for the people who were trying to save themselves by the law, or were those commands given to believers? (“Be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect”)
Why are Jesus' teachings called "commands?" I've never looked at them that way. My parents told me the kinds of things Jesus said to His disciples, and by...
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John Appelt
What is the outer darkness in Matthew 22:13?
The phrase “outer darkness” is only found in Matthew 8:12, 22:13, and 25:30, all words of Jesus. Many believe the phrase refers to hell, but it does not, as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Don’t we all produce "bad fruit" sometimes? (Luke 6:43-45)
Don’t we all produce "bad fruit" sometimes? (Luke 6:43-45). Jesus said in Luke 6: 43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44...
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Why did God create us?
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ainsley chalmers
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What is woke theology? Is it a theology?
Not sure what “woke” means, but I see it referred to by Christian writers.
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Bob Hall
, Married best friend, Dad- 6, GDad- 17, GrGdad- 3, 1 Poodle
What should I be looking for in a wife?
Don't marry someone you can live with. Marry someone you can't live without.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is synonymous parallelism in Hebrew poetry?
As the name implies, this type has the second or parallel line saying about the same thing as the first—for emphasis. Proverbs is especially full of these:...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is a "broom bush"? (Psalm 120:4)
My ISBE (set of the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) says, "The rothem was doubtless the shrub called by the Arabs ratam, a shrub which casts so...
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What does the Bible say about extreme fighting / violent sports?
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Is it okay to complain to God?
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John Appelt
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Talents?
The Parable of the Talents is part of the Olivet Discourse, given by Jesus to his disciples, Matthews 24-25. Matthew 24:36-44 is a new topic, noted by the...
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John Appelt
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
The parable of the ten virgins is part of the Olivet Discourse Jesus gave, Matthew 24-25. Its meaning is understood by where it is within the discourse. In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is being "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 ...?
Mt 24:40 one will be taken This phrase might describe the gathering of God’s people to Himself (Matt 24:31); if that is the case there is no indication here...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who is being "taken" in Matthew 24:40-41 ...?
When I first heard Jesus' words, I was fascinated: Mt. 24:40: “one will be taken” This phrase might describe the gathering of God’s people to Himself (Matt...
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Should all mothers be stay-at-home moms?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Don’t we all produce "bad fruit" sometimes? (Luke 6:43-45)
I would say that (as the Bible makes clear in verses such as 1 John 1:8) no human (including redeemed believers) can truthfully claim to be without sin....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is a "broom bush"? (Psalm 120:4)
Other translations of the verse cited in the question (as found on the biblehub.com website at https://biblehub.com/psalms/120-4.htm) identify the "broom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to lean not on your own understanding?
“To LEAN” signifies "to lean upon, rest upon," just as man rests upon a spear for support. Its metaphorical use, to repose confidence in, is derived from the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What was a "scepter"? (Psalm 125:3)
A sceptre (British English) or scepter (American English) is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where did the water came from and the darkness before it was separated?
In my opinion, creation of the water was one of the first actions by God falling under the scope of Genesis 1:1 ("In the beginning, God created the heavens...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was a "scepter"? (Psalm 125:3)
A scepter is a rod-shaped object (often ornate or decorated) that is regarded as a symbol of the power and control of a ruler (either an actual king or a...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What was a "scepter"? (Psalm 125:3)
3 The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil.
Psalms 125:1 - 5
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John Okunade
Does questioning God demonstrate a lack of faith?
Does questioning God demonstrate the lack of faith? I don't feel it is a lack of faith; the reason why anyone will question a situation or circumstance is...
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John Okunade
How are we to submit to God?
Obedience to all authority is key as a believer. And it takes humility to get there. Believers who don't obey their boss in the office probably are not a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Don’t we all produce "bad fruit" sometimes? (Luke 6:43-45)
Luke 6:43 - 45
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it okay to complain to God?
Even when life hurts, I can still praise God! If Jesus has saved me from sin (and He has), I can thank God no matter what happens, because I'm going to...
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Valekis Jim
How can I relate to my wife about a child born out of wedlock who is already an adult, and I just found out and want to establish a relationship with her?
With love and humility. Perhaps it would be easier for you to write it rather than say it. You can be there with her when she reads it. But just tell her the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Was this Obadiah the prophet who wrote the book of Obadiah? (1 Chr. 9:16)
No, this Obadiah was the Son of Shemaiah, a Levite of Netophah (1 Chron. 9:16). This son of Shemaiah was a member of the tribe of Levi named Obadiah was part...
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Anonymous
What is a "broom bush"? (Psalm 120:4)
4 He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom bush.
Psalms 120:1 - 7
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Phyllis Dorsey
Is it okay to complain to God?
It is okay to complain to God. Our complaints are things that weigh heavy on our hearts that become a burden. Take it to the Lord. (Phillipians 4:7) Our...
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Thomas Beaudry
Does questioning God demonstrate a lack of faith?
I would have to say NO. God knows that we are imperfect since He created us. And knowing all about us, He would know that in our traumatic times, such as...