How long was a "year" in the Bible during the time of Genesis?
The length of the year during Genesis can be determined by clues in the account of the Flood especially in the following references: The Flood began “in the...
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What does "buried with him through baptism" mean?
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Why did blood and water come out of Jesus' side when He was pierced?
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I am a Catholic. Why should I consider becoming a Christian?
Though addressed in different ways, I would like to simplify the idea within the original question. The Christian faith is divided into three sects: Roman...
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What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
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Why was Egypt called the land of Ham? (Psalm 105:23, 27)
23 Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. 27 They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham.
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Who did not rebel against His word in Psalm 105:28?
28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. I take it "his word" refers to "God's Word," but who is the "they" who rebe...
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What is the sword of the Spirit and how should I use it? (Ephesians 6:17)
The sword of the Spirit is powerful (Hebrews 4:12, "For the Word of God is living and powerful, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing"). It is sharp,...
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What was the leviathan?
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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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What diseases did God prevent? (Exodus 15:26)
In Deuteronomy 28:27, there is a specific reference to "the boils of Egypt, with tumors and scabs and itch from which you cannot be cured." These did not...
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Tim Maas
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Why was it important to make known among the nations what [God] has done? (Ps 105:1)
The intent of the cited verse is also reflected in Isaiah 12:4. By my understanding, the reference was not among all the people of the earth, but among God's...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible mean when it says; "touch not my anointed ones"?
You asked a very good question, Jeremiah Kaaya! No, I don't believe God was talking about a small group of people, that is, ministers. Men (and women) are...
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Dennis Brew
Where was Daniel when his three friends were cast into the furnace?
Thanks Shirley. The Chronological Life Application Study Bible, New Living T., notes for 3:30: "Where was Daniel in this story? The Bible doesn't say, but...
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When are Old Testament saints resurrected?
1 Thessalonians 4:15, "For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede...
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Which of "the holy prophets, which have been since the world began," spoke of the horn of salvation raised up for Israel? Luke 1:69-70
Ezekiel 29:21: "In that day I will cause the horn of the house of Israel to spring forth, and I will open your mouth to speak in their midst. Then they shall...
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How many sons did Goliath the giant have?
This is one of my questions for my 40 days in the word from the beginning of Lent until Easter. Please provide scripture.
1 Samuel 17:1 - 58
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If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
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If God is omnipresent, does that mean God is in hell?
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What is the sword of the Spirit and how should I use it? (Ephesians 6:17)
The cited verse speaks of the "word of God" as being "the sword of the Spirit". The thought that occurs to me is that, unlike an element of armor (which is...
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What should we learn from the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
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What does it mean to grow in grace?
I think the first step is accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior. I believe that's when you begin your journey of growing in grace. It's something...
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What does the Bible say about medical marijuana?
There's not anything against marijuana in the bible; Most all plants have some healing properties in them when they are extracted out and used the right way....
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What does the Bible say about giving to missions?
In Matthew, He instructs us to, "Go.ye.therefore into all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, teaching them to observe all things I have...
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Is it OK for Christians to pray to Mary?
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Where was Daniel when his three friends were cast into the furnace?
Daniel chapter 1 we see Daniel and his friends refusing the delicacies of the king. They preferred to honor God. At the end of their trial diet, the chief...
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Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?
I don't think we have to do anything to be always guilty of sin. We are born in sin, shaped (assembled, brought about) in iniquity (Psalm 51:5). That's what...
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What does it mean to glorify God?
Since God sent His own son, Jesus, to die and pay the sin debt of everyone on the world, First John 2:2 God gets all the glory because we did nothing for it....
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Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
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What does "buried with him through baptism" mean?
If water baptism saves, then Jesus died in vain. It is the baptism of the Holy Spirit that guarantees our eternal life. Ephesians 1:13-14. In whom ye also...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a graven image?
According to NAVE'S TOPICAL BIBLE, "graven images" are objects of "iDOLATRY" are listed as: Sun, moon, and stars, Deut. 4:19; 2 Kings 17:16; 21:3, 5; 2 Chr....
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why was King Saul so afraid of David?
Great question, Don Walters! "Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was helping David, and was no longer helping him." (1 Samuel 18:12, CEV). The Lord...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the meaning of the word "Hallelujah"?
Hallelujah (/ˌhælɪˈluːjə/ HAL-i-LOO-yə; Hebrew: הַלְלוּ-יָהּ halləlū-Yāh) is an interjection used as an expression of gratitude and adoration. The term is...
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What does logos and memra mean?
Great question, Maria Ramos! In the context of Logos appearing in the Targums (Aramaic translation of the Hebrew Bible dating to the first centuries AD), the...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Did worms kill Herod? (Acts 12:23)
He was eaten by worms and died. Josephus, Ant. 19.8.2 (19.343-352), states that Herod Agrippa I died at Caesarea in a.d. 44. The account by Josephus, while...
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Do we sin daily? Is it possible to go an entire day without sinning?
Who can claim to love God with all his heart, mind, and soul every moment of every day? Not anyone I know! "The heart is deceitful above all things, and...
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Why did blood and water come out of Jesus' side when He was pierced?
About John 19:34, physicians explain that this is a sign that Christ's heart had indeed ruptured within Him. Jesus literally died with a broken heart....
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why is "doing good" necessary to gain eternal life? (Romans 2:7)
"He [God] will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers." To me this implies that...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the, “Mysteries of the Kingdom 20 minutes Bible Studies”?
My calculated guess is that this is a reliable website. Their doctrinal statement looks good: The Bible is God-breathed. It is the only Word of God and is...
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Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?
It is not explained in the Scriptures why people lived such long lives. Many explanations have been given. From Genesis 5, 10, and other Scriptures, here are...
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What is the, “Mysteries of the Kingdom 20 minutes Bible Studies”?
I saw this while reading an article in the App Got Questions. I want to know if this is a reliable Bible study or just an ad spreading a false interpretation...
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Is it OK for Christians to pray to Mary?
Why would we even need to pray to Mary? We have the Trinity praying for us. “26 And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what...
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Which of "the holy prophets, which have been since the world began," spoke of the horn of salvation raised up for Israel? Luke 1:69-70
69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been s...
Luke 1:67 - 80
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