What does it mean to redeem a tithe and add a fifth to it?
One-fifth =1/5. So one-fifth of 100 = 1/5 x 100 = 20%. So instead of paying 5 out of 50, you add one-fifth and pay 10. 20% of 50 is 10. Thank you.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why is salvation "first to the Jew, then to the gentile"? (Romans1:16)
In my opinion, the cited verse is not saying that God somehow "plays favorites" between Jews and Gentiles, but is saying that, as a matter of historical...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the nature of God's Word as it is taught in Psalm 119?
God’s Word keeps us pure (Ps 119:9). It purifies our way (Ps 119: 9-16) and produces purity in our lives. God’s Word is essential for becoming pure in heart...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is salvation "first to the Jew, then to the gentile"? (Romans1:16)
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God get angry? (Nahum 1:2)
I would say that, not only does God get angry, but He is also continually angry -- specifically, with sin (that is, disobedience to His will), and with those...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where did Satan/Lucifer get his evil nature from when he was created by God and before him there was no sin?
By my understanding, angels were created to be holy beings, but also once had free will. This left them open to the sin of pride because of their exalted...
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Who is the antichrist?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 15:29 that people are baptised on behalf of the dead?
1 Corinthians 15:29 is one of the most difficult Bible texts to interpret and explain. However, I do not believe Paul is saying that people are being...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What are the three horns that were plucked out in Daniel 7:8?
There is little agreement among Bible scholars who the little horn is or who the three horns of Daniel 7 are. (In the Bible horns represent powers or kings)....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17 that said, "Come"?
Revelation 21:2 + 9, "Then I, John, saw the Holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Then...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about bereavement?
Bereavement is a sadness created by a death or regret. When you consider the definition, the Bible is full of bereavement. Let's skip through... John 1:1,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who is the bride in Revelation 22:17 that said, "Come"?
i would say that the bride spoken of in Revelation 22:17 is the universal church of all believers in Christ, which was previously described in Revelation...
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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does the Bible say about disappointment?
The Bible has much to say about disappointment: Psalm 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite...
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Rob Standford
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Jeffrey Smith
Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
I am from Australia and my wife is Thai. We have a house in Northeast Thailand. I have found the Thai language extremely difficult to read and speak. I have...
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Jean Ridley
What does it mean in 1 Corinthians 15:29 that people are baptised on behalf of the dead?
What is being “baptised for the dead"?
1 Corinthians 15:29
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Cam Anour
What does it mean that charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain?
Hello, I wouldn't dig too deep into it. Accept the superficial meaning. I personally believe that this proverb had been directed to men. Proverbs 31:30:...
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Donna Williams
What is apostasy and how can I recognize it?
I would like to share this thought; according to Scripture this is an issue that every believer must take heed to. Hebrews 3:12: "Take heed, brethren, lest...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean "unequally yoked"?
I agree with Tim's imagery above. Ryrie says of Dt. 22:10, "The step and pull of the 2 beasts is unequal." The ass being much smaller and his step shorter,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean "unequally yoked"?
The imagery being used in the cited passage is that of a team of two draft animals (such as oxen) who are held together side-by-side by a wooden yoke placed...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When a child dies, is he also a child in the Kingdom of God? What about an elderly person?
1 John 3:2 indicates that, when Jesus is revealed to us, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. In my opinion, this could be applied not only...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
Scripture teaches what is often called “progressive revelation.” Simply put, this means that God revealed Himself to His people over many centuries,...
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Should someone exposed to Coronavirus be engaged in church activities that bring him/her into contact with other people?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What are some Bible verses that support God, being angry, will judge sinners?
The verses below recount both God's past anger with sin or sinners, as well as the similar anger and judgment that await those who do not avail themselves of...
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D. M.
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What is the difference between a born again Christian and 7th Day Adventists?
Christians identify each other according to the denomination they belong to, yet God sees us as his children and not according to the denominations, but...
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Guy Gifford
, Actually: An Apostle & Prophet chosen by God
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
No one knows! However, we can be confident of a few things: the Greek in Revelation 1:10 is "master's day" in that order and that John was referring to his...
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Does the Bible teach mortal and venial sin?
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Aurel Gheorghe
What is the difference between a born again Christian and 7th Day Adventists?
The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) is a Protestant denomination founded in 1863 by Joseph Bates, J.N. Andrews and James and Ellen White. Contrary to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the Lord's Supper?
As recounted in the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), as well as by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11, the Lord's Supper is the commemorative observance...
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DJ Field
, Minister of the Gospel
What is the Lord's Supper?
1 Corinthians 11:20
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about approaching a family member (sister, brother) if his/her spouse is being unfaithful?
The bible actually counsels us to confront the person who has committed the sin (been unfaithful) with their offence, see Leviticus 6:1-7. We must do so with...
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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about disappointment?
The first thing that I would note is that, in my opinion, and depending upon the translation being used, the Bible can also express disappointment through...
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What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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Tim Maas
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What does the Bible say about approaching a family member (sister, brother) if his/her spouse is being unfaithful?
I can understand how a motivation of loving concern might be ascribed to such an action, but Biblical guidance that I can find would indicate that the person...
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Kenneth blythe
Why did God create Adam and Eve if He knew they would sin?
The way that I understand it, is that God had a specific plan that would create creatures that by choice would worship Him only. In Genesis chapter 1 : 1 it...