Tag: bible
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Ex 34:7 ” … forgiving iniquity and transgressions and sin”, how do these three words differ?
What is iniquity? What are transgressions? What is sin? 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law Is this saying that transgression is to break, move away from, or attempt to …
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Are there contextual cues which suggest Jesus calming the storm does not require Jesus to be God Almighty?
In all three Synoptic Gospels, Jesus is recorded as calming a storm. The incident happens about Matthew 8:24, Mark 4:37, and Luke 8:23. Here is the complete pericope from Matthew: Matthew 8:23-27 (Berean Standard Bible) 23When He got into…
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Did God take the Samaritans out of Egypt (2 Kings 17:36)?
The origin of the Samaritans, as described in the book of Kings, is a group of people brought from Mesopotamia to Samaria by the Assyrians: The king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Avva, Hamath, and Sepharvaim, and plac…
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Did John expect his readers to catch the mistakes Jews made relating to Jesus and his teachings?
The Jews said the Christ is to come from Bethlehem in John 7:42, not knowing that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” 41 Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is…
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What is the difference between ‘way’ and ‘path’ in Proverbs 3:6?
Proverbs 3:6 (NASB) In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. What is the difference between a "way" and a "path"? More specifically, what is the significance in using two different words…
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Do the specific gifts the father gives to the prodigal son have any special significance?
What is the significance of the robe, ring & sandals in Luke 15:22? ‘But the father said to his servants, “Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. — NIVUK I know that, by gi…
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Why is “thou canst not make one hair white or black” a good justification not to “swear by thy head”?
Matthew 5:36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. What is the connection between "thou canst not make one hair white or black" and "thou shalt not swear by thy head&qu…
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Are the words “beginning” and “word” mentioned in 1John 2:7 the same as those found in John 1:1?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God; John 1:1 (YLT) Brethren, a new command I write not to you, but an old command, that ye had from the beginning — the old command is the word that ye heard f…
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: That Stumbling Stone
That Stumbling Stone: Why Jesus Christ Remains An Offence To The Religious, Foolishness To The World And Precious To The Saved As Our Sure Foundation Today, we are so excited to bring to you, for the first time ever, our Sunday Service morning message and Sunday Night Bible Study combined into a single, 2-hour time…
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What are the “powers of the heavens” in Matthew 24:29?
What is meant exactly by the “powers of the heavens” in Matthew 24:29? Matt 24:29-30 (KJV) Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall fr…
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Why did Abraham insist that Isaac marry from his kinfolk in Genesis 24?
Genesis 24:37 NASB My master made me swear, saying, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live; 38 but you shall go to my father’s house and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son…
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Gen 9:4 – Why can’t we eat the life?
What is the reasoning behind the prohibition from eating the lifeblood of an animal? It isn’t until Moses that purposing of the blood for atonement is provided as some additional reasoning behind the prohibition: For the life of the flesh…
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In Wisdom of Solomon 9 does “Solomon” equate “the holy spirit” with “wisdom”?
9 And wisdom was with thee: which knoweth thy works, and was present when thou madest the world, and knew what was acceptable in thy sight, and right in thy commandments. 10 O send her out of thy holy heavens, and from the throne of thy gl…
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What was the significance that Moses broke the first set of the 10 commandment tablets?
Exodus 32:19 New International Version When Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, his anger burned and he threw the tablets out of his hands, breaking them to pieces at the foot of the mountain. The tablets containe…
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What is the relationship between faith and righteousness in Romans 10:10?
Edit Note : I am not attempting to discover the grammatical subject of the text. I do not believe there is one. The passive indicative has no subject. The predicate of the verse is clearly a concept regarding how faith relates to righteous…
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What is the “manner of spirit” that Jesus might be referring to in Luke 9:55, and does (or might) it refer to all men?
What is the "manner of spirit" that Jesus might be referring to in Luke 9:55, and does (or might) it refer to all men? Luke 9: [54] And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire …
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What is the meaning of the phrase “purge your conscience from dead works” in Hebrews 9:14?
What does “purge your conscience from dead works” mean in Hebrews 9:14 how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the l…
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Did Josephus misinterpret Ezekiel 12:13?
According to Josephus: Ezekiel also foretold in Babylon what calamities were coming upon the people, which when he heard, he sent accounts of them unto Jerusalem. But Zedekiah did not believe their prophecies, for the reason following:…
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Examining the angel in Genesis 32:24-32 and the angel in 2 Kings 19:35
Is the angel in Genesis 32:24-32 equal in rank and might with the angel in 2 Kings 19:35? 24 Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he had not prevailed against him, he touched the …
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What is the relationship between the participles to the main verbs in Ephesians 6:10-20?
I am trying to prepare a talk on Ephesians and as part of my preparation/exegesis, I was attempting a grammatical diagram of Ephesians 6:10-6:20 using the UBS5 text. I am doing this in order to understand the argument of the author and am …
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What is meant by “the times of the gentiles” in Luke 21:24?
To what does Luke refer, when he records Jesus’ phrase: “the times of the gentiles” (Luke 21:24)? Young’s Literal Translation renders the verse in question as follows: “and they shall fall by the mouth of the sword, and shall be led …
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Chaplain Turner At The Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center In Florida Wants To Give A Bible To Every One Of The Youths Placed In His Charge
The Doors Are Open At Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center As Bibles Behind Bars Prepares To Reach Young Inmates With The Word Of God The Volusia Regional Juvenile Detention Center may officially be listed as a 50-bed facility, but Chaplain Turner tells us that on a normal day he is ministering to somewhere between 60…
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What was the “Idol” that Moses’ descendants served in Dan (Judges 18:30)
There (in the city formerly called Laish) the Danites set up for themselves the idol, and Jonathan son of Gershom, the son of Moses, and his sons were priests for the tribe of Dan until the time of the captivity of the land. The question…
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What is the mind of the flesh and the mind of the spirit in Romans 8:6?
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, Romans 8:6 – BSB What is the mind of the flesh and the mind of the Spirit described in the verse? What are the differences between one another?
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What is the meaning of the repetition of “holy” in Isaiah 6:3?
In Isaiah 6:3, the seraphim call one to another, saying: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” (ESV) קָדֹ֧ושׁ׀ קָדֹ֛ושׁ קָדֹ֖ושׁ יְהוָ֣ה צְבָאֹ֑ות מְלֹ֥א כָל־הָאָ֖רֶץ כְּבֹודֹֽו׃ (BHS) I…
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In 1 Timothy 5:8 why is a man that cannot provide for his family “worse than an infidel”?
“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” 1 Timothy 5:8 KJV What is the connection between providing for one’s family and denying the faith?…
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: The Last Adam
The First Adam Brought Sin And Death, But The Last Adam Jesus Christ Came From Heaven To Save Every Lost Sinner Who Believes The Gospel There is perhaps no more chilling indictment of modern Christianity than watching pastors, worship leaders, theologians and Christian entertainers spend decades preaching about Jesus Christ, singing His name and building…
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When was Deuteronomy written?
I am interested in the theories on when Deuteronomy was composed, and how it relates chronologically to Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. As discussed elsewhere on this site, some consider Deuteronomy the work of a later author (or …
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Is there a contradiction in Psalm 44:17?
In Psalm 44, the psalmist seems to be mourning over the present conditions they are facing in Babylon. You handed us over like sheep to be eaten; you scattered us among the nations. (Psalms 44:11 NET) All this has happened to us, ev…
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Why was Pilate’s statement, “What is truth?” (18:38) included in John’s Gospel?
Why was Pilate’s statement, “What is truth?” (18:38) included in John’s Gospel? In John 21:25 John wrote that Jesus did much more than what was recorded in his Gospel. Thus, John was selective in what he included. John gives the purpose …
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What does Ezekiel 26:14 mean by ‘Tyre shall never be rebuilt’?
Ezekiel 26:7-14 (ESV) 7 “For thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, and with horsemen and a host of many soldiers. 8&…
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Why did Satan take everything Job had (his sons, daughters, and all his wealth) but spared his wife?
Why did Satan take everything Job had (his sons, daughters, and all his wealth) but spared his wife? In Job 1:12, 2:6 – the only thing Satan did not have permission to do was to take Job’s life.
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What was written on the stone tablets?
The wikipedia page, and most other depictions of the tablets are that they are of the ten commandments. When I read Exodus, it seems at least to me a little less clear as to what exactly was written, i.e. they have the law and the commandm…
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Better translation of Jeremiah 33:16?
Jeremiah 33:16 BEREAN BIBLE In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.16 f Hebrew YHWH Tsidqenu -Jeremiah 33:16 Jeremiah 33:16 NKJV …
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Does the term ‘Name of the Lord’ in Ex 20 and Lev 22 refer to more than its literal meaning?
We read in Lev 22:32 (NRSVCE): Thus you shall keep my commandments and observe them: I am the Lord. You shall not profane my holy name, that I may be sanctified among the people of Israel: I am the Lord; I sanctify you And we read in Ex…
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Apologetics Guide to Trusting the Bible :: By Todd Hampson
Book review by Terry James I am most pleased to present yet another work by my great friend Todd Hampson in his ongoing ministry of highly creative, Christ-centered efforts on behalf of his Lord. As a matter of fact, I can tell you that my wife Margaret has given her personal endorsement to what she…
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Should the word elohim in Psalm 8:5 be translated into gods/angels/or god?
Should the word elohim in Psalm 8:5 be translated into gods/angels/or god? The NIV translates it this way: You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. Another translation, the New Living…
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How did Korah’s descendants survive?
Numbers 16:32 And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households and all the people who belonged to Korah and all their goods. Numbers 26:10The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose foll…
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America Down: Economics According to the Bible, Part 1 :: By Wilfred Hahn
“In God We Trust.” It is a well-known slogan that has become an accepted colloquialism almost everywhere, both in America and in other nations. On the other hand, it is also true that it is generally frowned upon to post this statement in public places or promote it in government-run schools. Yet, it is stamped…
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What, exactly, is the “knowledge of good and evil” in Genesis 3:22?
Genesis 3:22a (ESV): Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil…" I’ve gathered the following from the text: Adam and Eve knew before the Fall that eating from the tree was wrong (….
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How to understand Luke 19:8 in light of Luke 18:22?
After meeting Christ Zachaeus promises to give away half of his possessions and restore fourfold those he had wronged KJV Luke 19 : 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and …
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Why did Michael wait 21 days to come to help the angel that was sent to Daniel?
In Daniel 10:2-3 ,12-14 (NIV) we read: ²At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. ³I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over. ¹²Then he continued, “Do not …
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: Spiritual Wickedness In High Places
We are surrounded by antichrists who are working overtime to prepare this coming world for the arrival of the kingdom of the biblical Antichrist America in 2026 is not suffering from a shortage of religion, it is drowning beneath a flood of counterfeit Christianity. From the halls of political power to the stages of celebrity…
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Jeremiah 31:32 Which covenant did they break?
Jeremiah 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, The majority of references I’ve come across assume …
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September “Awake & Aware” Premier Bible Prophecy Conference
A premier Bible prophecy conference, with five nationally-renowned speakers, comes to Fort Collins, CO, Sept. 11 & 12 (see session schedule here). IT’S ALMOST HERE! Solid Bread Community’s Fall Bible prophecy conference features a “Who’s who” lineup of speakers: Pete Garcia, Lee Brainard, Brandon Holthaus, Gino Geraci, and Mondo Gonzales. It’s about two weeks away. See the…
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America Not Found in Bible Prophecy, Why? Part Two :: By John Sarkett
Potential Explanation 2: Global Nuclear War Don’t you understand what I’m tryin’ to say Can’t you feel the fears I’m feelin’ today? If the button is pushed, there’s no runnin’ away There’ll be no one to save with the world in a grave Take a look around you boy, it’s bound to scare you boy…
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Is Ephesians 6:5-9 inapplicable with modern Christians who don’t have a “slave”?
Paul says: “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the wil…
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1 Kings 19 Has Elijah fasted forty days and forty nights?
1 Kings 19 5 Then as he lay and slept under a broom tree, suddenly an angel touched him, and said to him, “Arise and eat.” 6 Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So he ate and drank, and lay…
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Galatians 4:13: What was Paul’s “infirmity of the flesh”?
Galatians 4:13 A.V. Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first.
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Why was Rachel buried along the road and not in the family tomb in the Cave of Machpelah?
Genesis 48 records the death of Rachel: But as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died beside me in the land of Canaan on the way, when there was but a little distance to go to Ephrath; and I buried her there on the way to Ephrath …
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Were the Sadducees being sarcastic in Matthew 22:28?
Matthew 22:28 NLT So tell us, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? For she was the wife of all seven of them!" The Sadducees were well known that they did not believe in the resurrection of the dead yet the went on to ask Chr…
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Genesis 1:26 and 28 tells mankind to “subdue” the earth and “rule over” various animals. Exactly what is meant by this in relation to large animals?
In Genesis 1, up until this command, the conflict in the narrative has been very muted. Sure the chaos waters were there, but God is portrayed as being unthreatened by it, and it soon becomes a mere building material, easily shaped just by…
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In Romans 1:17, what does Paul mean by “from faith to faith” (ἐκ πίστεως εἰς πίστιν)?
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” NASB, ©1995 ΙΖʹ δικαιοσύνη γὰρ θεοῦ ἐν αὐτῷ ἀποκαλύπτεται ἐκ πίστεως εἰς πίστιν, καθὼς γέγραπται· ὁ δὲ δ…
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To Nigel J. Imputing The Righteousness of GOD
my name is Michael Durban and I am a completely new member to this site. Please forgive me if I am using the wrong channel to ask my question. But I didn’t know how else I could contact One of your Contributors. Whilst I was considering Th…
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THE PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: A Stunning Look At How Bible Prophecy Is Driving The Tech Titans To Build The Framework For The Coming Mark Of The Beast
Technology Is Racing To Catch Up With Prophecy As Microneedle Tattoos, Biometric Currency And Vaccine Marks Emerge And Converge At The Same Time For Mark Of The Beast Nearly two thousand years before electricity, computers, smartphones, cryptocurrency or biometric identification existed, the apostle John stood on the Isle of Patmos and saw a coming world…
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What does it mean to take vengeance sevenfold in Genesis 4:15?
KJV Genesis 4 : 15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. What did this mean that vengeance shall …
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Isa. 65:11—troop/fortune, number/destiny
KJV: prepare a table for that troop, … furnish the drink offering unto that number NIV: spread a table for Fortune … fill bowls … for Destiny Brown/Driver/Briggs suggests that the bolded words refer to false gods. Are there other word…
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CAMP MEETING PREVIEW!! We Are Partnering With Missionaries The Burtons To Open A Bible And Gospel Tract Printing Company In The Philippines
NTEB and For His Glory Ministries Are Partnering To Open A Bible And Gospel Tract Printing And Distribution Center In The Philippines The 8th NTEB Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting is officially one month away, and we are soooo excited to see everyone. As you know, our theme this is missions – local and foreign -and will…
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What does “Blessed be” mean in “Blessed be the name of the LORD”. Psalm 113:2?
Psalm 113:2 "Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forevermore". NKJV. My emphasis. 1. What is "blessed"; and what the name that is blessed? Psalm 113:2 International Standard Version. "May …
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Was Tamar’s offer to marry Amnon sincere and plausible?
In 2 Sam 13, Tamar attempts to persuade Amnon not to rape her, entreating him (v. 12): Now therefore, please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you. My impression was that Tamar was Amnon’s half-sister, assuming her …
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Does the pronoun ἧς (Matt. 1:16 BNT) refer to Mary or the Holy Spirit? does the pronoun refer to Mary or the Holy Spirit as Father?
"And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. " KJV Matthew 1:16 Considering that the Holy Spirit is feminine in Hebrew and the genealogy was always described in the male lineage, d…
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Who is the oppressing city in Zeph 3:1?
Zeph 3:1 – Woe to the city of oppressors, rebellious and defiled! I’m trying to find out about the oppressing city mentioned in Zeph 3:1
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: Paul The Prisoner, The Ambassador In Bonds
The Ambassador In Bonds: Paul’s Roman Chains Became A Platform For Preaching The Gospel Of The Grace Of God To Gentiles, Jews And Kings Paul did not call himself the prisoner of Rome, the prisoner of Caesar or the victim of an unjust legal system; he called himself “the prisoner of Jesus Christ” and an…
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How did slaves honoring their masters impact Paul’s doctrine?
1 Timothy 6:1 NASB All who are under the yolk as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. How does slaves honoring their masters impact whether the…
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Is the angel of the Lord in Genesis 16:7-13 and Matthew 1:18-20 one and the same?
Genesis 16:7-13 ASV And the angel of Jehovah found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur. 8 And he said, Hagar, Sarai’s handmaid, whence camest thou? and whither goest thou? And she said, I am fle…
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How to save Paul from the Galatians 3 “seed” vs “seeds” argument blunder?
Galatians 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. How does one rescue Paul from the obvious blunder(?), considering that in Gene…
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America Not Found in Bible Prophecy, Why? Part One :: By John Sarkett
Because Leftist Reprobates Take Over America? The eastern world, it is exploding Violence flarin’, bullets loadin’ You’re old enough to kill but not for votin’ You don’t believe in war, but what’s that gun you’re totin’? And even the Jordan River has bodies floatin’ Eve of Destruction, 1965 People of a certain age, boomers mostly,…
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Was Barnabas’ land ownership as a Levite against Mosaic Law?
Acts 4:36-37: Thus Joseph who was surnamed by the apostles Barnabas (which means, Son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field which belonged to him, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. How d…
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In 1 Samuel 10:5-6, Music is the ר֣וּחַ יְהֹוָ֔ה Spirit of YHVH?
Harmonious vibrations (Music) from the drum, flute & harp passed over שָׁאוּל֙ Shaul in 1 שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל Shmuel 10:5-6. [1 שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל Shmuel 10:5] “Afterwards, you shall come to the hill of God, where there are Philistine officers, and it…
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What Is the Difference Between ‘Man’ And ‘Son of Man’ in Num 23:19?
Numbers 23:19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind…. Is this merely repetition saying "God ain’t a human being" twice in a row for emphasis, or is there more nuance?
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Is there a causal relationship between Jesus’ 40-day fast and his return in “the power of the Spirit” in Luke 4:14?
According to Luke 4:1-2, Jesus, after his water baptism at the Jordan river, was full of the Spirit and was led by the Spirit to a 40-day fast: Now Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led around by the Spirit …
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In the Pentateuch are there any sacrifices specified for intentional sins against God?
As far as I can tell there was no offering that covered intentionally sinning against God. Burnt – express devotion to God Grain – express thanks Peace – to fulfil a vow, give thanks, or just because you want to Sin – unintentional sins G…
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Is “until heaven and earth pass away” from Matthew 5:18 an idiomatic expression?
Matthew 5:17 and 18 from the NASB: Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke s…
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Did the Chief Priests change their minds about crucifying Christ during the festival?
Initial the Chief Priest had stated that Christ should not be killed during the festival as this would have caused a riot Mark 14:1-2 NIV Now the Passover and Festival of Unleavened Bread were two days away; and the chief priests and the …
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Why did the apostles not adhere strictly to the instructions of the Lord concerning water baptism?
In Matt 28:19, Jesus commanded the apostles to baptize in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, but we see in Acts of the Apostles that they baptized in the name of Jesus only (Acts 2:38, 8:16, 19:5). Why did the …
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: The Point Of No Return
The Great White Throne Is Coming, the Books Will Be Opened, and Every Sinner Without Jesus Christ Will Face the Second Death With No Hope of Deliverance or Escape The Great White Throne Judgment is the last courtroom, the final reckoning and the ultimate point of no return for the unsaved dead. Everyone standing there…
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Did Bathsheba receive the Get referring to her husband when Uriah went to war?
And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias (Matt. 1:6 KJV) KJV Matthew 1:6 What is meant by the family relationship described in the phrase "Σολομῶνα ἐκ τῆς τοῦ Οὐρίου&#…
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What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 9:7
What is the meaning of "decided" in your heart, if decisions are made in the mind!? 2 Cor 9:7 – Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. …
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What does the term “principalities and powers” mean?
In some translations, I see the term “principalities and powers.” To what does this refer? This will not be exhaustive, but for example, consider the KJV’s translation of Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor li…
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Kindom of heaven suffereth violence
In Mat.11:12 … the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence … (KJV) What was meant by suffereth in current day use? Please.
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Was there something significant about choosing the tribes in Deuteronomy 27:12-13?
KJV Deuteronomy 27 : 12 – 13 These shall stand upon mount Gerizim to bless the people, when ye are come over Jordan; Simeon, and Levi, and Judah, and Issachar, and Joseph, and Benjamin: 13 And these shall stand upon mount Ebal to curse; R…
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Why is Zibeon called a “Hivite” and not “Horite” at Gen 36:2? Was this not the son of “Seir the Horite” (36:20)?
Esau’s wife Aholibamah is said to be "the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite" (Gen 36:2). It is easy to fail to notice that a Zibeon is listed further down in the chapter as son of Seir the Horite (36:20), that An…
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How does one practically receive the “light of the knowledge” of the Glory of God in 2 Corinthians 4:6?
1) How does one practically receive the “light of the knowledge” of the Glory of God in 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of …
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What does εὗρεν mean in Luke 4:17? Finding by luck, chance or investigation?
And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, KJV Luke 4:17. What does εὗρεν mean in Luke 4:17? Finding by luck, chance or investigation? …
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Acts 2:38 vs Matthew 28:20- “In” vs “On” – By what nuance of meaning would Jesus use εἰς (eis) in Matthew while Peter would use ἐπί (epi) in Acts
By what nuance of meaning, in context, would Jesus use εἰς (eis) in Matthew and while Peter would use ἐπί (epi) in Acts? In Matthew 28:19, Jesus instructs his disciples regarding the nations, that they are to be "…baptizing them in ….
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Is 2 Corinthians 3:14 contradictory to the OT?
Paul implies that the OT scriptures were veiled / not able to be understood. How can this be, that God would give guidance that they were not able to understand or comply with? 2 Corinthians 3:14 – But their minds were closed. For to thi…
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Were the waters parted instantly?
On the one hand we have the Exodus 14 account that reads “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry land, and the waters were…
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Who is the mighty and strong one in Isaiah 28:2?
KJV Isaiah 28 : 2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand. Who is the mighty and strong one ref…
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Did Peter cut off the slave’s ear to disqualify him as a priest (John 18:10)?
In John 18:10 (as well as the other gospels), Peter cuts off the ear of the slave of the high priest (NRSV): Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave’s name was Ma…
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What is the meaning of “therefore all died” in 2 Corinthians 5:14?
2 Corinthians 5:14 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. What is the logic here? What is the meaning of the word "therefore"? Who are the "all"? John 14…
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THE BIBLE BELIEVERS SUNDAY SERVICE: I Quit
I Quit: When God’s Mightiest Servants Reached Their Breaking Point, Lost Their Courage And Discovered That Their Calling Was Stronger Than Their Discouragement “I Quit” are two words that nearly every servant of God will be tempted to say at some point in the ministry. The Bible does not airbrush its heroes or pretend that…
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What does “communion of the Holy Spirit” mean in 2 Corinthians 13:14?
What does communion of the Holy Spirit mean in 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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Saul not knowing Davids father?
According to 1.Sam.16:18 Saul heard that the boy -David- who came to play for him was a son of Jesse in Bethlehem. We also read that Saul sent messagers to Jesse with the request to sent him his son (verse 19), and in verse 22 we read that…
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Who is the νομοθέτης mentioned in James 4:12?
There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another? KJV James 4:12 Did Jesus have power to destroy unclean spirits πνεύματι ἀκαθάρτῳ? If so, what does the term εἷς represent? ……
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Does Phil. 2:10-11 describe Jesus Christ as God?
This verse seems to obviously say that Jesus Christ is to be worshipped, not only by people but by all of creation. …so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confe…
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Firstborn meaning in the Tanakh as I cannot see how only the firstborn were killed [closed]
Was the word ‘firstborn’ in the Tanakh ever used to mean ‘the flower of Egypt,’ the pick of the pick,’ or ‘the best of the best.’?
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Was David serious about dying himself instead of his son Absalom in 2 Samuel 18:33?
2 Samuel 18:33 The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: "O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you–O Absalom, my son, my son!" Clearly, David…
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How does “ton logon” in Mark 1:45 compare with “ton logon” in Mark 2:2?
Mark 1:45 "But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and the people were coming to him from every quarter." ESV….