Tag: theology
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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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Scofieldian dispensationalism incompatible with AG Pentecostalism
claim absolute authority, but leave room for symbolism in futuristic elements; (3) understand historical context of prophetic passages; (4) develop an eschatology in which…
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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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Church of God Celebrates 140th Anniversary Today
Today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Church of God celebrates its 140th birthday. This day marks the anniversary of a small group of people…
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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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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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Intercultural Theology Approaches And Themes
100 Book Reviews / Pneuma 35 (2013) 87-156 Mark J. Cartledge and David Cheetham, eds. Intercultural Theology: Approaches and Themes (London: SCM Press, 2011)….
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Let me take you back to Athens
Let me take you back to Athens for a good look at the Acropolis area. Unknown god ??????? ??? Act 17:19 Part of this…
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The Little Letter to Philemon
The Little Letter to Philemon An Interesting NEW post by our own John Romaine John Kissinger [07/17/2015 6:50 AM] Philemon is a political statement…
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BLOOD POURED OUT!
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; YET NOT MY WILL, BUT YOURS BE DONE.” An angel from heaven appeared to…
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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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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….
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How come the Trinitarian believers ignored Mark 16:16, Acts 2:38 and Acts 4:12
They only followed Matthew 28:19 and not the Apostles form of water baptism in the name of Jesus
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In Colossians 1:16, what is the meaning of the phrase “in him” (ἐν αὐτῷ)?
Sorry if this seems like a really simple question but this always confuses me. For example Colossians 1:16: For it was in Him that all things were created. Would it mean the same thing if the word ‘through’ or ‘by’ were to be used in…
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Why were God’s reactions so different in Exodus 4:24-26 and Joshua 5:2 concerning circumcision?
Exodus 4:24 At a lodging place on the way, the Lord met Moses and was about to kill him. 25But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off her son’s foreskin and touched Moses’ feet with it. “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me,” she said…
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What are “dukes” or “chiefs” in the text of Genesis 36?
We read the usual genealogies in Genesis 36, of Esau’s family and Seir the Horite’s, and then some of the names are repeated as “duke” or “chief” (depending on the translation) so-and-so. What was a “duke,” then?
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Intercultural Theology Approaches And Themes, Edited By Mark J. Cartledge, And David Cheetham
book reviews 245 Mark J. Cartledge, and David Cheetham (eds.) Intercultural Theology: Approaches and Themes(London,eng:scmPress, 2011). xi + 245 pp. $43.44 paperback. Intercultural Theology:…
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Who are the sons of Hamor in Genesis 33:19?
Genesis 33:19 New International Version (NIV) 19 For a hundred pieces of silver,[a] he bought from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, the plot of ground where he pitched his tent. In the above text the sons of Hamor are s…
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Who are the sons of Hamor in Genesis 33:19?
Genesis 33:19 New International Version (NIV) 19 For a hundred pieces of silver,[a] he bought from the sons of Hamor, the father of Shechem, the plot of ground where he pitched his tent. In the above text the sons of Hamor are s…
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Why is 1 John 5:7 a trinitarian verse?
First up, this is not about whether the verse is an addition or not. Let’s assume for a moment it is not and has sufficient authenticity to remain. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: …
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Why was Jesus baptized?
Matthew 3:16 (KJV) 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: Mark 1:4 (KJV) John did …
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What did Paul entrust God to guard?
2 Timothy 1:12 NASB For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. What did Paul entrust God t…
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Who are the angels mentioned in Luke 9:26?
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels. Luke 9:26 KJV ὃς γὰρ ἂν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγο…
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Does Matt. 5:8 also tell us that willing unrepentant sin causes doubt?
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." (Matt. 5:8, ESV) This possibility is based on how Jesus describes seeing God as something occurring in this life in the Gospel of John. … he [Jesus Christ] has made him [Go….
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In what way does Paul explain ἄφεσις, forgiveness or release of sin in Romans?
In Matthew’s account of the Last Supper, Jesus speaks about the significance of His blood: for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:28 ESV) τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν τὸ αἷμά μου τῆς…
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Does Acts 21:20–26 tell us that it is OK for a Christian Jew to continue to observe Jewish rituals?
Does Acts 21:20–26 tell us that it is OK for a Christian Jew to continue to observe Jewish rituals? Paul’s letter to the Galatians tells us that Gentile Christians do not need to keep the Law of Moses and the Jewish rituals. Even that no …
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What is the argument against the authenticity of 1 John 5:7-8 in the KJV?
I was reading through Lee Strobel’s The Case for the Real Jesus and came across a passage in the book that indicates the inauthenticity of 1 John 5:7-8 in the King James Version: 1 John 5:7-8 (KJV) 7 For there are three that be…
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How coming to the Bread for life relates to the Father’s giving, in John 6
How does Jesus, in John 6, answer this question: “If someone has come, for life, to Jesus the Bread of life, (a) did he come as a result of the Father giving him to Jesus, or (b) did the Father give him to Jesus as a result of his coming t…
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What was required by Jewish law in order to use a colt tied?
telling them, "Go to the village ahead of you. When you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. Luke 19:30 NET References: Gen. 49:11; Zech. 9:9; Matt. 21:2, 5, 7; Mk. 11:2, …
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Is the lamb accepted for the redemption of sin?
The Bible referred to Jesus as the lamb of God John 1:29. The lamb was only mentioned as a sacrificial animal at the Passover, and not mentioned for the redemption of sin. The Sin Offering (Leviticus 4:1-5:13; 6:24-30), mentioned these ani…
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Was Christ referring to a particular sin in Matthew 7:3?
Matthew 7:3 ESV 3 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own …
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Is There A Thematic Link Between Exodus 3:15 and Psalm 2?
A long time ago, I was reading in Exodus and came to 3:15, which speaks of the Lord’s Name and also His memorial, and the thought occurred to me – Most people (including myself up to this point) probably probably see the Lord being God to …
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What do ‘All things delivered to Jesus by His Father’ include?
Matthew 11:27:- All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
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What was the purpose of fasting in Acts 13:1-3?
Acts 13:1-3 (ESV): 1 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, t…
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Sabbath, Sabbaths or week? Matthew 28:1
Reading in Matthew 28:1 (ESV): Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. ὀψὲ δὲ σαββάτων τῇ ἐπιφωσκούσῃ εἰς μίαν σαββάτων ἦλθεν Μαριὰμ ἡ Μαγδαληνὴ καὶ ἡ ἄλ…
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Why is Exodus 3:14 translated “I AM that I AM”?
In the imperfect indicative in Hebrew is usually translated as future tense in English, but in Exodus 3:14 it is not translated "I will be what I will be" but "I am that I am." Why is that misleading term found in certa…
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What can the Son do nothing for himself?
So Jesus answered them, "I tell you the solemn truth, the Son can do nothing on his own initiative, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise. (Jn. 5:19 NET) What can the Son do fo…
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Why are the disciples called little in Matthew?
At the end of the missionary discourse in Matthew, Jesus refers to his disciples as “little ones”: 10:42 — “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that per…
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Did God look around for help in Isaiah 63:5?
Isaiah 63:5 NASB I looked, and there was no one to help, and I was astonished and there was no one to uphold; so My own arm brought salvation to Me, and My wrath upheld Me. Is God looking around for mankind to help Him, or is this referr…
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Have theologians pointed out the centrality of Light to both Genesis and modern physics?
I assume biblical scholars as well as religious physicists have been struck by the creation of Light being so import in Genesis.
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How do we know who is speaking in Song of Solomon? The bride or bridegroom?
How do we know who is actually speaking in Song of Solomon? Are there markings in the Hebrew manuscripts that point to who is speaking, or are the scholars simply assuming based on what they are reading who is speaking? (For some Bibles ma…
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Why did John write in this seemingly time-bending way?
John 11:1-2 (NLT) 11 A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha. 2 This is the Mary who later poured the expensive perfume on the Lord’s feet and wiped them with her hair. Her brothe…
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Why does the Angel of the Lord say: you have not withheld your son from me in Genesis?
God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, so why does the angel of the Lord say: “Now I know that you fear God, because you have not withheld from ME your son, your only son.” Gen 22:12 He specifically says: “Do not lay a hand on the boy,” …
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What does the commandment refer to?
10 “if you obey the Lord your God and keep his commandments and statutes that are written in this scroll of the law. But you must turn to him with your whole mind and being. 11 “This commandment I am giving you today is not too difficult …
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Does training up a child really work out?
If every word of scripture is true and inspired, why does Proverbs say this when this didn’t work out for even God himself? Pro 22:6 ESV Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. And yet……
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Who were the olive tree, fig tree, and the grapevine in Jotham’s parable?
NIV Judges 9: 7 When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. 8One day the trees set out to anoint a king for the…
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“blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven” — Is “forgiven” the best word for what is meant?
Matthew 12:30-32: “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who …
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Why does Jesus turn to the Father to forgive in Luke 23:34?
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Luke 23:34 KJV If Jesus has the power to forgive sins, why in this specific case does he resort to the Father? But that y…
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How old was Sarai when she was in Egypt?
Genesis 12:11 As he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know that you are a beautiful woman, 12and when the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ Then they will kill me but will let you live. 13Ple…
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Why was Jesus going to walk past the disciples as they were rowing on the Sea of Galilee?
Mark records the famous walking-on-water miracle: Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on …
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What is the meaning of “swift destruction” in 2 Peter 2:1
2 Peter 2:1 NASB But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction up…
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Mt 4:10, Lc 4:8 and Dt 6:13, 10:20 : from where did Jesus take this “only” in “him only shalt thou serve”?
I searched in the LXX, OT massoretic text but I didn’t find one place where we have a such "only" equivalent in scripture, yet J.C seems to cite it as a scripture ! If you have any answer on that ! (I wonder what the targumim say…
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Acts 7:51-53 – What does Stephen allude to when he said “as your fathers -also ye” (v 51b), killing prophet (s) or not keeping the law?
Acts 7:51-53 You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand…
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“If I make my bed in hell” from Psalm 139:8
Psalm 139:8 (KJV), 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. I am interested to know what the Psalmist meant by making his "bed in hell". It sounds like an idiom to me. Is i…
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In whose name did they believe?
Now while Jesus was in Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover, many people believed in his name because they saw the miraculous signs he was doing. John. 2:23 NET The Name of the Father or of Jesus? Or the name revealed in the works of J…
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Should we judge or not? [closed]
Note the apparent diversity of views in the NT about judging others: We should not Judge Matt 7:1, 2 – “Do not judge, or you will be judged. 2For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it w…
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What do we know about the gender of nephilim?
Is there any reference to the gender of the nephilim in the Bible? From what I understand they have been created by sons of God with the women of men (Genesis 6:4 ESV): The Nephilima were on the earth in those days, and also afterward…
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Don’t 1st Kings 15:29 and 16:7 contradict each other?
Don’t these two verses contradict? 1st Kings 15:29 (KJV) And it came to pass, when he reigned, that he smote all the house of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according unto the saying of th…
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Who are the “gods” θεῷ mentioned in 2 Chr. 13:9?
Have ye not cast out the priests of the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites, and have made you priests after the manner of the nations of other lands? so that whosoever cometh to consecrate himself with a young bullock and seven rams…
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What does it mean “But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men”?
In John 2: 23-25, Jesus does not commit himself unto the people so I am wondering how "many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did." If he did not commit himself to them (which I am thinking means that He d…
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Is Left Behind Theology Being Left Behind? :: By Jan Markell
Since I was old enough to understand it, I’ve believed, taught, and written about Dispensational Theology. I just call it “Left Behind Theology.” Critics say it is a modern invention that came along in the 1800s. Please, read the Bible. The prophetic angle of Dispensationalism represents one-third of the Bible. Simple Definitions Dispensationalism teaches a literal Antichrist, a…
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Does Ephesians 5:5 contradict salvation by faith?
In Ephesians 5:5 (NET), Paul says that: For you can be confident of this one thing: that no person who is immoral, impure, or greedy (such a person is an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. This seems to mean …
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In Revelation 13:11 why does the “lambkin” have horns?
In Revelation 13:11 the author appears to be contrasting the lamb-like physical appearance of the animal with the ferocious speech. In fact, he compares the animal to a "lambkin": [Rev 13:11 ESV] (11) Then I saw another beast ri…
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Was Rehoboam able to choose good advice if God was leading events?
Was Rehoboam able to choose good advice if "the cause was from the Lord" Here is the complete story at 1 Kings 12:1-15 (KJV): 1 And Rehoboam went to Shechem: for all Israel were come to Shechem to make him king. 2 And it came to…
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Doesn’t Jeremiah 3:16 confirm that the ark of the covenant was destroyed with the first temple in 586 BC?
” And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the Lord, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the Lord: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; nei…
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Jan A.B. Jongeneel, Et. Al., Pentecost, Mission, And Ecumenism Essays On Intercultural Theology Festschrift In Honour Of Professor Walter J. Hollenweger. (Studies In The Intercultural Histo
121 Jan A.B. Jongeneel, et. al., Pentecost, Mission, and Ecumenism: Essays on Intercultural Theology: Festschrift in Honour of Professor Walter J. Hollenweger. (Studies in…
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Interpretation of Psalm 110:1 in Consideration of the New Testament
Psalm 110:1 (NKJV) The LORD said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool. Could this be interpreted to mean The LORD [YHWH, Yahweh (H3068), God the Father) is telling King David’s Lord [Adon (H113), Ado…
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Jesus’ real teachers on earth [closed]
Jesus appoints his teachers on earth. So the question is–do Jesus’ real teachers teach exactly what Jesus taught? Matthew 6:33- Keep on seeking- FIRST- the kingdom and his( YHWH(Jehovah) righteousness and all these things will be added( …
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Lee Roy Martin, The Unheard Voice Of God A Pentecostal Hearing Of The Book Of Judges. Journal Of Pentecostal Theology Supplement Series 32 (Dorset, UK Deo Publishing, 2009). Xiv + 289 Pp.,
150 Book Reviews / Pneuma 32 (2010) 123-175 Lee Roy Martin, The Unheard Voice of God: A Pentecostal Hearing of the Book of Judges….
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What exactly did the disciples doubt in Matt 28:17?
Jesus, after being resurrected, appeared to his eleven disciples on a mountain and was worshipped by them. Matt 28:17 says some of them doubted. What did they doubt? Was it his resurrection? Matthew 28:17 (KJV) 17 And when they saw hi…