Category: Questions & Answers

Question: In Mark 9:28-29 kjv, what is meant by “ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.“?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Mark 9:28–29, “In Mark 9:28-29 kjv, what is meant by “ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.“?” As … Read More “Question: In Mark 9:28-29 kjv, what is meant by “ And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.“?” »

Question: In Isaiah 13:3 KJV, what does it mean “I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.”?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on Isaiah 13:3, “In Isaiah 13:3 KJV, what does it mean “I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.”?” The KJV and the NIV translation of the Bible are in many ways similar. The NIV … Read More “Question: In Isaiah 13:3 KJV, what does it mean “I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.”?” »

Question: In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth?”

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on 3 John 1:4, “In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”? The writer of the third epistle is viewed by Bible scholars as being the Apostle John. The context reveals that the author had received … Read More “Question: In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth?”” »

Question: In 3 John 1:4, “what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”?

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New Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question on 3 John 1:4, “In 3 John 1:4, what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”? The writer of the third epistle is viewed by Bible scholars as being the Apostle John. The context reveals that the author had received … Read More “Question: In 3 John 1:4, “what is meant by “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”?” »

Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the foundation of gender, “What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?” The word, gender, refers to the sex of the animal or human being. The designation of gender of male or female is to describe the reproductivity of its own kind. The Bible implies that the Creator … Read More “Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of gender?” »

Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?

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Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the foundation of love, “What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?” The foundation of love is based on the character/attribute of God himself. Among the various aspects of God’s character is love which includes grace and mercy. I John 4 says this about the love of God: “7 … Read More “Question: What does the Bible say is the foundation of love?” »

Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?

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The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on the purpose of the Bible, “Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” The ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal the glorious presence and magnificent essence of God through his creation of the Universe. The … Read More “Question: Is the purpose of the Bible to explain how the creation, fall, and redemption will ultimately culminate in a new creation?” »

Was Will Smith quoting from Ephesians 4:27 in a direct or indirect way when he was speaking at the acceptance of the Oscar? Should he be demanded that he return the statue to have it given to the next candidate under him?

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Thank you for the question on Will Smith and the Oscar award. If Will Smith’s wife went up to the stage and slap Chris Rock, would the media applaud or be appalled at her action? I believe that most women in general would applaud her action. Making a “joke” about someone’s wife is inappropriate. Chris … Read More “Was Will Smith quoting from Ephesians 4:27 in a direct or indirect way when he was speaking at the acceptance of the Oscar? Should he be demanded that he return the statue to have it given to the next candidate under him?” »

Question: Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?

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New Testament

Thank you for the question on the role of the 144,000 during the Tribulation, “Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” In Revelation 7:4–11, the Apostle John cites the numbering of the 144,000 from the Tribe of Israel. In the following verses of 12–17 records … Read More “Question: Where in the Bible does it state that the 144,000 will evangelize to the world during the tribulation?” »

Question: Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Nephilim, “Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” As one reads the Bible, one has to be careful of making assumptions about the Nephilim. Here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: It is faulty to think that the Nephilim lived through … Read More “Question: Was Joshua’s conquest in ancient Canaan the elimination of the last of the Nephilim giants?” »