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1 | Can name be blotted out of Lamb's book? | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173502 | ||
I think Scripture says it best itself, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39). Remember the same God who saved you is the same God who will keep you. Once we are saved we are always saved. Our salvation is most definitely eternally secure! © Copyright 2002-2006 Got Questions Ministries. |
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2 | Who are the sons of God in Genesis 6:2 | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173488 | ||
This has been previously discussed ... Please search for your question before asking it. Type "sons of God" in the search box. |
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3 | armour of god compair to jesus | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173481 | ||
Ephesians 6:10-17 - In the Christian life we battle against "principalities and powers" (the powerful evil forces of fallen angels headed by Satan who is a vicious fighter, see 1 Peter 5:8). To withstand their attacks, we must depend on God's strength and use every piece of his armor. Paul is not only giving this counsel to the church, the body of Christ, but to all individuals within the church. The whole body needs to be armed. As you do battle against "the rulers of the darkness of this world," fight in the strength of the church, whose power comes from the Holy Spirit. 1. Piece of Armor 2. Use 3. Application 4. Comparison to Jesus 1. ***Strong Belt*** 2. Truth 3. Satan fights with lies, and sometimes his lies sound like truth; but only believers have God's truth which can defeat Satan's lies. 4. Jesus said: "I am the Way, the *Truth* and the Life" - John 14:6 1. ***Breastplate*** 2. God's approval 3. Satan often attacks our hearts - the seat of our emotions, self-worth, and trust. God's approval is the breastplate that protects our hearts. He approves of us because he loves us and sent his Son to die for us. 4. Jesus death paid for our sin so that we may have God's approval. – “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him”. - 2 Corinthians 5:21 1. ***Shoes*** 2. Readiness to spread the Good News 3. Satan wants us to think that telling others the Good News is a worthless and hopeless task – the size of the task is too big and the negative responses are too much to handle. But the “shoes” God gives us are the motivation to continue to proclaim the true peace which is available in God – news everyone needs to hear. 4. Jesus said that before he returns, the Gospel of the Kingdom (the message of salvation) would be preached throughout the world. This was the disciples’ mission – and it is ours today. Jesus talked about the end times and final judgment to show his followers the urgency of spreading the Good News of salvation to everyone. “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come”. – Matthew 24:14 1. ***Shield*** 2. Faith 3. What we see are Satan’s attacks in the form of insults, setbacks, and temptations. But the shield of faith protects us from Satan’s flaming arrows. With God’s perspective, we can see beyond our circumstances and know that ultimate victory is ours. 4. Jesus said: “I am the Way…” (John 14.6) By having faith in Jesus we will overcome Satan’s flaming arrows. “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?” – 1 John 5:4-5 1. ***Helmet*** 2. Salvation 3. Satan wants us to make us doubt God, Jesus, and our salvation. The helmet protects our minds from doubting God’s saving work for us. 4. Jesus--Yeshua in Hebrew--means "Salvation". Salvation is Jesus Christ. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” - John 3:16 1. ***Sword*** 2. The Spirit, the Word of God 3. The sword is the only weapon of offense in this list of armor. There are times when we need to take the offensive against Satan. When we are tempted, we need to trust in the truth of God’s Word. 4. All scripture was breathed into the writers by God. We could not know of Him and of His plan to save us without His Words to us. He breathed His Truth, Power, and Love into the Bible. His Holy Spirit leads us into understanding of God's Word. We can fight evil with His Word. God tells us to hide His Words in our heart. They are sharper than a two edge sword. Memorizing verses from the Bible will help you fight the evil one when he tries to temp you or hurt you. There is power in the Name of Jesus and power in His Word. |
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4 | Is pre-tribulation biblical? | Revelation | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173478 | ||
The timing of the Rapture in relation to the Tribulation is one of the most controversial issues in the church today. The three primary views are Pretribulational (the Rapture occurs before the Tribulation), Midtribulational (the Rapture occurs at the mid-point of the Tribulation), and Posttribulational (the Rapture occurs at the end of the Tribulation). A 4th view, commonly known as Pre-wrath, is a slight modification of the Midtribulational position. First, it is important to recognize the purpose of the Tribulation. According to Daniel 9:27, there is a seventieth “week” (7 years) that is still yet to come. Daniel’s entire prophecy of the seventy weeks (Daniel 9:20-27) is speaking of the nation of Israel. It is a time period in which God focuses His attention especially on Israel. The seventieth week, the Tribulation, must also be a time when God deals specifically with Israel. While this does not necessarily indicate that the church could not also be present, it does bring into question why the church would need to be on the earth during that time. The primary Scripture passage on the Rapture is 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. It states that all living believers, along with all believers who have died, will meet the Lord Jesus in the air and will be with Him forever. The Rapture is God removing His people from the earth. A few verses later in 5:9 Paul says, “For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Book of Revelation, which deals primarily with the time period of the Tribulation, is a prophetic message of how God will pour out His wrath upon the earth during the Tribulation. It would seem inconsistent for God to promise believers that they will not suffer wrath and then leave them on the earth during the Tribulation. The fact that God promises to deliver Christians from wrath shortly after promising to remove His people from the earth seems to link those two events together. Another crucial passage on the timing of the Rapture is Revelation 3:10. There, Christ promises to deliver believers from the “hour of trial” that is going to come upon the earth. This could mean two things: (1) Christ will protect believers in the midst of the trials, or (2) Christ will deliver believers out of the trials. Both are valid meanings of the Greek word translated “from.” However, it is important to recognize what believers are promised to be kept “from.” It is not just the trial, but the “hour” of trial. Christ is promising to keep believers from the very time period that contains the trials, namely the Tribulation. The purpose of the Tribulation, the purpose of the Rapture, the meaning of 1 Thessalonians 5:9, and the interpretation of Revelation 3:10 all give clear support to the Pretribulational position. If the Bible is interpreted literally and consistently, the Pretribulational position is the most Biblically consistent interpretation. © Copyright 2002-2006 Got Questions Ministries. |
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5 | Is the Saved and Lost Position right? | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173474 | ||
Once a person is saved are they always saved? When people come to know Christ as their Savior, they are brought into a relationship with God that guarantees their salvation as eternally secure. Numerous passages of Scripture declare this fact. (a) Romans 8:30 declares, "And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified." This verse tells us that from the moment God chooses us, it is as if we are glorified in His presence in heaven. There is nothing that can prevent a believer from one day being glorified because God has already purposed it in heaven. Once a person is justified, his salvation is guaranteed - he is as secure as if he is already glorified in heaven. (b) Paul asks two crucial questions in Romans 8:33-34 "Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died more than that, who was raised to life - is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us." Who will bring a charge against God's elect? No one will, because Christ is our advocate. Who will condemn us? No one will, because Christ, the One who died for us, is the one who condemns. We have both the advocate and judge as our Savior. (c) Believers are born again (regenerated) when they believe (John 3:3; Titus 3:5). For a Christian to lose his salvation, he would have to be un-regenerated. The Bible gives no evidence that the new birth can be taken away. (d) The Holy Spirit indwells all believers (John 14:17; Romans 8:9) and baptizes all believers into the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13). For a believer to become unsaved, he would have to be "un-indwelt" and detached from the Body of Christ. (e) John 3:15 states that whoever believes in Jesus Christ will "have eternal life." If you believe in Christ today and have eternal life, but lose it tomorrow, then it was never "eternal" at all. Hence if you lose your salvation, the promises of eternal life in the Bible would be in error. (f) For the most conclusive argument, I think Scripture says it best itself, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 8:38-39). Remember the same God who saved you is the same God who will keep you. Once we are saved we are always saved. Our salvation is most definitely eternally secure! When people come to know Christ as their Savior, they are brought into a relationship with God that guarantees their eternal security. Jude 24 declares, "To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy." God's power is able to keep the believer from falling. It is up to Him, not us, to present us before His glorious presence. Our eternal security is a result of God keeping us, not us maintaining our own salvation. The Lord Jesus Christ proclaimed, "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand" (John 10:28-29b). Both Jesus and the Father have us firmly grasped in their hand. Who could possibly separate us from the grip of both the Father and the Son? Ephesians 4:30 tells us that believers are "sealed for the day of redemption." If believers did not have eternal security, the sealing could not truly be unto the day of redemption, but only to the day of sinning, apostasy, or disbelief. John 3:15-16 tells us that whoever believes in Jesus Christ will "have eternal life." If a person were to be promised eternal life, but then have it taken away, it was never "eternal" to begin with. If eternal security is not true, the promises of eternal life in the Bible would be in error. The most powerful argument for eternal security is Romans 8:38-39, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Our eternal security is based on God's love for those whom He has redeemed. Our eternal security is purchased by Christ, promised by the Father, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. © Copyright 2002-2006 Got Questions Ministries |
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6 | Is it wrong to have pictures of Jesus? | Rom 1:23 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173460 | ||
When trying to decide what, if any, Christian imagery is appropriate to place in our homes, a good place to begin is the Ten Commandments. When God first gave His law to mankind, He began with Himself, a statement of who He is (“the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt”), and a warning that we are to have no other God but Him. He immediately followed that by forbidding the making of any image of anything “in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below,” for the purpose of worshipping or bowing down to it. The fascinating thing about the history of the Jewish people is that they disobeyed this commandment more than any other. Again and again, they made idols to represent God and worshipped them, beginning with the creation of the golden calf at the very moment God was writing the Ten Commandments on tablets for Moses (Exodus 32)! Idol worship not only drew the Israelites away from the true and living God, it led to all manner of sins including temple prostitution and orgies, and even the sacrificing of children to these false gods. The God who created us, and who knows how deeply we are affected by sin, understands our desire to condense Him into a form we can see and understand. Perhaps it is the fact that our limited minds simply cannot comprehend that which is infinite and eternal. Or, more likely, perhaps we are simply more comfortable when we can reduce God to a more manageable form, such as a picture or a statue. Man has always attempted to humanize God, to make Him over in our own image and bring Him down to our level. After all, if God is just like us, it stands to reason that we are just like Him, a very appealing concept (certainly popular today) and the same lie Satan has been feeding us since the Garden of Eden when he tempted Eve to eat of the forbidden tree: “You shall be like God” (Genesis 3:5). Just as making idols led the Israelites away from the true worship of God, hanging a portrait of Jesus in our homes would seem to present a continual temptation to reduce Him to nothing more than the image in the picture. Even if we are not bowing down and worshipping the picture, how can we not eventually equate Him in our minds with this simple image? How can we look at it every day and not be tempted to see Him as merely the figure in the picture? But can we possibly reduce Christ’s nature, character and power to a two-dimensional, eight-by-ten portrait? In addition, most of the “portraits” of Jesus portray Him in a softened, quasi-romantic style as a handsome and winsome young man while, in fact, He “had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him” (Isaiah 53:2). If it were important for us to know what He really did look like, Matthew, Peter and John, who spent three years with Him, would certainly be able to give us an accurate description, as would His own brother, Jude. Yet, these New Testament writers offer no details about His physical attributes. Does this not suggest that, inspired by the Holy Spirit, they did so in order to carefully avoid encouraging us to make any image of Him? We certainly don’t need a picture to display to us the nature of our Lord and Savior. We have only to look at the creation, as we are reminded in Psalm 19:1-2: “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the expanse proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.” In addition, our very existence as the redeemed of the Lord, sanctified and made righteous by His blood shed on the cross for our sins, should have Him always before our eyes and minds. The Bible, the very Word of God, is also filled with images of Christ that capture our imaginations and thrill our souls. He is the Light of the world (John 1:4-5); the very Bread of life (John 6:32-33); the living Water that quenches the thirst of our souls (John 4:14); the High Priest who intercedes for us with the Father (Hebrews 2:17); the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for us, His sheep (John 10:11,14); the spotless Lamb of God slain before the foundation of the world (Revelation 13:8), the Author and Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2); the Way, the Truth, the Life (John 14:6); and the very image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15). How can we even consider reducing Him to a piece of paper and hanging Him on the wall? |
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7 | Respecting and Neighbors | Phil 4:6 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173450 | ||
My advice to you is to keep Phillippians 4:6 in mind, "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God". Here Paul's advice is to turn your worries into prayers. Ask Him for guidance, help, wisdom, on this type of situation. |
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8 | What is special about the 144,000? | Rev 7:4 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173434 | ||
The 144,000 Jews / Israelites who are sealed in Revelation 7:4-8 are sealed for the specific purpose of being “evangelists” during the Tribulation period. The 144,000 is not a limit to how many people will be saved, but rather is just a select group of Jewish believers called to proclaim God’s message during the end times. There will be perhaps millions of other converts during the Tribulation, most of them a result of the 144,000’s ministry. |
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9 | Need bitterness out of my heart. | Eph 4:31 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173433 | ||
In Genesis 33:1-11 we see Esau's change of heart when the two brothers meet again. The bitterness over losing his birthright and blessing (Genesis 25:29-34) seems gone. Instead Esau is content with what he has. Jacob even exclaims how great it is to see his brother obviously pleased with him (Genesis 33:10). Life can deal us some bad situations. We can feel cheated, as Esau did, but we don't have to remain bitter. We can remove bitterness from our lives by honestly expressing our feelings to God, forgiving those who have wronged us, and being content with what we have. |
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10 | What is this verse telling me? Brenda K | Rev 7:4 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173431 | ||
The number 144,000 is 12 x 12 x 1,000, symbolizing completeness - all God's followers will be brought safely to him, not one will be overlooked or forgotten. God seals these believers either by withdrawing them from the earth (this is called the Rapture) or by giving them special strength and courage to make it through this time of great persecution. If they were to endure persecution, the seal would not necessarily guarantee protection from physical harm - many will die (see Rev 6:11) - but God will protect them from spiritual harm. No matter what happens, they will be brought to their reward of eternal life. Their destiny is secure. These beleivers will not fall away from God even in intense persecution. | ||||||
11 | creation. 5 diferents theories. At once? | Gen 1:1 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173428 | ||
The Gap Theory is the view that there was a vast period of time between when God created the earth and when He created life on the earth. I find it amazing how much some Bible teachers try to fit between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Some try to fit millions of years of history, the dinosaurs, another race of humans that fell and became Satan and the demons, etc., etc. – all in between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Don’t you think that if something important had occurred between the two verses God would have told us so? I do not think God wants us to have to speculate about such important events. What took place between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2? Absolutely nothing! Genesis 1:1 tells us that God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:2 informs us that when He first created the earth, it was formless, empty, and dark. The rest of Genesis chapter 1 tells us how God “rectified” the formless, empty, and dark earth – filling it with life, beauty, and goodness. |
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12 | should we confess to a priest or not? | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173389 | ||
When it comes to confession, believers are told in 1 John 1:9 to confess their sins (to God in the context of the passage) and that God is faithful and just to forgive our sins as we do so. James 5:16 speaks of confessing our trespasses “to one another” in particular instances, but this is not the same as doing it to a priest as the Roman Catholic Church teaches. Priests / pastors / church leaders are nowhere mentioned in the context of James 5:16. The Roman Catholic Church bases their practice of confession to a priest on Catholic tradition - and point to the Bible passage in which Jesus tells his disciples (and His church) that whatever they shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatever they shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 16:19; 18:18). However, confession of sin is nowhere mentioned in that passage. Again, the concept of confession of sin to a priest is nowhere taught in Scripture. © Copyright 2002-2006 Got Questions Ministries. |
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13 | FASTING/PRAYING | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173385 | ||
Scripture does not command Christians to fast. It is not something that God requires or demands of Christians. At the same time, the Bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and expected. The Book of Acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions (Acts 13:4; 14:23). Fasting and prayer are often linked together (Luke 2:37; 5:33). Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Instead, the purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world, and instead focus on God. Fasting is a way to demonstrate to God, and to yourself, that you are serious about your relationship with Him. Fasting helps you to gain a new perspective and a renewed reliance upon God. Although fasting in Scripture is almost always a fasting from food, there are other ways to fast. Anything you can temporarily give up in order to better focus on God can be considered a fast (1 Corinthians 7:1-5). Fasting should be limited to a set time, especially when the fasting is from food. Extended periods of time without eating are harmful to the body. Fasting is not intended to punish your flesh, but to focus on God. Fasting should not be considered a “dieting method” either. Do not fast to lose weight, but rather to gain deeper fellowship with God. Yes, anyone can fast. Some may not be able to fast from food (diabetics for example), but everyone can temporarily give up something in order to focus on God. By taking our eyes off the things of this world, we can focus better on Christ. Fasting is not a way to get God to do what we want. Fasting changes us, not God. Fasting is not a way to appear more spiritual than others. Fasting is to be done in a spirit of humility and a joyful attitude. Matthew 6:16-18 declares, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” © Copyright 2002-2006 Got Questions Ministries. |
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14 | convicting hesitation? | James 1:8 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173381 | ||
I think thats where our role in the Great Commision (Matthew 28:18-20) comes into action. Jesus commands us to tell others the Gospel and make them disciples for the Kingdom. | ||||||
15 | what types of trials? | James 1:2 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173380 | ||
"My brethen, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" - James 1:2 (KJV) The word temptation as used here refers to trials or testing. It does not mean an enticement to do evil. While God tests us, he never provokes us to sin (see 1:12-16) |
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16 | promised nothing? | James 1:7 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173379 | ||
Maybe this Bible version will help you understand. James 1:5-8 "If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help, and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who "worry their prayers" are like wind-whipped waves. Don't think you're going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open." - James 1:5-8 (The Message) |
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17 | double-minded? | James 1:8 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173377 | ||
1:8 A doubleminded man - Who has, as it were, two souls; whose heart is not simply given up to God. Is unstable - Being without the true wisdom; perpetually disagrees both with himself and others, James 3:16. | ||||||
18 | Is this talking about trials of faith? | James 1:2 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173374 | ||
"My brethen, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" - James 1:2 (KJV) The word temptation as used here refers to trials or testing. It does not mean an enticement to do evil. While God tests us, he never provokes us to sin (see 1:12-16) |
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19 | Can 10 Commandments be found in the NT? | Bible general Archive 3 | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173368 | ||
Jesus and The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments said... 1. Exodus 20:3 "Have no other gods before me" 2. Exodus 20:4 "Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image" 3. Exodus 20:7 "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" 4. Exodus 20:8 "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy" 5. Exodus 20:12 " Honour thy father and thy mother" 6. Exodus 20:13 "Thou shalt not kill" 7. Exodus 20:14 "Thou shalt not commit adultery" 8. Exodus 20:15 "Thou shalt not steal" 9. Exodus 20:16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness" 10. Exodus 20:17 "Thou shalt not covet" ***Jesus*** said... 1. Matthew 4:10 "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve" 2. Luke 16:13 "No servant can serve two masters" 3. Matthew 5:34 "Swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is God's throne" 4. Mark 2:27,28 "the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: Therefore, the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath" 5. Matthew 10:37 "He that loveth the father or mother more than me is not worthy of me" 6. Matthew 5:22 "Whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment" 7. Matthew 5:28 "Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart" 8. Matthew 5:40 "If any man...take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also" 9. Matthew 12:36 "Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of jedgment" 10. Luke 12:15 "Take heed, and beware of covetousness" |
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20 | who was caleb in the book of numbers 13 | Numbers | ra_Jesus_is_Savior | 173083 | ||
Caleb, the son of Jephunneh is an important figure in the Hebrew Bible, noted for his faith in God when the Hebrew nation refuses to enter the "promised land" of Canaan. When the Hebrews came to the outskirts of Canaan, the land they believed had been promised them by God, after having fled slavery in Egypt, Moses (the Hebrew leader) sent twelve scouts (or spies, meraglim in Hebrew) into Canaan to report on what was there. Ten of the scouts returned to say that the land would be impossible to claim, and that giants lived there who would crush the Hebrew army. Only two, Joshua and Caleb, returned and said that God would be able to deliver Canaan into the hands of the Hebrew nation. The Bible records that, because of the testimony of the ten scouts, the Hebrews chose not to enter Canaan: for this disobedience, God caused them to wander in the desert for forty years before being allowed to enter Canaan and conquer it as their home. It is said that the only adult Hebrews allowed to survive these forty years and enter Canaan were Joshua and Caleb, as a reward for their faith in God. This story is recorded in the Book of Numbers. He is mentioned again later, being more than 80 years old, talking about his thankfulness for God's blessings. (Joshua 14:6-11) The city of Hebron and its surrounding territory was assigned to him. He then declared that the one who conquered Debir (Kiriath-Sepher) should be given his daughter Achsah as a wife. The one winning this price was his nephew Othniel, who later became the first judge after Joshua. (Joshua 15:13-19) As outlined in The Jewish Encyclopedia, Caleb exists on several levels. At the most basic level, "Caleb" signifies "dog" and may be the eponymous ancestor of the Calebite clan. At this level, his second "wife" Ephrath (I Chronicles ii. 19 and 50; iv. 4) may simply be a personification of the ancient Canaanite city of that name, awarded to the clan. Tradition places Caleb's tomb near that of Joshua who, according to Joshua 24:30, is buried in Timnat Serah. The similarly named Palestinian village of Kifl Hares/Timnat Hares, located northwest of Ariel in the Samarian region of the West Bank, now encircles both tombs. Caleb's story is told in Numbers 13, 14 and Joshua 14, 15. He is also mentioned in Judges 1 and I Chronicles 4:15. |
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