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21 | Best selling Bibles? | Bible general Archive 1 | Timothy Paul | 77326 | ||
Hi Justme, I looked into your question a little further and came up with a web site from, Christian Booksellers Association. the home page can be found at http://www.cbaonline.org/ here is a sample for you of what they have to offer, "So retailers and consumers can identify top overall best sellers, there’s also a combined Top 50 list of the best-selling books in all book categories. As always, all the lists are based on actual sales in Christian retail stores." In His Service, Tim |
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22 | Name and meaning - major prophets? | OT general | Timothy Paul | 47934 | ||
Dear DJ7 The 4 major prophets are as follows: Isaiah, from the Hebrew yesha yah, means God is salvation. Jeremiah, from the Hebrew yirmeyah, means the Lord loosens (as from the womb) Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel, means God strengthens. Daniel, from the Hebrew dani el, means God is my judge in His service, tim |
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23 | What are the three main "views" | Gen 1:1 | Timothy Paul | 70039 | ||
Hi Connie, I am not sure of three views, I'm only aware of creationism and evolutionism. could the third be the big bang theory? which is the beginning of the evolution theory, and I believe, originally proposed by Darwin after being stranded on the Galapagos islands after a shipwreck. Evolution is what is primarily taught in public schools and believe that life formed itself out of matter, then "learned" how to have offspring by itself, then evolved to higher life forms, such as from fish climbing onto dry land and growing lungs and legs. those that believe in the creation theory believe that a higher life form was already in existance and as is told in the beginning, God created heaven and earth My thoughts are, the theory that you subscribe to will affect every decision you will ever make in your life. How do you feel about this? Bless You, tim |
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24 | the earth was without form, and void; | Gen 1:2 | Timothy Paul | 60516 | ||
Hi moji; first let me say that the earth as we may think of it did not come about until verse 10. The Creator could have made the earth perfect right off the bat, but by proceeding gradually we are more capable of understanding His methods of providence and grace. In other words, God started with chaos for our benefit. The universe began as a gaseous mixture of molecules and it was confusion and emptiness. If there was anything that could have been seen, there was no light to view it by, nor were there eyes to view it with. This is a extremely deep subject to elaborate on and I would love to go on, but, "give a man a fish and he will have a meal,teach a man how to fish and you feed him for life" I must tell you that I get a wealth of information from Matthew Henry's commentary -(printed around 1710)and you can read the source of the above wisdom by going to http://www.blueletterbible.org This is one of my favorite sites for study. Peace, Tim |
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25 | Why have kids when... | Gen 1:22 | Timothy Paul | 53668 | ||
Hi, In the Andes; We are not to refrain from having kids for this reason or any other. "And you, be ye fruitful, and multiply; bring forth abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein." (Gen 9:7) To refrain from having kids is to choose our will over God's. See also, Gen 1:28; 8:17; Lev 26:9 among others. What if our parents held the belief that you speak of? We would not be having this conversation, nor would we be building up God's kingdom. Peace and blessings to you, Tim |
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26 | image of God | Gen 1:26 | Timothy Paul | 54509 | ||
I don't know exactly, but I have looked into it and wish to share the answer that I find comfort in. An Image is what we see when we look into a mirror. It is not us, but a representation of us. God created us to represent Him on this earth, which makes us Ambassadors, just like a foriegn ambassador represents the country he originates from. Grace and peace, Tim |
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27 | John5:31-47 | Gen 3:15 | Timothy Paul | 65669 | ||
Hi, sweet, the story of Jesus is the Greatest story ever told, and as we study scripture we discover that Jesus is in the entire theme of the whole Bible. Jesus appears in Genesis as the promised one who the Father will send to save us. First off, by being the one that will crush the serpent's head. Moses writes in Exodus about how God brings His people back to Him again and again. He illustrates how imperfect people can know the God who loves them perfectly and completely. In Exodus, as later in the gospel record of Jesus' sacrifice, God went to astonishing lengths to reach those He loved. When Jesus offered Himself on the cross as the final sacrifice for the sins of humanity, He fulfilled everything that God had intended when He set up the system of animal sacrifices as an aroma pleasing to the Lord (Leviticus 1:9) In Numbers, it is reasonable to conclude that God the Son may have stepped in at a critical time for the young nation of Israel, as it prepared to enter the Land of Promise. Many scholars believe that Jesus, as "the angel of the Lord" blocked the path before Balaam and his donkey He confronted the false prophet Balaam, changed Balaam's words and through Balaam blessed the Israelites rather than cursing them (Num 22:22-35) In a prophecy that would be fulfilled ultimately in the coming of the Messianic ruler, Balaam predicted that a "star would come out of Jacob (Num 24:17) In Deuterotomy God promised that a prophet would appear "from among the Israelites own brothers" and that His purpose would be to finish what God had begun through Moses (Deu 18:15) Moses predicted a future prophet with divine authority, and God promised to put His own words into the mouth of that prophet (Deu 18:18) To answer your (very good) question, I turned to the KNOWING JESUS STUDY BIBLE Zondervan,1999 |
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28 | pharaoh wouldn't let people go? | Ex 4:21 | Timothy Paul | 70600 | ||
thanks for the verse, the complete answer is in God's righteous Judgement. Can we look at Matthew Henry's Comments on this verse? "That Pharaoh’s obstinacy might be no surprise nor discouragement to (Moses), God tells him before that he would harden his heart. Pharaoh had hardened his own heart against the groans and cries of the oppressed Israelites, and shut up the bowels of his compassion from them; and now God, in a way of righteous judgment, hardens his heart against the conviction of the miracles, and the terror of the plagues. Note, Ministers must expect with many to labour in vain: we must not think it strange if we meet with those who will not be wrought upon by the strongest arguments and fairest reasonings; yet our judgment is with the Lord. "Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible" Originally written in 1706, Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary provides an exhaustive look at nearly every verse in the entire Bible. |
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29 | 2 Cor. 12:1-6 | Num 33:55 | Timothy Paul | 64661 | ||
neal, a fine site for info of this nature is christian answers .net I retrieved the following for you from there: Thorn in the flesh ...(2 Cor. 12:7-10). Many interpretations have been given of this passage. (1.) Roman Catholic writers think that it denotes suggestions to impiety. (2.) Luther, Calvin, and other Reformers interpret the expression as denoting temptation to unbelief. (3.) Others suppose the expression refers to "a pain in the ear or head," epileptic fits, or, in general, to some severe physical infirmity, which was a hindrance to the apostle in his work (compare 1 Cor. 2:3; 2 Cor. 10:10; 11:30; Gal. 4:13, 14; 6:17). With a great amount of probability, it has been alleged that his malady was defect of sight, consequent on the dazzling light which shone around him at his conversion, acute opthalmia. This would account for the statements in Gal. 4:14; 2 Cor. 10:10; also Acts 23:5, and for his generally making use of the help of an amanuensis (compare Rom. 16:22, etc.). (4.) Another view which has been maintained is that this "thorn" consisted in an infirmity of temper, to which he occasionally gave way, and which interfered with his success (compare Acts 15:39; 23:2-5). If we consider the fact, "which the experience of God's saints in all ages has conclusively established, of the difficulty of subduing an infirmity of temper, as well as the pain, remorse, and humiliation such an infirmity is wont to cause to those who groan under it, we may be inclined to believe that not the least probable hypothesis concerning the 'thorn' or 'stake' in the flesh is that the loving heart of the apostle bewailed as his sorest trial the misfortune that, by impatience in word, he had often wounded those for whom he would willingly have given his life" (Lias's Second Cor., Introd.). I hope this helps you in this as well as many other Christian Questions. (o: Tim |
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30 | how old was david when he killed goliath | 1 Sam 17:33 | Timothy Paul | 51695 | ||
Greetings, Here we find, in 1 Samuel Chapter 17, a firm case of the humble being exalted. he was but a youth, a shepherd, never in the wars,due to his young age, but he had done as much as the killing of Goliath called for, for he had spirit and strength enough to subdue a lion once and another time a bear that robbed him of his lambs, v. 34–36. His father was old,(vs 12), and he had three older brothers. I would gather him to be in his middle teens.This is as close as I can get to the age of David, I hope it helps. sincerely, Tim |
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31 | 2Sam 9:4 | 2 Sam 17:27 | Timothy Paul | 64658 | ||
Patience, Hi and welcome, here is what I could find on the city you asked about Lo-debar, a place that presumably was beyond the Jordan river. Lo-debar Meaning: no pasture a town in Gilead not far from Mahanaim (2 Sam. 17:27), north of the Jabbok (9:4, 5) It is probably identical with Debir (Josh. 13:26). |
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32 | Do you own a TNIV? | 2 Sam 21:19 | Timothy Paul | 68160 | ||
Dear justme, I have some experience with a NIV, as it was the required translation for a correspondance course that I took. The course and the NIV were both exceptional, then I met a proponent of the KJV who was a little too outspoken. This man showed me many differences between the KJV and the NIV, which have since led me to treat many "newer translaions" with due caution. Since most of us know of the story where David kills Goliath, Yet, for instance, the above verse in the KJV reads, And there was again a battle in Gob with the Philistines, where Elhanan the son of Jaareoregim, a Bethlehemite, slew [the brother of] Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear [was] like a weaver's beam. I hope this helps you, without trying to stir up contention, for I truly do like the NIV for reading purposes. Bless You, Tim |
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33 | what do you think 1 kings 22 is about? | 1 Kings | Timothy Paul | 39631 | ||
THIS CHAPTER FINISHES THE HISTORY OF AHAB'S REIGN.IT WAS PROMISED AT THE END OF CH.21 THAT THE RUIN OF HIS HOUSE WILL NOT COME IN HIS DAYS, BUT HIS DAYS WERE NEAR THE END. WE HAVE AN ACCOUNT OF HIS WAR WITH THE SYRIANS AT RAMOTH-GILEAD IN THIS CHAPTER. THIS COMES FROM MATHEW HENRY'S COMMENTARY, I HOPE IT ENLIGHTENS YOU AND SPURS FURTHER STUDY. TIM | ||||||
34 | Who succeeded Solomon as king of Israel? | 1 Kin 11:43 | Timothy Paul | 55390 | ||
Dear angelface, here is the verse to supply your answer, to read it in context, I suggest 1Ki. 11:40-43.The only thing I could find to add to the verse above is from C.H. Spurgeon, who writes: After great mountains there usually come low hills. After Solomon comes Rehoboam. Grace does not run in the blood, we may be sure, for even human wisdom does not descend from father to son. There is no necessary transmission of gifts and talents, much less of grace, from one generation to another. |
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35 | What is the longest book of the Bible | Psalm | Timothy Paul | 70021 | ||
The Center of the Bible This is pretty strange or odd how it worked out this way. Even if you are not religious you should read this. What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 117 What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 119 Which chapter is in the center of the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118 Fact: There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118 Add these numbers up and you get 1188. What is the center verse in the Bible? Answer - Psalms 118:8 Does this verse say something significant about God's perfect will for our lives? The next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the center of His will, just send them to the center of His Word! Psalms 118:8 (NKJV) -- "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." Now isn't that odd how this worked out (or was God in the center of it)? Amen and Bless You all ! tim |
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36 | Heart and mind | Ps 26:2 | Timothy Paul | 65168 | ||
Dear Eagle11, They are both to be exercised (along with the soul) in the display of our love for God. See, Matt. 22:37,Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." The companion verses are,Mark 12:30 and Luke 10:27 |
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37 | What does this verse mean? | Ps 37:1 | Timothy Paul | 44696 | ||
DO NOT BE AFRAID OF WHAT MAN CAN DO TO YOU, PUT YOUR FAITH IN GOD. BE NOT ENVIOUS, THOUGH THEY MAY APPEAR TO BE QUITE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS WORLD WHILE PRACTICING THEIR UNDERHANDED SCHEMES, FOR THEY SHALL BE JUDGED |
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38 | explain Psalms 62 for me please.Juel | Ps 62:1 | Timothy Paul | 55456 | ||
Juel, Matthew Henry Commentary is where I turn when I'm looking for explanations. Here is a sample of his from Psalm 62: "This psalm has nothing in it directly either of prayer or praise, nor does it appear upon what occasion it was penned, nor whether upon any particular occasion, whether mournful or joyful. But in it, I. David with a great deal of pleasure professes his own confidence in God and dependence upon him, and encourages himself to continue waiting on him (v. 1-7). II. With a great deal of earnestness he excites and encourages others to trust in God likewise, and not in any creature (v. 8–12). In singing it we should stir up ourselves to wait on God." Peace and blessings, Tim |
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39 | Shall or Will? | Ps 119:48 | Timothy Paul | 67098 | ||
Belyn, Thank you for the question that has prompted me to study and learn much about our Lord's inspired word. Your question got me to thinking, about how to get past the translations and find out how the original authors intentions were meant to be read. I found a good site that I would like to share with you, and a brief description follows. http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Hebrew/ Using the Lexicons: The Hebrew Lexicon has been designed to help the user understand the original text of the Bible. By using the Strong's version of the Bible, the user can gain a deeper knowledge of the passage being studied. 'Crosswalk' has many other references available that are linked to this site. Thank you again for helping me to find these valuable tools, may God Bless you. Tim |
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40 | Was David physiacally/spiritually vexed? | Ps 119:83 | Timothy Paul | 59067 | ||
In addition to our brother Makarios' splendid post, let me add some thoughts from my most favorite commentator, Matthew Henry (?- 1714). Also, to keep in harmony with Makarios, I suggest you substitute "the psalmist", as the author wherever David is given (supposed) credit: "David begs God would make haste to comfort him, 1. Because his affliction was great, and therefore he was an object of God’s pity: Lord, make haste to help me, for I have become like a bottle in the smoke, a leathern bottle, which, if it hung any while in the smoke, was not only blackened with soot, but dried, and parched, and shrivelled up. David was thus wasted by age, and sickness, and sorrow. See how affliction will mortify the strongest and stoutest of men! David had been of a ruddy countenance, as fresh as a rose; but now he is withered, his colour is gone, his cheeks are furrowed. Thus does man’s beauty consume under God’s rebukes, as a moth fretting a garment. A bottle, when it is thus wrinkled with smoke, is thrown by, and there is no more use of it. Who will put wine into such old bottles? Thus was David, in his low estate, looked upon as a despised broken vessel, and as a vessel in which there was no pleasure. Good men, when they are drooping and melancholy, sometimes think themselves more slighted than really they are. 2. Because, though his affliction was great, yet it had not driven him from his duty, and therefore he was within the reach of God’s promise: Yet do I not forget thy statutes. Whatever our outward condition is we must not cool in our affection to the word of God, nor let that slip out of our minds; no care, no grief, must crowd that out. As some drink and forget the law (Prov. 31:5), so others weep and forget the law; but we must in every condition, both prosperous and adverse, have the things of God in remembrance; and, if we be mindful of God’s statutes, we may pray and hope that he will be mindful of our sorrows, though for a time he seems to forget us." Matthew Henry. I hope this adds some assistance (o: Sincerely, Tim |
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