Bible Questions Answered: Judgments
2008-03-18 19:19:00
Bible Questions Answered:When is the judgment?Lenny K./ Brisbane, Australia Bible Answer:There are three (main) future Judgments. THE BEMA SEAT: (At the Rapture two things take place in heaven 1) Marriage Supper of the Lamb. 2) The Bema Seat After the Rapture of the Church, saints in heaven, will have their works judged for rewards. (note this is not a judgment concerning salvation). . John 5:24 KJVVerily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. I Corinthians 3:11-15 KJV (Believers)[11] For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.[12] Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stone
Bible Lessons: Easter In Prophecy
2008-03-20 02:04:00
Easter in Prophecy
: Palm Sunday:Zechariah foretold of Christ's riding into Jerusalem on a donkey Zechariah 9:9 KJV (520 B.C)Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. Betrayal of one of the twelve – Judas IscariotZechariah 11:12-13 KJV[12] And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver.[13] And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the LORD. Prophecy of the CrossZechariah 12:10-11 KJV[10] And I
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Bible Lessons: Messiah The True
2008-03-22 02:31:00
Who was this suffering Messiah
prophesied to .......The Suffering Messiah was and is Jesus come? ............................................................Christ the Eternal Son of God He would be rejected Isaiah 53:3 KJV “He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.” This suffering Messiah would be betrayed by one of His disciples. Psalm 41:9 KJV “Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.” This suffering Messiah w
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Bible Questions Answered: Hell-Is It A Real Place?
2008-03-26 02:45:00
Bible Questions Answered:Is hell a real place?Debby L. / Smithfield, Utah Bible Answer:The Lord Jesus taught that hell, was a real place, with real people, in it's eternal agony, e.g. ... Luke 16:19-31 NIV19"There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22"The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham's side (Paradise). The rich man also died and was buried.23 In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.24 So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip
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Bible Questions Answered: Beatitudes
2008-03-24 07:23:00
Bible Questions Answered:What are the beatitudes?Nancy K./ Pine River, Mn. Bible Answers:Traits of Christian Character, outlined by the Lord Jesus. Matthew 5:3-11-12 KJV[1] And seeing the multitudes, He went up into a mountain (Sermon on the mount): and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him:[2] And He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying,[3] Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.[4] Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.[5] Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.[6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.[7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.[8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.[9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they
Bible Questions Answered: Names Of God
2008-03-28 03:02:00
Bible Questions Answered:I heard some last sunday pray to rapa, what is that?Ernie R./ Uba City, California Bible Answers:The Old Testament contains at least sixteen names for God, one of which you mention..”Rapha.” Adonai: Lord. Lord of Lords, and King of Kings. Malachi 1:6 KJV NLT“ The LORD of Heaven's Armies says to the priests: "A son honors his father, and a servant respects his master. If I am your Father and Master, where are the honor and respect I deserve? You have shown contempt for my name!...”El-Elyon: The Lord God most high. Genesis 14:17-20 NLT17 After Abram returned from his victory over Kedorlaomer and all his allies, the king of Sodom went out to meet him in the valley of Shaveh (that is, the King's Valley).18 And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and
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Bible Questions Answered: Mother Love
2008-03-30 01:04:00
Bible Questions Answered:I have heard of “Mother Love,” where does that come in?Tom S./ Louise, Alberta/ Canada Bible Answers:“Mother Love,” transcends that of mortal, mother's love, however tender and embracing that may be. True “Mother's Love,” is Immortal and comes from God. Isaiah 66:13 KJV “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I (The Lord's love towards His people.) comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.” The Lord, compares His love for His People to that of the care and love of an Eagle to her eaglets. Exodus 19:4 KJV “ Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself.” The mother Eagle watches over her “eaglets.” If when in the wind, their new untried wings should fail them
Bible Questions Answered: Faith-Perfect
2008-03-29 02:58:00
Bible Questions Answered:If we have enough faith, can we live without troubles?Ernie W./ Liverpool, UK Bible Answers:No. Matthew 10:24,25 KJV[24] The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.[25] It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master,...” The plain truth is that Jesus suffered, while in the flesh, and if He did, we shall also. Isaiah 53:3,4 KJV[3] He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed him not.[4] Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. Matthew 5:45 KJV“That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for He maketh His sun to
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Bible Questions Answered: Judas-Inaccuracies
2008-04-01 01:50:00
Bible Questions Answered: I see a great discrepancy between Peter's rendition of the accounts of Judas
' death and the account given by Matthew. Peter says Judas fell down some ravine and his intestines burst out. Matthew claims that Judas hung himself. Not only that, I see that Peter says that Judas bought the field “Aceldama,” while Matthew plainly states that the Chief Priests and Elders bought it. Both of these cannot be correct, so we see biblical inaccuracy! Ralph C. / Sheffield/Great Britain -UK Acts 1;16-20 KJV[16] Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.[17] For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.[18] Now thi
Bible Lessons: Altars
2008-03-31 01:46:00
Altars: Altars were built by Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Joshua.Altars were built for the purpose of (Animal) sacrifice. A bloody sacrifice, pointing to the cross. Moses was also commanded to build an altar of Incense, where incense was burnt upon it twice daily.This altar symbolized the offering up of believers prayers. Exodus 30:7,8 KJV[7] And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense every morning: when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn incense upon it.[8] And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations. The construction of the Old Testament Tabernacle with its altars was a type of the heavenly. Revelation 8:3 KJV “And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden ce
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Bible Questions Answered: Fig Tree Barrenness
2008-04-04 03:39:00
Bible Questions Answered:Why would Jesus curse a tree?Den W./ Gainesville, Florida Mark 11:12-14; 20,21 NLT12 The next morning as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry.13 He noticed a fig tree in full leaf a little way off, so He went over to see if He could find any figs. But there were only leaves because it was too early in the season for fruit.14 Then Jesus said to the tree, "May no one ever eat your fruit again!" And the disciples heard him say it. 20 The next morning as they passed by the fig tree He had cursed, the disciples noticed it had withered from the roots up.21 Peter remembered what Jesus had said to the tree on the previous day and exclaimed, "Look, Rabbi! The fig tree you cursed has withered and died!" Bible Answer:The Fig tree, is different than most tree
Bible Questions Answered: Disciples-Apostles
2008-04-02 23:18:00
Bible Questions Answered:What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?Sherry L./ New Castle, Northern Territory-Australia Bible Answers:A Disciple, was a “Learner.” Jewish Rabbis, usually had a troupe of disciples. Jesus, had tweleve Disciples
. Matthew 10:1-4 NLT1 Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother), 3 Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, 4 Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Him). Jesus had other Learner, disciples, as well, such as, Cleo
Bible Lessons: Angels
2008-04-07 02:42:00
Bible Lessons
: Angels
, God's Messengers: Before man was, the Angels were created. They are intelligent spirit beings, created to know and worship God, and to carry out His directives. Revelation 12:3,4 KJV[3] And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.[4] And his (Lucifer) tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth:...” When Lucifer fell in sin, he took with him, 1/3 of all the angels of heaven, (who also fell with him.) These invisible agents can take on visible human form. Genesis 18:1-2 KJV[1] And the LORD appeared unto him (Abraham) in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;[2] And he lift up his eyes and loo
Bible Questions Answered: Following Jesus
2008-04-06 01:56:00
Bible Questions Answered:What did Jesus
say about following Him?Boyd P. / Rockford, Illinois Bible Answers:(Partial paraphrase)Jesus said that He would send His people out as sheep in the midst of wolves.Beware of treacherous men, who will have you before councils of kings and governors.Dorn't worry about what you will speak, because the Holy Spirit will give you the words to say.They may scourage you, but be faithful unto the end. Do not be afraid of anyone, including the members of your own family, confess the truth of the Word of God. Evil men, may have power over the body, but not the soul.Take up your cross and follow me. Rewards for God's people, for the smallest of gestures, will follow. Matthew 10:16-42 KJV[16] Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be
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Bible Questions Answered: Annihilation Of The Wicked?
2008-04-07 22:47:00
Bible Questions Answered:I had some one over to my house that believed that all sinners will be annihilated.What does the Bible teach?Helen K./ Sheffield, United Kingdom Bible Answers: Matthew 25:41,46 KJV[41] Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting (Greek-Aion: Perpetuity, eternal, forever, without end.) fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:[46] And these shall go away into everlasting (Greek-Aion: Perpetuity, eternal, forever, without end.) punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. This is what Jesus taught! And again... Revelation 19:20 KJV (At the close of the Tribulation, before the beginning of the Millennium.)"And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with whi
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Bible Lessons: Teachers-The False And The True
2008-04-09 04:14:00
Teachers-The False And The True I John 4:1-3 KJV[1] Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.[2] Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:[3] And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. Signs of God's Teacher: A)They believe that Christ is God: John 1:1-4 KJV[1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.[2] The same was in the beginning with God.[3] All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing
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Bible Lessons: Heaven
2008-04-10 04:06:00
Heaven A Real Place John 14:1-6 KJV[1] Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.[4] And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.[5] Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?[6] Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Acts 1:9-11 KJV[9] And when He had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight.[10] And while they looked stedfastly toward heave
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Bible Lessons: Fasting
2008-04-12 06:41:00
Fasting; should Christian people fast today? For faith, and power with God. Matthew 17:21 KJV “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” As workers of God II Corinthians 6:1-5 (The Apostle Paul-Fasted)[1] We then, as workers together with Him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.[2] (For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)[3] Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:[4] But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,[5] In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;”
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Bible Questions Answered: God's Immutability
2008-04-12 00:22:00
Bible Questions Answered:I thought God couldn't change, what about Jonah 3:10?Peter H. / Calgary, British Columbia Jonah 3:10 Authorized KJV“And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that He had said that He would do unto them; and He did it not.” And how about this one?... Genesis 6:6 AKJV“And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him at His heart.” Bible Answers: Does God, ever change? Malachi 3:6 AKJV “For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.“ I Samuel 15:29 NLT “And He who is the Glory of Israel will not lie, nor will He change His mind, for He is not human that He should change His mind!" James 1:17 AKJV “Every good gift and every perfect gi
Bible Questions Answered: Vicar, Bishop, Elder, Pastor
2008-04-14 05:43:00
Bible Questions Answered:What is the difference in all of these titles, from the New Testament?Elder
, Bishop
, Pastor
, Vicar.Shelby N./ L eicester, U.K. Bible Answers:Three of these titles appear in the Word of God, the fourth does not. Elder: Elder, or old man. Luke 22:66 KJV (Greek- Presbuterion: The order of elders. The Presbytery.“And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led Him into their council,...” Acts 22:5 KJV (Greek-Presbuteros: A senior; member of the council, or presbyter.)“As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren,...” Bishop I Timothy 3:1,2 KJV[1] This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of
Bible Questions Answered: Vicar, Bishop, Elder, Pastor
2008-04-14 05:29:00
Bible Questions Answered: What is the difference in all of these titles, from the New Testament?Elder
, Bishop
, Pastor
, Vicar.Shelby N./ Leicester, U.K. Bible Answers:Three of these titles appear in the Word of God, the fourth does not. Elder: Elder, or old man. Luke 22:66 KJV (Greek- Presbuterion: The order of elders. The Presbytery.“And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led Him into their council,...” Acts 22:5 KJV (Greek-Presbuteros: A senior; member of the council, or presbyter.)“As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren,...” Bishop I Timothy 3:1,2 KJV[1] This is a true saying, If a man desire the office
Bible Questions Answered: Transubstantiation
2008-04-13 01:54:00
Bible Questions Answered:In the Eucharist, who's power, (the Holy Spirit's ?) turns the articles into the actual flesh and blood of Christ?Thelene C. / White Plains, New York Bible Answers:The belief of “Transubstantiation,” is not taught in the Word of God. Transubstantiation: To change from one substance to another.The only time our Lord, ever did anything approaching this was at the wedding of Cana (John 2:1-11), when He changed the water into wine. Matthew 26:26-28 KJV[26] And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.[27] And He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;[28] For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for th
Bible Lessons: Rewards For Faith Believers
2008-04-15 01:58:00
Bible Lessons
: Rewards
for faithful believersRewards vary according to works. Note: no one is saved by his works (Ephesians 2:8,9), and yet works produce rewards. I Corinthians 3:11-15 KJV[11] For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.[12] Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;[13] Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.[14] If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.[15] If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. II Corinthians 5:10 KJV For we must all appear before th
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Bible Questions Answered: Confession To Whom
2008-04-15 01:11:00
Bible Questions Answered:Who should we confess sins to?Duran L./ Emerald, Queens Land, Australia Bible Answers: Ezra, a priest, said who confession should be made to! Ezra 10:11 KJV “Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do His pleasure:...” The Apostle Peter, if alive today, would do what he did when on earth....Peter did his confessing ....to the Lord! Luke 5:8 KJV “When Simon Peter saw it (the Multitude of fish caught in the nets), he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying (confessing), Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” John wrote... I John 1:9 KJV“If we confess our sins (to the Lord Jesus Christ), He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Who should we confess our sins to? T
Bible Questions Answered: Prayer-Repetitions
2008-04-18 00:56:00
Bible Questions Answered:What is considered vain repetitions?Lanny A. / Oak Park, Chicago Bible Answers: Prayer
s of Vain Repetitions, are prayers of rote. These prayers are not, spontaneous, and because they are not, there is no feeling and no personal supplication from the heart. The one, thus praying thinks that he or she will be heard, simply because of all the volume of praying that they are doing. False. Matthew 6:1-8 KJV[1] Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.[2] Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.[3] But when thou
Bible Lessons: Trouble-Strength In Times Of
2008-04-20 04:24:00
Strength In The Time Of Trouble
: Isaiah 43:1-3 KJV[1] But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob (true for Jew and all Spiritual Jews, the Gentile Church), and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.[2] When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.[3] For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour:...” Israel miraculously crossed the swollen Jordan, and so shall the Church of Jesus Christ. Joshua 3:15-17 KJV [15] And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were
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Bible Lesson: Warfare - Spiritual
2008-04-21 01:46:00
Spiritual Warfare
:Spiritual Warfare has been exercised and is now being exercised upon humanity. I Peter 5:8 KJV “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:“ At the beginning of His ministry, after He had fasted for forty days, the Lord Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit, to be tempted of the devil. Matthew 4:1-11 KJV[1] Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.[2] And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward an hungred.[3] And when the tempter came to Him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.[4] But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth
Bible Questions Answered: Bride Of Christ
2008-04-23 07:39:00
Bible Questions Answered:Who is the bride of Christ
?Andrew S./ Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania Bible Answers: II Corinthians 11:2 KJV “For I am (the Apostle Paul) jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused (promised) you to one husband, that I may present you (the Church) as a chaste virgin to Christ. Ephesians 5:25-33 KJV[25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it;[26] That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,[27] That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.[28] So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.[29] For no man ever yet hated h
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Bible Questions Answered: Mammon
2008-04-25 03:13:00
Bible Questions Answered:How can the friends of unrighteousness receive anyone into heaven?Alex P./ Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saskatchewan Bible Answer: The scripture, to which you refer is.... Luke 16:8,9 KJV[8] And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.[9] And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. Here is the meaning of the word “mammon.”Aramaic: (Mamona: Riches)Greek: (Mammonas: Wealth) And so, the phrase,”the mammon of unrighteousness;” refers to riches, and it's worship, which is “unrighteous-ness. “Mammon of unrighteousness,” times may change,
Bible Questions Answered: Prayer-Steps To Answered
2008-04-26 05:33:00
Bible Questions Answered:What steps should one follow to get answer to prayer?Randolph W. / Mackay, Queensland, Australia Bible Answer:Steps to answered prayer: First: Have A Heart Right With God: God will not hear us, if our heart is not right with Him. I Timothy 2:8 KJV“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, ...” Proverbs 15:8 KJV“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is His delight.” I Peter 3:7 KJV“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them (wives) according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” Husbands or wives, brothers or sisters, if at odds with one another, Jesus t
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