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For Laughs

May 4th, 2015
If you did not catch the joke exchange on the Facebook page, here are a few you might enjoy: A pastor was running late for a counseling session, and couldn't find parking anywhere near the office building he was headed to. Desperate to make it on time, he pulled into a "no parking" zone, and left a note on his windshield, which said: "I'm a minister who's circled this block 10 times, and I'll be late if I don't park here. Forgive us our trespasses, Matthew 6:12." When he got back, there was a ticket waiting for him. Written on the envelope, it . . .

Isaiah 53 (“Suffering Servant”) and the Nation of Israel

April 29th, 2015
Ed Chait April 29, 2015 This is a question of mine that I thought I would ask at the best place I know to ask questions. What are good arguments that Israel cannot be the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53? Like · Comment Seen by 22 Ed Romero and Jinny Leo like this. Robert Lowry Because the verses so clearly describe the person of Jesus, rather than a nation? (just like 42:1-9 and 49:1-7) 7 hrs · Like · 4 Sarah Van Baale The last line reads, . . .

What does the “for” mean in Genesis 3:16?

April 28th, 2015
Sarah Van Baale April 26 at 4:39pm In Genesis 3:16 the English Standard Version has a footnote after "for" which says "or against." (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/…) For and against seem to be opposed to one another so I'm guessing that this Hebrew word is not translated very easily into English. Can someone help clarify its meaning? Bible Gateway passage: Genesis 3:16 - English Standard Version To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain . . .

Thoughts on Qualifications for a Women’s Bible Study Leader

April 28th, 2015
Kristen Rasor April 26 at 7:25pm · McKinney, TX Gang, what are your thoughts on the scripture support being asked for below? Thanks! "What are the qual for a woman to teach a women's bible study? Specifically there's a lady in my church that will be leading our ladies, but she doesn't attend any functions outside of church, including Sunday School, all of which she used to do. Something's off and I know my pastor is aware of this and has spoken to her. He just encouraged us to be like the Bereans and test everything, . . .

Help with a Q&A on gut instincts

April 28th, 2015
John McPhaill April 26 at 7:49pm Of jolly urgency I ask, is there an interpretation of the question's specific species of asking here, or what is wanting to be known by this: "Did God gave us instinct or gut feeling?" Graciousness aboundeth grace, John Like · Comment Seen by 36 Sarah Van Baale I probably wouldn't answer that question directly. Instead I'd mention that gut feelings, instinct, intuition, etc. are often triggered by our physical senses noticing small things . . .

Help with a Q&A on rape

April 25th, 2015
Cory Carwile April 24, 2015 OK GotQuestions family, I have a bit of a tricky one. I've been mulling it over last night and this morning, and I think I have a broad idea of where I want to go with the answer, but because of all the emotions and social issues tied up in the matter, I was wondering if any of you had run into a question like this: "Is there a difference between the kind of violent rape we see today and the 'rape' of the Old Testament? Particularly the rape of Dinah in Genesis 34. Hamor claims to love Dinah, . . .

Q&A on Gender Neutral Bathrooms

April 21st, 2015
Danielle Swiontek April 19 at 8:42pm Hi, could some of you share some thoughts on how to respond to this question... How should Christians view gender neutral bathrooms? Should we support the safety of the individual? (I assume they are also referring to the issue of allowing men to enter women's bathrooms and women to enter men's restrooms...per the recent controversy regarding transgender people.) Like · Comment Seen by 32 Ed Chait and Wendyl Leslie like this. Sarah . . .

Q&A on repartee and innuendos

April 17th, 2015
Laurel J. Davis April 16, 2015 I'd love your thoughts on this question, thanks!: What are good Christian repartee or any example/s of Christian repartee from the Bible? Is there a list? I want to know how to use innuendos or repartee the proper way as a Christian. Unlike · Comment Seen by 26 You and Ed Chait like this. Jeff Laird Jesus' use of the same word in three different senses (pneuma) in John 3 comes to mind. 20 hrs · Like Tim . . .

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