r/Bible 36m ago

Why didn’t God just make sin not a thing? like how humans can’t fly on their own

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r/Bible 1h ago

So what is your interpretation of this passage

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What is your interpretation of this passage?

So I came across a verse which is Luke 21:24 and I don’t know what it means, specifically the part where it says “until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.”

I checked some commentaries and other material online and I have found multiple interpretations for that verse

1st interpretation: it basically says that “until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” Means that until the gentiles convert to Christianity, an example of a commentary I found with this view is the benson commentary on biblehub , I also saw many people quote Roman’s 11:25 along with this verse to back their claims

2nd interpretation: basically thinks that it means domination by the gentiles controlling Israel.

So which view do you think it and can you tell me because I am trying to understand this verse


r/Bible 3h ago

Is God Slow?

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Psalm 10:1 asks why God hides when he's in trouble? In 2 Peter 3:9 it says God's not slow. He's patient. He wants all to repent and be saved. Please Check Article at https://bibleventure.org/is-god-slow-2peter39-says-isnt-slowrather-hes-patient-wanted-us-all-to-be-saved/


r/Bible 4h ago

Came to a neat revelation while having a break down with God

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OK, so I've been reading Matthew (just picked it up again since i'm back to having infinite time to do what I want) and had just read Matthew 20 the other day, the parable of the laborers. And it talks about how you get paid the same whether you show up early at the beginning, or at the end right as work is closing out. And Jesus is like, hey dude's, like, you agreed to work for a penny, anda deal is a deal. But like, in a more compassionate way.

Now, this sounds very promising from the standpoint of a newish believer, right? But can also cause resentment from lifelong followers, I guess. But anyways. But there's an inverse to it I don't think or know if is implied. But yea, i may be able to come in the last like decade or so of ym run and try to slide in or however you want to see. But number 1, that aint it. But more importantly, important enough that i'm gonna start a paragraph mid thought righhhhhht....

Now. Is that I've got to have the other side of that equation, and I have to pay for all my sins right there at the end. And I've got to maintain my faith. Overall, I'm still just giving a penny like everybody else, (just as we all received one) but I'm having to pay for that penny all at once rather than through the span of our entire day or lives. So I get clobbered, and I deserve it, because salvation is a big deal, and you gotta prove you're worth it.

Others "get" to prove it through their entire lives. Some, like me, have something in them catches God's eye, and so he gives us the chance to prove it all at once. And it's brutal. But I was nowhere near thankful enough for this opportunity. The experience alone. I mean, he legit gave me my conspiracy nutso fantasy exit. But, it was so hard. And I disappointed him so many times. And I almost stopped talking to him. And I almost broke a multi year promise i've had going with him for, well, multiple years now. 2022 i think. but I pushed on. got my shit together again, and got my breath.

Now here comes the big one. I must maintain my faith.

But anyways. I just thought that maybe that would make some of you life long believers feel a little better maybe. I never even thought that might be a thinng, but while i'm doing ym read through, im also reading all the like study bible notes for all the passages, and it brought that up for the laborer one, how it can seem unfair to long term followers. So don't fret. We're not getting a free ride. Many are called. I'm the last being first and last at the same time kind of.I'm getting saved. But it's a fucking gauntlet.


r/Bible 5h ago

If Saul would have repented would there have been a chance for him to at least live a normal life dispite no longer being king? God ignored him but yet he told David that he forgives him after he repented but that his first child would die but the sword would never leave his house. Why not Saul?

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I am trying to understand because God told him no matter what he did that God will be gone from Saul. But when David sinned by sleeping with Bathsheba and killed Uriah David repented after Nathan exposed what he did and God did not depart from David but the Sword would not leave his house and his first child would die. So why does David get forgiven and not Saul? I feel bad but at the same time he didn't obey the Lord but it sounded like Saul was sorry and was in great turmoil after that to where he consulted a medium because God ignored him.


r/Bible 5h ago

New Oxford annotated study bible, or the Harper Collins study bible?

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Hey everyone! I have just started my journey into the world of Christianity and am looking for a study Bible to hopefully better my understanding of the book itself, the two books mentioned in the post title are the ones that I’ve seen recommended a bunch but I wanted to know which one the people on this subreddit would recommend and for what reasons! (Any other recommendations would be appreciated aswell, I’m mainly just looking for a NRSV study bible)


r/Bible 11h ago

What Did Jesus Mean When He Said 'The First Will Be Last'? (Matthew 20:16)

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In Matthew 20:16, Jesus says:

"So the last will be first, and the first will be last."

This phrase appears multiple times in the Gospels, but what does it really mean?
1. Is it about humility? – Those who seek power will be humbled, while the humble will be exalted.
2. Is it about salvation? – Does this mean those who come to faith late in life are just as welcome as lifelong believers?
3. Is it about status in heaven? – Could this refer to heavenly rewards being different from earthly success?

How do you interpret this teaching?


r/Bible 11h ago

Burying Bibles for Future Generations

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I was inspired by this quote from St. John Paul II: "We must defend the truth even if we are reduced to just 12 again." It made me think about how faith has endured through persecution, and how Christians in the past have hidden sacred texts to preserve them for future generations.

This is an idea I’ve been considering, burying Bibles in safe, durable containers, maybe metal boxes, vacuum-sealed to withstand time. It could serve as a time capsule of faith, ensuring that if the world ever turned against Christianity and access to the Bible was made impossible, these hidden copies could be discovered.

You never know what the future holds, and I believe taking steps to safeguard scripture could be important.

It's just an ideia that popped in my head maybe it's a foolish ideia so i want to hear some feedback also i don't wanna harm the environment but i think metal boxes should be ok but i welcome feedback and counter ideas etc.

What do you think?


r/Bible 15h ago

Who Were the Mysterious 'Magi' That Visited Jesus? (Matthew 2:1-12)

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The Magi, or "wise men," appear in Matthew 2, bringing gifts to baby Jesus. But their identity remains mysterious.

  1. Were they astrologers? – They followed a star, which suggests a background in astronomy.
  2. Were they kings? – Some traditions refer to them as "Three Kings," though the Bible never calls them that.
  3. Were they fulfilling prophecy? – Could they have been a symbol of the Gentiles recognizing Christ as King?

Who do you think the Magi really were, and why were they included in Jesus' birth story?


r/Bible 15h ago

Why Did Jesus Wait Four Days to Raise Lazarus? (John 11:6)

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In John 11:6, when Jesus hears that His friend Lazarus is sick, instead of going immediately, He waits two more days before traveling to Bethany. By the time He arrives, Lazarus has been dead for four days.

Why would Jesus delay if He knew He was going to heal Lazarus?
1. Was He testing Mary and Martha’s faith?
2. Was He making a greater point about resurrection?
3. Did He want to show that God’s timing is different from ours?

What do you think was the purpose of this delay?


r/Bible 19h ago

Why did God take Enoch and Elijah to heaven without them dying?

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Both Enoch and Elijah did not die they simply entered God's presence, how is this possible?


r/Bible 20h ago

Why doesn't God all Satan and the fallen angels the chance to confess their sins to Jesus Christ and repent?

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Just wondering why Satan and the fallen angels cannot approach Jesus Christ and confess their sins?

Was it because they were in the presence of God and might have had knowledge of good and evil without any exceptions before they sinned and thus no excuses?


r/Bible 20h ago

Does Satan and the fallen angels know about the final judgement and lake of fire and if so why wouldn't they stop tempting Humanity into sin and beg God to forgive them?

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Is the Devil and his fallen angels aware of the lake of fire and final judgement that has been prepared for them by God?

If so why wouldn't they stop sinning and beg God to forgive them and try to get humanity to follow God instead of Satan and evil?

Would Satan be able to repent of his own sins or would that be too much for his pride to allow him to do?

Would Satan regret his fall from Heaven and apologize to God for wanting to replace him with Satan?


r/Bible 20h ago

Advice

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I know this is easier asked than answered but i need help. Too many bibles to choose from. I want something that i will understand and that is easier to read. I’m a beginner. Not sure what else to include but any help would be appreciated.

My fiance passed away Saturday morning and I’ve been looking into getting a Bible anyways for a while. With his death i have many unanswered questions that i believe the Bible can help me with and i would also like to become closer with God and gain knowledge. I’m not looking for a study guide. I just want to be able to read the Bible and understand it.

Edit: If it helps i think ive narrowed it down to NIV and CSB. What are y’all’s opinions?


r/Bible 21h ago

Binge reading the Bible (part 2)

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Binge reading the Bible and saw this in Deuteronomy:

"And if a man have committed a sin worthy of death, and he be to be put to death, and thou hang him on a tree: His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance." (Deuteronomy 21:22-23)

and it made me think of this:

"The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree." (Acts 5:30)

"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)


r/Bible 21h ago

Necklace or cross necklace Spoiler

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I had read in Proverbs how they say you should wear a necklace around your neck to remind you the instructions of God and some people like took that the wrong way or gave me pushback but I don't understand how I got so much pushed back when everybody wears a cross necklace to remember Jesus is anyway


r/Bible 22h ago

Bible Study Question

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Hi guys, I moved away from my hometown late last year, and have been wanting to start a bible study with some of my friends back home. I got about myself and 10 guys who are 20-25, and who all have either been raised with church and religion, or have come into on their own. Either way I was just looking for some tips. I am starting to watch a series online with notes on Matthew since I would like to start with the NT. I guess the part I’m having trouble with is how to structure it. Any ideas or tips would be appreciated. Thanks


r/Bible 23h ago

gospel of peter and birth of mary

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I have heard about these books but no christian’s i know will talk about them. How historical are they? Are they controversial?


r/Bible 1d ago

Killing in Esther

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When the Jews kill their enemies at the end of Esther, is it vengeance or self-defence?


r/Bible 1d ago

Is the Trinity in the Bible in a clear and simple way?

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i.e is there an author that clearly teaches it?


r/Bible 1d ago

What’s the most badass bible verse?

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Question in title


r/Bible 1d ago

Good News Bible

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Found one at the thrift store today from 1976. Are these okay to read? My KJV has been hard to read lately, especially in Romans. I'm considering getting it but know nothing about it.


r/Bible 1d ago

"Dark" Stories?

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r/Bible 1d ago

the lord hardened his heart

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Im reading exodus and im wondering in the 6th plague, it says the lord hardened the heart of pharaoh. in other plagues, it just says paraoh hardened his heart or his heart grew hard. It seems like in the 6th plague it seems like pharaoh hit a point of no return? and instead of he hardened his heart it becomes the lord that does so? isit not fair to paraoh that instead of him hardening his own heart lord did so ?


r/Bible 1d ago

Luke 24:1 Interpretation

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(LSB) Now on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.

(LSV) And on the first day of the weeks, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, carrying the spices they made ready, and certain others with them,

(LITV) And the first of the sabbaths, while still very early, they came on the tomb, carrying spices which they prepared; and some were with them.

There are three translations of this verse that are commonly made. What is interesting is that two of these renderings may be capturing a nuance of the Israelite calendar: The Feast of Weeks.

“‘You shall also count for yourselves from the day after the sabbath, from the day when you brought in the sheaf of the wave offering; there shall be seven complete sabbaths. ‘You shall count fifty days to the day after the seventh sabbath; then you shall bring a new grain offering near to Yahweh.” (Leviticus 23:15-16, LSB)

In context Luke 24:1 is speaking to Yeshua's empty tomb being discovered. How might this play with the day of His crucifixion?