How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history?
How is Jesus greater than all the other great people in history? The Bible tells us that Jesus is greater than all other historical figures because He IS...
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Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
The short answer is, so that the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7 would be fulfilled in every detail. Longer: Because He knew it was the Father's Will. Remember, He...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
I believe that this is explained in John 6:35-39. John 6:37: "All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does 1 Thess.1:3 define faith as a work?
No, Roger. Faith produces work. Love produces labor. Hope produces steadfast endurance. As Barnes notes regarding love, “labor of love” refers to labor...
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Jeffrey Johnson
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 15:1?
If Jesus was God, why did He say 'The Father is greater than I' in John 14:28? "Ye heard how I said to you, I go away, and I come unto you. If ye loved me,...
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Donna Williams
Why did Jesus refuse to answer the false charges (Mark 14:61)?
Dear Anonymous, the scripture doesn't give us a clear reason why Jesus didn't answer; however, I believe it's safe to say, that it wasn't the Father's will...
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Donna Williams
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
The word "kept," simply means in the Greek, "observe". I believe Jesus was talking about, how the disciples believed the word that the Father gave Him to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean? John 17:6-7 "They kept your word," often referencing John 17:6-8, means followers have received, cherished, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the key to truly knowing God?
What is the key to truly knowing God? The key to truly knowing God is a personal, relational experience centred on faith in Jesus Christ, enabled by the Holy...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God?
What does it mean that man is made in the image of God? Being made in the image of God (Imago Dei) means humans possess inherent dignity, self-awareness, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is the Bible truly God's Word?
Is the Bible truly God's Word? Without a doubt, the answer is YES: The Bible itself claims inspiration, with verses like 2 Timothy 3:16 describing Scripture...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean?
What exactly does "they kept your word" mean in John 17:6-7? This text of Scripture is drawn from Jesus' prayer for His disciples and for those who will come...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Does the teaching in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? Malachi 3:9-10 says “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12)
How can we do "greater things" than Jesus did? (John 14:12) Doing "greater things" (John 14:12) refers to the global expansion of the Gospel ministry through...
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Fran Joa
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What should Calvinist parents say to their young kids about the Calvinist fact that the kids might not be chosen?
I sure hope some Calvinists will answer this question. A Calvinist parent is going to have a difficult time explaining their TULIP acronym to a child, even...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does the Bible say about fate / destiny?
God has granted all men the free will choice for obedience right from the creation of Adam (Genesis 2:16-17). Scripture affirms that the sinner can choose...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
The phrase "eye for an eye" originates from the ancient legal principle known as lex talionis, which is Latin for the "law of retaliation. First, see the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why would Jesus imply that he was greater than the Queen of Sheba, greater than Solomon the king, etc., in Matthew 12?
Why would Jesus imply that he was greater than the Queen of Sheba, greater than Solomon the King, etc., in Matthew 12? In Matthew 12:41-42, Jesus calls...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did Jesus refer to the queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31?
Why did Jesus refer to the Queen of Sheba and Solomon in Luke 11:31? 31 "The Queen of Sheba will stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29?
Why does Jesus refer to Solomon in Matthew 6:29? Matt 6:29: "Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these." Jesus...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is Jesus' resurrection, mentioned in Matthew 28:6, the key to the Christian faith?
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And when they got there, note what Matthew wrote: Matthew 28:6 says, "He is not here; for He has...
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What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
Before directly answering, I think it important to include a time when men questioned Yeshua's (Jesus') authority to forgive. Matthew 9:5-7 clearly states...
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Does repentance prevent catastrophies (Joel 2:12-14)?
Joel 2:12 "Yet even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; Joel 2:13 and rend your ...
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Marge Modestil
What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?
Most people answering the question don't understand what feminism is. Feminism is mainly about fundamental equality at the marketplace. It's equal pay for...
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Timothy Maas
What is meant in John 20:23 where Jesus says if you forgive sins, they will be forgiven, if you retain them, they’ll be retained?
The formal name given to the authority that Jesus granted in the cited verse is the Office of the Keys. This gave the apostles (and, by extension, subsequent...
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Shirley H
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How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
In this verse Exodus 20:13, the command does not forbid all killing. Remember God gave His o.k. for Israel to war with their enemies. War, equals " killing"...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the tabernacle of Moses?
The Book of Hebrews (Heb. 8-10) uses the OT Tabernacle (Ex. 25-40) as a "shadow" (Heb. 8:5; 10:1) of heavenly realities, showing the Old Covenant's...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses?
Were the Gentiles under the Law of Moses? Based on biblical, theological, and historical analysis, Gentiles (non-Jewish people) were not directly under the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the Law of Moses still apply today?
Does the Law of Moses still apply today? The Law of Moses is generally considered not to be directly binding on Christians today as a legal covenant, having...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
How can we know which parts of the Bible apply to us? Determining which parts of the Bible apply today involves understanding that while the entire Bible is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today? Whether the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 applies today is a subject of debate...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"
What is meant by "joyful noise" in Psalm 95:1 KJV -- "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation". Psalms 95...
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How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
In our world, games have rules. We cannot sit down to a table, ask a friend to play a game, and then subsequently break every rule we agreed to peaceably...
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What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
The amazing thing about G-d's Word is that despite all of its detractors, the real substance of the mud the world slings, does not stick. An accusation has...
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Donna Williams
What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?
Dear Anonymous, Exodus 21:23-25, is not about the "law of retaliation", as we have misinterpreted it to mean, but it is the law of recompense, or simply the...
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Donna Williams
How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?
Dear Anonymous, please allow me to say, that God never contradicts Himself. Exodus 20:13 is a commandment, and Exodus 21:12, is the punishment for breaking...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)?
How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)? In Psalm 26:1, David claims to be blameless not by asserting sinless perfection, but by claiming...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?
In my opinion, both can be correct depending on the situation. Proverbs 26:4&5 ESV: "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian?
What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian? The key to bearing fruit as a Christian is abiding in Jesus Christ, which means maintaining an intimate,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6?
What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6? Amos 6:6-8 ESV: 6 "...that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream?
What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream? Genesis 37:9 ESV: "And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2?
What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2? Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2 depicts a massive statue with four metal sections, symbolising...
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Jungshi Jamir
Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?
My key takeaway from this verse was that, here, the man didn't say "Lord, if you are willing, can you make me clean?" The man knew Jesus could make him...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2?
What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2? ESV: "And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)?
What does it mean that Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? In Ephesians 2:2, calling Satan the "prince of the power of the air"...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies?
What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies? John 8:44: "Ye are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?
What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light? Satan masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14) means the Devil disguises his...