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What is the New Jerusalem?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did Christ try to get Judas to repent?
Did Christ try to get Judas to repent? Jesus gave Judas Iscariot ample opportunity for repentance during their three years together, even though He knew...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
Should Christians try to evangelise atheists? Yes, Christians are generally encouraged to evangelise atheists as part of the Great Commission, viewing them...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about angels?
What does the Bible say about angels? The Bible describes angels as created spirit beings who serve as God's messengers, warriors, and protectors of...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Why didn't Jesus allow the demons to declare who He is?
Four possible reasons: 1) There was a timing to Jesus' redemptive mission that would be disrupted if His identity as the Messiah were revealed or publicized...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben?
What should we learn from the tribe of Reuben? The tribe of Reuben teaches that privilege (firstborn status) requires purity, and moral compromise can...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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Who is "them" in 1 John 4:4 that the children have overcome?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Gaius in the Bible?
I will only describe the Gaius of 3 John. Gaius is called “beloved” by “the elder” and is whom John (the Elder) truly loved. V.1 (Amplified Bible, Classic...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did David want Goliath’s "head"? (1 Samuel 17:54)
Why did David want Goliath's head? I don't think he did; there was nothing he could do with it. He wasn't going to have it mounted and hung on his living...
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Donna Williams
When Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13, was he trying to show us what God’s love looks like?
Dear Anonymous, I believe the Holy Spirit, through the apostle, was trying to teach the Corinthian believers the importance of demonstrating the love of God...
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Donna Williams
How does Psalm 19:1 show God's glory?
Dear Anonymous, creation is the display of God's glory and power, specifically speaking of the sky above in Psalm 19:1. It bears witness to what is written...
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John Appelt
Who was Belshazzar?
Belshazzar was a Chaldean or Babylonian king only mentioned in Daniel 5:1-30, Daniel 7:1, and Daniel 8:1. According to Jeremiah 27:6-7, Babylon would last...
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Anonymous
When Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 13, was he trying to show us what God’s love looks like?
What does this chapter tell us about God’s character?
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Anonymous
How does Psalm 19:1 show God's glory?
Psalm 19:1 How does nature reveal God's glory and power?
Psalms 19:1 - 14
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about moderation?
What does the Bible say about moderation? The Bible promotes moderation—often called self-control, temperance, or gentleness—as a key virtue for avoiding...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about friends?
What does the Bible say about friends? The Bible emphasises that true friendship is precious, built on loyalty, sacrificial love, and wisdom, often stating...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about attitude?
What does the Bible say about attitude? The Bible emphasises that a godly attitude is centred on humility, thankfulness, and Christ-like love, rather than...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What is the meaning of Hebrews 9 verse 23 where it says, "Thus it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these rites, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these"?
"Copies of the heavenly things" refers to the earthly tabernacle and its furnishings, which were considered copies or shadows of the true heavenly realities....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'blessed are the merciful' mean?
There is a reciprocal blessing found in Matthew 5:7 ("Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy") and Psalm 18:25-27, it means that the way we...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
Let's look at this matter of not receiving certain people into our homes. It isn't as black and white as it might seem. 2 John 9,10 says, "Whoever...
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Ken Brown
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Jeffrey Johnson
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return?
If Jesus was God, why did He not know when He would return? The answer is no because he was a man while on earth. Jesus' statement in Mark 13:32 that he did...
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Anonymous
How can we seek to dwell in the Lord's house daily? (Ps27:4)
Ps 27:4 One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon t...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What should we learn from the woman at the well?
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Anonymous
Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
According to Jesus, we are supposed to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and do good to those who hate us (Matt. 5:44). However, according to John,...
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L.S. James
, Artist
Gold Evangelist award!
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
The Second Coming of Christ, also known as the Second Advent or Parousia (a Greek term -- παρουσία (parousia) -- meaning "arrival" or "presence"), is the...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What does it mean to 'die to self'?
Dying to self means putting others first. The first “other“ is God. We must live according to God‘s Word and the promptings of His Spirit. The rest of the “...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
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Can I (a Jew) become a Christian?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
1 John 5:13 says "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you...
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Jeffrey Johnson
When did the flood (Noah) occur?
When did the Flood (Noah) occur? Based on biblical chronologies, many scholars estimate that Noah's Flood occurred between 2348 BC and 2500 BC. This date is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What similarities are there between the Gilgamesh flood account and biblical flood account?
What similarities are there between the Gilgamesh flood account and the biblical flood account? The Epic of Gilgamesh (specifically Tablet XI) and the...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
Matthew 24:3: And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed?
What does it mean that the Bible is God-breathed? To say the Bible is "God-breathed" (theopneustos in Greek) means it is directly inspired, produced, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is 'You shall not give false testimony' in the Ten Commandments?
Why is 'You shall not give false testimony' in the Ten Commandments? "You shall not give false testimony" (or "bear false witness") is in the Ten...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments?
Why is 'You shall not covet' in the Ten Commandments? "You shall not covet" (Exodus 20:17) is in the Ten Commandments because it addresses the internal root...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How can I trust God when I am facing unemployment, foreclosure, or bankruptcy?
It’s been years since you wrote your question. I hope things worked out and that you will update us. I can somewhat imagine how you felt because 13 years ago...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?
What does it mean that God is a consuming fire? "The consuming fire of God" is a biblical metaphor (Deuteronomy 4:24; Hebrews 12:29) that describes God's...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that God provides?
What does it mean that God provides? That God provides means He faithfully meets the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of His people according to His...
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Leslie Coutinho
How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?
Revelation 3:20: Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What is Psalm 74 verse 13 talking about where it mentions dragons in water? (KJV)
I would say that the psalmist was speaking metaphorically in comparing the power of Egypt's armies under Pharaoh which were pursuing Israel after the exodus...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What does the term "prodigal son or daughter" mean?
"Prodigal" derives from the Latin word "prodigus", meaning "lavish", from which we also derive the English word "prodigious", meaning "remarkably or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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What does it mean to "believe" (John 3:16-18)?
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Donna Williams
How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
Dear Anonymous, the two are related because God, who cannot lie gives us the assurance that we have eternal life through faith in His Son Jesus Christ. And...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the marks of a true child of God?
1. Believes that Jesuss is the Christ — 1 John 5:1 TLB If you believe that Jesus is the Christ—that he is God’s Son and your Savior—then you are a child of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What is the book of Judges?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the life of Timothy?
What should we learn from the life of Timothy? The life of Timothy teaches that God values faithfulness, availability, and character over perfection or age....
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Anonymous