Is it wrong for a Christian to speak and say whatever is on their mind?
Good question, Gwendolyn! According to the Bible, particularly James 3 and Proverbs 4, it is absolutely wrong for a Christian to speak whatever is on their...
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What does it mean, "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you"?
This assurance of answered prayer is not a blanket promise for any request, but is tied to the believer's relationship with Christ and alignment with His...
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Tim Maas
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In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
This verse reminds me of Ephesians 2:8-9, which tells us that even the faith in Christ that saves us is not of our own doing, but is a gift from God. (It has...
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In what way would God give them "a new heart" (Ezekiel 36:26)?
Ezekiel 36:26 “A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does Isaiah 40:22 state that the Earth is round and Job 26:7 state that the Earth is suspended over nothing?
Good question, Augie! Yes, Isaiah 40:22 describes the Earth as "round" or "circular" by using the Hebrew word "chug" which refers to a circle, and Job 26:7...
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What do the four horses and their riders represent in Zechariah.6:1-8?
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
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What did Jesus mean by, "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink?"
John 7:37-38: In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that...
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Jack Gutknecht
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How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." "Or 'because they had been...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did God create us?
According to two of my favorite Bible memory verses, Isaiah 45:18 and Revelation 4:11, God created us to inhabit the earth and to bring Him glory,...
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How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony ?
The water pouring ceremony began each morning at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession...
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Tim Maas
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What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony ?
The water-pouring ceremony began at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession of...
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What does the Bible say about honor?
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Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
To me, the sentiment expressed by Habakkuk is indicative not of willful self-deception, but of the type of profound faith exhibited by Job when he said of...
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
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Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does James 1:20 mean when it says, "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires"?
Following this verse, James 1:20, James encourages people to be quick to listen and slow to speak, suggesting that actively receiving God's word can help...
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What does the Bible say about false accusations?
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Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
To rejoice during disaster seems like denial -- and totally inappropriate if you look at the circumstances (Habakkuk 3:17-18).
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What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony ?
John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever b...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that; "he who exalts himself shall be humbled and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted"?
Good question, Jeremiah! I like the paraphrase rendering of this verse by Eugene H. Peterson: Luke 14:11"What I'm saying is, If you walk around with your...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did god create the world?
It was to display His glory and to have a relationship with humanity, primarily through the verse Colossians 1:16 which states, "For by him all things were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
To me, the imagery of nails is meant to covey an impression of strength, stability, and permanence with regard to the teachings or sayings of wise...
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What does it mean that we are 'adopted' as sons of God?
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
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What did it mean for an Old Testament saint to love God? Psalm 18:1
First, see the big picture: "I. DAVID'S DELIGHT (Ps 18:1-3): David expresses his deep love for the Lord. II. DAVID'S DISTRESS (Ps 18:4-6): David is...
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Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 12 And further, my son, be admonished ...
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Should a Christian participate in reflexology?
The truth of the matter is that this practice of reflexology was created for false religions just as yoga was and cannot be separated from them. The guiding...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? Jesus said this in Matthew 5:9. One cross reference to this verse which I love is Romans 12:18. -- "If...
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What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
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Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
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Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
I believe the God of the impossible took Abraham's seed and placed it in Sarah’s womb and she became pregnant. Remember Isaac is a type of Christ.
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
Examples: Not devoting time to reading and studying scripture to deepen your understanding of God's will. Not volunteering your time to help others in need,...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Can God break the cycle of generational sin?
Yes, God can do anything including breaking the cycle of generational sin through the power of Jesus Christ, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:29-30 which...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
Good question, especially for those of us who live in America. "Suffering belongs to the discipline of all Christ's followers (Rom 8:17; 2 Cor 1:7; Gal 3:4;...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
No! Faith & science do NOT conflict! I remember studying about this at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona when I was a member there. There's...
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
Superb question, Stuart! The Romans destroyed the Temple, the only place allowed by halakha for sacrifices. --halakha is the Jewish legal system that governs...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
Having a "life partner" without a civil marriage is not considered acceptable, as the Bible establishes marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is there an angel of death?
According to 1 Chronicles 21:15, yes, the Bible describes an "angel" sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, which can be interpreted as an angel of death, as the...
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Should a Christian participate in acupuncture / acupressure?
Acupuncture is just using a needle to stimulate the nerve system to boost up the immune system. It has nothing to do with the spiritual world at all. Similar...
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Is there an angel of death?
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
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What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
Isaiah 12:3: Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Drawing water out of the wells of salvation with joy, one needs to have...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
By my understanding, after the temple in Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in AD 70, there was no longer a divinely mandated or approved location for...