In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
Dear Anonymous, Psalm 18 is a song of David the king of Israel, and during his reign he was indeed a man of war. In this psalm, David is acknowledging Yahweh...
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Donna Williams
How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?
Dear Anonymous, in my opinion, verse 4 sounds like the Psalmist is depicting Yahweh as an eagle whose wings and body are strong and powerfully built. Psalm...
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Leslie Coutinho
What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?
1 John 2:6: He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. The scriptures reveal unto us from the time of Abram, who...
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Anonymous
How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?
2 Kings 6:16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
2 Kings 6:8 - 23
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?
Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection? 1 John 4:2-3 1 John 4:2-3 says "By this you know the Spirit of God: Every...
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Why do people still die of starvation when Jesus says God will provide food and clothing etc?
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Anonymous
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
I.e. In what ways does Joel 2:11 emphasize the importance of repentance? Joel 2:11 The Lord utters his voice before his army, for his camp is exceed...
Joel 2:1 - 32
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Anonymous
In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?
Discuss this Psalms 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my sal...
Psalms 18:1 - 50
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Anonymous
How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?
Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Psalms 91:1 - 16
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)
Why yes, we are told that the “fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7) [as per Danny] and that we should “serve the Lord with fear” (Ps....
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Anonymous
Does this refer to Jesus being in the flesh before or after His resurrection?
1 John 4:2-3 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit th...
1 John 4:1 - 21
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?
What are some things I can learn about love and hate here? 1 John 3:1-24 This passage of Scripture consolidates a number of topical outlines on moral...
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Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?
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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?
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How should a Christian view gun control?
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Anonymous
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?
Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions? No, it is not possible for Satan to repent, nor for God to forgive him, because...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus?
Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus? NO, Satan couldn't kill Jesus against His will. While Satanic influence was involved in the betrayal and death...
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Donna Williams
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
During the Millennial reign of the Messiah, there will be no sin in the earth. Prior to this time, Revelation 20:1-3, speaks about the serpent of old, who is...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?
Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus? We need to understand what Jesus was saying. No, we cannot resurrect people, cure...
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Dan Sanders
How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?
Revelation 20:1 - 6
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?
Terrific question, Tito! I have always believed that the "120 years" span referred to the years right before the flood. Warren Wiersbe agrees with me, saying...
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Billy P Eldred
Does the word “draw” in James 4:8 and John 6:44 have the same meaning? If yes, so is it God who draws man to Himself or man who draws near to God?
To specifically answer your question, no, the word draw does not mean the same thing. In the King James Bible two different Greek words were used in the two...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?
What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility? 1 John 3:17 says "But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in...
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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges? Psalm 32:10-11 says "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked;...
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Anonymous
How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?
Psalm 32:10-11 10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. 11 Be glad in the Lord, and r...
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Anonymous
What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?
1 John 3:17 " But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?"
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)
Why ask God to remember? Because great things happen when God remembers: Psalm 98:3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel:...
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How often should a married couple have sex?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
Good question because John 15:13 appears in the margin of some of my Bibles that have marginals notes! It's a legitimate cross-reference. Both verses use a...
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Chase Gaddis
Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?
It's possible that this is just another example of the contrast between David and Saul. Even after such a great victory, it's highlighted that it's David's...
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Leslie Coutinho
Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)
Psalm 25:6: Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Right from the time of creation, God saw the...
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Todd Rushing
How often should a married couple have sex?
As someone who has been married over 40 years, I have strong opinions on this subject. As has been previously mentioned, sex should only be abstained by...
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Tabatha Adams
What suggestions can be made for a believer who has experienced domestic violence, has had law enforcement and the courts involved, and is having a hard time dealing with emotions regarding the individual who caused the harm being incarcerated?
Having been in a long term, on and off relationship, one of which had more then it's fair share of trauma and violence, the female in this case dealt with a ...
Ephesians 4:32
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?
I think one of the keys to victory when struggling with sin is confession but not to a priest. It would be confession to God. I like how 1 John 1:9 goes in...
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Donna Williams
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
Dear Anonymous, these verses are connected because the same Greek word is used for both. As you have already indicated, the word "tithemi" is about...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin? 1 John 2:28-29 says "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He...
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Leslie Coutinho
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
Psalm 24:4: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. In the Psalm of David, who was...
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Anonymous
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
I have learned that references to the fact that Jesus laid down his life using the verb τίθημι -- tithémi -- are unique to the Gospel of John (John 10:11, ...
1 John 3:16 - 18
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John Matthews
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Do we have an appointed time of death?
As far as an answer to the question, "Do we have an appointed time of death?", there must be clarification. Are you asking if God knows the appointed time of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day to day living of saved ones?
Good question Venkatesan! How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day living of saved ones? For instance, take the issue: Can a saved,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him as mentioned in 1 John 3:9?
Good question, Ghassan! Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him, as mentioned in 1 John 3:9? 1 John 3:9 ESV - 9 No one born of God makes a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
In 1 John 3:9 John affirms here that “Whoever has been born of God does not sin.” But in the first chapter he insisted that “If we say that we have no sin, w...
1 John 2:28 - 3:10
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)? "Walking as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6) means actively imitating Jesus’s lifestyle of love,...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 NKJV - 1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
“Praying in the Spirit” (Eph 6:18) is about prayer from heartfelt sincerity rather than empty speech. It is prayer from a believer who has access “by one...