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  1. I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?
  2. Can you give some examples, biblical or otherwise, of when pride goes or has gone before destruction? Proverbs 16:18
  3. What is the meaning of "will quicken your mortal bodies"?
  4. When is it okay to rest from one's labors?
  5. What is the relationship between Zion, the City of David, and Jerusalem?
  6. Are the righteous rewarded in this life or in the next one? Proverbs 11:31
  7. What are the various meanings of the word "breath" in the old testament?
  8. What would ensure that my "house" flourishes? Proverbs 14:11
  9. How do you get "righteousnes" and thus be delivered from "death" (Proverbs 11:4)?
  10. Why did John the Baptist continue to have disciples after he publicly identified Jesus as the son of God?


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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?

God judges all people by their response to Jesus. John 14:6 – Jesus is the only way to the Father. John 5:22–23 – The Father has given all judgment to the...

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Who wrote the second set of the ten commandment tablets, God or Moses?

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?

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At the risk of sounding nitpicky, the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4) is a reward for elders (pastors, overseers) who serve willingly, eagerly, and as examples,...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

What is the meaning of "in season and out of season" in 2 Timothy 4:2?

Good question, Tito! I have struggled with this, and I'll tell you why. Jesus, exhausted from traveling, sat by a well to rest. Though He was tired and...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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If salvation were conditional on our ability to "stop sinning" (or anything else other than having faith alone in Christ alone) then sins are still being...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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Thank you Ezekiel! Peter is proclaiming to "ye men of Israel" that they must 'change their mind' on who Christ was (their Messiah). They still await when...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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Mark, I must admit that other than your opening question, I am unable to reconcile the purpose of the seven Scriptures you have quoted. Concerning your...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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Ezekiel, when you say that "He seeks to save any sinner that repents of sin", are you saying that one must stop sinning before God will save them? Currently...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the relationship between Zion, the City of David, and Jerusalem?

As I understand it: Zion (meaning "highest point" or "landmark") was a hill in Jerusalem -- specifically the easternmost hill of ancient Jerusalem -- where...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What is the meaning of "will quicken your mortal bodies"?

As I interpret it, Paul is speaking of the close of the present age at Christ's return, when the deceased bodies of believers (who were indwelt by the Holy...

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?

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Shirley, my view is that God can only do what agrees with His moral nature as taught in Scripture. Michael concluded thus: "Therefore, God's hardening and...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What is lucid dreaming? Is having a lucid dream a sin?

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I don't really know. I just heard of this. But, maybe like it is said, if it does not line up biblically, it is best to believe it is non-spiritual or at...

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What does it mean to dress modestly?

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What is the significance of the difference between the first set of the 10 commandments and the second set?

Exodus 24:12: And the Lord said unto Moses, "Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and law, and commandments...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

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Never thought of it quite that way! But it really is a form of mini suicide!

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

If I do not forgive others, does that mean my sins are not forgiven?

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Thank you Darrell McKnight! Sounds like everyone, almost, is looking for a loophole!

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Is it sometimes recommended to not pray out loud in order to keep the devil from knowing the content of our prayers?

What if Satan hears us praying? For example, what if we're thanking the Lord for our provisions? What can Satan do about it? There we are, praising and...

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Answer by Helmut Fischl , Retired

Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

Although there have been many excellent answers already submitted, I'm afraid none so far has actually answered the question posed. That we all have a free...

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Answer by Wilbur Fritz

Can you give some examples, biblical or otherwise, of when pride goes or has gone before destruction? Proverbs 16:18

Well, it all started "in the beginning"... Adam and Eve believed what Satan told them instead of what God told them. They thought they could "become like...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Can you give some examples, biblical or otherwise, of when pride goes or has gone before destruction? Proverbs 16:18

Here is a possible sermon: Sermon Title: Pride before destruction Main Text: Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Can you give some examples, biblical or otherwise, of when pride goes or has gone before destruction? Proverbs 16:18

Pride is what made Lucifer into Satan, as described in Isaiah 14:12-14, leading to his expulsion from heaven. As detailed in the book of Exodus, Pharaoh's...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

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Andy, admirable answer! First, my testimony: Once I was lost, but now I see! You don’t need to fully understand the Gospel to be saved—you just need genuine...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?

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Michael, I agree. You don’t need to fully understand the Gospel to be saved—you just need genuine faith in Jesus. Salvation comes by grace through trusting...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?

Jesus says in Matthew 5:28 that just looking with lust is already adultery in the heart. So yes, lust is sinful even without action — it starts inside,...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?

William, you were tempted but walked away — that shows strength, not sin. If your motive was to lust, confess it. If it was just curiosity and you left right...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10

In ancient times, a strong tower was a safe place during attack — high, secure, and protected. That’s what God is for His people. He’s our defense, our...

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Can you give some examples, biblical or otherwise, of when pride goes or has gone before destruction? Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What were the names of the Pharaohs in Genesis and Exodus?

Genesis 12:14-15: And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair. The princes also of...

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Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?

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No, I'm preaching the Ephesians 3:2 "age of God's grace". Peter is speaking to Israel to prepare them for their coming tribulation, where they must "endure...

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What is the doctrine of eternal security?

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Does God make mistakes?

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The phrase "if you're still alive" is a straightforward but weighty reminder: "As long as you're breathing, there's still a chance to turn to God and be...

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Comment by Nelson De Los Santos

I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?

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The Apostle Peter disagrees with you. 2 Peter 1:2-11 2Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Partakers of...

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are the various meanings of the word "breath" in the old testament?

A few ideas: 1. Respiration (as in "the breath of life") 2. Wind (as God's "breath" in a metaphorical sense) 3. An attribute that separates living organisms...

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How should we interpret this verse: "If the righteous is repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!"?

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The phrase "fiery trial" comes from 1 Peter 4:12 (ESV): "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though...

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

When is it okay to rest from one's labors?

When is it okay to rest from one's labors? I just retired at the end of February 2025. So far it's great! The way I look at the question involves this:...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible say about luck?

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One thing that is definitely definite, God is sovereign. Life is difficult. Everything is better when we have ears to hear and eyes to see. May we always...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists?

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What about Harry Houdini, who spent part of his career exposing charlatans?

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Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What would ensure that my "house" flourishes? Proverbs 14:11

In my view, as long as people (even Christians) are in this life and fallen world, they are subject to the possibility of adversity. However, maintaining...

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Answer by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?

The heavyiness that we experience in guilt is a weapon of spiritual bondage that Satan uses to attack our faith in what Christ completed at the cross for us:...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Who wrote the second set of the ten commandment tablets, God or Moses?

Exodus 34:1: And the Lord said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the...

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Answer by Nelson De Los Santos

I went to a gentleman's club out of curiosity but left as soon as they explained it to me. Did I commit a sin of lust?

I guess you misunderstood “gentleman’s club”. What or how were you lured in to such a place can be explained in Scripture - which says in James 1:14-16 14:...

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

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

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I love this thought! Maybe an eagle will come and shield us under his wings, and like the song, we will just fly away!!!

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