What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
Good questions. I think we need to compare 2 Bible passages, the first being: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
Good questions. I think we need to compare 2 Bible passages, the first being: "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you"...
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Eric Tweedy
Who was Cush and what had he done to David? (Psalm 7 title)
There is a possibility that "Cush, a Benjamite" in the superscript to Psalm 7 was actually the Cushite (or Ethiopian) who ran as a messenger from battle to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Jesus a zombie?
No, Jesus is not a zombie. His resurrection wasn’t a horror story; it was the triumph over death itself, the very hope of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:20)....
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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You did a fantastic job! Scripture is amazing. No other book is like it. I thank you for your thoughtful answer!
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by Isaya Bitware
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
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Oh, okay, Johnson. Thank you for that.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
I agree with Tim Maas about this (KJV or King James Version Translation). -- What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
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Thank you for your comment and observation. The teacher is the law, leading us to Jesus Christ. One translation puts it this way: So the Law became our...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee?
What does it mean to resist the devil, and why will resistance cause the devil to flee? This is an interesting thought. After reading the context in James...
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What did Paul mean by "the lump is also holy"?
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What is the Great Tribulation?
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The two events 1. When will Jerusalem be destroyed? And 2. What is the sign of your coming at the end of the age? Are not two seperate events. There was an...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?
What does it mean that "The marriage bed is to be undefiled"? An interesting comment by Paul recorded in Hebrews 13:4: Let marriage be honourable among all,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Daniel 7:14 talking about, God or Christ?
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I like this also from the Message Bible -- so much so that I say it's worth memorizing! 14 "He was given power to rule - all the glory of royalty. Everyone -...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
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Thank you for your detailed thoughts, Jeffrey. I appreciate your emphasis on meditation, reflection, and seeing the wonders of God’s law. I agree that God’s...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is liberal Christian theology?
I am not familiar with this concept, so I conducted some research and came up with the following comments, which helped me understand what Liberal Christian...
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Who is Maitreya? Is Maitreya the antichrist?
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Pastor K
What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
In addition to the answer already given, here are my thoughts: 1 Thess 5.23 We are a three-part being. At the point of salvation, our spirit is glorified....
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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I agree with what you are saying. We should all focus on what Jesus did for humanity, and yes, all for the glory of his Father. What I was trying to do was...
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by Pastor K
Why do some Christians blow the shofar when nowhere in the NT we're told to do so?
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The Shofar is not specifically mentioned in the New Testament. It is primarily a Hebrew practice coming from the Old Testament. However the New Testament...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who is God talking to in Ezek 34:25-31?
Who is God talking to in Ezekiel 34:25-31? Ezekiel 34:25-31, God speaks to the exiled Israelites, reassuring them that He will be their true shepherd and...
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John Teets
What does it mean that "the marriage bed is to be undefiled"?
In addition to only having sexual intimacy with one's spouse, I and many others also believe that defilement can come within marriage. Anal and oral...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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1 Cor 6:11 "And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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All of this is extremely interesting. But, I think it is more important to focus on the willing sacrifice of Jesus for the Glory of God, and the external...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How and why should we pray for our leaders?
In the Bible, we can read about examples of those who prayed for their leaders, and my opinion is the same: RegardingTimothy and the congregation in Ephesus,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Lord's prayer and should we pray it?
When we read the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is telling folks what to pray for; we know that the prayer Jesus taught is what we know as the model prayer....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?
If prayer were not important, why did Jesus teach us the Model Prayer recorded in Matthew Chapter 6? After reading around those verses in Matthew chapter 6,...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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In the verses you cited James speaks to "the circumcision" (biblical Israel). Paul speaks to "the uncircumcision" (everyone today) in the verses below: Rom...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did God use the Big Bang to create the universe?
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Phil, when I first read Psalm 33:6, I thought it was a question: KJV "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
An interesting query, Paul speaks in various ways and does show that he has the Holy Spirit when he speaks. My opinion is as follows: Philippians 3:21...
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by George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
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The "old" men (1 Cor 6:9-10) were seekers and the "new" men (1 Cor 6:11) are now in Christ, having repented and been washed by the blood of Christ. What...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Zacharias?
Zacharias was a Jewish priest from the division of Abijah and the father of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5). He and his wife Elizabeth were both righteous before...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Zacharias?
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Jeffrey Johnson
To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
After reading this Psalm my opinion is as follows: This account is A melody of Aʹsaph and Asaph ws a Priest who did temple duties: IIn Psalm 82, God...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was the molten sea (1 Kings 7)?
The Molten Sea was a large, circular bronze basin in King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, used for the ritual washing of priests. Standing five cubits high...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What was this "lamp in Jerusalem"? (1 Kings 15:4)
This verse recorded in 1 Kings 15:4 tells David about a future promise relating to his kingdom when he dies.Into David’s reign, Jehovah chose to make a...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What kind of "lamp" was this in Psalm 119:105?
Psalm 119:105 tells us that [God's Word]: Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path. So right away, we see what the word Gods does for us...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What makes the law wonderful? (Psalm 119:18)
The Psalms are a wonderful tool that helps us to understand God, and this Psalm 119:18 is no different. Psalm 119:18 says: Open my eyes so that I may see...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What will the great tribulation really be like?
To me, whatever specific catastrophic events might characterize that time, it is sufficient to know that, without God's ultimate direct intervention (such as...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
As I read it, the Greek word (anglicized as "tapeinoseos") that is translated as "vile" in the KJV of the verse cited in the question does not necessarily...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)
When we think of a rock in the sea, and when the weather is gale, sometimes on that rock we can see a lighthouse, and we know that it has been there for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is God like "a hiding place" (Psalm 32:7)
A lovely expression - why would we need a "Hiding Place“? The following, in my opinion, after looking through this thought, is as follows. We know by the...
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What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
KJV Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all thi...
Philippians 3:1 - 21
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Jeffrey Johnson
How is God a shield? (Psalm 84:11)
After reading the comment it is so true - and my own opinion is as follows and I always turn to Psalm 121 for an answer. The outline of this Psalm 121 is as...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
A good question. My opinion after studying the account is as follows. Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law? No, Christians are not required to...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of Micah?
After reading the Book of Micah my opinion is as follows: What is the book of Micah? The book of Micah candidly portrays the wrongs of Israel and Judah....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why should I (a Jehovah's Witness) consider becoming a Christian?
Interesting comment. After knowing and reading about Jehovah's Witnesses, my opinion is the following: Jehovah's Witnesses view themselves as Christian and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Should Christians celebrate Halloween?
A very interesting question. My opinion with being a Christian is as follows, and I do not want to offend anyone. Some Christians avoid it, seeing it as...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do I approach talking about God to an atheist?
Interesting question. In my opinion, the following makes good reasoning and I have used this many times in talking to an atheist. To talk about God with an...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?
In my studies of the Bible over the many years, this was the question at 12 years of age which got me interested in the Bible. So after reading and studying...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Who are the 99 and who is the 1 in the parable of the lost sheep?
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When you read the verse it says that the Shepherd puts the Sheep on his shoulders and takes it home and rejoices with friends: Jesus does not describe what...