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  2. What is the connection between offering thanksgiving and avoiding sexual sin in Ephesians 5?
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  6. How did Solomon discover Jeroboam's plan to become king (1 Kings 11:40)?
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Comment by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Thanks, Jack! Prayer is so vital to the life of a Christian. My belief is that we truly can't get enough prayer. We should be praying on our own, praying...

November 03 2025

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

Will we receive "whatever" we ask for in prayer (Matthew 21:21-22)?

This passage is all about faith. See Matthew 17:20, 21. Jesus is talking about faith. Jesus says "if" you have faith... The disciples were being taught about...

November 03 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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Thank you, Brother Matthews! I've been in church since before I can remember being alive! My parents went to extra measures helping us enjoy every childhood...

November 03 2025

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

Are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus considered idols?

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I agree with the advice for the reader to study the scriptures to know truth. I also agree that "fun" is very overrated in this world. It (fun) is the most...

November 03 2025

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

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Yes, Kelli, solo prayer is so important and so is corporate prayer: "it's also helpful to pray with other believers at times because there is power in our...

November 03 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What were the prophets and Samuel prophesying in 1 Samuel 19:20?

The specific content of what the prophets and Samuel were prophesying is not recorded in 1 Samuel 19:20. The text only states that when Saul's messengers...

November 03 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What were the wheels in Ezekiel 1?

What were the wheels in Ezekiel 1? This book always fascinated me, with these wheels within wheels and the eyes and the cherubs at each wheel represented,...

November 03 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

Does saving for retirement show a lack of trust in God (Luke 12:16-21)?

16 Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17 And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I...

November 03 2025 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Hi, Jack. I'm not really sure what you're trying to say. The song says, "two or three," but in my answer I indicated that people can pray alone.

November 02 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What did Jesus mean when He said "I am the good Shepherd?"

John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Lord Jesus is the “Good Shepherd,” who has “porters” (angels) guarding...

November 02 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did Jesus ask the disciples to "watch and pray" in Matthew 26:41?

Why did Jesus ask the disciples to "watch and pray" in Matthew 26:41? Be watching and praying, that ye may not enter into temptation: The spirit indeed is...

November 02 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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At least 2 websites, biblestudytools.com and openbible.info, list Isaiah 49:15 dealing with miscarriage. Isaiah 49:15 is a verse I have memorized. One night...

November 02 2025

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

When a woman has a child before marriage, does God make that woman barren after birth?

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Anna, you have a little girl and a four legged son. What is a four legged son? A pet?

November 02 2025

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

What is the significance of the woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment when Jesus felt the power run out of him to heal her?

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The most explicit hymn about this healing is: She only touched the hem of His garment by George F. Root 1 In faith she touched the hem of His garment As to...

November 02 2025

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

Is Jesus present when we pray by ourselves?

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Kelli, then I take it that you would agree with Lanny Wolfe's song, "Surely the Presence of the Lord," where he writes, "In the midst of His children, the...

November 02 2025

Comment by Philip Davies

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

Comment:
The argument is solid and sound, so thank you for presenting it. However you left out one final thing. According to Paul... not all who are descended from...

November 02 2025

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

What should parents tell their children about Santa Claus?

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Most children will know by the time they're around 8 years old that the Santa Claus fantasy is just that, fantasy. The game hasn't been played long enough...

November 02 2025

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

Should Christian parents teach their children about tolerance?

Questions don't get much broader than this. 'Should Christians teach their children to be tolerant'? OF WHAT OR WHO? Most of us know what's being asked here;...

November 02 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who was Philo of Alexandria?

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Note in Acts 17:18: "Then certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. (Paul) And some said What does this babbler want to say?" Acts 17:23:...

November 02 2025

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

Who was Philo of Alexandria?

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I see what you mean, and also what Michael means. So, I think the whole point is... choice. Isaiah 7:15 "Curds and honey He shall eat, that He may know to...

November 02 2025

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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Great and interesting ponderence! Wow! What a thought. They all are alive, but the living never saw the life physically manifested! All of them, I'm sure had...

November 02 2025

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What is the difference between fornication and adultery?

November 02 2025

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When a woman has a child before marriage, does God make that woman barren after birth?

November 02 2025

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

What can we learn from the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch?

Philip got this message from an angel (Acts 8:26). He met with the eunuch (Acts 8:26-40). Then the Spirit caught him away, a word used of divine power...

November 02 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples?

In Matthew 26, did Judas receive the bread and wine with Jesus and the other disciples? Matthew 26. 19-21: And the disciples did as Jesus directed them, and...

November 02 2025 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about miscarriage?

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You never forget your miscarriage! I know!

November 02 2025

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

Why or why not would increased numbers make prayer more powerful? (Matthew 18:19-20)

I love the hymn and its lyrics: Where Two Or Three, With Sweet Accord Where two or three, with sweet accord, Obedient to their sovereign Lord, Meet to...

November 02 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9)

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9) But Jesus, happening to be in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, 7there came unto him a woman...

November 02 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

what is discipling according to Matthew 28:18-19

What is discipling according to Matthew 28:18-19? Go ye therefore and disciple all the nations, immersing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and...

November 02 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is anything impossible for God? Matthew 19:26

Is anything impossible for God? Matthew 19:26 And looking intently, Jesus said unto them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are...

November 02 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in...

November 02 2025 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel?

Why did God change Jacob's name to Israel? God changed Jacob's name to Israel after he wrestled with an angel and refused to let go until he received a...

November 02 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What has changed since Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation?

In Christianity, Reformation Day is a Protestant holiday celebrated in remembrance of the Reformation, ignited by Martin Luther, particularly by Lutheran...

November 02 2025 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What has changed since Martin Luther started the Protestant Reformation?

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I believe this is the one that I watched/am watching: https://www.amazon.com/Martin-Luther-Annette-Carell/dp/B00006JDUS

November 02 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people?

Why did God choose Israel to be His chosen people? According to the Bible, Israel is considered "God's chosen people" primarily because of a covenant God...

November 02 2025 1 Comments 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother?

Why did God choose Mary to be Jesus's mother? God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus for several reasons: 1: Mary's humility, purity, and lineage fulfilled...

November 01 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How do we distinguish a psychological disorder from demon possession?

November 01 2025

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What was/is the Tabernacle of David?

November 01 2025

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

What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?

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Brian, the men who say that women shouldn't work outside of the home, mean that THEIR WIFE shouldn't work outside the home. I don't think they're trying to...

November 01 2025

Question by Anonymous
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Is anything impossible for God? Matthew 19:26

According to this verse of Matthew 19:26, “with God all things are possible.” However, Hebrews 6:18 declares that “It is impossible for God to lie."

Matthew 19:16 - 30

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Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

October 31 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about giving to the poor?

The act of giving to the poor demonstrates the love of God and is described as a requirement for a righteous life; the New Testament emphasises generosity...

October 31 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What can we learn from the thief on the cross?

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"Are ye able to remember, When a thief lifts up his eyes, That his pardoned soul is worthy Of a place in paradise?" ~Earl Marlatt (1892–1976), an American...

October 31 2025

Answer by Ashley Esford

What does the Bible say about women working outside the home?

From all that I have read in the Bible - God’s Word to us all - YES, ALL WOMEN are to be homemakers and nurturers, NOT employees. MEN are instructed to...

October 31 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

October 31 2025

Answer by Donna Williams

How is the patience of the Lord salvation (verse 15)?

Dear Anonymous, in this verse of Scripture, the Apostle Peter is speaking about the longsuffering of God. The Lord is patient towards those who are lost, and...

October 31 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

It is said that he specifically chose smooth stones because they were more aerodynamic, ensuring a faster, straighter, and more accurate flight from his...

October 31 2025 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Billy P Eldred

How is the patience of the Lord salvation (verse 15)?

My understanding from this verse in 2nd Peter comes a few verses earlier: 2 Peter 3:8-9 NIV: [8] But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the...

October 31 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits?

What was the principle behind the offering of first fruits? The earliest fruits of a harvest season; the first results or products of anything. God required...

October 31 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up