Who is Cliffe Knechtle? And is his “Give Me An Answer” a Bible-based ministry?
I don't know a lot about him, but I did find this interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfWQOlxDCcA. At about the 11 min. Mark he states that he doesn't...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it biblical for a Christian to go to a grave yard and cry every day for loved ones?
Mourning is a natural response to losses of loved ones through death, and Jesus said (in Matthew 5:4) that believers who mourn (as He Himself mourned for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does the writer of Proverbs pick on wives? (Proverbs 21:9)
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Jennifer, your last emboldened comment piqued my interest: "What should the contentious Christian reading these passages consider?" I believe that a nagger,...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
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Good points, Paula! There is a difference in "vengeance" compared to protection, service, and defense. Vengeance being more out of anger, retaliation, or...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
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Thanks! Yes, what God wants is our hearts.
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
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Very good answer, John!!
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Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
Beyond Rom. 12:19, we have the example of the apostles, who defied orders from the Sanhedrin to stop spreading the Gospel (Acts 4:19). Still, there are no...
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John Appelt
What is the marriage supper of the Lamb?
The “marriage supper of the Lamb” is a future event, Revelation 19:7-9. The same Greek word, “gamous,” is used for both for the marriage and marriage feast....
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
Rom 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." It...
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Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
What Scripture passages reconcile the non-violence of "turn the other cheek" with overturning tables?
Matthew 5:29 appears to compel non-violence while Matthew 21:12 appears to suggest that there is a time for "righteous" anger. How are they reconciled in Scr...
Matthew 21:29
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by Hannah-Grace Buckner
, Student, Softball, 14
What does it mean when it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?
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I see what you mean but it is still kind of confusing.
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
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Good answer overall, but I would only add that women are not forbidden to "teach authoritatively".
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by Jo Waite
How tall are angels?
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I have seen an angel. He was brighter than the midday sun (it was early afternoon when l sighted him). He was so tall l was astonished at his size and he...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did the law teach trust in God (Psalm 78:5-7)?
The Law (in my opinion) spoke of trusting God, but did so in a somewhat contrary fashion by saying -- in one of the verses that Jesus quoted when Satan...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean when it says, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"?
Immediately prior to the verse cited in the question (in Philippians 4:11b-12), Paul had written, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I...
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Does our tithe all have to go to our church or can part of it go to a Christian ministry?
As Christians, there's an aspect of our faith that cannot be practiced in isolation. An average Christian would best serve as part of the body of Christ...
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Rick Baugh
, Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer
Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?
FIrst off, I might suggest that your scripture reference of 1 Pe 4:6 is likely not a good fit for your question. This epistle, in general, seems intended by...
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Did the law teach trust in God (Psalm 78:5-7)?
Psalm 78:5-7 reads: "He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their c...
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What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
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What is prayer?
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Isn't sexual sin worse than others because it is a sin against your own body?
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Leslie Coutinho
What "Spirit" led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by Satan?
Matthew 4:1: Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. From the beginning of the world from the time that it was,...
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Robert Gilbert
Why does the bible say, 'Only the Father knows the hour'?
When the living temple falls, we will know there are 3 days left. The two witnesses know who they are. They know they have to fall to release the spirit....
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why didn't Jesus go out and see His mother and brothers when He was told they were waiting outside for Him?
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I think you're correct in your assessment of what his family was attempting to do. The part about them thinking he was "mad" is alluded to in scripture. The...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it a sin to be rich? Will I get into heaven if I live a wealthy lifestyle but still actively serve God in all areas of my life?
No, Luther, I don't think having riches is a sin in and of itself, but it is highly dangerous how you handle those riches. James 5:1-2 says, "Come now, you...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus descend to hell after he died?
My understanding is that, prior to Jesus' resurrection, the abode of the dead -- regarded as Hell, Hades, or Sheol -- was divided into two parts -- one a...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why do the four Gospels seem to present a different message of salvation than the rest of the New Testament?
The reason is simple. They DO present a different message. For instance, what was required for the rich young ruler to be saved based on the underlying theme...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What must we do in order to become effective workers for God according to Ezekiel 22:30?
Good question, Betty! Intercessory prayer. Read Isaiah 59:1-4, 16. Isa. 59:1 "Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, or his ear dull,...
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What does the Bible say about resentment?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the disciples bury John and not his family?
I know of no explicit answer to this question in Scripture, but I would surmise that it could have been a combination of John's parents having both been old...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean to 'fall from grace'?
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The 'lost car' that you speak of still belongs to you, even after you lost it... just like 'falling from grace'. Your salvation is SEALED for eternity even...
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What is the significance of Christ "coming down to our level"?
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Nicholas Fox
Who are the "host trodden under foot" referred to in Daniel 8:13?
Interpreting Daniel chapter 8's prophesy requires a consistent and timing aware understanding of the thrice-used word "host." The word "host" in Hebrew...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
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Our differences come from who we view ourselves as scripturally, and at what biblical point in time we believe we are in. You seem to mix a small bit of...
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by David Whitley
, Deacon at Orange View church of Christ
Will atheists who were baptized as babies go to heaven?
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You are more than welcome for the dialogue, like you I love it. Steel sharpens steel. Unfortunately I don't have time to continue it with any consistency. So...
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What does it mean that no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor human heart conceived what God has prepared for those loving Him?
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What is a concubine? Why did God allow men to have concubines in the Bible?
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What is the correct translation of Psalm 22:16?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can you explain how one can understand the vast chasm that separates our nature from God's nature?
The difficulty in understanding the vast chasm that separates us from God is due to the truly incomprehensible vastness of that chasm itself. The purpose of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?
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Thomas, you are right. And thanks for the additional information, brother!
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What does the Bible say about the power of words?
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What are the spiritual sacrifices that are an acceptable offering to God, referred to in 1 Peter 2:5?
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is the Virgin Birth so important?
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The incarnation belief is one of the cornerstones of Christian beliefs because if Jesus was only fully man, then he would be a sinner just like any other...