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  1. What happened to the gentiles before Jesus came?
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  3. What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?
  4. What is the meaning of the flying scroll in Zechariah 5, and how is it connected to God's judgment on thieves and liars?
  5. What did Paul mean by "dogs" in Philippians 3:2?
  6. How are believers supposed to 'learn Christ,' according to Ephesians 4:20?
  7. What does it mean that Christ "was crucified in weakness" (2 Cor. 13:4)?
  8. Why did the Lord favor Abel’s offering more than Cain’s?
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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

May 13 2025

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

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

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That is good. I did not know that Bible Hub had: Question and Answer Answering Tough Questions Thanks, brother!

May 13 2025

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

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?

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Remember this is a false accusation. Like: They say I’m hateful, just because I won’t back down from speaking God’s truth with love. They call me judgmental,...

May 13 2025

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

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake?

What did Jesus mean by saying that we are blessed when people insult or persecute us for His sake? Matthew 5:11-12, New International Version: 11 “Blessed...

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How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

May 12 2025

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

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

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I found the following extended account to be a credible explanation: https://biblehub.com/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm

May 12 2025

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

Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

This phrase, “children” or “objects” of wrath in Ephesians 2:3 reminds us of the deep impact Adam's sin had on every one of us. Because of his choice, we...

May 11 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why Is God called "king of kings"?

Comment:
Shirley, I see what you mean! And I love his alliteration, too, by the way. Thank you for including that.

May 11 2025

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

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

Comment:
Amen!, How very AMAZING IS GOD! HE IS AWSOME! May we remember, GRACE is not license!

May 11 2025

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

Comment:
Mark, I like your answer, and your alliteration: "Those in question of entering "the kingdom" ... I also have one: "It’s meant to wake up those who are...

May 11 2025

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

Comment:
Yes, Paula, "personal relationship matters. Christ will say, 'I never knew you.' Not 'I once knew you,' but 'never.' This implies these people never truly...

May 11 2025

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

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

Comment:
Savannah, nice and short and to the point! I like that! Also see Luke 6:46 – "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?" James 1:22 –...

May 11 2025

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

What is a benediction in the Bible?

Comment:
Other favorites of mine were/are 1 Corinthians 1:3 "Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." 2 Corinthians 1:2...

May 11 2025

Answer by Billy P Eldred

If I am saved and all of my sins are forgiven, why not continue to sin?

My answer to this question won't be popular here but I think you, the one who asked this question, needs to read this. We do not own salvation. What we have...

May 11 2025 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

When will the tribulation begin?

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In other words, Pre-Tribulation View – The Church will be raptured before the seven-year Tribulation begins.

May 11 2025

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What should I look for in a Christian boyfriend?

May 11 2025

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

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

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Yep, he broke several of God's 10 Commandments: #1 – "You shall have no other gods before me." (Exodus 20:3) #5 – "Honor your father and your mother."...

May 11 2025

Question by Anonymous
Medium

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

2 Samuel 10:18, says: “And the Syrians fled before Israel, and David killed 700 charioteers of the Syrians, and 40,000 horsemen, and wounded Shobach t...

May 11 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Son Of God

What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?

Lucifer was sent to do GOD’s will. He chose not to. As we age, we struggle with satan more and more. Our bodies weaken and our struggle continues. God and...

May 11 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Paula Fether , Lifelong student of the scriptures

What did Jesus mean when He said, “Not everyone who says, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven"?

Salvation is by faith, but the 'goats' were depending on their works. They were what we might call "cultural Christians", playing the part but never actually...

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Why did Matthew become a tax collector?

May 11 2025

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When will the tribulation begin?

May 11 2025

Comment by John Gaines

How should Christians view microchip technology? Could it become the mark of the beast?

Comment:
I have already received my chip and it is just fine. I believe that Christians lie everyday and that technology can help hold them accountable.

May 11 2025

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

Is it possible to know when Jesus is coming back?

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Acts 17:30–31 (NIV) announces to all: “In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day...

May 10 2025

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

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

Comment:
I might add that David was married to Micah, Ahinoam, and Maacah, and Haggich, Abital, Eglah, then Bathsheba, and others and concubines.

May 10 2025

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

How can believers be in the world, but not of the world?

Comment:
It's obvious that we are journeying to a much better place. So let's do all the good we can, as long as we can, to and with whomever we can!

May 10 2025

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

Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6

Comment:
God told Joshua to do it. Horses at that time were for pulling chariots. These vehicles accompanied the infantry and carried a rider with a bow or a supply...

May 10 2025

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

How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

We can give as much as we like, but we're not going to impress God. We can show love for everyone in which we come into contact, and we still won't impress...

May 10 2025 13 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How do "ministering spirits" help those who are to inherit salvation?

Such a good question, Suvitha! When you were in danger, maybe on the road. Maybe in the hospital. Maybe when your heart failed like mine did. I had a severe...

May 10 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a Bible contradiction in Psalm 5:5? Psalm 5:5 states, “You [God] hate all workers of iniquity.” However, John 3:16 says God loves the world. Don’t these verses contradict each other?

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Okay, Jean Judy. I think I hear you saying that God hates us. I think... I deduce that from your statement that 'God provided a substitute, His Son Jesus to...

May 10 2025

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

What’s the history of our modern day Bible?

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I have found the following discussions at conciliarpost.com highly useful with regard to this question:...

May 10 2025

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May 10 2025

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How should the church address a couple who is living together?

May 10 2025

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What does the Bible say about when God will judge us?

May 10 2025

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What does the Bible say about breaking generational curses?

May 10 2025

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

Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5

As indicated in the cited verse from Ecclesiastes, God DID originally make man "upright". However, humans were also given free will, with the power to obey...

May 10 2025 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

Prior to receiving the saving gift of faith in Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit, all humans (as sinners from birth by nature) are subject to...

May 10 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?

Multiple passages from Scripture (Psalm 104:15, for one example) speak of wine in a positive sense as a gift from God to man. However the dregs or lees are a...

May 10 2025 Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why is God's wrath often spoken of in the Bible as drinking wine to the dregs?

Psalms 75:8 “For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, ...

May 10 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the greatest sin?

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Really interesting post Mr. Maas. A lot to think about! Thanks!

May 10 2025

Question by Anonymous
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Why were we “children” or “objects” of wrath? Ephesians 2:3

◄ Ephesians 2:3 ► Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; ...

May 10 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

What is the point of each word picture in Psalm 36:5-9?

In my opinion the point of the word pictures that the psalmist used in this psalm was to describe the goodness of God through His creation. The psalmist...

May 10 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Psalm 51:5 say we are conceived in sin?

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Susan, I can see your conundrum: This verse doesn't mean that the act of conception itself—especially within marriage—is sinful. God created sex within...

May 10 2025

Question by Anonymous
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Was man brought forth in iniquity or made upright? Psalm 51:5

David said he was “brought forth in iniquity,” but Solomon taught that “God made man upright” (Ecc. 7:29). Which is true? (Psalm 51:5 states, "Behold, I w...

May 10 2025 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

Why hamstring perfectly good horses? Joshua 11:6

In Joshua chapter eleven we find that King Hazor had gathered many kings and soldiers to come against Israel in battle. The Bible describes that the soldiers...

May 10 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

"Did King David abuse his royal power in his relationship with Bathsheba?"

Absolutely! I think he did! In 1 Kings 11:1-3, God gives 3 rules that kings of Israel were never to do. 1. The King was not to multiply horses for himself!...

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