What is the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament?
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Who was Simon Peter?
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
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Thank you, Jack!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Simon Peter?
Simon Peter was one of Jesus Christ's Twelve Apostles and is featured in the New Testament gospels and Acts of the Apostles. He is also known as Peter the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?
"Vanity." Life is a fleeting thing. All things pass. God is everlasting. NKJV, Isaiah 5:18: "Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as...
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What exactly are these leadership qualities specified here (Titus 1:7-8)?
7 " ... be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-con...
Titus 1:5 - 16
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
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Kelli, your answer coincides nicely with Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead in season 4, episode 7 of The Chosen titled "The Last Sign". (8:22)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
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Kelli, your answer is SO INTERESTING!!!
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What does “advocate” mean? 1 John 2:1
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
I agree with what has been stated in others’ answers, that Jesus raised Lazarus because he loved Lazarus and his family, and also to demonstrate Jesus’...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?
"The firstborn of an ass, being an unclean animal, could not be sacrificed to God, so it was redeemed by a lamb. Being a valuable work animal, the ass was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
The Gospel of John explicitly states that Jesus raised Lazarus "so that they may believe". (John 11:15) So this was a sign for belief. In John 11:15, Jesus...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about conflict with people?
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I remember one time when I was the only one left living with my Mom after my folks divorced. We lived in hot, sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, in an apartment. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Simon Peter?
Simon Peter (whose original name was merely Simon, and whose father's name was Jonah), was a fisherman from Galilee, along with his brother Andrew. Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the law spoken of in Romans 10 verse 4? Is this referring to the ten commandments given to Moses?
The Law given by God to Israel (of which the passage known as the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) is a part) is contained in the Old Testament books of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
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Good insight, Tim! Thank you for your well-thought out and researched answer!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did David pray for God to break his enemies’ teeth? (Psalm 3:7)
The context of the Psalm is this: Psalm 3 is believed to be written by David during a time of intense persecution, where he felt surrounded by enemies who...
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by Joan Lemon
Can a person die before his appointed time to die?
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Of course, God has "appointed a time" for each person to die. However, we can die before our time being foolish. But even God knows that beforehand. But if...
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Billy P Eldred
Why is the humanity of Jesus important?
1. An irrevocable law was established by God that says: "The wages of sin is death"! (Romans 6:23) This law simply means that if you sin, you will die....
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Why did God allow the moon to pass under the feet of the sun?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus resurrect Lazarus?
In my opinion, Jesus resurrected Lazarus both because of His love for Lazarus, Mary, and Martha (and, by extension, His sympathy for the grief and also the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did God command the necks of the donkeys to be broken in Exodus 13:13?
If the Israelite owner of a first-born donkey (or ass) was unable to redeem the animal through the sacrifice of a lamb or kid, then the ass itself was to be...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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See another hymn based on Habakkuk 3:16 ff by Wm Cowper: Habakkuk 3:16 Joy and Peace in Believing Sometimes a light surprises The Christian while he sings;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why are there so many tragedies among celebrities?
Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." I am not saying that all celebrities are proud, though. Most or all get put...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is suffering for Christ always going to be a part of being a follower of Christ?
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That reference I made to Philippians 1:29 reads as follows: "For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of...
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, Best Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India
Should a Christian practice yoga?
Whether a Christian should practice yoga depends on personal beliefs and how yoga is approached. Yoga, originally a spiritual practice in Hinduism, is now...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Have the events in Amos 9 already been fulfilled, or is this speaking of a time still to come?
In my opinion, verses 1-10 were fulfilled in the prophet's time, whereas the remainder of the chapter was fulfilled by the future (at that time) acceptance...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When Moses says his lips are uncircumcised, what does he mean?
When Moses refers to his lips as "uncircumcised" (Exodus 6:12, 6:30), he's using metaphorical language to express his inadequacy in speech. The term...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were pharaoh's taskmasters?
Very good question, Vera! Pharaoh's taskmasters were the people who carried out Pharaoh's orders to force the Israelites to work harder. The taskmasters were...
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Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
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Does Genesis chapter 1 mean literal 24-hour days?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are the elemental spirits mentioned in Colossians 2:8?
The elemental spirits of the world, or as the KJV reads "rudiments of the world", are contrary to the "completeness" we have in Christ through having faith...
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What are the elemental spirits mentioned in Colossians 2:8?
Colossians 2:8 [8] See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirit...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was God's war club in Jeremiah 51:20?
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Jack reviewing, I feel I must add this: the Bible teaches reality in duality; yet beyond GOD (the singularIty) yet the trinity, we see the truth. Babylon is...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Gottquestions is answering from a Calvinist perspective, and accordingly takes a few isolated phrases from scripture and reads the Total Inability (man...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
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Wouldn't that be the gifts of the new birth, salvation, assurance of God's faithfulness, eternal life in Christ, the indwelling Spirit, etc? The question is...
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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What can I do if my pastor doesn't allow me to associate with Christians which aren't of my church?
This behavior from your pastor is greatly concerning UNLESS you’re a newer Christian still learning the ropes and you have friends who attend churches that...
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Donna Williams
What can I do if my pastor doesn't allow me to associate with Christians which aren't of my church?
May I encourage you to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit concerning this matter. There is definitely a problem here. The Bible does encourage us to submit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "faith" a gift or a process?
Is "faith" a gift or a process? Romans 6:23 beautifully contrasts two profound truths: the wages of sin and the gift of God. Here's a deeper explanation of...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean, "Those who pull evil along using cords of emptiness are as good as dead, who pull sin as with cart ropes"?
The verse is about people who are actively and knowingly engaging in sinful behavior or practices, with no desire or effort to recognize them as sinful,...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
We receive God's free gift of salvation by 'what' we believe (Eph 2:8-9). To 'accept' Christ as our Savior implies that salvation is based on 'how' it was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
Great question, Gary. This is why I turned to Jesus to save me: because I thought I deserved hell for the sins that I committed. I repented at a Billy Graham...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does it matter 'why' you accept Jesus as your Savior?
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You are right, Debra. I was more emotional than others. I was so happy that I cried! Whether you are motivated by love, evidence, personal testimony, or a...
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