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Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter to the Lord?
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Jack Gutknecht
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say "do not judge or you will be judged"?
Jesus was actually giving us the good news in Matthew 7:1 -- 1. It shows our need for God’s grace When Jesus says, “Don’t judge,” he’s exposing how quick we...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
In Matthew 7:1 Jesus is preaching the Sermon on the Mount. This verse: 1. Shows us our need for God's grace When Jesus says, “Don’t judge,” He’s exposing how...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does judgment mean in this passage?
As indicated in the NKJV rendering of the cited verse in the above question, "judgment" is not meant in a punitive sense, but in the sense of a wronged party...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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What does the Bible mean that we are not to judge others?
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Perry Lawson
What does judgment mean in this passage?
And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Psalms 37:6
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John Appelt
Why was king David anointed three times, and had to wait for 7 years before being crowned king over Israel?
David was anointed three times because of certain situations in Israel. The first anointing was because Saul had failed to obey and honor God, so God...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the difference between microevolution and macroevolution?
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I just need to add to my previous answer more scientifically. To secularists the engine of evolution is DNA mutations coupled with natural selection. It’s...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about hate?
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Probably my favorite of these verses is John 17:14 (The High Priestly Prayer covers all of John 17) 14 I [Jesus] have given them [my followers] your word,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of 1 Kings?
I'll only give a summary of the first half of 1 Kings (1 Kings 1-12). I want to do this because I just saw the movie, "Solomon." I believe it is pretty...
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WESLEY BARNARD
What is the book of Jasher and should it be in the Bible?
The writers of the Scriptures are not ‘authors’ but are like secretaries, writing down what the Holy Spirit was telling them to write down. Indeed, the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about hate?
I like this question because we're discussing Micaiah this week in our small group Bible study (1 Kings 22; 2 Chronicles 18). The king hated him for telling...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
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Thank you, Path Changer55 for your insightful answer!
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?
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Thinking about what each one of you commented will at least take infinity. Now how can I continue to study?! So much to consider, in between studying my...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
The fact that the scroll is flying indicates a supernatural element at work -- specifically signifying that the message it contains is from God and is meant...
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Anonymous
What's the meaning of this "flying scroll"? (5:1)
Zechariah 5:1 KJV - 1 Then I turned, and lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a flying roll.
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Path Changer55
How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
Jesus is our model. Paul also teaches in Eph 6 that we need to use the shield of faith, which may stop the flaming arrow. And make sure to use your armor...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the attributes of God?
The way we learned it at Dallas Seminary was that there are 2 types of attributes, communicable and incommunicable. INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES (unique to God)...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian get insurance?
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When I read this question, I thought to myself, "Are you serious?" Then I read some of the answers and comments. The answers and comments that say...
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John Appelt
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
The first three kings were over the whole nation of Israel: Saul, of Benjamin, ruled for 40 years, Acts 13:21. David, of Judah, ruled for 40 years, 2 Samuel...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?
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The song "I Will Not Be Shaken," inspired by Psalm 16:8–9 and produced by Integrity Music, captures the deep confidence the psalmist has in God's constant...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
When did the diaspora which Peter mentions in 1 Peter 1 start and end?
As best I can determine, the literal diaspora to which Peter was referring began during the rule of the Roman emperor Claudius (who reigned from AD 41 to AD...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Can a Christian consider a career in acting / entertainment?
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Leslie Coutinho
Have any aspects of end times prophecy been fulfilled?
Luke 21:9-10: "But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by." Then...
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Billy P Eldred
What are some hindrances to a potent prayer life?
In my opinion, unbelief is the single most important reason for an effective and fulfilling prayer life and any other reason is rooted in it. When we are...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why does Zimri execute the friends, as well as the family of Baasha (1 Kings 16:11)?
In my opinion, Zimri's actions were motivated by a desire to eliminate any possible threat to his rule, causing him to execute not only Baasha's family, but...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is Roman Catholicism?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is Roman Catholicism?
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Scripture alone is the source of authority for the church in all ages since Calvary. Church traditions and practices must stand or fail on the scale of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does the bible tell us to do things that seem impossible to do?
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Ryan, our motivation to do what pleases the Lord is EXTREMELY important to God. On February 11, 1962, Parade Magazine published the following brief...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?
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Yep, Craig, and also see Riley Clemmon's song, "Runs Deep." “Like Grandma’s voice will always sound like home Like a preacher on Sunday talking ’bout the...
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by Montressa Kale
What does "lest you dash your foot against a stone" mean?
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Thank you for your response. I was searching to see if the phrase “dash your foot against a stone” was an idiom. I always knew there was a deeper meaning.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about knowledge?
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For a possible sermon: I. True knowledge begins with God Proverbs says the fear of the Lord is where knowledge starts (Prov. 1:7). It’s not just information—...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What happened to the lost tribes of Israel?
The "lost tribes of Israel" were the 10 northern tribes that broke away from Judah after Solomon’s reign. Because of their persistent sin and idolatry, God...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who were the kings of Israel and Judah?
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Michael, you wrote an interesting answer! Keep them coming. I love how you tie King Jesus into these. Incidentally, Omri’s name shows up on ancient monuments...
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William Chandler
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John Appelt
Where did Old Testament believers go when they died?
In the Old Testament, a person who died went to “sheol” and in the New Testament, a person went to “hades” the Greek equivalent. It is often thought of as a...
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by WESLEY BARNARD
What is replacement theology?
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The view that Israel and the ‘ekklēsia’ are different is clearly taught in the OT and NT. Biblically speaking, the ‘ekklēsia’ is completely different and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does the "Shekinah Glory" appear anywhere in any Bible translation?
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Just this morning reading my King James, I saw this footnote. Song of Solomon 4:9: "Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, my spouse; thou hast ravished my...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What does the Bible say about knowledge?
Before I became a Christian in my 40th year, I’d already received a BSc and PhD from my local university in Adelaide, Australia. My science subjects included...
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Pam Johnson
Silver Teacher award!
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Do angels have free will?
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Penny Starliper
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Should Christians perform the sign of the cross and what is its meaning?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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Why did God hem David in (Psalm 139:5)?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a believer respond when they’re attacked by slander or false accusations, especially when the 'tongue feels like a sword' as described in Psalms 31, 64, and 140?
I would say that Jesus serves as our model in such cases, as Peter noted when speaking of Him in 1 Peter 2:23, "When they hurled their insults at Him, He did...
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Leslie Coutinho
What is the relationship between Zion, the City of David, and Jerusalem?
Genesis 14:18: And Mel-chiz’-dek king of Sa’-lem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. This was the land of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In the heat of an argument, can verses like Psalm 141:3 and James 1:19 really help Christian couples resolve conflict God's way?
As the question points out, applying the cited principles in the heat of an argument can be difficult, even for Christians. That's why it is necessary to so...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight?
What Did Paul mean when he said he had fought the good fight? In concluding his exhortation to Timothy, Paul states in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good...
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by Carroll Hill
Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?
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I had heard this explanation several years ago but had forgotten the reference - so thank you for the reminder!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Can women serve as elders in the church?
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Great comments, Ni Jay!! When faced with sound reasoning, the first thing some here do is ask a very vanilla question: 'why didn't Jesus appoint a woman to a...