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Why did Jesus refer to false teachers as wolves?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Is it ok to read the New testament first?
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Leslie Coutinho
What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?
Matthew 8:26? And he saith unto them, "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
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It was only when I read both accounts that I noticed the why the difference and then the forest woodland would be awkward for horses with being dense...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
How should a Christian view the civil rights movement?
Comment:
I would like to comment on the gotquestions.org answer here. Concerning the question, Houdmann got the right answer. But concerning the Bible, they got it...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it ok to read the New testament first?
Dear anonymous, Bible Recap’s Approach (biblerecap.com and Tara-Leigh Cobble) is great: The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble has openly encouraged starting...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Who wrote Ezra? If it was Ezra, who was he?
Who was Ezra? When did he write his Bible book? Writer: Ezra Place Written: Jerusalem Writing Completed: c. 460B.C.E. Time Covered: 537–c. 467B.C.E. What...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Silver Evangelist award!
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Does the total depravity doctrine mean that nobody can seek God?
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
There are those who think they are saved and are not. Either they have deceived themselves or they've been led by blind guides who may have been taught by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?
I'll answer only with the one metaphor, "raging waves of the sea." I have been to the ocean several times in my life. Once I won a trip from Arizona where we...
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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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Good answer, Jeffrey! I hadn't thought of that. Thank you!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is praising God important?
Comment:
Psalm 22:3: The specific verse states, "You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel" (ESV), or as it appears in the King James Version (KJV), "But thou...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?
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Sandra Santos
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What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
Comment:
Jeffrey, eternal security / “once saved, always saved” (common in many Protestant traditions, especially Baptist of which I am one, and Reformed): Salvation,...
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by Amour Dresbach
If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?
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In the ancient Greek used in the time of Yahoshua HaMashiach, His Name could have been spelled Iahosua as the closest to the written and spoken variation....
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years? The Tribulation is understood as a time of catastrophic natural disasters, political...
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by Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?
Comment:
Yes, you are quite correct in saying the following--well thought-out comment: The seven-year tribulation is based upon a misunderstanding of Scripture...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
2 Peter 1:5: Yes, for this very reason, by YOUR contributing in response all earnest effort, supply to YOUR faith virtue, to [YOUR] virtue knowledge....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?
My opinion is the following comment: The terms “save” and “salvation” are sometimes used by Bible writers to convey the idea of a person’s being delivered...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Gold Evangelist award!
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Why is praising God important?
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by
Leslie Coutinho
What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as the potter? Saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Jesus Christ?
Comment:
Walter and Debbie, Don't you just love the lyrics to the Gaither Vocal Band Song, "Alpha and Omega"? He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"?
Comment:
Priva, don't you just love the words to the song, "I Saw the Light," by Hank Williams: "I was a fool to wander and stray. Straight [strait = small] is the...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?
In the conflict 40,000 Syrian horsemen were are said tobe killed. May be in order to escape through rough terrain, these horsemen dismounted and were slain...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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Druunah, you are so right to include Colossians 1:13. Colossians 1:13 says God rescues us from darkness and puts us in Christ’s kingdom. This explains why...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8
Reasons for higher casualties in the forest: Treacherous terrain: The forest contained hidden ravines, pits, and steep defiles that could cause soldiers to...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a carnal Christian?
Comment:
Jim, I like your 1 Corinthians 3:2-4 reference! Consider also (Not Carnality but Christ theme) in Colossians 3:1-4 -- 3 If then you were raised with Christ,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about revenge?
Comment:
Proverbs 26:27 absolutely ties in here, I believe. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.” (ESV)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?
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Hey Steve, Proverbs 26:27, I believe, absolutely ties in here. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it...
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by Linda Giles
If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?
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I am glad I read further. Many good responses here, but I like yours the best. Jesus spoke in parables and He can't miss the point. This, right here! On...
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Donna Williams
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Peter is not talking about self effort. In my opinion he makes it very clear that he is speaking about the believers' intimate...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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What does it mean, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave his life for it"?
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L.S. James
, Artist
Silver Evangelist award!
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What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?
Yes, God's calling and election are sure by themselves, but the degree of eternal reward that each redeemed believer will receive depends on our actions and...
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Timothy Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U. S. Army
How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?
As the Bible makes clear in passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation and eternal life are by God's grace. However, the eternal rewards that each redeemed...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?
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L.S. James
, Artist
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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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William Gleason
, Gideon, retired federal agent
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What is the Romans Road to salvation?
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by Alexis Cox
Do Christian women have to submit to men or just their husbands?
Comment:
Actually, if you look at both of those scriptures, they are describing a situation of wives submitting to their husbands. Eve's sinning was also her taking...
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by Amanda Potechko
How can I follow Christ as a teenager in a non-believing family and honor my parents?
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It took me a long time to even come to Christ fully. I put my energy into independence, work, health, went to church after Confirmation as a hypocrite, beat...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
Comment:
No matter what laws or cultural practices apply in a country, homosexual relationships are condemned in the Scripture. Any homosexual who comes to Christ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Silver Evangelist award!
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Why are many believers first on fire for God but later fade in their passion?
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L.S. James
, Artist
Silver Evangelist award!
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What is original sin?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is meant by, "There will be two women grinding together. One will be taken and the other left"?
Comment:
Amen! I believe your final statement is the main point of the narrative. Amen to your point about the abruptness and urgency of the coming of the kingdom of...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was King Solomon saved?
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This is very well written and explained! I can't imagine a servant like Solomon locked out of an eternal abode with God! Solomon was a special kind of man....
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by
Donna Williams
What about those who never hear the gospel (Romans 10:14-15)?
Dear Anonymous, in context of this Scripture in Romans 10:14-15, the Apostle Paul is referring to Israel who Jesus Christ was sent to preach the good news of...