Why did God create us?
According to two of my favorite Bible memory verses, Isaiah 45:18 and Revelation 4:11, God created us to inhabit the earth and to bring Him glory,...
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How were the crowds "harassed and helpless"? (Matthew 9:35–38)
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Tim Maas
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What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony?
The water pouring ceremony began each morning at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible mean when it refers to the gnashing of teeth?
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I like how Jesus put it in Matthew 13:47-50 -- Matthew 13:47-50 King James Version 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony ?
The water-pouring ceremony began at the temple as the daily sacrifices were being prepared. The High Priest, accompanied by a large procession of...
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What does the Bible say about honor?
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Tim Maas
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Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
To me, the sentiment expressed by Habakkuk is indicative not of willful self-deception, but of the type of profound faith exhibited by Job when he said of...
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Does Mark 16:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
Ecc 12:11-12 is a pretty convoluted metaphor for the modern reader, made perhaps even more difficult by some of the words being hard to translate (e.g. are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does James 1:20 mean when it says, "human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires"?
Following this verse, James 1:20, James encourages people to be quick to listen and slow to speak, suggesting that actively receiving God's word can help...
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What does the Bible say about false accusations?
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Was Habakkuk kidding himself? Habakkuk 3:17-18
To rejoice during disaster seems like denial -- and totally inappropriate if you look at the circumstances (Habakkuk 3:17-18).
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What was the water ceremony in the Temple, the water libation ceremony?
John 7:37-38 "On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever b...
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by Billy P Eldred
What do the seven thunders in mean?
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Just a guess but a good reason that the message was sealed would be that it would have revealed the time of the event.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that; "he who exalts himself shall be humbled and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted"?
Good question, Jeremiah! I like the paraphrase rendering of this verse by Eugene H. Peterson: Luke 14:11"What I'm saying is, If you walk around with your...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did god create the world?
It was to display His glory and to have a relationship with humanity, primarily through the verse Colossians 1:16 which states, "For by him all things were...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
To me, the imagery of nails is meant to covey an impression of strength, stability, and permanence with regard to the teachings or sayings of wise...
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What does it mean that we are 'adopted' as sons of God?
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Should wine or grape juice be used for communion?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did it mean for an Old Testament saint to love God? Psalm 18:1
First, see the big picture: "I. DAVID'S DELIGHT (Ps 18:1-3): David expresses his deep love for the Lord. II. DAVID'S DISTRESS (Ps 18:4-6): David is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can God's face be seen (Genesis 32:30)?
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We have to assume that God is beyond human comprehension and cannot be fully seen by mortal eyes."Face to face" is often used in the Bible to signify a...
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Why would a Shepherd (instead of a carpenter) be hammering nails (Ecclesiastes 12:11-12)?
11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 12 And further, my son, be admonished ...
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Should a Christian participate in reflexology?
The truth of the matter is that this practice of reflexology was created for false religions just as yoga was and cannot be separated from them. The guiding...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?
What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? Jesus said this in Matthew 5:9. One cross reference to this verse which I love is Romans 12:18. -- "If...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price?
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The "Pearl of Great Price" refers to a parable told by Jesus in Matthew 13:45-46, where a merchant finds a pearl of exceptional value and sells everything he...
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What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
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Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
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Could an alien deception be part of the end times?
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This could be what is about to happen in early 2025, beware of deception. Remember Satan was telling lies from the beginning with Adam and Eve. Sounds like...
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Jennifer Allen
Was Isaac born to Abraham and Sarah without physical contact between them?
I believe the God of the impossible took Abraham's seed and placed it in Sarah’s womb and she became pregnant. Remember Isaac is a type of Christ.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
Examples: Not devoting time to reading and studying scripture to deepen your understanding of God's will. Not volunteering your time to help others in need,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can God break the cycle of generational sin?
Yes, God can do anything including breaking the cycle of generational sin through the power of Jesus Christ, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 31:29-30 which...
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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?
Good question, especially for those of us who live in America. "Suffering belongs to the discipline of all Christ's followers (Rom 8:17; 2 Cor 1:7; Gal 3:4;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Do faith in God and science contradict?
No! Faith & science do NOT conflict! I remember studying about this at Scottsdale Bible Church in Scottsdale, Arizona when I was a member there. There's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Amen, and Amen, brother.
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by Shirley H
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Do pets / animals go to Heaven? Do pets / animals have souls?
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Miss Shari, great addition to the above. Thank you
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How can I know if the desires of my heart are from God?
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Should a church accept into their membership someone who owns a brothel? Or a bar?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why don't Jews sacrifice animals today for their forgiveness of sin?
Superb question, Stuart! The Romans destroyed the Temple, the only place allowed by halakha for sacrifices. --halakha is the Jewish legal system that governs...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is, "The Names of God Bible" (NOG)?
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I.e. the Names of God Bible (NOG) is a translation of the Bible that uses the original names and titles of God in Hebrew and Aramaic. The NOG is intended to...
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by Philip Davies
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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A public covenant between two people is quite different from a civil marriage. Once you move away from a covenant to a civil marriage, you put marriage in...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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Totally agree, Jack. I was married for almost 37 years to my first husband, who was a pastor. We counseled countless married couples through the years, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
Having a "life partner" without a civil marriage is not considered acceptable, as the Bible establishes marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there an angel of death?
According to 1 Chronicles 21:15, yes, the Bible describes an "angel" sent by God to destroy Jerusalem, which can be interpreted as an angel of death, as the...
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Silas Cheung
Should a Christian participate in acupuncture / acupressure?
Acupuncture is just using a needle to stimulate the nerve system to boost up the immune system. It has nothing to do with the spiritual world at all. Similar...
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Is there an angel of death?
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Is salvation created by faith or is faith created by salvation?
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Do faith in God and science contradict?
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean that, "With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" in Isaiah 12:3?
Isaiah 12:3: Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Drawing water out of the wells of salvation with joy, one needs to have...
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by Silas Cheung
Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26?
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Michael puts it that Moses sinned. It brings up a question as to what is sin. It certainly would not be a sin to a gentile but to Israelite only. However, it...