What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
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Amen, Justin! Glad you like it, too.
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What should we learn from the woman at the well?
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The story of the woman at the well is so well-told in the end of a song by the Gaither Vocal Band, "There is a River." Gaither Vocal Band - There Is a River...
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Should we help someone who does not deserve it?
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Why did Jesus say, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
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Should Christians fast and why?
You should notice that Jesus says, 'when you fast,' so His statement presumes that we all will at some point. The next question is when and why. However,...
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Should we help someone who does not deserve it?
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?
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The story of the woman at the well is so well-told at the end of a song by the Gaither Vocal Band, "There is a River." Gaither Vocal Band - There Is a River...
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by Danny Hickman
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Does God condone rape?
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How can anyone even think that God might approve of anyone forcing themselves on another person? Is there a chance that God would find it to be a good thing...
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Should Christians fast and why?
Matthew 6:16 - 18
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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?
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Add to the decrease in pretend believers, the increase in the politicizing of a segment of the church; a segment that doesn't preach and teach love; it...
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by Justin Hale
What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
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That was great fun, Jack! I hadn't seen that one yet & the timing was perfect to complete the thought on this wineskin question since my entire focus was...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus say authority was given to him to execute judgement because he is the "Son of Man"? Wouldn't "Son of God" make more sense?
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You would think so, Colin, but from John 5:25 "the Son of God" deals with spiritual resurrection. Only God can do that. But in this passage, John 5:27, "the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does Jesus mean by "unshrunk cloth on an old garment" and "new wine put into old wineskins"?
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Good answer, D W! Have you heard the Christian song by my favorite singing group, the Gaither Vocal Band? Here it is:...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
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I like your interesting answer, Justin! Have you heard Gaither's New Wine song? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRZlo1QAtlM
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by Shirley H
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What did Jesus mean in Luke 4:24-27? And why did this make the people in his home town of Nazareth angry?
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Thanks Jack! Of course I meant worthlessness. I wanted to get to church on time this morning. I corrected it to read, “lack of faith.”
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What does the Bible say about a man committing adultery?
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What does "a wineskin in the smoke" mean? (Psalm 119:83)
This is directly reminiscent of an important teaching of Christ: “And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the wine will burst the skins, and...
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Ann Gehin
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?
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Are you looking back at your life's sin while trying to move forward? Progress with God would then be impossible. "You can't serve two masters." "He who puts...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean in Luke 4:24-27? And why did this make the people in his home town of Nazareth angry?
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Good answer, Shirley. But did you mean "faithfulness" or "faithlessness" here when you wrote, "Jesus reminds them of Elisha in 2 Kings 5:1-14. The nation was...
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Justin Hale
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
“And these signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; and they will pick up...
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What did Jesus mean in Luke 4:24-27? And why did this make the people in his home town of Nazareth angry?
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What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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What did Jesus mean in Luke 4:24-27? And why did this make the people in his home town of Nazareth angry?
Back up in this same chapter to verses 18 and 19. Jesus is reading the scroll in the synagogue. He declares, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me!” Now, hold...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What was Paul's thorn in the flesh?
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Yes, the goal in this: be humble. "That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why did Jesus say authority was given to him to execute judgement because he is the "Son of Man"? Wouldn't "Son of God" make more sense?
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See also John MacArthur's answer: "The Son of Man is an interesting title. It’s a Messianic title from Daniel 7. It appears as His title in judgment, whereas...
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Terri Burns
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by Danny Hickman
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Why does unbelief appear to be increasing in the world today?
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I don't think unbelief in the gospel has increased. I don't think unbelief in the God of the Bible has increased. I think there are a whole lot more people...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Bible say about spreading rumors?
Never underestimate the power of words. For every word in Hitler’s book, “Mein Kampf,” 125 people died in World War II. 153,750 words can be found, total,...
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How can I be saved?
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What does it mean to bless food?
I would say that the practice referred to as "blessing food" is not related to any quality of the food itself, or intended to affect the food in any way, but...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What did Jesus mean in Luke 4:24-27? And why did this make the people in his home town of Nazareth angry?
“But you can be sure that no prophets are liked by the people of their own hometown. “Once during the time of Elijah there was no rain for three and a half...
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Was it impossible for Jeremiah to resist God's call (Jeremiah 20:9)?
9 But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I ...
Jeremiah 20:1 - 18
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What does the Bible say about spreading rumors?
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What are the Ten Commandments?
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How could a third of the sun’s light be shut off? (Revelation 8:12)
I humbly submit for your consideration a scientifically known answer. But first let us consider this statement of fact. (Isaiah 46:10) An example would be...
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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?
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Why did the old prophet lie to the man of God causing his death?
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He didn’t want to entertain with a meal because the young prophet clearly said that God told him not to eat, then he willingly lied. But I don’t know why he...
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How is salvation a free gift when Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple?
Salvation for Israel required faith in who Jesus Christ was (their Messiah) (John 3:16), along with works and keeping the commandments (James 2:18-26) (note...
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How can I encourage someone who lost a family member?
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John, you wrote a good, practical answer. Also, there's this: "Thank God for His promise to walk with us and even carry us when we are overcome by sadness...
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Justin Hale
How is salvation a free gift when Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple?
I think that it is important to define 'disciple' as Jesus did, which does NOT include most born again believers in Christ. See if you agree with me after...
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Jared Bannister
How is salvation a free gift when Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple?
We will explore the various aspects of salvation, from its source to its implications for our lives. Ultimately, we will come to understand how Jesus'...
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Should a Christian work where alcohol and tobacco are sold?
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Does Deuteronomy 24:1-4 say a person can marry their ex-spouse again?