Why was John baptizing people for repentance when the Hebrews already had the Day of Atonement?
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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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
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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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
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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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What are the Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib and Post-Trib views of the rapture?
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Thank you for taking the time to read my commentary. The fact that the Bible does not mention the rapture was only one of the many points I made in the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is self-centeredness the root of all sin?
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Frederick, reminds me of what the solution to the "me" problem is: (also the terms of math subtration)-- Memory Tips for Minuend, Subtrahend and Difference...
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How can I detect a false conversion?
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by Shirley H
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Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
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We must always be on guard. For he comes to steal, rob, and destroy. AMEN
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What are the Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib and Post-Trib views of the rapture?
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Hi Ric, I had to go and look up "Preterist" in Wikipedia to find out what it meant. If I've understood it correctly it means that everything has been...
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How can there be subordination in the Trinity?
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How can there be subordination in the Trinity?
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Luther Morris
, just a nobody, who was saved by Jesus Christ
Why did God allow the moon to pass under the feet of the sun?
This is only my opinion. Please forgive me for mentioning a non-Christian or Jewish religion, but I am only telling my interpretation, which may or may not...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16
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AMEN! Simply put, not seeing our brothers and sisters as children of Our Heavenly Father, and acting in a loving manner. To act contrary to Jesus’ command,...
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by Ric Gale
What are the Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib and Post-Trib views of the rapture?
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The word "trinity" is not in the bible either. That’s never a reason to dismiss a teaching in my opinion.
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by Ric Gale
What are the Pre-Trib, Mid-Trib and Post-Trib views of the rapture?
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Philip, this appears to be basic Preterist view, correct?
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are some ways memorizing Scripture helps in affliction?
There are plenty of opportunities to be burdened with pain, suffering, sorrow, diminishing of hope, and even faith while here on earth during its current...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
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You're so right! A Psalm of Asaph. 73 Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had...
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Why did Matthew become a tax collector?
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What does it mean that 'by His stripes we are healed'?
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What did Jesus mean when He spoke of living water?
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Justin Hale
Why was there so little concern for the 99 sheep left "in the open country"? (Luke 15:3–7)
I am willing to bet that many 'modern' Christians feel like one of the 'ninety-nine' left to the 'hirelings' (who always flee when trouble comes, John...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?
Read Psalm 73. It is another of Asaph's Psalms. In verses 1-3, Asaph describes the crisis of faith that he had experienced. He begins with the premise that...
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john cassandra
Why was there so little concern for the 99 sheep left "in the open country"? (Luke 15:3–7)
God has sent the Good Shepherd from heaven; from the beautiful, perfect, glorious heaven, He sent His Son. The Son leaves all in search of my soul. All of...