What does it mean to be absent from the body?
Although the Holy Spirit is clearly addressing the death of the physical body in the phrase found in 2 Corinthians 5, (which I presume you are quoting), this...
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Justin Hale
What does it mean "the dead in Christ shall rise first" if to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord?
"Behold, I tell you a mystery: we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the...
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by Pamela Davis
Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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In the above verse, “perfect” is translated in the Greek language to mean “complete”, and has nothing to do with the salvation of a person. As God is “...
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What does it mean to be "double-minded" ("those with divided loyalties", NLT)? (Psalm 119:113)
Samekh 113 I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. (NIV) Samekh 113 I hate those with divided loyalties, but I love your ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
The temptation of Christ is found beginning in Matthew 4:1, Mark 1:12, and Luke 4:1. "The word for 'drove him out' [Mark 1:12] is ekballo (ἐκβάλλω). It’s a...
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John Appelt
What does it mean "the dead in Christ shall rise first" if to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord?
The question poses a dilemma. The usual explanation is that the believer’s soul departs to be with Christ, while the body is interred into the grave awaiting...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "power had gone out from him" mean?
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Andrew, I think you understand how the woman felt, desperate, frustrated, etc. This is also portrayed SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen Season 3 Episode...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does Jesus mean when he said "can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them"?
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Good answer, DW! This scene with Jesus asking his twelve disciples this question ("can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them") is...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was the woman who was bleeding for 12 years?
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Good answer, Jennifer, to Judith's question. Jesus' healing of this woman with a discharge of blood is portrayed SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the woman touching the hem of Jesus' garment when Jesus felt the power run out of him to heal her?
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Tim, I could not agree with you more, brother! This miracle Jesus performed is brought out SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Clean,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus ask, "Who touched me?" when the woman with the hemorrhage was healed?
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Yes, Tim, you had a great answer. That scene is brought out SO dramatically here: Watch The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Clean, Part 1
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Can anyone help explain in full the meaning of Matthew 5:38-48?
Retaliation Matthew 5:38 Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth; 39 but I say unto you, That ye resist not with evil, ...
Matthew 5:38 - 48
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the value of a prayer meeting?
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I might add to that: go to a Bible Study, if you can find one today.
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Leslie Coutinho
What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? “Avenging (vindicatI got)...
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Roger Gibson
How did the Egyptian magicians turn their staffs into serpents?
As mentioned above, the magicians did not have the power to create life and put snakes in some sort of trance when they grabbed them by the head. The Power...
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Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by the devil in Luke 4?
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Does God love everyone or just Christians?
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What is the GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus read these specific verses from Isaiah when he spoke in the synagogue and why did he stop in the middle of second verse?
This is an interesting question, Alex! I think the reason Jesus stopped in the middle there was because the day of vengeance is yet future. Right at that...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
As I see it, whatever happened to Jesus in the wilderness (including the fact that He submitted to the Holy Spirit's leading Him there for fasting; that He...
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by Randy Weaver
, Business Owner
Will God forgive blasphemous thoughts toward the Holy Spirit that you want to repent of if you consider those thoughts intentional? Is it possible to be forgiven for having had such thoughts?
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Thank you for setting the facts straight Tim. Good job. Your responses are the reflection of the reality of Holy Scripture.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Spirit returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness 2 for forty days and was tempted of the devil.
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by David Stone
Why did Jonah hate the Ninevites and not want them to be forgiven?
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I'll repeat what I wrote above. Jonah's prophecy came true. The Hebrew word haphak ("overthrown") can also mean "turned" or "transformed." Jonah's sermon was...
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by David Stone
Why did Jonah hate the Ninevites and not want them to be forgiven?
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Kenneth, just a couple of points. Jonah's prophecy came true. The Hebrew word haphak ("overthrown") can also mean "turned" or "transformed." Jonah's sermon...
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What does the Bible say about ignorance?
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What if I don't feel saved?
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What does the Bible say about Purgatory?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He promised an abundant life?
The abundant life Christ offers involves “overflowing forgiveness, love, and guidance.” LASB When I was in Campus Crusade for Christ for the years I was in...
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How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life?
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How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life?
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How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life?
How much emphasis should be given to demonic deliverance in the Christian life? The deliverance ministry is popular among sections of the Charismatics who...
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Did Mother Teresa go to heaven?
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Is handing out gospel tracts a good evangelism method?
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Mark Vestal
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Do we contribute anything to our own salvation?
No. If you could add to what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross on your behalf then you would be trusting in your own self-righteousness and not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it wrong to use our own supplies or money to advance Jesus’ mission? (Matthew 10:9–10)
No, it is NOT wrong to use our own supplies or money to advance Jesus’ mission. In fact, it is SO right! The New Testament churches were repeatedly urged to...
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Ellen Aranza
How should a Christian man respond if his wife doesn't like sex?
Pray! Find out WHY! If someone honestly 'doesn't like sex" then I suspect there is an ungodly reason - they may have been taught all their life that sex is...
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How should a Christian man respond if his wife doesn't like sex?
I am not an expert, just speaking as a woman and a wife and what I would want. Sex for a woman is way more mental than physical. There are also other factors...
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What does hell look like? How hot is hell?
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What is Heaven like?
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How can I lose my salvation?
When a person believes the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), they are sealed with the holy Spirit until the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30). If you could...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Can a Christian lose salvation?
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Is it wrong to question God?
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Do we lose our salvation if we fail to tell others about Jesus (Matthew 10:32-33; Luke 12:8-9)?
When a person believes the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), they are sealed with the holy Spirit until the day of redemption (Ephesians 4:30). If you could...
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Mark Vestal
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Is it wrong to use our own supplies or money to advance Jesus’ mission? (Matthew 10:9–10)
Christ's earthly ministry was given directly to the 12 apostles of Jesus while living on Earth for Israel (Matthew 10:6, Matthew 15:24, John 4:22). The Great...
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by Beth Buckner
What does it mean in Hebrews 12:14, "... without holiness no one will see the Lord"?
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Sadly, many believe your, "We must do to equal seeing the Lord". Biblical context says only Jesus lived in this broken fallen world perfectly, and we all...
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by David Covey
Who was present and who told Matthew about the conversation Jesus had with the devil when He was tempted?
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While I think God can be anywhere he wants to be, the bible doesn't tell us that God is omnipresent, and there are many passages that reflect that. Even in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is "The Chosen" a sound biblical show that we should follow?
This is an extremely interesting question, Peggy! I was a pastor for seven years after having graduated from Bible College and Dallas Theological Seminary. I...