Why Is God Called "the Most High"?
Genesis 14:18-20 - “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) And he blessed him and said, ‘Blessed be Abra...
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Why did Jesus allow himself to be led by Spirit to be tempted by the devil in Luke 4?
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Just want to confirm that you meant "led by the devil" instead of something like 'tempted by the devil'.
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the occult?
Occult means “hidden”. It covers practices that are not approved of by God e.g., astrology (Is. 47:13), and this was practiced by me and by the Babylonians...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does 'blessed are the merciful' mean?
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James, I ALWAYS like the answers given by James Kraft! Especially your answer here: "Amen Bro. God’s mercy does edure forever. It works the best when we show...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the meek inherit the earth? (Matthew 5:5)
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Tim, you just cited a really famous verse in a classic sermon by Jonathan Edwards -- "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God - Deuteronomy 32:35" It's one of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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You are SO right, Mary, about us being NEEDY people! "Blest are the poor, whose spirits know their need; God’s heav’nly kingdom will be theirs indeed." "I...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Hi Letty. You are so right about humility. "Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty." --Watts
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by Jack Gutknecht
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What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?
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Yep, right on, Vincent. Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty; Treasures of grace to them are giv’n, And crowns of joy laid up in...
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by Jack Gutknecht
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Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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"So then, be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." This remark echoes the more common OT statements like Lev 19:2 or Deut 18:13: “you must be holy as...
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Why does it seem that Jesus teaches that you have to be perfect to be saved (Matthew 5:48)?
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Excellent presentation on the context! I would like to add a couple points to help: Structurally, this is the culminating statement of the SoM's antithesis...
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What is the occult?
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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