What are the seven dispensations?
What are the seven dispensations? A dispensationalist believes that God has dealt with humanity in different ways at different times, revealing His character...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When our Lord was on earth how many disciples did he have since he traveled to so many places?
Good question, Anthony! The Gospels contain the 12 apostles as Jesus' primary companions. Named lists appear in Matthew 10:2-4, and Mark 3:16-19, for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Will there be pain or suffering of any kind in Heaven?
Gary, great question. Cross-references like Isaiah 25:8 ("He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces") and...
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by Billy P Eldred
What are the seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven bowls in the Book of Revelation?
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In my opinion, the rapture is as was said 1 Cor 25:52 AFTER the last trump sounded. The last Trump was sounded in Revelation 11:15"The seventh angel sounded...
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Billy P Eldred
How should we understand the Lion and the Lamb passage?
Assuming you are asking about the verse in Isaiah: Isaiah 11:6 NIV [6] The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Was Jesus immersed at his baptism?
Was Jesus immersed at his baptism? Mark 1:9-10 ESV - 9 "In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan. 10 And when...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the gospel be preached to the dead?
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Thank you, Benita, for your thoughtful answer on preaching the gospel to the dead; it helpfully highlights key passages like Luke 16:23-31, which emphasize...
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What was in the shadow of Peter that healed people?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Thank you for your reply, Aurel. It should be noted that Col 2 does not limit “shadows” to ceremonial feasts while excluding the weekly Sabbath. Paul does...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Mark, just to clarify: when Paul speaks about “shadows,” he's referring to the ceremonial system: the feast days and festival sabbaths in the Jewish...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Aurel Gheorghe, Thank you for your response. As I mentioned previously, I believe the Ten Commandments are part of the Mosaic Covenant. They are not...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?
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Dr. Darryl DelHousaye said, "Now, He says that if we think this way, then He goes on [past the Beatitudes] in chapter five of Matthew and He says that our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about faithfulness?
Don’t waste your time waiting and longing for large opportunities which may never come. But faithfully handle the little things that are always claiming your...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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It is not a requirement that the 4th commandment must be explicitly “unwritten” in Scripture to no longer be binding. Paul answers this directly in Col 2:9–...
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Jonass Makcha
Why did God hurl satan to earth instead of another planet?
God knew that humans would one day sin through free will. Satan had already fallen, and God allowed him to work on earth so that God’s plan of redemption and...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Albert, thank you for your thoughts. I keep coming back to one simple question: where in the OT or NT does God, the God who wrote the TC in stone, unwrote...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What should we learn from the tribe of Simeon?
What should we learn from the tribe of Simeon? From the Tribe of Simeon, we learn about the dangers of uncontrolled anger, the importance of discerning...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Christ mean when he said he did not pray for the world, only those the Father gave him?
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Good answer, Johnnatta! Our pastor preached on this passage in John 17 yesterday! He said this is the only recorded prayer that Jesus prayed for His...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Aurel Gheorghe, The verses you cited discuss things Paul did on various Sabbaths. None of the passages you mentioned commands Christians to gather...
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by Jim Petersen
What is the meaning of "the second Sabbath after the first" in Luke 6:1?
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This would be most accurate of all: Ex. 23 lists the three times of celebrating. Three times in the year where Sabbaths were commanded. The first of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
If divorce is in the Bible, why is the Catholic church against it?
If divorce is in the Bible, why is the Catholic church against it? Good question, Ma. Bernadette Lavin! Yes, divorce is in the Bible: Jesus indicates that...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Was Jesus present at creation?
Not only was He present, He is "the Creator of all things". When you consider that God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are one being it...
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by Jakob Litzenberger
What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?
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To be honest it seems as if cult leaders are blaspheming the Spirit by saying that all churches are not of God but their own. Plus, they lie to their...
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by Bev Barlow
Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?
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Thank you for that answer!
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Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?
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What is source criticism?
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Part Two The apostles continued Sabbath fellowship and worship after the resurrection. We repeatedly see Paul (along with both Jews and Gentiles) gathering...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Thank you for sharing your perspective. There’s a lot here to unpack, and I may need more space to respond fully — but let me address the key points. The Ten...
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Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?
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Kelli Trujillo
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How can I get better at forgiving and loving others?
Good question! It’s really two questions: “How can I get better at forgiving others?” and “How can I get better at loving others?” I’ll start with forgiving...
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What does the phrase, "being justified freely by His grace" mean in Romans 3:24?
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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Hi Aurel Gheorghe, The Ten Commandments and the Levitical priesthood laws are part of the Mosaic Law (see Deuteronomy 5:1; Romans 7:7; 13:8-9). The Ten...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should Christians be concerned about the idea of Sharia Law?
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Amen, Danny!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is original sin?
Original sin was a lust after self-sufficient knowledge, a craving to shake off all external authority and work things out for himself. New Bible Commentary,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is original sin?
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Resource - a book we all might like to look at sometime: A Holy Rebellion, T. Ice & R. Dean, Harvest House, 1990, pp. 55-56.
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Were Adam and Eve saved? How many children did Adam and Eve have? When were Adam and Eve created?
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about flirting?
What does the Bible say about flirting? The Bible doesn't directly mention "flirting." Still, it offers principles guiding interactions, emphasizing pure...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does the Bible say about anger?
What does the Bible say about anger? The Bible teaches that anger itself isn't always sinful. Still, it becomes dangerous and sinful when uncontrolled,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that the Bible should be our sole authority for faith and practice?
What does it mean that the Bible should be our sole authority for faith and practice? Two scriptural points come to my mind as to why we should let the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does the Holy Spirit "convict" born-again persons of sin?
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I don't believe, David, that we can find a specific Bible verse for this but by implication, I think He does.
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by Aurel Gheorghe
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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We are saved only through Jesus Christ and His sacrifice (Eph 2:8–9). However, the New Covenant does not abolish the Ten Commandments (TC), which are a...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam?
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Thanks! All glory to God.
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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When Jesus (Yeshua) died and rose from the grave, this event ushered in the New Covenant (Luke 22:20). The First (or Old) Covenant mentioned in Hebrews 8:7...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the law, but did not abolish it?
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When Jesus (Yeshua) died and rose from the grave, this event ushered in the New Covenant (Luke 22:20). The First (or Old) Covenant mentioned in Hebrews 8:7...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Which religion came first, Christianity or Islam?
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Paula, I like your opening 2 statements today: "Christianity began in the first century a.d., while Islam began in the seventh. How else could the Quran...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that our lives should be a testimony for Jesus?
What does it mean that our lives should be a testimony for Jesus? That our lives should be a testimony for Jesus means living in a way that reflects His...