What does the Bible say about altar calls? Are altar calls biblical?
Although it never states that Peter gave an altar call at Pentecost, there was definitely a movement of the Holy Spirit at the close of his ‘sermon’. New...
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by Shelley Schueren
What was Jesus writing in the dirt when the Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery?
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I could not love your answer more. You are completely correct, and I get so much wisdom from your answers. Thank you for all that you do.
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
What is progressive revelation as it relates to salvation?
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Quite insightful.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
You Can’t Fight God Scripture repeatedly shows that resisting God ends in defeat—often swift and severe. Exodus 14:27-28 – Pharaoh’s army drowned in the Red...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the kenosis?
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This reminds me of Tim Hughes' song, "Here I Am to Worship": [Verse 1] Light of the world You step down into darkness Opened my eyes let me see, Beauty that...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does it mean to worship God in truth and in Spirit?
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How does Jesus' declaring that the hour is now to worship in spirit and in truth apply to today in 2025? Since the pandemic, the churches being closed, does...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)
The Kidron Valley is a real place just east of Jerusalem, right between the city and the Mount of Olives. You see it pop up a few times in the Bible in some...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
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That's fine.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
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Tim, I especially like your Acts 5:39. I'd like to include it with my comments on it, along with a few other examples of fighting against God (and comments...
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Leslie Coutinho
Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)
2 Chronicles 30:14: And they arose and took away the altars that were in Jerusalem, and all the altars for incense took they away, and cast them into the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible teach about the futility of fighting against God?
Five passages that come readily to mind, from both the Old and New Testaments: Proverbs 21:30 ("No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Song of Solomon?
I believe along with Jesus that he can be found throughout the Scriptures including the Old Testament, John 5:39, Here's what else He said: “And beginning...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Proverbs?
What I like about the book of Proverbs is that the gospel is there. I have believed for a long time that Jesus can be seen throughtout the Bible, not just in...
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What is the book of 1 Kings?
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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Hi Billy Eldred, Thank you for your comments. Regarding your comment “The Bible tells us that God wants all to come to the saving knowledge of Christ,” I...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are there some pastors who do not believe?
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You can probably venture a proper guess at what motivates a person to do such a thing. Two reasons jump out at me! POWER and RESOURCES!! Two biggies... There...
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How can I know if I am one of the elect?
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why are there some pastors who do not believe?
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It is baffling that a person who does not believe in Christ or His word can be appointed to serve a Christian congregation. What exactly motivates this...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about insecurity?
I may be wrong, but I believe you are feeling insecure right now. I love using any sites that can cite cross references appropriately. There are a few. Using...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the Jezebel of Revelation 2:20?
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Osborne, again, speaking about Jezebel, said, "she claimed that her teaching was a direct message from God. [This may mean] her teaching was not systematic...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the Jezebel of Revelation 2:20?
In Revelation 2:20, Jesus rebukes the church in Thyatira for tolerating a woman He symbolically calls “Jezebel.” This was not the Old Testament queen, but a...
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Daniel Veler
What should we learn from the life of Abraham?
There are two things that stick out for me. The first is when the Lord told Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. This means Jews and gentiles...
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Daniel Veler
What does 'Many are called but few are chosen' in Matthew 22:14 mean?
Let me address your question concerning many are called but few are chosen. The gospel is preached and those who hear, hear the call. Those who reject the...
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Daniel Veler
What was Jesus’ reply to John 14:22, “Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, 'Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at large?'”
Your question can be answered following Judas asking the question. John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and...
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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?
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Leslie Coutinho
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
1 Samuel 16:7: But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth...
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by Pilgrim Overcomer
What does the Bible say about household salvation?
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Thank you Lawrence. Do you live near Christchurch NZ?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?
Highlight God's provision and design evident in creation, seeking to prompt reflection on His goodness and sovereignty. This involves pointing out specific...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was Jesus’ reply to John 14:22, “Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, 'Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at large?'”
In my opinion, Jesus had dealt with the question before it had been asked, by saying in the prior verse that the world would know of Jesus' Lordship through...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about compromise?
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Charles, you have written 2 good illustrations about compromise, the one by Jesus and the other by Moses. Here's a third: This story about Benedict Arnold is...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that love always hopes?
I love cross-references and commentaries. But cross-references always takes priority, in my book, anyway. That's because I love memorizing and meditating on...
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Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
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Also, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is Jesus God? Did Jesus ever claim to be God?
Is Jesus God? Yes. Jesus claimed to be God and proved it through his words, actions, and authority. He forgave sins, accepted worship, declared oneness with...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?
Acts 14:15-17 – And we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and al...
Acts 14:1 - 28
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Is the Calvinist theory of 'total depravity' biblical?
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Bob, allow me to register my disagreement with your interpretation of Scripture. My view is that the texts you have cited are convenience proof texts. None...
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Michael Dunn
Is it right to lie for the sake of politeness? To keep a surprise party secret?
I would almost bet that all prior opinions are based upon English translations. Probably none have read the scripture texts in Latin, Greek, Hebrew or...
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What does it mean to be a man of God?
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Jack Gutknecht
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When were/are our souls created?
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What is the correct interpretation of John 20:23?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What happens after death, before the Resurrection?
When I die, my body returns to the dust, but my soul—my true, eternal self—remains fully conscious in a new reality. For those who belong to Jesus, death...
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by Duckess Canada
How does a person live in humility?
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“….as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you” is the diamond of the year. I’ve never heard that before, but what a powerful...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should we refrain from long-winded prayers?
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There are times when there's a need for a long-winded prayer. My grandson-in-law's grandmother died this past Friday. She was 88 years old. My youngest...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Are people who claim to talk to God insane?
Saying you talk to God doesn’t automatically mean you’re out of touch with reality. Throughout the Bible, people like Moses, Samuel, and even Jesus had real...
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by Daniel Munoz
Is seeing a married man, who is separated from his wife but not divorced, adulterous?
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Reading your comment hits so hard. I’ve never seen it that way. I actually not too long ago had gotten into a relationship with a woman who was separated....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the story of Ahab and Jezebel?
I love Bible dictionaries. This has been ever since I bought my first one, Unger's Bible Dictionary. Then came the New Bible Dictionary among others. And...
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Jack Gutknecht
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What does it mean that the wise man built his house upon a rock?