Is there any biblical reason for the silence before the gospel of Matthew, and is it partly related to the muteness of Zachiarah, the father of John the Baptist?
Matthew 1:1 - 25
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by Justin Hale
If the Holy Spirit is another person in the Godhead, then why did Jesus not call the Holy Spirit his father since he was conceived by the Holy Spirit?
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The Greek word translated 'only begotten' is 'monogenes' which literally means, 'one and only of its kind.' You can even see the root to our word for...
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Justin Hale
Is the Holy Spirit a person?
I would just like to add a modern analogy to the other good answers given here. Scripture informs us that we are made in GOD's direct likeness, so if GOD is...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is it a sin in God’s eyes for a friend to give you money or a credit card to go to store with?
"All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” (1...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God restore the years that the locusts have eaten?
It was a promise to all who return to the Lord with sincere and broken hearts. —Wiersbe The Lord promised restitution for the terrible damage done by the...
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by James M
What does the Bible say about animal/pet euthanasia?
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I agree with Mike wholeheartedly. Furthermore, if animals didn’t have souls then Jesus would not return on a white horse. Think about it for a moment when...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is Isaiah in Isaiah 52 speaking of?
Good question! When I attended Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona, I went and heard Dr. Charles Feinburg preach on this chapter in his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?
Great question, Robert! I need to be more of an encourager of others instead of being critical of them, which I too often am. I need an example to follow to...
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John Appelt
Who were the Jebusites?
After the flood, Noah’s son Ham had a son named Canaan. From among his descendants came the Jebusites, Genesis 10:6, 15-18. They were one of seven nations in...
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by Carly Dart
What’s "beautiful" about "feet"? (Isaiah 52:7)
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So in Isaiah 52 1-10, are they not talking about 1 man’s foot? They are talking of many? Because this seems like a verse that could stumble into thinking...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What are sons of God and nephelim in Genesis 6?
A similar question was asked before but no answer given. I need to know.
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What did Jesus mean by, "If anyone is thirsty, come to me and drink?"
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Anonymous
What does the Bible say about supporting your pastor and leaders of the church financially?
Should people in the church congregation support the pastor and leaders of their church ministry?
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What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?
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Carriers of the Word Ministries International
Were Adam and Eve saved?
God's Words does not say that Adam and Eve were damned. As a fact, Genesis 3:21 records God as covering them with the skin of an animal, revealing Leviticus...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
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Continuing, Matt 28, according to many believers, is a COMMAND for believers to proselytize. It isn't! It is Jesus telling his followers what to do when he...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
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Good to hear from you John! I don't agree with some of what you say. Yes, it is a good thing for a person to tell of the love that God in Christ has shown...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
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Ainsley, thanks much for your encouraging words! They mean a lot to me. I see that you can identify with me.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that the Lord is my Shepherd?
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Shanna, it may be true that W. Phillip Keller, tended sheep in New Zealand. But I read his terrific book, and I think at least some of the time it was in...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
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Jack, sorry to hear about your in-laws but also encouraged by your faith in God. God’s will is not always our will. Whatever happens, Our Lord will do what...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
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Danny and James, we are called to live out our faith. Not sit on it. If a person believes in Jesus Christ as his savior, then he is saved according to...
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John Appelt
Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?
In Hebrew the sea is called “Yam Suph.” “Yam” unquestionably means “sea,” but “Suph” is uncertain. The Septuagint has “Eruthros Thalassa” which is Greek for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
Great question, Ainsley! Covid-19 is not over yet. There's been an uptick in cases in our area. My mother-in-law died of it last night. And my father-in-law...
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Sheryl Ann Law
Is it a sin in God’s eyes for a friend to give you money or a credit card to go to store with?
The answer to whether or not such an action is sinless depends on whether the people giving the money or credit/debit card is fully cognitive of the transfer...
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Are angels male or female?
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Danny, great answer. We can't limit God and shouldn't do so. Your description at the beginning of your second paragraph is spot on. God is referred to as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?
I would say that most people believe that they are basically good and that any evil they have done will be forgiven. I think people believe that God is going...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
I agree with Mr. S. Michael Houdmann that greed was Judas' motive in betraying Jesus. Mr. Houdmann says it was one of his motives. I believe it was his...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What should we learn from the walls of Jericho falling down?
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I agree with you James. The term "faith without works is dead" has nothing to do with obedience to God. It means that believing God will provide is only half...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the kings of the South and North in Dan 11:40?
The king of the south is Ptolemy I Soter. Daniel 11:36-45 describes the frightful reign of the coming Antichrist. The Seleucid king (i.e., “of the north”) is...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?
Why is blood required for forgiveness of sin? God has said “The wages of sin is death”. Therefore, anyone, old or New Testament who has sinned is under a...
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Is there any power in positive thinking?
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?
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"Jesus, Moses and Elijah were all recognized." By whom? Jesus is God, so he knew Moses and Elijah. Peter, James and John had never seen Moses or Elijah. It...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?
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Let's go a little deeper. Jesus had been severely beaten just three days prior to his rising from the dead. Three days isn't enough time for a busted lip and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?
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"Resurrection body." That's a catchy name; it sounds as if the body we currently inhabit will be changed and we'll still have the same body. I've seen...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
How important is conscience to the Christian life?
Here is what the Word of God tells me: 1. Conscience is influenced by what it is fed (1Co 2:14 – natural man cannot discern spiritual things) 2. Conscience...
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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is it a sin in God’s eyes for a friend to give you money or a credit card to go to store with?
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Is the funding being given by the friend for the purpose of buying something on the friend's behalf (that is, running an errand for the friend in order to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
In my opinion, during His earthly incarnation, Jesus did not have knowledge of the exact timing of His return at the close of the age. To me, His question...
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does “the oil and the wine” refer to in Revelation 1:1-20?
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If the reference to Revelation is to Revelation 6:6, rather than to Revelation 1:1-20, this verse has previously been discussed at...
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by Karl K. Wagner
Where are the gates of hell?
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Jesus, along with Peter, James and John have just descended from the heights of Mt Hermon. This is determined to be the very possible location of His...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How will our resurrection body be different from our current body?
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"Bodies will be raised in glory.." This is not literal; our flesh will decay and return to dust someday. I often read comments on this site that speak as if...
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by Aurel Georgescu
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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The White Horse of Revelation is the Antichrist. Chapters 6-22 of Revelation do not refer to the Middle Ages, but to the distant future when the world will...
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What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
Does that mean that when God comes no one (not even 1) will be faithful or is this because of the predicted great falling away?
Luke 18:8
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why is the idea of eternal damnation so repulsive to many people?
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All humans are sinners. God saves, or redeems some souls and that's all there is to it. The souls he doesn't redeem die and are no more, and are destroyed in...
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Daniel Donaldson
, Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants
What is the meaning of "pastures" in psalm 23?
The pastures of this passage are literally a part of the life of David while a shepherd. They are also literally a part of the life of Jesus, the true...
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by Karl Gauss
Does Deuteronomy 23:1 say that a man cannot enter heaven if he is castrated?
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Is it the case that the language of the KJB (et al) includes no word for foreskin or for its removal? Yet we read "He that is wounded in the stones, or hath...