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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How does the Lord "protect us from the evil one"? 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  3. How does one solve the problem that no one can earn their right standing with God (Gal. 3:10-14)?
  4. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  5. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  6. Which Bible passages make it clear that there will be no new revelations after Jesus?
  7. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  8. Is there value in other religions like Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism? Galatians 1:9
  9. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  10. Why God permit false leaders to perform miracles in name of Jesus?


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Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

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That's a lot of assumptions read into those texts. Scripture doesn't say that those who refuse to hear and learn from the Father just lacked spiritual ears...

August 01 2025

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

Something that is missing in the above comments is something Jesus said 16 times in the New Testament: "If any man have an ear, let him hear." Who doesn't...

August 01 2025 2 Comments 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

Is there proof in the Bible that Elijah was taken to heaven or another place?

No statement in the Bible proves Elijah was taken to heaven or to another place. There are hints that suggest he was not taken into heaven. The word “heaven”...

August 01 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Is the Holy Spirit a person?

August 01 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Will we be able to see all three members of the Trinity in Heaven?

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Yes, I want to see Him too! A thought, since we will then be spirit as God is Spirit, maybe sight will entail a different connotation? Something that is...

July 31 2025

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws him? This question is drawn from Jesus' statement in John 6:44. Jesus was reacting...

July 31 2025 16 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?

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I have keenly followed this conversation. One of the comments conveys a template analogy adopted by deterministic soteriology proponents. This is the notion...

July 31 2025

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How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)

July 31 2025

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why do so many people seek after signs and wonders?

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I think what everyone needs is to really know what the Bible says and to exercise our faith! Exodus 14:13:" And Moses said to the people, 'Do not be afraid....

July 30 2025

Answer by Tony Allen

Where are the 12 stones now that were taken from the Jordan River as a memorial for generations to come?

The 12 stones are the 12 disciples, who are here to this day. Joshua set up the 12 stones, as Jesus anointed the 12 disciples. It’s another parallel story in...

July 30 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?

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As indicated at https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1690.htm, the Greek word used in the verse (anglicized as "embrimaomai") appears five times in the gospels...

July 30 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Does the statement, "Jesus groaned in his spirit" mean the same thing as praying in the Spirit?

John 11:33: When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled. The Scriptures...

July 30 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

Does God still perform miracles?

Yes—God still performs miracles today. Genesis 1 shows us the first: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). From light to...

July 29 2025 11 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?

July 28 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?

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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited 1 John 2:7 in your comment. John makes a significant wordplay here. Though he doesn’t state here what the command is, he does in...

July 28 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?

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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited Matthew 19:17-18 in your comments. Jesus mentioned some moral laws but no ceremonial laws. In Matthew 19:16-22 (also Mark 10:17–...

July 28 2025

Comment by Albert DeBenedictis , Retired computer programmer

What commandments are Jesus referring to in John 14:15?

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Hi Albert Perkic, You cited John 14:15 in your comment. The “commands” Jesus referred to in John 14:15 were not specifically referring to the Ten...

July 28 2025

Answer by 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?

Creation itself reveals God’s existence and care. Romans 1:20, a good memory verse, by the way, tells us that God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and...

July 28 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How should a Christian view gun control?

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Emo, happy Korean War Armistice Day. July 27 is National Korean War Armistice Day, a national day of recognition to commemorate the more than 35,000 U.S....

July 28 2025

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What witnessing principles can Christians learn from the lepers' response in 2 Kings 7:3–9?

July 27 2025

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How can you use God’s provision in nature as a bridge to share with an unbeliever or talk about the Lord?

July 27 2025

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Will God give us what we want just because we ask? (Luke 11:9–13)

July 27 2025

Answer by Mark Wheeless , Music Minister and Sunday school teacher

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...

July 27 2025 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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.

July 27 2025

Answer by 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...

July 26 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

July 26 2025

Comment 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...

July 26 2025

Answer by 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...

July 26 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

July 26 2025

Answer by 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...

July 26 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

July 26 2025 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

July 25 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

July 25 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What is the book of 1 Kings?

July 25 2025

Comment 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...

July 25 2025

Comment 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...

July 25 2025

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How can I know if I am one of the elect?

July 25 2025

Comment 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...

July 25 2025

Answer by 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...

July 25 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment 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...

July 25 2025

Answer by 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...

July 25 2025 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

July 24 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

July 24 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by 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...

July 24 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Are people who claim to talk to God insane?

July 24 2025