What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
This psalm is connected to events related in 1 Samuel 19, which were part of a long series of instances in which Saul (and, by extension, men who obeyed...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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I see exactly what you mean, Mary, and you said it very well. But what did you mean by saying Paul didn't tell Agrippa the truth about his conversion in Acts...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
When we try to deceive God and hide our sin, here is what happens: 1) our bones waste away 2) we groan all day long 3) Gods hand is heavy upon us day and...
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by lynn Sander
What is Christian rehab? When should a Christian consider going to rehabilitation?
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Mr. Kraft, I agree that accepting the gift of Jesus’ blood shed on the cross as payment for our sins is the only way to become a child of God. As you stated,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Eph 1:5 doesn't say 'all are predestined to be saved.' The Ephesian letter to the church is just that, a letter to believers. Paul tells those believers they...
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by Andre Muller
What is a blessing according to the Bible?
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Although it's a prophetic 'wish' we should remember that the tongue has the power of life and death.
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
How can I, as a Muslim, be assured of paradise?
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Mr. Bruce Lyon, you wrote: "So here we see that when Jesus returns form heaven there will be a restitution of all things back to what they were before Adam...
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Leotha Jones
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What does it mean that Jesus died for our sins?
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Dear Bruce Lyon, you wrote: "Therefore at baptism one becomes regenerate, but that is only the beginning of what needs to take place in the life of a newly...
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John Appelt
If Jesus was crucified on the Day of Preparation, why had He already eaten the Passover meal?
In the Gospels, the observance of the Passover seems to be on two different days. Of the number of proposals attempting to solve the problem, there is one...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Now I am noticing ONE thing: Jesus could have come HIGH & MIGHTY (which He was, really). Actually, John 17:5 applies here. Jesus prayed, 'And now,...
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Anonymous
How can we share the Gospel biblically and boldly?
Sharing the Gospel is truly a Great Commission! But for many sharing our faith is a frightening concept. What can we tell people that will help them believe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does an honest answer resemble a kiss on the lips? (Proverbs 24:26)
Although in the Bible a “kiss” can symbolize Submission (Ps. 2:12), Reconciliation/God’s Grace (Ps. 85:10), here in Prov. 24:26, it symbolizes an Honest...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the significance of the city of Petra in the Bible?
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Petra John William Burgon It seems no work of Man's creative hand, by labour wrought as wavering fancy planned; But from the rock as if by magic grown,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
This passage, Proverbs 24:11, does not justify breaking the laws of God-ordained human government (cf. Rom. 13:1; 1 Peter 2:13), even if we believe they are...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is Christian domestic discipline (CDD)?
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Amen Bro. God gave us wives as a helper. Not a slave. We all fall short of the GLORY of God. First John 1:8. When we know we are not perfect it is easier to...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean that Christians are not of this world?
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Colossians 3:2-3 Set you affections on things above, not on the things of the earth. For you are dead and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the "Year of Jubilee"? (Leviticus 25:10, 13)
10 Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to y...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from David's confession of sin in Psalm 32?
Here’s the blessedness of his confession and the subsequent forgiveness received (Ps 32:1-2, 5): David describes his joy after he confessed his sins and...
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Mary L Rucker
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
If responding to a situation where innocent lives are in immediate danger, I think wisdom calls for us to save lives to avoid having blood on our hands....
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Here are some thoughts that may surprise you: 1) v1-4: This is history - Jesus came at a moment of time in history and we know when the events took place. 2)...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
I took a class @ Dallas Theological Seminary called "Evangelism Explosion" with Dr. Thomas Constable as our teacher. It was wonderful. We'd go out 1 night a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What were these "ancient paths"? (Jeremiah 6:16)
Jeremiah 6:16: “Thus saith the LORD, ‘Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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It is just as Ephesians 1:5 states. It is predestined, prepared by God, that all be saved. There are only two choices, believe and receive life eternal or...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet?
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The true believers are sinners declared righteous by God through faith in the Son of God. Romans 4:5-8; John 3:16-18. We are all sinners, but only those who...
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John Appelt
Where/what is Golgotha/Calvary?
The location of Golgotha is unknown but there are clues that may help locate where it might have been. It had to be east of the temple because the centurion...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things to notice when we read Luke's Christmas story? (Luke 2:1-21)
Luke 2:1-21
Luke 2:1 - 7
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How can I be an effective witness for Christ in a lost world?
Jesus gives us the 4 steps to being an effective witness in Matthew 5:7-10: 1) Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy 2) Blessed are the pure...
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by John Appelt
Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
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This is the typical interpretation with a bit of conjecture behind it, namely Moses falling ill, Zipporah saving his life, and the comparison with Jacob in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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The best part of all of this is this: the people who teach "salvation by choice" can't thwart God's plan. Salvation by choice makes "getting saved" a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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God is responsible for every soul that is salvaged. He predestined each soul that is redeemed BEFORE the soul was created. God doesn't predestine souls to be...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
There was this particular census, in my opinion, to fulfill prophecy, specifically the one in Micah 5:2: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do I receive forgiveness from God?
What about the sins we have committed today? Are they already forgiven? Or do we need to ask for forgiveness every day? If so, why? The other answers have...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God want to kill Moses when he was traveling back to Egypt with Zipporah? What did Moses do to deserve death when God had chosen him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?
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You may be right, John, and you have a very convincing argument, but then there's this from the NET Bible, a note: The next section (vv. 24-26) records a...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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And this too: When we repent we turn from unbelief to believing the one that God sent, His Son who died on a cross for us. That's the sin we repent of:...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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If it was a choice, a sinner would ALWAYS choose to continue in sin. How does a sinner choose to repent? He/she is led to repent. The thing that makes me...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I have assurance of my salvation?
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"How can I have assurance of my salvation?" The answer: faith...
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Donna Williams
Are we saved through grace alone or are we saved through grace and baptism?
Arun, I would like to simply say no! We are not saved by grace and water baptism. The Scriptures that I will mention are the KJV of the Bible. Thé verses...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was there a Roman census at the time of Jesus' birth? Luke 2:1
I can't quote it exactly, but in his book The Day Christ Died (an hour-by-hour account of the events of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday), the author Jim...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How can I have assurance of life after death?
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You can list scriptures until the day before the rapture, and none of them will give anyone assurance of ANYTHING without the faith to believe them. Without...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why are there so many different Christian interpretations? If all Christians have the same Bible, and the same Holy Spirit, should not Christians be able to agree?
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No, Jesus didn't die to save me from having to keep a set of rules, written or not written. He saved me from dying and being dead forever.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Revelation?
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Dr. David Jeremiah has a free chart out called THE REVELATION PROPHECY CHART. It has a synopsis of the book on one side of this fold-out chart, and on the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Did God create only Adam and Eve and not additional humans?
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"Faith" is the problem and the answer. Many people want proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Faith is proof in the midst of reasonable doubt. Reasonable doubt is...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Looking at the examples of Cain and Abel, and also Jacob and Esau, does this mean that there are children who are cursed even before they’re born?
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Romans 8:29 God foreknew before the foundation of the world who would accept his free gift of eternal life, and who would not. First John 2:2 And He is the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does God mean when He says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”?
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Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, (First Corinthians 15:1-4) In whom also AFTER ye...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Silver Teacher award!
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Just how far is the east from the west?
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What became of the "tree of knowledge of good and evil" after Adam and Eve were expelled from the garden of Eden?
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I believe that your comment is referring to the tree of life, rather than to the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, to which I was referring in my...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Just how far is the east from the west?
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Hmm, never thought of it that way, Tim, but I think you're right!