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  1. When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16
  2. What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?
  3. Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
  4. When did the Catholic Church evolve?
  5. Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?
  6. What do you think it means that “the earth and the works done on it will be exposed”?
  7. Does saving for retirement show a lack of trust in God (Luke 12:16-21)?


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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How can I be a good Christian?

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In the new testament we have a new commandment. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and love one another. Jesus was the only one who lived a perfect life. He...

March 15 2022

Comment by Frantz Philossaint

Did the witch of Endor really summon Samuel from the dead?

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Greetings Ben, Thank you for those bible verses!

March 15 2022

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

Why did the curtain tear in Mark 15:38?

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Michael, I love your answer here! See the hymn: The Prince of Life with death has striv’n, To cleanse the earth His blood has giv’n; Has rent the veil, and...

March 15 2022

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

What is an apostle?

The apostolate was not a limited circle of officials holding a well-defined position of authority in the church, but a large class of men who discharged...

March 14 2022 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does the Bible say about honesty?

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Amen Jack. First John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may KNOW YE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. John 6:47....

March 14 2022

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?

We are born with a dead spirit. When we trust Jesus as our savior our Spirit is born of God, and we are dead. Colossians 3:3 For Ye are dead and your life is...

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

Should Christians worship Mary according to what it says in Luke 1:28ff?

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D. Michael, I especially liked your comment, "Everywhere in the Scriptures that someone starts to worship a servant of God, they are told to stop and worship...

March 14 2022

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What is an armor-bearer? Should there be a church position of armor-bearer?

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I agree with you totally!! Pastor worship is rampant in many congregations. It serves as witness repellant, if you want to know what I think. The armor...

March 14 2022

Comment by Grady Embrey

What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?

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Yes, exactly. The Holy Spirit draws us to the Cross, the blood of Jesus cleanses until salvation. God is stating watch my children (those that will be saved...

March 14 2022

Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What does it mean, “The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ”?

Prophet Daniel wrote about God of heaven setting up a kingdom in heaven that will overthrow and destroy all the kingdoms of the world. We recall the dream of...

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How can the invasion of Ukraine be connected to the end times?

Germany and Russia have a long history of conflict over the territories of Eastern Europe. During World War II, Adolf Hitler betrayed an agreement to divide...

March 14 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

Who will be living with King Jesus in the 1000 years on earth?

According to the Bible, no human will be alive on earth during the 1000 years - only Satan and his evil angels will inhabit the earth (Jer 4:23-26). I...

March 13 2022 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)

Jesus never fainted or swooned, nor was He drugged on the cross. In fact, He refused the drug customarily offered to the victim before crucifixion to help...

March 13 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why should we worship God?

Worshiping God is both a privilege and a responsibility. These verses inspire me to worship God as I consider His attributes and His works: For His Goodness...

March 13 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did God mandate capital punishment for murder?

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Human reasoning isn't worth very much for bible study and understanding scripture. Human reasoning calculates everything according to a finite system. (Two...

March 13 2022

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Why did God mandate capital punishment for murder?

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I'm sorry, but I don't get the same resolution from this reasoning. This is a very practical answer to why a loving Father would tell one son to kill another...

March 13 2022

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

How can we understand these verses in light of all the suffering in the world? (Psalm 145:14–16)

14 The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due seaso...

March 13 2022 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

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I concur with Jennifer's view. I disagree with the Calvinistic rendering of John 3:16 in the Greek. Their attempt at disputing the authority of this...

March 13 2022

Answer by D. Michael Paxton , IT at Moody Publishers, MDiv Student at Moody Theo. Seminary

Should Christians worship Mary according to what it says in Luke 1:28ff?

Followers of Christ are not to worship any created beings, whether the Apostles, other saints, Mary, or even angels. Everywhere in the Scriptures that...

March 13 2022 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

What is peace (fruit of the Holy Spirit)?

PEACE is the Outcome of Trustfulness. “Peace is such a precious jewel, that I would give anything for it but truth.” - Matthew Henry Love and joy together...

March 13 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

I liked what Emo said, “What the Lord was repudiating was the UNEQUAL application of the capital statue law. By a self righteous mob; perhaps members with...

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Answer by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

Using the scriptures to make political hay is a normal thing, but I don’t think it’s a good idea. The scriptures testify (tell us) of Jesus (God). We who are...

March 13 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about restitution?

Restitution in the Net Bible is found here: Leviticus 24:18, 21: 18 One who beats an animal to death must make restitution for it, life for life. 21 One who...

March 13 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

Jesus and the Pharisees dialogue back and forth in four rounds of debate (See "The Chapters of John" by Harold Willmington) online. It's free.) In round...

March 13 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Does God still speak to us today?

March 12 2022

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

What is a jot and a tittle? Matthew 5:17-18

Jeanette Bent said about Matt 5:18"...one jot (iota) or one tittle''. The smallest letter refers to the smallest Hebrew letter (Yod) and the smallest stroke...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is the atonement of Christ unlimited?

Is the Atonement of Christ Unlimited? Yes it is. I am convinced beyond reasonable doubt that God's atonement in Christ is unlimited. By unlimited, I imply...

March 12 2022 15 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?

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That is the reason we go into all the world and preach the gospel. First Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness,...

March 12 2022

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Is Harold Camping and Family Radio a cult?

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Isn't a group that uses the Bible, whose head is a false prophet, a cult? It certainly seems that way to me. James, there is nothing wrong with people of...

March 12 2022

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

What is the meaning of Luke 5 verse 39?

2 Timothy 4:11: Paul writes to Timothy, "Only Luke is with Me." Acts 13:38 - 40: "My brothers, I want you to realize that it is through Him that forgiveness...

March 12 2022 1 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by sebastian Lourdnathan , Business Manager consltant.A Pastor-Lighthouse Ministries

Why was Moses punished so harshly? (Numbers 20:12)

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Wonderful & precise! Moreover, he was one among the privileged ones to appear at the Transfiguration! And God is no man's debtor, there is lot of drawing...

March 12 2022

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

I humbly submit that in the course of human events there is a time for every purpose under heaven. As hard as it maybe for some; people actually meant what...

March 12 2022 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean that a person will not inherit the kingdom of God?

March 11 2022

Comment by lynn Sander

Is it possible that more of the angels could sin?

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First, "election" should not cause division among the church - everyone who believes Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that His shed blood is the sacrifice...

March 11 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. The GIFT of God is eternal life. If a...

March 11 2022

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

A good question Jack and some have pontificated that view. I humbly submit that at first it appears to be the case. But upon a closer examination; what the...

March 11 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus speak so harshly? (John 8:44)

44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for...

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Answer by Janet Hegna

Did Jesus die on the cross or just swoon? (Matthew 27:48)

Matt 27:50: Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

March 11 2022 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Janet Hegna

What can we learn about David, the author of Psalm 16, from Psalm 16?

David has an intimate relationship with God and he knows where his trust lies. David knows God will protect him. He is a warrior, not only in the physical...

March 11 2022 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Can God’s voice be heard? (John 5:37)

John 10:14-16: "I am the Good shepherd; and I know my sheep, and am known by My own. As the Father knows Me, even I know the Father; and I lay down My life...

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Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Is it important to know Greek and Hebrew when studying the Bible?

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Danny and Rich, well said. I cannot agree with Mr. Houdmann's analogy of the television sets. That analogy makes me think that if the Word of God isn't...

March 11 2022

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean that the Holy Spirit is our Paraclete?

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It is the Holy Spirit that has sealed us unto the day of redemption. Ephesians 1:13-14. Our guarantee of eternal life. Hebrews 13:5. He will never leave us...

March 11 2022

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

Did Jesus repudiate capital punishment when He refused to seek the death of an adulterous woman?

Passages like Romans 13:4 present a good case for capital punishment, for the passage says, “for it [the government] does not bear a sword for nothing; for i...

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Is it biblical for a woman to marry a man with whom she had an affair before each one got a divorce?

March 10 2022