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

How can a person observe passover by oneself?

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1 Corinthians 5:7 For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

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

How can a person observe passover by oneself?

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To observe Passover by oneself, Mary, if I'm understanding you correctly, the important thing to remember is how it prefigures Jesus' death, how it...

10 days ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to be greedy as the grave? (Habakkuk 2:5)

What does it mean to be greedy as the grave? (Habakkuk 2:5) Habakkuk 2:5 - Rotherham Bible: "Moreover also when wine betrayeth a man is arrogant and findeth...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave?

What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave? Interestingly, there were several resurrections recorded in the Bible, but these persons,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?

What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone? Jesus Christ is scripturally spoken of as the "foundation cornerstone" of the Christian congregation,...

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What is a chaplain? What do chaplains do?

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

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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Derek, I agree with you, and I believe that Jesus was probably crucified on a Thursday:...

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

When did Good Friday begin to be observed?

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David, I agree with you, and I believe that Jesus was probably crucified on a Thursday:...

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

What was Phillip's position in the Bible? A minister or a deacon?

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Philip, good Greek work, brother! I thought these 2 Philips were one and the same. In fact, my pastor preached on Philip the Apostle Sunday. He said there...

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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?

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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?

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

What did Jesus mean when He said 'Ask and you shall receive'?

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Right Motives (James 4:3): Pray without selfish or pleasure-seeking intentions. Promises like Mark 11:24 ignite faith, while passages such as James 4:3...

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

What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?

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A widely cited 2010 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology found it took a median of 66 days for a new, simple behavior (like drinking...

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

Were any of the disciples married?

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Nickey, Acts 26:10 is a central, though debated, part of the argument that Paul might have been married. The core of the argument is an inference based on...

11 days ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

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

John 6:44 Rotherham Bible: "No one can come unto me, except the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him in the last day." God proves his love for...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Were any of the disciples married?

Were any of the disciples married? Yes, some of Jesus' disciples were married, most famously Peter, whose mother-in-law was healed by Jesus. Other apostles...

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

What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?

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Genesis 9:18-20 tells us about Noah and his sons who went out of the ark. Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank the wine and...

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

Who is the antichrist?

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Paula, it has been many years, yet there was no response. Nothing in scripture supports your belief in who or what the antichrist is.

11 days ago

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

Which creation story was written first, the Genesis story or Psalms 104?

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Hi Jack, Psalm19 is a revelation of God as creator! Verses 1-8 tell us to look upward! Verses 7-9 tell us to look down, around, be compassionate, generous....

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who is the antichrist?

Who is the Antichrist? The "antichrist" is a figure in Christian tradition who opposes Jesus Christ and will appear before the Second Coming. The term refers...

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

What did Jesus mean by "I will give you rest" in Matthew 11:28?

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Pray this along with Vivian Bricker Dear Jesus, I am weary and burdened today. Due to a myriad of things going on in my life, I just don't feel good. I long...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)?

How can we soldier up (Ephesians 6:10-18)? To "soldier up" according to Ephesians 6:10-18, you must rely on God's strength and "put on the whole armor of...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation?

Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation? Hebrews 6:4-6 is a highly debated passage, and interpretations vary on whether it means salvation can be...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Bible say about compassion?

What does the Bible say about compassion? The Bible consistently teaches that compassion is a core attribute of God and a fundamental virtue that believers...

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What does the Bible say about hospitality?

What does the Bible say about hospitality? The Bible consistently portrays hospitality as a core Christian duty and spiritual practice, not a mere social...

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What does the Bible say about shunning?

What does the Bible say about shunning? The Bible supports two types of "shunning": first, shunning evil is a command for all believers as an act of wisdom...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest?

What does it mean that Jesus is our High Priest? That Jesus is our High Priest means He is the sole and perfect mediator between God and humanity, who,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that God is our Abba Father?

What does it mean that God is our Abba Father? "Abba" is an Aramaic word for "father" that connotes a sense of intimate, loving, and respectful relationship,...

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What does it mean that God is not mocked?

What does it mean that God is not mocked? The phrase "God is not mocked" means that one cannot escape the consequences of their actions, as disrespecting or...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy?

Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy? Rotherham Bible "But I will pour out upon the house of David and upon the inhabitant of Jerusalem the spirit of...

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

What is prayer?

I'll just deal with praying in faith. Prayer is the channel through which believers express dependence on God, ask with faith, and receive His blessings....

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is Hosea 11:1 a Messianic prophecy?

Is Hosea 11:1 a Messianic prophecy? Hosea 11:1 is not a direct Messianic prophecy in its original context, as it refers to Israel's exodus from Egypt....

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Is Micah 5:2 a Messianic prophecy?

Is Micah 5:2 a Messianic prophecy? Yes, Micah 5:2 is widely considered a Messianic prophecy, with both Christian and some Jewish traditions identifying it as...

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

What does the Bible say about compulsive hoarding?

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That's good history there, James! John G. Wendel and his sisters were some of the most miserly people of all time. Although they had received a huge...

12 days ago

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that God is Almighty?

What does it mean that God is Almighty? To say that God is Almighty means that God has absolute, unlimited, and unrivalled power and authority over all of...

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How can one become a person after God's own heart, like David?

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain...

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How can I give in secret (Matthew 6:4) and still let my good deeds be seen (Matthew 5:16)?

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

Who were the Sadducees and the Pharisees?

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Names Jesus Called the Scribes and Pharisees 1. Ye blind guides (Matt 23:16). 2. Ye fools (Matt 23:17). 3. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees…for ye are...

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

Who were the Sadducees and the Pharisees?

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Doreen, good research, sister! "There’s an old joke about the religious leaders called the Sadducees that Jesus deals with in today's reading. You see, the...

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Comment by Charles Crabtree

On what day was Jesus crucified?

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I agree with you about the Essene. The man carrying the water jar was probably an Essene also since carrying water jars was a woman’s work according to the...

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What does it mean that Jesus "led captivity captive and gave gifts to men"?

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Comment by Murray Roulstone , A Watchman on the Wall

Can I struggle with addiction and still be considered a born again Christian?

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Hi Dorothy. God uses these battles in our lives to bring us closer to Him. I think all would agree, our biggest battles are with ourselves. I'm writing this...

13 days ago

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

Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?

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Look at Deuteronomy 22:13-30. I think this covers a lot on this topic.

13 days ago

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

Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?

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Fornication in the biblical sense, I believe is talking about idolatry. The same is true of adultery. It is spiritual betrayal against God.

13 days ago

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

Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?

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John so I'm trying to understand your statement, "That is assuming the woman was not a harlot." What does that mean? Does it mean that the woman (let's say a...

13 days ago

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

Why are Christians so strongly against premarital sex?

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So, I'm considering Michael's sticky note comment. Does that apply only to those not married? Does it apply to those long married, only having their original...

13 days ago

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

Which creation story was written first, the Genesis story or Psalms 104?

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Hi Shirley. Just as a sidelight, according to the National Solar Observatory, the core temperature of the sun is 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. Every second...

13 days ago

Comment by Jeffrey Johnson

Why were the disciples indignant? (Matthew 26:8-9)

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I see what you mean. The word indignant can mean: "annoyance at what is perceived." We also have to remember that it was Judas Iscariot who mainly objected...

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