If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
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Excellent examples, pastor!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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by Billy P Eldred
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Danny, as for why Peter followed Jesus. He knew scripture. He knew there was a coming Messiah from many descriptions found throughout the old testament. A...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Danny, I guess you didn't realize I was quoting scripture when I said escaped the "corruption of the world". Peter's words. I think you misunderstand why...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Davidic covenant?
What is the Davidic covenant? The Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7) is God's unconditional promise to King David to establish an eternal dynasty, kingdom, and...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God offer a new covenant?
Why did God offer a new covenant? Jeremiah 31:31 God offered a new covenant to replace the old Mosaic covenant because humanity could not keep its laws due...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
What is the Ark of the Covenant? The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred, gold-plated chest of acacia wood described in the Hebrew Bible as the repository for...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Continuing, Jesus came into the picture and said "Follow Me" to a couple of people. They went to their friends and relatives and told of Him and before long,...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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Billy, I know it sounds right to many of us that we "choose God" to escape our circumstances, but we don't. He chooses us. And if you could actually choose...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Genesis 2:16: "And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: (17) But of the tree of the knowledge of good...
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Donna Williams
Does insomnia indicate a spiritual problem? (Psalm 127:2)
Dear Anonymous, in a sense the answer is yes! I believe, it is an indication that we have a lack of faith and trust in God's ability to provide for us. King...
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Donna Williams
If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
Dear Anonymous, I believe King Solomon is teaching us that God is sovereign, and all glory goes to Him! As believers, we are to totally rely and depend on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "the Apostle of Love" (John) write about brotherly love in 1 John 2-5?
In 1 John 2-5, the Apostle John presents brotherly love as essential evidence of genuine salvation. He argues that love for a fellow believer proves one is...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What are the marks of a true child of God?
You can only know by their testimony. If they proclaim that Christ died for their sins, was buried, but rose again on day three (1 Cor 15:1-4), they are most...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2) Psalm 127:1-2 says "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build...
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How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?
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What does "deep calls unto deep" mean?
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Jeffrey Johnson
Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant?
Why did God strike Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant? God struck Uzzah dead for touching the Ark of the Covenant because it was a direct...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
Joel 2:12 stresses "weeping and mourning" because genuine repentance requires the engagement of the whole person—emotions included—in response to God's...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the marks of a true child of God?
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Spot on answer, Ezekiel!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
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Good answer, Donna! Also relevant was your last sentence (See John 3:3) 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless...
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by Billy P Eldred
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
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John, if there was no evil in the world, would we come to Christ? I have read where atheist say "If there was a loving God, why would he allow bad, awful...
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Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the little book in Revelation? In other words, is the book a real book with pages like our books on earth, or something different?
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Yes, Tim, "John is told to go and take the 'little scroll' from the angel’s hand (vv. 8-11). He eats it, and as he was told, it tastes sweet, though it sours...
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If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
Psalm 127:1-2 1 If the Lord does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the Lord does not guard a city, then the watchman stands g...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What are the marks of a true child of God?
What are the marks of a true child of God? 1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
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Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did God allow incest in the Bible?
Why did God allow incest in the Bible? Incest is defined and forbidden here: Lev. 18:6-18; Lev. 20:11, 12, 17, 19-21; Deut. 22:30; Deut. 27:20, 22, 23; Ezek....
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God? Note what Paul writes in Romans Chapter 1 vrs. 20: ESV: "For the invisible things of him since...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can I know how to properly worship God?
How can I learn to worship God properly? Properly worshipping God involves offering your whole life as a "living sacrifice" through obedience, sincerity, and...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How could David be considered a man after God's own heart?
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1 Samuel 13:14 is the place where this idea is first introduced in Scripture. It reads, "But now your kingdom will not continue. The LORD has sought for...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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I think you're seeing it clearly, Shirley. Who wrote this, and why? Someone is trying to make a point about how easily tragedy can strike when we don't...
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Donna Williams
Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
Dear Anonymous, I believe that as leaders and members of the body of Christ, we are to acknowledge that we are servants, and that it is Christ who is the...
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Donna Williams
What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Apostle Paul is teaching us, not to exalt or compare one leader to another. When we do so, it is a sign that we are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
The leaders and members have to be servants as Jesus was. He is our example (1Peter 2:21). He said that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and...
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Anonymous
What are the marks of a true child of God?
1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.
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Anonymous
Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?
Revelation 8:1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
What happens when we aren't motivated by love (Galatians 5:14-15)?
Galatians 5:14-15 "For the law is summed up in this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. But if you are always biting and devouring one another, w...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
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Manasseh serves as the ultimate example of God's willingness to forgive even the most heinous sins if the repentance is sincere—is the classic interpretation...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 1 Corinthians?
What is the book of 1 Corinthians? 1 Corinthians is a New Testament Pauline epistle written by the Apostle Paul (with Sosthenes) around A.D. 55 to the church...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?
What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)? In 1 Corinthians 7:5, "incontinency" refers to a lack of self-control or inability to manage one's sexual desires,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce?
Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce? Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 does not contradict Jesus’ teaching on divorce,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives?
What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives? Spiritual boundaries are essential limits that protect your inner peace, align actions with...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?
How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ? Living in light of our identity in Christ means embracing our role as new creations (2...
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Leslie Coutinho
How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?
Joel 2:11: And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How do we refresh our hearts in Christ?
How do we refresh our hearts in Christ? Philemon 1:20 ESV: "Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ." Refreshing your...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why would God kill someone who was just trying to help? (2 Samuel 6:7)
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Aurel's answer is right on. The reason Uzzah lost his life is right there in the text. It says, "because of his irreverent act." I think he was just...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ?
Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ? According to Romans 10:9-10, yes, confessing with your mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and...