If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
In the first place, I do not think that Jesus needed that elaborate of a meal. Martha was getting a little carried away. Mary had probably done her part...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Esau marry an Ishmaelite woman?
I agree with Jennifer Henkel and with Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible. Esau seems to have done this in order to curry favor with his father, who was...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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Continuing, Signing legislation into law has never changed anyone's heart from evil to righteous. 159 years later, the flag that the secessionists fought...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans?
Satan is the god of this present evil world (2 Cor 4:4, Gal 1:4). Our God is not manipulating our daily circumstances during the current dispensation of the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the definition of evil?
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True, darkness is the absence of light. The bible says that even when we do good there is evil present with us. Since God is perfect, we are all made...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does Proverbs 24:11 justify breaking the law to stop abortions?
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There isn't one scripture in the Bible that justifies breaking any law. That's number one. The second thing is this: breaking laws isn't sin. Sin is breaking...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God rescue people? (Psalm 54:7)
TLB God has rescued me from all my trouble, and triumphed over my enemies.
Psalms 54:1 - 7
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Does perish mean to never exist?
In the Bible there are two paths. Only one path leads to God. Jesus said, "I am the way." John 14:6. Psalm 1:6, "For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
No. We are no longer under the law, but under the grace of God (Rom 6:14, Gal 3:23, 1 Cor 6:12). It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Did Jesus claim to be the only way of salvation (John 14:6)?
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
It is of utmost importance to rightly divide the word of truth (2 Tim 2:15), the gospel of our salvation (Eph 1:13) that was given to Paul, from the gospel...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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John 6:40 and John 6:29. And this is the will of Him who sent me, That ALL that SEETH the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life, and I will...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do you think that Jesus preached His salvation to those on the unsaved side of Hades while he was in the saved side, so that those who didn’t know Him had a chance to believe in him?
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Before Jesus went to the cross, all the old testament believers went to paradise under the earth. When Jesus died He went to paradise under the earth. Hell...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is accepting Jesus the only way for people to get to heaven? (John 14:6)
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Everyone in the world is a sinner because we are imperfect and no one lives up to Gods perfect standard. Romans 3:23, and Romans 3:9-10. God sent His Son,...
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by thomas stephens
What does it mean "Elijah must come first and restore all things" in Matthew 17:11?
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Jesus said John the Baptist was Elijah and he did come in the spirit and power of Elijah to "make smooth the way of the Lord". But, did Elijah restore...
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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?
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What does it mean that love never fails?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
If we all adored Jesus as Mary did, who would do the work (Luke 10:39-42)?
I would say that the situation presented by the cited passage is not a matter of "either/or", but one of priorities or order. All the works or service in the...
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John Appelt
How does predestination work as described by scripture?
When the Bible speaks of ‘predestination’ it is not the way most people understand it. ‘Predestined’ is found in three passages which should be examined...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does perish mean to never exist?
Great question, Tony Ferguson! No, it doesn’t mean “cease to exist." (Luke 13:3). The Greek word for “perish” is apóllymi (transliteration is apollumi) and...
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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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Apology accepted, Mary.
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by Mary L Rucker
Why did God bless Rahab when she told a lie? (Joshua 2:4–5)
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Perhaps, Jack, I should have said that Paul did NOT directly tell King Agrippa that all men, including the King, must repent of their sins and accept Jesus,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?
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First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.
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Grace McKenzie
What does it mean that "whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass"?
Winking eyes, pursing lips, and pointing fingers are all literal actions. There's nothing figurative about it. The word is referring to perverse or evil body...
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Tony Ferguson
Does perish mean to never exist?
Luke 13: “No, I tell you; but unless you r repent, you will all likewise perish."
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
How can I reconcile my understanding of God and salvation with predestination?
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Romans 8:30 says God predestined “those”; therefore to say ‘God predestined that no one should be lost’ (or “God predestined that everyone should be saved’)...
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Who is currently in Heaven?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is a carnal Christian?
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The thief on the cross was saved, but he was not born again (New Covenant), i.e., he was saved before Jesus had died. The New Covenant was not in effect...
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Myron Baska
Why do church leaders teach Heaven is available after death?
The passage reads: “No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.” This seems very confusing f...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the cross?
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If we had to do one thing to be saved other than believe on Jesus, then we would have something to boast in. Romans 3:26-28. Salvation is free. No one can...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who / what were the Nephilim?
I have taken this view ever since I went to Arizona Bible College, I think, or at least by the time I finished Dallas Theological Seminary: Some Bible...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
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Steven Farr, If you were as hot and thirsty as the rich man said he was, would you ask that someone dip their finger in water and come and touch your tongue,...
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by Tee Es
Does Alzheimer's disease impact the spirit?
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@JD Abshire, I read this and cried. Thank you for sharing such a privileged account with your fellow Christians so that we may see Him in all His glory in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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Using a commentary to answer these questions, and not citing the source is plagiarism. Copy and paste is plagiarism. It's easy to identify too. It sounds...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from Moses' intercession for his people in Numbers 14:11-21?
Without disputing God's right to act as He had initially proposed toward the Israelites by destroying them for their rebellion, Moses told God that such an...
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Who is currently in Heaven?
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Jack, I’m a little confused. If the saints of the OT, as well as the NT, upon their death ascended to heaven, then why didn’t David (a man after God’s own...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does trusting God mean ignoring common sense? (Proverbs 3:5–6)
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If a world leader told a man to bow before him and give him praise or be thrown into a fiery furnace, what would be the common sense thing for the man to do?...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is religiosity?
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We do not get saved by doing anything. We are saved by believing the gospel. First Corinthians 15:1-4. How do we know we are saved? Five words. Christ died...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was David afraid of (Psalm 59:2)?
Of what was David afraid? Loss of life -- his own! The title of this psalm (listed in the best Bibles) connects it to David's "close shave" from Saul's...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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Amen. John 3:16-18. God loves the whole world. First John 2:2. He calls all men to be saved. John 12:32. Romans 11:29 For the GIFTS and calling of God are...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some psalms to counteract fear and stress?
When fearful, pray Psalm 94:19, NIRV: “I was very worried. But your comfort brought me joy.” When fearful, remember Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and...
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Thank you, Bim! I’m glad my answer was helpful to you!
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by Bim Akinsanya
How can the light of stars billions of light years away from the earth have reached us if the earth is only thousands of years old?
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Hi, Kelli. I have to say, I'm so grateful to have stumbled upon your answer. This insight can only be gotten from the Holy Spirit, and of course, it makes...
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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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AMEN. God predestined that no one should be lost. He made a way to save us, even before we existed. Take Adam and Eve. They were given one request by God....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is reprobation? What does it mean to be reprobate?
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First John 2:2 And HE is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. Romans 8:29. God knew before the...
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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 over eating, over exercising, drinking too much, drugs, smoking, adultery etc. are all sins against the body which is the temple of...