What is the New Jerusalem?
First, see the big picture: The Great City, the Holy Jerusalem Rev. 21:10 Contrast to man’s cities on earth—ENOCH, the first city, built by the first...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the theme of the book of Revelation?
Dr. John Walvoord, former president of the school I went to when he was there, Dallas Seminary, said this about the theme of or outline for the book of...
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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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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What "little ones" was Jesus talking about? (Matthew 10:42)
The Greek word used (anglicized as "mikron", which is the root of many English terms denoting smallness) was commonly used at that time by rabbis (that is,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the psalmist praise God "7 times a day"? (119:164)
Psalm 119:164 “Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous laws.” (NIV) The phrase means, “often, many times, beyond what is expected.” WW Compare...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What "little ones" was Jesus talking about? (Matthew 10:42)
42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their r...
Matthew 10:40 - 42
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is a psalmist?
A psalm is a sacred song or hymn, the words of which are meant to be recited or sung in worship. A psalmist is an individual who writes or composes such...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did the psalmist praise God "7 times a day"? (119:164)
The number seven is used on multiple occasions in the Bible as a symbol of completeness, finality, or intensity. Examples would include the seven days of...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How can we overcome personal embarrassment to share the gospel with others?
For me, the best way to overcome embarrassment of sharing the gospel is by sharing a very brief (about 1-minute) overview of my life before Christ and my...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about praying to / speaking to the dead?
My Father has passed on. He lived for 79 years. I asked him for guidance and help in many other ways for the years the Lord gave us to function as father and...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the theme of the book of Revelation?
My thought is, Matthew 9:2: "Son be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you." 1st Corinthians 15:54: "So when this corruptible has put on in-corruption,...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is concupiscence?
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So, now all we have to do is conquer the things we hate, and only do the things we struggle to do! Sounds like time for tea and cake...No time to just put it...
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Joshua Hinde
How old were Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they were youths in Babylon?
According to the bible they were young "men". In the bible, and according to Jewish tradition, based on the laws of Moses, bare minimum they were 13. That is...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians of different denominations date or marry?
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Continuing, I know this sounds hard to believe, but Faye and I have never not compromised. I can prove it: we got married in 1974. We've never divorced or...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What would it mean to have their "lampstand" removed? (Revelation 2:5)
I interpret this comment as being directed not only to the pastor or the leadership of the church in Ephesus, but also to the congregation as a whole, as a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In what sense had these believers forsaken their first love? (Revelation 2:4)
Although the glorified Christ had many positive things to say to the Christian congregation at Ephesus, He also characterized them as having "abandoned"...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are Judah and Israel still divided?
I would say that they are not (and were not even in the time of Christ). The ten "lost tribes" of the northern kingdom of Israel were carried into exile by...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
In what sense had these believers forsaken their first love? (Revelation 2:4)
Context: Revelation 2:4 "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the t...
Revelation 2:1 - 7
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What would it mean to have their "lampstand" removed? (Revelation 2:5)
Context: Revelation 2:4 "Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the t...
Revelation 2:1 - 7
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the theme of the book of Revelation?
In my opinion, the main theme of the book of Revelation is an admonition to believers to maintain their faith despite whatever temporal adversities they may...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians of different denominations date or marry?
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Jim, you hit the real crux of the issue squarely on top of the head. How did the different denominations come to life? If compromise is all we need to learn...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is concupiscence?
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Shirley, I love your reference to Galatians 5:13 --› NIV "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is concupiscence?
While we live on earth we are in a constant battle between the natural desires of the flesh and the spiritual yearnings of our souls. Romans 7:14 - 20...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
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Amen Kelli, thanks and have a blessed day!
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Neil Parks
Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
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Grant, My dad was a good guy. The people who knew my dad, all say he was a good guy. He passed away in 2012. If his name comes up now, someone will...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between the Old Testament vs. New Testament?
Ephesians 1:13-14 Ephesians 4:30 The seal of the Holy Spirit was not given in the old testament. Second Timothy 2:13.We only have to believe on Jesus once to...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Paul say he was not sent to baptize people but to preach gospel? Doesn’t preaching the gospel include baptism, too?
The second we trust Jesus as the only way of salvation apart from any works, Romans 4:5, we are baptized by the Holy Spirit. Acts 11:16 Then remembered I the...
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by Kelli Hamann
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
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Danny, my sentiments EXACTLY! Great advice!
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does GOD have enemies?
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Amen. Romans 3:26 For He is the just and the justifier of them that BELIEVE in Jesus. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is God inheritance?
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Deuteronomy 9:26, "I prayed to the Lord; Lord God, do not annihilate your people, your inheritance, whom you have redeemed through your greatness and brought...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ?
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Steven, anyone with a marriage license on file at the state recorders office IS MARRIED. Marriage is not a church function, it's a government affair. If you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How do we honor an abusive parent?
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As believers we have His righteousness. Without His righteousness no one will see the Lord. Romans 4:6 The problem is we are all sinners. First John 1:8. So...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How do I pray for God to help me conceive another child?
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You say, 'Father I pray that it is your will for me to conceive another child.' And you place that request in your heart and leave it there. And you believe...
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Leon Stansfield
How many sons did King David have?
In my current study of 1 Chronicles 17, we see the passage at verses 10b to 14 which includes a statement that God will build David a house---that is, a...
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What is the first Adam and the last Adam?
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Jack Gutknecht
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What is the curse of the law?
Before I accepted Christ as my personal Savior, I was on my way to hell and about to hear Jesus’ words in MT 25:41 “Then shall he [the King] say also unto...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the theme of the book of Revelation?
Revelation 1:4 - 8
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the book of Revelation?
I would add my thought on the book's author, Revelation's author, because an ebible question has been merged with this one....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why God did get angry against Moses?
Actually, God's anger is brought out in the next verse: “O Lord, please send someone else to do it” (Exo 4:13, NIV). Moses calls Him “Lord” and yet refuses...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why God did get angry against Moses?
I would say that God's reaction was based on Moses' repeated attempts to avoid God's call for him to back to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of their...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?
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Colossians 2:13 We have been forgiven all trespasses. First John 2:2. The only sin we can commit to spend eternity in hell is to never accept Jesus’ free...
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, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
God did a risky thing when He created us. Out of His great love for us He didn't create robots who expressed love toward Him Him but instead He gave us a...
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