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

Is it a sin to lust, or does it only become a sin when I give in to it?

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Jennifer, I especially liked your remark about sin "'missing the mark', and to set one's desire on things below vs. things above is how sin is conceived.'" I...

August 24 2021

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?

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I agree, though I would add that the hour before and after was considered a sort of fuzzy period that belonged to both days unless a priest needed to...

August 24 2021

Answer by Perry Peterson

Was the resurrection of Jesus on a Sunday?

What day did Jesus rise from the dead? In doing some study I believe that it was on Saturday. Jesus had His disciples prepare for Passover. There is a High...

August 24 2021 4 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What happens to our soul at death?

August 24 2021

Comment by Dieter Haas

How can being gay be wrong if you've always felt attracted to the same sex, you're a devoted Christian, and it wasn't something you chose?

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I was born heterosexual. It was not my choice. It just happened. Most probably your son was born homosexual. It was not his choice, but it happened. I don’t...

August 24 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?

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Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, physical death, but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 1:8 If we say we...

August 24 2021

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How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?

August 24 2021

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

Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?

Acts 24:27, "But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix..." Acts 25: 1-22, Festus is the topic. The Jews hated Felix. They wrote letters to Rome...

August 23 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?

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Saul disobeyed God so many times that he lost the Holy Spirit. He was about to go into battle but was not confident of the outcome. Samuel the prophet was...

August 23 2021

Answer by n.l. pearson , bible study teacher/revealer of the WORD

Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?

Nowhere! We hear this from a lot of people, especially if they've convinced themselves it’s okay because it’s what they do! They curse, cheat, steal, lie,...

August 23 2021 3 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?

As indicated in Acts 24-26, Festus (full name Porcius Festus) was the successor to Antonius Felix as the Roman procurator of Judea (the same position...

August 23 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What was the lesson Elisha wanted to teach Joash using the arrows?

I would say that, in regard to this particular issue, Joash had already unfortunately and irremediably displayed that he did not possess the pre-existing...

August 23 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?

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There are lots of verses for disobedient believers. John 3:18 First John 2:2. Romans 4:5-8. Romans 3:26-28. John 6:47 John 6:40 John 3:36. First John 5:13...

August 23 2021

Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

How should a Christian view vaccinations/vaccines?

I humbly submit for your consideration some data to ponder and as always for you to freely decide. (1 Peter 2:16) There are PERFECT vaccines, like the polio,...

August 23 2021 8 Comments 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What are some encouraging Bible verses?

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A few more. First Corinthians 15:51-53 and First Thessalonians 4:13-18. We are to comfort one another with these words.

August 23 2021

Comment by Clyde Brake

Can a Christian today perform an exorcism? What does the Bible say about casting out demons?

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I agree. The gospels and Acts reported miracles and casting out of demons, but it was necessary to authenticate they were preaching the gospel of Christ....

August 23 2021

Question by j Avila

What was the lesson Elisha wanted to teach Joash using the arrows?

2 Kings 13:18 - 19

2 Votes August 23 2021 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean to be missional? Should Christians be missional?

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The great commission is to go into all the world and preach the good news of the gospel. That Christ died for the sins of the whole world, First John 2:2, so...

August 23 2021

Question by Anonymous
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When does the soul enter the body of a fetus or newborn baby?

Psalms 139:1 - 24

2 Votes August 23 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Gregory Jones

Where (if at all) in the word of God does it say a man can continually be disobedient and still have the favor of God?

I have a friend who continues to be disobedient and claims that he has favor with God. Can you please show me some scripture to show this is true or untrue?

2 Votes August 23 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Avierre Worthy

Is speeding a sin?

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Thank you all so much for this, I hope y'all are doing alright, and I hope y'all have a great, wonderful, and blessed life, I love y'all!

August 23 2021

Comment by Avierre Worthy

Is speeding a sin?

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Thank y'all so much for this, I hope y'all are doing alright, and I hope y'all have a great, wonderful, and blessed life, I love y'all!

August 23 2021

Comment by Avierre Worthy

Is speeding a sin?

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Thank y'all so much for this, I hope y'all are doing alright, and I hope y'all have a great, wonderful, and blessed life, I love y'all!

August 23 2021

Comment by Avierre Worthy

Is speeding a sin?

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Thank y'all so much for this, I hope y'all are doing alright, and I hope y'all have a great wonderful, and blessed life, I love y'all!

August 23 2021

Comment by Avierre Worthy

Is speeding a sin?

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Thank y'all so much for this comment, I hope all of y'all have a great wonderful, and blessed life, and I hope y'all are alright, love y'all!

August 23 2021

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

Is Reuel the same as Jethro (Moses' father-in-law)?

Yes, he was the father-in-law of Moses (Exod. 2:18) and called Jethro and Raguel (Num. 10:29). Raguel, then, yes, was the father of Hobab and father-in-law...

August 23 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did God love Jacob and hate Esau (Malachi 1:3; Romans 9:13)?

August 22 2021

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Is speeding a sin?

August 22 2021

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Is speeding a sin?

August 22 2021

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Does John 3:5 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

August 22 2021

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

How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)

“When we witness to people, we don’t have to worry about proving God’s existence. According to this verse, God makes Himself evident, open, and plain to...

August 22 2021 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did Jesus tell the recently healed blind man not to return to the village in Mark 8:26?

[Apparently,] the man was not from Bethsaida, for Jesus sent him home and cautioned him not to enter that town. Now that he had been healed, why go to...

August 22 2021 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the correct posture for praying?

1. Kneeling Kneeling has always been a universal sign of submission and obedience – Daniel 6:10 (Daniel knelt three times a day, praying and giving thanks,...

August 22 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What age was Jehoiachin when he began his reign?

How old was Jehoiachin when he became king? I agree with Michael’s answer that this was probably a copyist error. Most likely, Jehoiachin was 18 when he...

August 21 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What age was Jehoiachin when he began his reign?

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I'd like to see this: "In ancient Hebrew, the numbers 8 and 18 would have been differentiated by a very small mark."

August 21 2021

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

What are the types of prayers?

I can think of twelve types of prayers appearing in Scripture, although (to my knowledge), other than the Lord's Prayer, no specific wording or "formula" is...

August 21 2021 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

Where was Adam when Eve ate the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil?

To my knowledge, the Bible does not specifically say where Adam was when Eve was tempted by Satan in the guise of the serpent, but he was apparently not with...

August 21 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Kessele Monibah

What are the types of prayers?

1 Timothy 2:1

1 Vote August 21 2021 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If Christ reconciles all things, why doesn’t everyone believe? (Colossians 1:20)

When Paul speaks of being “in Christ” (i.e., being saved), (Col 1:2: “To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse..."), he does not...

August 21 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How do we pray effectually and fervently as in James 5:16?

If you like me follow the King James Version (I do in most instances), then compare these 3 examples as to the effectual or effective praying: "The effectual...

August 21 2021 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Tim Maas , Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)

First, as an introductory side note, I would say that my faith in God includes a belief that (based on His omniscience) He will judge all humans who have...

August 21 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Örnen Elyon

Is Reuel the same as Jethro (Moses' father-in-law)?

Ruel is the same person as Jethro. Jethro means excellence; may have been a title back then. Shalom

August 21 2021 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Örnen Elyon

Why was God going to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26?

The answer to your question will be in the book of Jasher (~72-80). Moses was king of Cush for a certain period (when he had run away from Egypt). Then the...

August 21 2021 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How is God "clearly seen" in this world? (Romans 1:19–20)

Titus 2:11-14, "You see God's grace has been revealed to save the whole human race; it has taught us that we should give up everything contrary to true...

August 21 2021 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Should Christians get vaccinated?

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1947 Nuremberg war crimes tribunal set a 10 standard CODE for medical human experimentation. Required first; voluntary legal consent of a human subject. All...

August 21 2021

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why does God send people to hell?

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John 6:47 Jesus said, if you believe on me I will give you eternal life. Matthew 7:21-23 Many will say to me on that day, Lord, Lord, and boast in all their...

August 21 2021

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

How do I get breakthrough?

2 Chronicles 24:19, "Yet He sent prophets to them to bring them back to the Lord, and they testified against them, but they would not listen." A spiritual...

August 21 2021 Follow Vote Up