Should we tithe off our gross or net income?
A Pastor friend who, when asked that very question, would often reply, "That depends - do you want a NET blessing, or a GROSS blessing?" We appreciated the...
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How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
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Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
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by Murray Roulstone
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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Hi Mark, yes, I will keep an eye out for you on the way up! But I suspect that my eyes may well be irresistibly drawn to my Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ,...
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Robert Hibbard
, Retired Christian High School Teacher
Are Jews saved because they are God's chosen people?
I hold to a position that is troublesome to some but Biblical, I believe, nevertheless. God raised up Israel for His purpose of bringing Christ into the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we fully trust God's personal care for us, as described in verses like 1 Peter 5:7, when life still feels overwhelming?
My own personal first thought would be the statement by Paul in Romans 8:28 that God makes all things work together for good for those who love Him. That...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the wicked in Psalm 146:9?
The Lord knows the way of the righteous, and He watches over me when I walk in His ways. But those who live apart from Him—the wicked—are on a road that...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
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What do you think of it, Shirley, that is, Jason Silver's song -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJQ5HZ6VXdk
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What does the Bible mean by 'ye are gods'?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Psalm 135:6 mean for the Coronavirus (Covid-19)?
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My whole family caught Covid from me. And my wife still has long Covid. Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID, refers to health problems that persist or...
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Is cessationism biblical?
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How can we fully trust God's personal care for us, as described in verses like 1 Peter 5:7, when life still feels overwhelming?
7 casting all your cares upon him, for he cares for you. Please give biblical examples.
1 Peter 5:1 - 11
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/fate-destiny.html
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
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Swell answer, Kelli! "God never wastes a hurt" is attributed to John Baker, a leader.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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Gluttony is one of the 7 deadly sins!
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
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Shirley, I'm in a group reading through the Bible in a year with the Bible Recap (Cobble). This week we cover Psalm 136. It shows up a little past the five‑...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How are we justified? (Romans 5:1)
We’re all in the same sinking boat. Nobody escapes this: we’ve all sinned. Sin isn’t just what we occasionally mess up—it’s the default setting of the human...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
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I try with the Lord's help....
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can any church perform a same-sex wedding? Isn’t it clear in the Bible that marriage is a heterosexual union?
Lamentations 3:24: "The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I hope in Him." Jeremiah was called by God before he was born. He did not speak of his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why does this psalm repeat the same thing ("for his mercy endureth for ever") over and over? (Psalm 136:1–26)
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Shirley, you wrote a good thoughtful answer. I am reading through the Bible.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things in this world have a true eternal value?
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*This famous quote, "Only one life to live, 'twill soon be past, ONLY WHAT'S DONE FOR CHRIST WILL LAST," is attributed to the English missionary C.T. Studd....
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by Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?
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https://www.gotquestions.org/predestination.html
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things in this world have a true eternal value?
Coming from a man who used to be a pastor (me), here’s a prioritized top 3 list of what carries true eternal value, based on both biblical weight and...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does the Bible say about fate and destiny?
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Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Great truths, Murray! It certainly seems to be warming up to that day. I look forward to meeting you in the clouds first though!
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by Murray Roulstone
, A Watchman on the Wall
Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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It is worth noting that the book of Revelation sees God working through the nation of Israel, ie the 144,000 in Revelation 7:4-8, yet future. Zechariah 14:4...
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What are the biblical solutions for solving marriage problems?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Can faith really move mountains?
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Amen. Sometimes we try to make mountains where there aren't any. Only trust and believe. He knows!
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How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?
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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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Can faith really move mountains?
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Can faith really move mountains?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about fear?
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Hebrews 13:6 states: "So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'"
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about fear?
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The lines I’ve quoted are not a direct Bible verse, but rather poetic lines inspired by Isaiah 6:2–3 and Revelation 4:8. These verses describe heavenly...
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Leslie Coutinho
What can I do to restore the joy of my salvation?
Psalm 51:17: The sacrifice of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. One to restore the joy of salvation one...
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by Shirley H
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Should a Christian work as a bartender?
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Very well said! Sometimes, you have to do what you do not prefer. However, there can be a way within that (?) that can be meaningful. So, if that is the only...
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How can any church perform a same-sex wedding? Isn’t it clear in the Bible that marriage is a heterosexual union?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can any church perform a same-sex wedding? Isn’t it clear in the Bible that marriage is a heterosexual union?
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The Bible consistently defines marriage as the union of one man and one woman. In Genesis 2:24, God joins Adam and Eve, saying they will become “one flesh.”...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How will the Jews be judged when Jesus returns?
God judges all people by their response to Jesus. John 14:6 – Jesus is the only way to the Father. John 5:22–23 – The Father has given all judgment to the...
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What is the significance of the difference between the first set of the 10 commandments and the second set?
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Who wrote the second set of the ten commandment tablets, God or Moses?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the heavenly crowns that believers can receive in Heaven?
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At the risk of sounding nitpicky, the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4) is a reward for elders (pastors, overseers) who serve willingly, eagerly, and as examples,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of "in season and out of season" in 2 Timothy 4:2?
Good question, Tito! I have struggled with this, and I'll tell you why. Jesus, exhausted from traveling, sat by a well to rest. Though He was tired and...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
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If salvation were conditional on our ability to "stop sinning" (or anything else other than having faith alone in Christ alone) then sins are still being...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
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Thank you Ezekiel! Peter is proclaiming to "ye men of Israel" that they must 'change their mind' on who Christ was (their Messiah). They still await when...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Why did God harden Pharaoh's heart?
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Mark, I must admit that other than your opening question, I am unable to reconcile the purpose of the seven Scriptures you have quoted. Concerning your...