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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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Karen Sutton
What is the meaning and importance of the Last Supper?
When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate of the fruit, then realized their nakedness and felt shame, it was God who provided them with animal skins with which...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
Whenever we pray "in the name of the Lord" we access the very throne room of God, his Strong Tower. In the presence of God we receive "complete protection"...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What can we learn about the wrong way and the right way in Proverbs 14:12?
Every verse in Chapter 14 provides great examples to help us understand the difference between "right (R) and wrong (W) ways", "wise and foolish ways" and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
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Yes I did. My 80 year old fingers do not always do what they are supposed to do. Good catch. My fingers are still unregenerate. That is my excuse and I am...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
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Well, I just found another one. First Corinthians 15:51-53. Not 5. I guess I am getting to old for this. I just want people to be saved so bad. John 3:18
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
I would say that Paul was speaking of "knowing" Jesus not in an intellectual or "fact-based" sense, but of wanting to have the same desire that Jesus...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
I would say that the phrase "the name of the LORD" encompasses not just God's name, but also all the attributes or functions that He possesses or exercises...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the life of Enoch?
I would say that the primary "lesson" to be learned from Enoch would be the value that God assigns, and the pleasure that He takes (as noted in Hebrews...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did the Apostle Paul mean when he wrote this to the church at Philippi: "I want to know Christ, and THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION."?
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. Philippians 3:10 (NIV...
Philippians 3:10
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Inclusivism vs. exclusivism: what does the Bible say?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn about the wrong way and the right way in Proverbs 14:12?
I would say that the way that can "seem right" is any course of action or philosophy of life (no matter how "practical" or "popular" it may be) that treats...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does Jesus mean by, “Whosoever keeps his life shall lose it, and whosoever loses his life for My sake shall keep it”?
Jesus said these words as He was warning the apostles about the opposition that they would encounter because of being His followers, and because of trying to...
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Carol Reed
What does it mean that the earth was divided in Genesis 10:25?
If you don’t take the Bible literally, you can never figure out its true meaning. So when it says the “earth” was divided, that is what it means. And also in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
2 Thessalonians refers to the Antichrist, I believe. I believe the rise and dominion of Antichrist is mentioned in Second Thessalonians 2 aand Revelation 13,...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
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James, didn't you mean 2 Thessalonians 2:3 instead of First Thessalonians 2:3?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
First Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means; For that day shall not come except there come the falling away first, and that man of sin be...
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Karen Zorger
, Christian Wife, and Mom, Florida
Why was Peter also called Cephas?
Simon was the first disciple that Jesus called to follow him. Jesus was introduced to Simon by his brother Andrew (John 1:42). At that first meeting, Jesus...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is "the name of the Lord a strong tower" for believers? Proverbs 18:10
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe.”
Proverbs 18:10
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the life of Enoch?
Also, Jude, Hebrews 11
Genesis 5:1 - 32
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the answer to anxiety?
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Grant, I like what you said, "When we finally take our eyes off these things of the world and put our eyes on Jesus, he reveals the "good, pleasing and...
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What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
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What is the difference between the soul and spirit of man?
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What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
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As the Creator, God has the right to do with His creation as He pleases.
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
My first prayer for government leaders, e.g. Vice President Kamala Harris, is for her salvation (Acts 16:14; Luke 24:45). Then, help her to accept wise...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Growing Seed?
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First Corinthians 1:21 Those that hear the gospel and believe the gospel are saved. Romans 4:5-8 But to Him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
What is the Charismatic movement?
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The Lord used the charismatic folk in 1977 to bring me to the Lord. Jesus became real to me, then a Catholic, when they prayed for me. As a recently saved...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
My internet search on the topic "prayers for government leaders" produced millions of results, among just the first page of which I found the following...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
Here are God's exact words in his call to repentance in this book of Joel. “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
All Scripture is useful to instruct us according to the apostle Paul. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and...
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Virginia Westlake
Should a Christian celebrate Hanukkah (Christmaskah)?
Hanukkah (Chanukah) is a Jewish celebration of a miracle. In my opinion, it is a great time to personally study the miracles that Christ performed and why....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is this passage, which relates the account of Manoah and his wife speaking with the Angel of the Lord, hinting at the triune God?
At the very least it is a theophany, an appearance of God to man in physical form. "Then Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, "Please let us detain you so...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is this passage, which relates the account of Manoah and his wife speaking with the Angel of the Lord, hinting at the triune God?
I believe that previous discussions on the ebible.com website (such as at https://ebible.com/questions/3427-who-is-the-angel-of-the-lord) have indicated that...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some things I need to know about the Antichrist and his rise to power?
Revelation 13:1-4, etc.
Revelation 13:1 - 4
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Jana Taylor Taylor
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can we pray for our leaders, perhaps using words and thoughts from Scripture?
1 Timothy 2:1-3 1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2For kings, and fo...
1 Timothy 2:1 - 3
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
Although Christians place their faith in Christ for salvation based on events and concepts that are contained in the New Testament, the Old Testament...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible?
Here's an approximate list of the number of times love appears in different popular translations of the Bible: English Standard Version: 684 King James...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
I am in agreement with Mr. Maas’ message, but I would also like to add other “beneficial aspects” as he called them. Matthew 18:20 says, “For where two or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should we read the Old Testament as though it was written for us? (Romans 15:4)
4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Wide...
Romans 15:4
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about cremation? Should Christians be cremated?
No matter which burial practices one follows, the results are always the same: “Dust to dust, ashes to ashes." Job reiterated the final disposition of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Saint Valentine?
My short answer includes part of what Tim said: According to tradition, Valentine was able to heal a blind daughter of a judge, the judge then converting to...
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Should a Christian wear a purity ring?
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Tim Maas
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What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
I would say that the prayer of an individual has the same "power" or weight in God's eyes as the prayer of a group. (I think that Jesus indicated this in...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Saint Valentine?
St. Valentinus (whose name derives from the Latin word meaning "worthy" or "strong") was either a priest or bishop who ministered particularly to persecuted...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Saint Valentine?
Was he a martyred saint? The one who inspired Valentine's Day?
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, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
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“You can’t repent too soon because you don’t know how soon it will be too late.”