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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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
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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by Jack Gutknecht
, 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.”
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is ultimate reconciliation?
The gospel. First Corinthians 15:3-4 That Christ died for our sins, past, present, and future sins. Romans 4:7-8. according to the scriptures, that He was...
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by Vince Terranova
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? Are there dinosaurs in the Bible?
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I enjoy all the scientific data. Our Almighty God has given man the ability to research fascinating subjects. I, on the other hand love the simplicity of...
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King Ace
Who was the first Jew?
The first Jew born on earth was the 4th son of Jacob and Leah. His name was Judah. He is the ancestor of the LORD JESUS CHRIST, King David and Solomon. In...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should a Christian view environmentalism?
My wife, older daughter, and I consider ourselves environmentalists. We recycle everything we possibly can, pick up cans and litter along the road (for years...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How many times is love mentioned in the Bible?
The answer to the question is affected by the existence of multiple Greek words commonly translated as "love", as well as variations among English...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
Yes, Jesus taught that. My short answer concurs with Grant's and Aurel's answers. The "second" restoration will be a horrendous display. All the unsaved ever...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do we return to the Lord our God (Joel 2:13)?
I would say that the process of returning to God begins with recognition of the fact of having previously departed from Him (normally through the commission...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does "gathered" mean in Matthew 18:20?
Do increased numbers make prayer more powerful? (Mt 18:19-20) 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that ...
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
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Viewing the sanctimonious incompetence or mishandling at all governmental levels, exposes the true irrefutable POLITICAL nature of this pseudo science kabuki...
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by Ezekiel Kimosop
Who are "the rest of the dead" mentioned in Revelation 20:5?
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I concur with you.
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by Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
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Grant, thank you for your comment. I never suggested that there is no hell or that the wicked will not suffer for their sins. The point of the Bible texts...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
It means to believe. Trust that what is said is true. My car is red. I believe it is red because it is red. Jesus said, John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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Colossians 2:13 We have been forgiven all trespasses. No matter how much we sin it is already paid for. Romans 3:27-28. Our sin debt is paid in full and we...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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Hebrews 13:5. And be content with such things as ye have, for He hath said, I will never leave you or forsake you. Romans 4:5. Romans 11:6. John 6:37-39. He...
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by Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
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Aurel, I did not use the phrase "eternal life" to refer to the second resurrection of the unrighteous. The bible uses the words "life", "spiritual life" and...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to "believe"? (John 3:16-18)
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James is about rewards in heaven. Not works salvation. First Verse. To the twelve tribes of Israel scattered abroad. Then He calls them brethren. Saved Jews....
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Gene Deloach
Why are Christians so afraid in this COVID-19 pandemic?
Christians do not fear coronavirus but the message it sends. Covid and the world’s response demonstrates our total lack of understanding of what this virus...
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by Chris Dibbern
Why is there no sex in heaven?
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In Genesis, the word which gets translated as "Eden" can also be translated as Heaven. In this unfallen, holy and good garden, God created us! Male and...
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What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How are all things possible with God?
Something else. This is Jesus’ response to the rich young ruler. 2 Kings 20:2, "Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is Christian persecution?
Christian persecution is mistreatment of Christians by non-believers because our beliefs and lifestyle offend these people. Persecution can be in thought,...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What did Jesus mean when He said it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get into heaven?
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Jesus said, unless our righteousness exceed that of the Scribes and Pharisees, we can not enter the kingdom of heaven. Romans 4:5-8 But to Him that worketh...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
According to the Bible, there are two resurrections. The resurrection of the righteous - the first resurrection – that will take place “on the last day.”...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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You want proof? Headline Roundup January 3rd, 2021 On Friday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.)...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about transsexualism / transgenderism? Is gender identity disorder / gender dysphoria the result of sin?
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Mike, The House of Representatives recently announced a set of changes to its official rules to enshrine so-called “gender inclusive” language, and stop the...
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James Townsend
, I am a learner of truth and one that strives in the word
Does God promise to not give us more than we can handle?
While this topic is good understanding we should also know about these principles. Yes God tempts no one. Yes there is iniquity and there is also sin. Yes...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?
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Grant, I love your quoted verse, Luke 18:7, = NASB 1977 now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay...
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Grant Abbott
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Why would God be resistant to answering our prayers as Luke 11:7-9 seems to indicate?
Do we ever pray with "brash persistence", "impudence" (ESV), "shameless audacity" (NIV), "persistence and boldness" (AMP), "shamelessness" (NASB),...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Did Jesus teach that even the wicked will one day be resurrected?
The first resurrection is the bodily resurrection of all believers (Old Testament Saints, New Testament Christians and Tribulation Saints) to receive our...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
How are all things possible with God?
Jesus is saying to his disciples that it is impossible for anyone to enter eternal life on their own terms. But "if it is God's will" then nothing will be...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What is the answer to anxiety?
When we worry or we are anxious about anything, we are demonstrating that we don't trust Jesus, the creator of the Universe, to take care of us and meet our...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why does the Bible contain so much condemnation?
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John 3:36 The wrath of God comes on those who have not believed and received His free gift of eternal life. There is also the wrath of God that comes on...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the keys to resisting temptation?
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First John 1:8. If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Even the great apostle Paul had trouble in the flesh. Romans 7. He...
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by Adam Estep
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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I am not a salesman as one might suspect with my comment about precious metals, not a broker, rather an ordinary man that prays to God.
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by Adam Estep
What does it mean, "Hurt not the oil and the wine," in Revelation 6:6?
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This reference in Revelation is obviously speaking about a monetary system and further about super inflation. Not oil and wine indicates those that are...
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What are our secret sins? (Psalm 90:8)
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Are we living in the end times?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the answer to anxiety?
To me, there is a valid distinction to be made between "thought" and "anxious thought". We are to do all that we can with regard to any particular situation...