What can we learn from the 3 characters in Acts 12:1-17, 19?
Herod Kills James and Imprisons Peter 12 Now at that time, HEROD the king laid hands on some of those from the church to harm them. (I.e, HEROD stretches...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is "sedition" in the Bible?
Among those who used the word Wednesday was President-elect Joe Biden, who said the Capitol riot [the US Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021] “borders on sedition, ...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
God created the heavens and earth, including all life that exists on this planet (Genesis 1). God brought every human being into existence (Genesis 2). He...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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Jesus never specifically repudiated capital punishment. The general principles taught by Jesus and the Apostles oppose any kind of revenge, but there is no...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I know for sure that I will go to Heaven when I die?
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To say a person can lose salvation/eternal life is to call Gods word into question and say He lied. John 6:40 John 6:29 John 6:47 John 5:24 First John 5:13...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about insurrection?
The bible does not support or condemn rioting per se; it presents conflict, violence and rioting as a fact of life, the result of our sinful human condition....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about insurrection?
(We just had a US Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021).
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What can we learn from the 3 characters in Acts 12:1-17, 19?
God can communicate with His followers and intervene on their behalf in unexpected and even seemingly impossible ways, as He did in sending an angel to free...
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by Jeffrey Smith
What is the second death?
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For a sobering account of the second death (the Lake of Fire) see Thomas Welch's testimony by Googling "Oregon's Amazing Miracle'. This is a testimony of...
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
What is the difference between Christians and Catholics?
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The parable from Matthew, I believe, was presented to assure and teach us. "...as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How can I recognize a false teacher / false prophet?
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Matthew 7:21-23 But many will come before me on that day and call me Lord, and boast in all their good works, but the have never done the will of my Father...
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Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Is saying OMG or words like 'geez' still taking the Lord's name in vain?
When at the zenith of my running from God glorifying myself, I bought a post card. It's subject was Psalm 46:10. As I read it over and over, I struggled with...
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by John Smith
What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?
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Jesus states in the New Testament (Matthew 5:38) "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye," Jesus is describing (Deuteronomy 19:21). Jesus in...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
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God also gives "power" to the human governments, and sets the boundaries/limits of their domains. So if a ruler is evil, it is not because God determined the...
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by Bruce Lyon
, Elder: Restoration Fellowship Assembly
Does God have a sense of humor?
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Does God have a sense of humor? Have you seen a Platipus
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What is the origin of the ending of the Lord's Prayer beginning with, "For thine is the kingdom....?"
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It's not in many modern versions or in the critical text, but it is present in the majority of the Greek manuscripts. So better details would read, "what is...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is the origin of the ending of the Lord's Prayer beginning with, "For thine is the kingdom....?"
The standard ending of the Lord's Prayer is not in the Bible. When was it added to the Luke passage?
Luke 11:2 - 4
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by Brian Ansell
, Retired school teacher, now sell homemprovements i
Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
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If the antichrist exists, my bids are for trump, Hitler, thatcher
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by Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
How should a Christian view genetic engineering?
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Excellent answer, John Matthews!
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
Humans (and governments composed of humans) have free will, or else they could not be held accountable for their actions. However, in my view, God is "in...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why was King Solomon not satisfied even with wisdom?
The sinful desires of our flesh are never satisfied, we always crave more and more because the things we indulge in quickly lose their appeal. Solomon had...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)
We need to read this verse in context with the entire Psalm to understand its meaning. There are three themes running through this Psalm 116. The Fear of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?
Man thinks he is in control, but is he?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why was King Solomon not satisfied even with wisdom?
Wisdom with regard to godliness is valuable, and is to be highly desired and sought. However, from the "under the sun" perspective of the "natural" man (that...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What does the Bible say about rioting?
The bible does not support or condemn rioting per se, it presents conflict, violence and rioting as a fact of life, the result of our sinful human condition....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)
I would say that the verse is not indicating that the death of God's servants is a positive thing that He wants to happen (as humans might seek to multiply...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why would our death be "precious" to the Lord (Psalm 116:15)
Psalm 116:15 15 "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants"
Psalms 116:1 - 19
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by Michael Troxel
Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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I think he does because all names have different meanings. So he changes someone's name because that new name meaning represents who they will become or who...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
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Hi Ainsley Chalmers. Thank you for your kind words. I had a similar experience myself and needed to settle the issue once and for all, so I did extensive...
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Why is salvation by works a commonly held viewpoint by non-believers, and some believers as well?
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Are Christians going to remain in the clouds with Christ forever according to 1 Thessalonians 4:17?
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Why did God sometimes change a person's name in the Bible?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What can we learn from the 3 characters in Acts 12:1-17, 19?
(the 3 characters, Herod, the angel, and Peter).
Acts 12:1 - 17
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)
Wikipedia has "During Rehoboam's 17-year reign, he retained Jerusalem as Judah's capital but Judah did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, and they...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can 2 Chronicles 9:25 say Solomon had 4,000 stalls when 1 Kings 4:26 says he had 40,000 stalls?
Solomon had 4,000 1 stalls for his chariot horses and 12,000 horses. 1 textual note The Hebrew text has “40,000,” but this is probably an inflated number. If...
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Grant Abbott
, Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit
What kind of "evil" did Rehoboam do? (2 Chronicles 12:14)
In my view Rehoboam did not sin in his response to the Israelite leaders because this conflict was God’s will. His decision to ignore the Israelites’ plea...
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
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Albert great to hear how the truth about creation brought you to God in Christ. As a PhD scientist I was brain washed into believing evolution was a fact....
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by Aurel Georgescu
What time of the year was Christ’s birth?
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Birth of Jesus Timeline https://www.biblestudy.org/maps/birth-of-jesus-timeline.html
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about impactful thoughts?
2 Chronicles 12:14 “And he [Rehoboam the son of Solomon, king of Judah] did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD.” THE DEEDS OF REHOBOAM...
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Dino Spadone
Is Barack Obama the antichrist?
Fact: one knows when Christ will return and anyone who says they do are either missguided or delusional, in my opinion. End times began the moment Christ...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is faith justified by works?
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Context. James was writing to saved Jews. What profit is there my brethren if we have faith, but no works. Works for rewards in heaven. Not salvation. That...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is faith justified by works?
Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him that sent me, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 4:2 If Abraham were justified by...
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Daniel Berry
Does Romans 11:22 mean we can lose our salvation (be cut off from God)?
Two scriptures: Matthew 24:13 But the one who has endured to the end will be saved. James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without...
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ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?
A well written article on radiometric dating by Mr Houdman. Further information on carbon-14 (C14) perhaps needs to be made.C14, present in all organic...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why is the science community so opposed to creationism?
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Hi Ainsley Chalmers. I greatly appreciate your response. When I first began my research, I was not looking particularly for information to refute evolution....
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by Gregory Boldon
, Christian Military Veteran Warrior for God
Is faith justified by works?
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"But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works, "You believe...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about prenuptial agreements?
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They sound selfish to me although I may want some (that's the selfishness in me). I agree with Michael who said, "by their very nature,[they] cast doubt on...
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Michael Muthiah
What was the state of the earth before creation?
Isaiah 14:12-17 speaks of the Fall of Lucifer, who intended to take over the Throne of God and was cast down together with a third of the angels. Something...