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

What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?

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Wow! Well thought through answer, Tim! I am impressed with your thoroughness. It's comprehensive (almost).

September 18 2020

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

Why does God allow Coronavirus and other catastrophes?

I.e. in the Bible what is said about why He sends disease and trouble?

September 18 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What blindness in part happens to Israel until the fullness of the gentiles has come in?

In Romans 11:25 Paul is answering the question from Romans 11:1, “I ask, then, has God rejected his people?” The answer is no, and his explanation is that...

September 18 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

What age will everyone be in Heaven?

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Things age due to time passing. There is no time in eternity. Also, the things that age in time don't go to eternity. There is no "young" and "old" where...

September 18 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

Is there a barrier/river we must cross after death to be with the Lord? And are there scriptures pertaining to this?

There is nothing in the Bible that says - in a literal sense - that we must cross a river after death to be with the Lord. Around the ancient world, there...

September 18 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?

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Many times the bible says something vague and we almost always get an extra helping of secular ideas of what this theological book is referring to. In fact,...

September 18 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?

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I think God says it the way He does to give us a hint that KNOWLEDGE would increase GREATLY BEFORE Jesus returned. I don't think it is anymore than that. The...

September 18 2020

Comment by Danny Hickman , Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Does the Bible say that an increase in technology is a sign of the end times?

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I think Mr Houdmann is talking about "repentance" in general. I don't see how what he said and the way he said it can be misconstrued to get that he means...

September 18 2020

Comment by Paulus Aludhilu , Stores Controller @ Coca-Cola Namibia

What is black liberation theology?

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You know Frank Scimeca, Black Liberation Theology may be a cult but still if there are people who are not part of them but still behaving in a cultic way,...

September 18 2020

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

What blindness in part happens to Israel until the fullness of the gentiles has come in?

The Jewish people in Jesus' time focused on the Old Testament prophecies that spoke of the Messiah as a conquering deliverer who would defeat Israel's...

September 17 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Is there a barrier/river we must cross after death to be with the Lord? And are there scriptures pertaining to this?

Jesus promised the repentant thief in Luke 23:40-43 that he would be with Him in Paradise that day, with no mention of any delay caused by a barrier that he...

September 17 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

Does it violate religious liberty to close churches over coronavirus?

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Dr. Barbara Ferrer the $465,411.00 director of the Los Angeles county public health department. Considering that it's a health department, one would...

September 17 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?

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Those who say it is possible to live in sinless perfection are self righteous hypocrites. The bible says our righteousness is filthy rags before God. Romans...

September 17 2020

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

What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?

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Psalm 20:7-8 says 7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God. 8 They have bowed down and fallen; But we...

September 17 2020

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

What are some biblical examples of foes falling in Psalm 27:2?

Brown-Driver-Briggs, (BDB), the Hebrew lexicon of the Old Testament lists this verb, 3 letters (3 “radicals”,--we called them this in seminary) as נָפַל433...

September 17 2020 2 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Simon Paul

Why did God use a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?

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Thanks brother for the insight, really helped me this morning.

September 17 2020

Comment by Enoch Ilisia

What is the theory of the 'rapture' of the church?

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Michael, how do you reconcile your teaching above with 2 Thess. 1: 7, "Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire...

September 17 2020

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

How does God give us glory? What does that mean?

I think God gives us his glory in at least 5 different ways. 1. Through creation God made human beings very good. We are a little lower than the angels. God...

September 17 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?

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Jack, how about this, in Genesis 3:21, " Also for Adam and his wife the Lord God made tunics of skin, and clothed them. So, God sacrificed one, maybe two of...

September 17 2020

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How does predestination work as described by scripture?

September 17 2020

Comment by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What would be considered Baal worship today?

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Jack: It's an example of the industrial mainstream media complex doing the bidding of THE PRINCE OF THE POWER OF THE AIR. Now some would be very quick to...

September 17 2020

Answer by Joe cattani

What does it mean, "Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it"?

I believe Paul is explaining why we sin and how we can stop. If one depends on the law to save them from sinning you will always fail. Although Paul praises...

September 17 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why did David choose five smooth stones before going to fight Goliath?

September 16 2020

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

Why does the Bible have to tell us to be kind to one another?

I would say that the same question might apply to the general command to love our neighbors as ourselves. We must be told to do that because, apart from...

September 16 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why does the Bible have to tell us to be kind to one another?

And be ye kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Ephesians 4:32

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Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is raising the dead still possible today?

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The only two aposties who raised the dead under the Acts of the Aposties are Peter and Paul. This, in my view, was for authentication of their Apostolic...

September 16 2020

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

What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?

Jesus not only came to save us, He calls us His friends. (John 3:16; 15:15 ESV) Answered Prayer--“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my...

September 16 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?

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Wow, Tim, I never knew Martin Luther said all that relevant stuff about God's care!

September 16 2020

Comment by Michelle Hanson

Is is right to pray that God would remove an ungodly wife from my son's life?

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Thank you I appreciate the insight you have given me

September 16 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith?

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Paul kept the faith for rewards in heaven, not for receiving the free gift of eternal life. Romans six:23. First Timothy 2:13. If we believe not, He abideth...

September 16 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why do so many preachers' kids walk away from the faith?

Since I am a PK, I can maybe shed a little light. My Father was baptist preacher of the gospel of all grace for the free gift of eternal life. Romans 11:six....

September 16 2020 1 Comments 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Is is right to pray that God would remove an ungodly wife from my son's life?

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Michelle, Thanks for sharing to help us understand. If your son is suffering verbal or physical abuse, then he should seek counselling (pastoral &...

September 16 2020

Answer by Scott Broberg , Fig Tree Ministries

What would be considered Baal worship today?

In the Hebrew language, Baal as a noun means "lord or possessor." As a verb, it means "to have dominion over or be lord over." Additionally, the local deity...

September 16 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?

I will suggest 3 ways that God tells us we matter to him: 1) God loves us, 2) God listens and responds, 3) God blesses us. God loves us passionately,...

September 16 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

If we trust in God, are we guaranteed safety? (Psalm 37:3–25)

When we believe in Jesus, surrender to his Lordship in our lives, and walk with his Holy Spirit, we are guaranteed safety; the safety defined by God’s will...

September 16 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Grant Abbott , Child of Father, Follower of Son, Student of Spirit

Was Jesus referring to himself as God in Luke 17:18?

No, I don’t believe so. In verse 15, the one healed leper who came back was praising God (not Jesus) for his healing. In verse 13, all 10 lepers plead “...

September 16 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Michelle Hanson

Is is right to pray that God would remove an ungodly wife from my son's life?

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My son is physically abused and things have gotten worse. He has had a head injury and his ribs cracked due to a fight with her. He will not hit back. He...

September 16 2020

Comment by Peterson Babalola

Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?

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Adultery is a sin committed against God and your body. I believe confessing to an understanding wife is ok. But for a troublesome wife who in the first place...

September 16 2020

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How do Christians make their "calling and election" certain?

September 15 2020

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

If we trust in God, are we guaranteed safety? (Psalm 37:3–25)

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Well-said, Tim! I love your reference to Romans 8:28 (And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are...

September 15 2020

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

Why is wickedness portrayed as a woman in Zechariah 5:7-8?

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Good summary, Michael. Thank you for that especially!

September 15 2020

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How can I give up something to God when it becomes an addiction, such as playing video games?

September 15 2020

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

Who was the Joshua in Zechariah 3:1-10?

This Joshua was the son of Josedech and high priest at the time of the rebuilding of the Temple (Hag. 1:1; 2:4; Zech. 3; 6:11). I have loved and have...

September 15 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some ways God tells you how much you matter to him?

In my opinion, the first way would unquestionably be through the sacrifice of His own Son to allow me (as if I were the only person who had ever lived) to...

September 15 2020 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Was Jesus referring to himself as God in Luke 17:18?

I would say that the verse in question would not necessarily imply that Jesus was calling Himself God, even though the prior verses record the healed leper...

September 15 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up