What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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Thanks Jack!
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stan jones
Where did the water come from that Elijah used when he was building the altar on Mount Carmel?
Mt Carmel Is no more than 15 - 20 miles from the Mediterranean sea and it was possible while the false prophets were preparing their alter Elijah had water...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What does it mean to be a born again Christian?
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For David Willbanks. Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELIEVETH on me,...
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Addie Maynard
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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When I was a young man I went to a lot of the kinds of parties Mr Houdmann talked about in his response. Plenty of marijuana use and overindulgence of strong...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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And of course, compare Butler's book with Michael Harris' answer here, too.
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What does it mean to love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
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Donna, I agree with you. I read years ago a book by Butler on Genesis which had something like this: https://www.bible.com/events/471669
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by Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?
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For some the once silly idea of people maintaining supplies for their own needs isn't that silly today as that unforeseen or experienced spoken of before has...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is wrong with being a grouchy giver? (as opposed to a "cheerful giver" in 2 Cor. 9:7) The job still gets done.
The thought expressed in the verse cited in the question is not unique to Christianity, to the Bible, or even to a religious context. It was also articulated...
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Jay Saunders
What does John 3:16 mean?
What is the word equitable mean? When I was a child there was an insurance company called Equitable Life. Equitable means fairness. In bartering it means...
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
A very timely inquiry during these perilous times and places. I humbly submit for your consideration the Words spoken by the Lord to His now friends. Jesus,...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?
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A Most excellent answer, My Brother!!! A Vote Up! And, a Favorite Star as well. -Andy-
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What were the seven last words of Jesus Christ on the cross and what do they mean?
The last thing Jesus said was, "IT IS FINISHED". Than is an accounting term which means PAID IN FULL. He paid our sin debt in full so we could never be...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What are some modern forms of idolatry?
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Point on correct my Brother James! A Vote Up...and, a Favorite Star I give you!!! -Andy-
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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925 ‘Be Ye Reconciled to God’ 1 The Way of Peace—God in Christ reconciling 2 Cor. 5:19 Christ made peace by the blood of His cross Col. 1:20 2 The Work of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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Like sheep we went astray, And broke the fold of God, Each wandering in a different way, But all the downward road. How dreadful was the hour When God our...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
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O darkest woe! Ye tears, forth flow! Has earth so sad a wonder? God the Father’s only Son Now lies buried yonder.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
The type of action of which Paul was speaking was prefigured in the Old Testament by the ritual involving the scapegoat (as described in Leviticus 16:20-22),...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Jesus be made sin when He was sinless? (2 Corinthians 5:21)
2 Corinthians 5:21 King James Version (KJV) 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in...
2 Corinthians 5:21
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does "Zion" here refer to heaven? (Isaiah 35:10)
As with many prophetic passages from the Old Testament, I would say that the verses cited in the question were meant to have both a near-term and long-term...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was this prophecy fulfilled by Jesus (Isaiah 35:5–10)?
Although Jesus did not quote the words of the cited verses exactly (as He did with the different passage from Isaiah that He read in the synagogue at...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)?
In this passage, Peter is addressing the elders among the Christians to whom he is writing, who have a special responsibility for leadership and setting an...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)?
In this passage, Peter is addressing the elders among the Christians to whom he is writing, who have a special responsibility for leadership and setting an...
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by Donna Williams
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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Thanks Jack for the encouragement and I am glad to hear that you were able to witness. I am looking for the opportunity to do so as well.
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by Troy Pickens
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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It's God's will to see all men saved. If you die from the coronavirus or any other means before you believe, it's too late. Wash your hands saints and follow...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the baptism of/by/with fire?
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When a person believes John 6:47 or John 3:16-18 or First Corinthians 15:1-4, they are at that second sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise unto the day of...
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
What is Calvinism and is it biblical? What are the five points of Calvinism?
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Ephesians 2:1-3 “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins in which you formerly walked” so the walker is dead “following the course of this world,...
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Should a Christian attend a gay affirming Christian church?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does "Zion" here refer to heaven? (Isaiah 35:10)
10 and those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will ...
Isaiah 35:10
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was this prophecy fulfilled by Jesus (Isaiah 35:5–10)?
5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue sho...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4)?
4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter 5:4
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should Christians react to the death of evil people?
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I caught what you said : "whether a person who is not a born again christian is in hell or not," we can determine with 99% accuracy.100% of people who die...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What should we learn from the life of Joseph?
I love the 3 things about Joseph revealed to us in Genesis 39. The background for this story which starts out as a sordid story is this: Joseph had suffered...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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It's a great opportunity to witness: COVID-19 This whole corona virus thing I think is a blessing in disguise. I just had the opportunity to witness to a...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
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I agree with you. It's a great opportunity that can be seized with this simple question, "What do you think of the Corona Virus?"
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??
I would say that the primary means by which God guides us are 1) by His expressed will and commands as contained in the Bible; 2) by indications of His will...
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Donna Williams
Should churches consider non-face-to-face meetings given the current Covid-19 situation?
I believe that we should continue to assemble ourselves together as we have been instructed by the word of God. The Bible tells us that the just shall live...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians go to parties? What does the Bible say about partying?
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According to the bible drinking alcohol is not a sin. Drunkeness is. Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore, judge you in food, or in drink, or in a feast...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How as a Christian how do I grow in my fellowship and walk with the Lord?
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We accept Jesus as our savior. Then we walk by faith. Without faith it is not possible to please Him. John 6:47 Verily, verily I say unto you, he that...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why does God sometimes cause human suffering just so at the end he can bring glory to Himself?
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Good answer Tim. Suffering is evil. God didn't birth evil into the world. Sin caused evil to be born. Man sinned. Man continues to sin. Man is directly...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Is food the only thing the indigent are in need of? Can they use money to buy other things they are in need of? I've witnessed people telling "pandhandlers"...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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Continuing, When you "cross context" the scriptures you can almost make them walk your dog. They'll say what you want them to say, to make the point you want...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
How does God's sovereignty work together with free will?
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The one thing that refutes every false gospel is, If we could do one thing that would save us, then Jesus died in vain. Can a believer live in all the sin...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian respond to beggars?
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What I just read was a moralism on the needy and lazy being synonymous. I was just encouraged to be wary of giving to beggars. The bible gives us a few...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How does God refresh our souls (Psalm 23:3)?
Aside from the ways in which the thought in this verse is expressed in the translations noted in the question, other versions of Scripture render it as, "He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why prepare a meal "in the presence of … enemies"? (23:5)
I would say that what David was expressing in this verse was both the utter safety of the protection that God was providing to him, and also the bold manner...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God guide us (Psalm 23:3)??
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (NIV)
Psalms 23:3
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God refresh our souls (Psalm 23:3)?
Psalm 23 King James Version (KJV) 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 3 he refreshes my sou...
Psalms 23:3