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  1. How does the assurance of eternal life (1 John 5:13) relate to our confidence in prayer (1 John 5:14-15)?
  2. Why should David get a place for his parents to be able to inquire of the Lord since they could have been with him in the cave of Adullam?
  3. What can we learn about discipleship from what Jesus says about sheep and shepherds (John 10:1-21)?
  4. What does "the love of God" mean in 1 John 5:3, God's love for us, our love for God, or both?
  5. Why does 2 John 10 tell us not to receive certain people when Jesus told us to love our enemies?
  6. How can the resurrection power we celebrate at Easter impact our marriage?
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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is there an afterlife?

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Hi, I am so glad you survived to share your story! I can absolutely relate to your story. I had a tunnel experience once myself. I had surgery for [whatever...

March 06 2026

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

Why didn't god kill satan instead of Jesus?

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I agree, Shirley. Only God is immortal. He is the eternal God. No one else is said in Scripture to be eternal by nature. Nowhere is it stated that Satan or...

March 06 2026

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

What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?

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The 2013 film In the Name of God (also known in some listings as In the Name of God: Name in Vain or subtitled A Story of Giving Thanks Based on the Ten...

March 06 2026

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Mark, this will be my last response to this thread. I believe the whole Bible is truth. All of it. It was proven to me by God in response to prayer. I do not...

March 05 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

What are some things I can learn about love and hate here? 1 John 3:1-24 This passage of Scripture consolidates a number of topical outlines on moral...

March 05 2026 Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Forgiveness and salvation do not occur at the same time. Those who "Christ never knew" are due to never recognizing what God did for them. Their faith,...

March 05 2026

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Who was the young man who fled naked in Mark 14:51-52?

March 05 2026

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Mark, if Christ's death on the cross paid for all sin forever, then all would be saved. And all can be. However, it requires faith, saving faith. Saving...

March 05 2026

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

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?

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Continuing, Why didn't Essau look at the evidence of Jacob's relationship with Jehovah and join Jacob in his worship of Jehovah? I don't believe it was a...

March 05 2026

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

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?

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I don't think it's a "moot point." I think I get your point, however. Why ask this? It ain't gonna happen, so what's the point? Right? The point is that...

March 05 2026

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Billy, I agree there is a coming judgment for unbelievers (the White Throne), and a judgment for believers (the judgement seat of Christ) regarding reward...

March 05 2026

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Where are the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14, 16)?

March 04 2026

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Mark, there will come a day of judgment. All those "in Christ" will be saved. We are "in Christ" when we repent of sin, yes with the grace we receive from...

March 04 2026

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How should a Christian view gun control?

March 04 2026

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

Why would an evil spirit visit a confessed and forgiven sinner?

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April, good James 4:7 reference! (Reports the DENVER POST: “Like many sheep ranchers in the West, Lexy Fowler has tried just about everything to stop crafty...

March 04 2026

Question by Anonymous
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What are some things I can learn about love and hate in 1 John 3?

1 John 3:1 - 24

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions?

Is it possible for Satan to repent and for God to forgive his actions? No, it is not possible for Satan to repent, nor for God to forgive him, because...

March 04 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Billy, good point on 1 Cor 5–6 being one flow. I agree Paul commands church discipline (“put away…,” 1 Cor 5:13). But that’s purity for ambassadorship...

March 04 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus?

Was it possible for Satan to kill Jesus? NO, Satan couldn't kill Jesus against His will. While Satanic influence was involved in the betrayal and death...

March 04 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?

During the Millennial reign of the Messiah, there will be no sin in the earth. Prior to this time, Revelation 20:1-3, speaks about the serpent of old, who is...

March 04 2026 Follow Vote Up

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

How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?

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Ezekiel, good job! You taught me something: in·tran·si·gence /inˈtransəjən(t)s/ Learn to pronounce noun refusal to change one's views or to agree about...

March 04 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus?

Is it really possible for Christians to do greater works than Jesus? We need to understand what Jesus was saying. No, we cannot resurrect people, cure...

March 03 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Dan Sanders

How will there be sin during the 1000-year reign?

Revelation 20:1 - 6

March 03 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?

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I love it! May God grant us his grace to fulfill his expectation of us!

March 03 2026

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

What does it mean to give glory to God whether you eat or drink (1 Corinthians 10:31)?

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I think you are spot on with your answer here, Tim! A good Christian Dove approved movie that goes along with this is: Healed by Grace (2012) | Full Movie |...

March 03 2026

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

What does the clause "his days shall be 120 years" mean in Genesis 6:3?

Terrific question, Tito! I have always believed that the "120 years" span referred to the years right before the flood. Warren Wiersbe agrees with me, saying...

March 03 2026 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Does "God hate shrimp"?

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Mark, in your response regarding 1 Cor: 6 you did not include chapter 5. Chapter 6 is a continuation of Paul's response to the church in Corinth about...

March 03 2026

Answer by Billy P Eldred

Does the word “draw” in James 4:8 and John 6:44 have the same meaning? If yes, so is it God who draws man to Himself or man who draws near to God?

To specifically answer your question, no, the word draw does not mean the same thing. In the King James Bible two different Greek words were used in the two...

March 03 2026 Follow Vote Up

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

How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?

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And we need to pray like Habakkuk: "Lord, I have heard your reputation. I have seen your work. Over time, revive it. Over time, make it known. Though angry,...

March 03 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?

What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility? 1 John 3:17 says "But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in...

March 02 2026 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?

March 02 2026

Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?

How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges? Psalm 32:10-11 says "Many sorrows shall be to the wicked;...

March 02 2026 2 Comments Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?

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Jack, thanks for the update. I hope this edit will not necessitate a revision of my article. You could perhaps have added 1 John 3:9 and 1 John 1:8 without...

March 02 2026

Question by Anonymous
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Question by Anonymous
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How does Psalm 32:11 encourage believers to find joy in God's presence despite life's challenges?

Psalm 32:10-11 10 Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. 11 Be glad in the Lord, and r...

March 01 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What does "sees his brother in need" imply about Christian responsibility?

1 John 3:17 " But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?"

March 01 2026 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about faithfulness?

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My two favorite passages about God's faithfulness are Lamentations 3:22-23 and 1 Corinthians 1:9. "The LORD's loyal kindness never ceases; his compassions...

March 01 2026

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

Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)

Why ask God to remember? Because great things happen when God remembers: Psalm 98:3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel:...

March 01 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How often should a married couple have sex?

March 01 2026

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

How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?

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Donna, I liked your example of Jesus washing his disciples' feet as proof of his servanthood and humility. In effect, he was teaching them about loving...

February 28 2026

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

How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?

Good question because John 15:13 appears in the margin of some of my Bibles that have marginals notes! It's a legitimate cross-reference. Both verses use a...

February 28 2026 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Chase Gaddis

Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?

It's possible that this is just another example of the contrast between David and Saul. Even after such a great victory, it's highlighted that it's David's...

February 28 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

Why ask God to remember? (Psalm 25:6)

Psalm 25:6: Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. Right from the time of creation, God saw the...

February 28 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Todd Rushing

How often should a married couple have sex?

As someone who has been married over 40 years, I have strong opinions on this subject. As has been previously mentioned, sex should only be abstained by...

February 28 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Tabatha Adams

What suggestions can be made for a believer who has experienced domestic violence, has had law enforcement and the courts involved, and is having a hard time dealing with emotions regarding the individual who caused the harm being incarcerated?

Having been in a long term, on and off relationship, one of which had more then it's fair share of trauma and violence, the female in this case dealt with a ...

Ephesians 4:32

February 28 2026 Follow Vote Up

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

What is the key to victory when struggling with sin?

I think one of the keys to victory when struggling with sin is confession but not to a priest. It would be confession to God. I like how 1 John 1:9 goes in...

February 28 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up