Who was Thomas in the Bible?
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Jack, read Mark 11:12-14, and 20:24. Remember that Thomas in John 11:16 had expressed zeal for Jesus. Thomas was a disciple. But now Thomas told the other...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the meaning of "in season and out of season" in 2 Timothy 4:2?
What is the meaning of "in season and out of season" in 2 Timothy 4:2? Proclaim the word, take thy position—in season, out of season—ocnvince, rebuke,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 2 Timothy?
What is the book of 2 Timothy? The book of 2 Timothy is a New Testament epistle attributed to the Apostle Paul. It serves as a final, personal letter of...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the book of 2 Peter?
What is the book of 2 Peter? Writer: Peter Place Written: Babylon (?) Writing Completed: c. 64C.E. When was Peter's second letter written? It is most...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What healing comes from Jesus’ wounds? (1 Peter 2:24)
What healing comes from Jesus' wounds? (1 Peter 2:24) Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would bear the sicknesses and pains of those who would exercise...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2)
What is "pure spiritual milk"? (1 Peter 2:2) --Rotherham Bible. "As newborn babes for the pure milk that is for the mind eagerly crave, that ye may grow unto...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture?
What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean about interpreting Scripture? 2 Peter 1:20: "Of this first taking note, that no prophecy of scripture becometh self-solving."...
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Mehboob Ellahi
Is the Song of Solomon talking about oral sex in verses 4:16 - 5:1?
Understanding Song of Solomon 4:16–5:1: A Celebration of God’s Design for Marital Love The Song of Solomon is a beautiful, poetic book in the Bible that...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5?
What does it mean that Jesus and believers are living stones in 1 Peter 2:4-5? In 1 Peter 2:4-5, Jesus is the "living Stone" and believers are "living...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?
What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people? 1 Peter 2:9 Rotherham Bible. "But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for Christians to save money for the future? (Luke 12:21)
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I don't think the scriptures on where to store our treasure should be taken literally. I don't think it's against God's plan for a believer to put money away...
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What does it mean that Jesus is the Prince of Peace?
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Ezekiel Kimosop
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
The meaning of the the Parable of the Ten Virgins can be distilled from Matthew 25:13 where Jesus says "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Thomas in the Bible?
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Good answer, Shirley. But what did you mean by your conclusion: "Therefore doubt! Read about Jesus and the fig tree. Trust Him."
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by John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Should a married person have a close friend of the opposite sex?
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Danny, as always, you are wise beyond measure. Like you, my wife and I don't really have "intimate" friends. We have, just as you say, "run of the mill"...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to suffer as a Christian in 1 Peter 4:16?
What does it mean to suffer as a Christian in 1 Peter 4:16? To "suffer as a Christian" in 1 Peter 4:16 means to endure hardship, slander, or persecution for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we know that God hears us when we pray?
How can we know that God hears us when we pray? We can know that God hears us when we pray through a combination of faith, scripture, and the personal...
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says?
How can we know God truly loves us like John 3:16 says? That is one of the best-known and most widely quoted texts in the entire Bible. It has been said that...
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How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
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by Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
What made you believe in Christianity, or what is most convincing to you?
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Thank you! I'm glad to hear it!
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Jeffrey Johnson
How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk?
How can we learn to trust God like the prophet Habakkuk? Follow the following 3 points: 1: Acknowledge that trust is not always easy, and it's okay to...
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KEITH L BOYKIN SR
Is the Song of Solomon talking about oral sex in verses 4:16 - 5:1?
Song of Solomon 4:16 - 5:1
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What made you believe in Christianity, or what is most convincing to you?
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Your testimony encouraged me.
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who was Thomas in the Bible?
Jesus was calling His disciples. Matthew 10:3: "Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector." Thomas was a disciple/apostle. Mark 3:18...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is the word mercies refered to as "they" at the beginning of Lamentations 3:23?
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Every morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Every morning let us pay Tribute with the early day: For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion...
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What is so "wise" about the "four small things on the earth" (Proverbs 30:24)?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."?
The phrase here, "into your hands I entrust my spirit" is Jesus’ final cry of dedication to God the Father in Luke’s Gospel [and] is a quotation from Psa...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the lesson of the fig tree (Matthew 24:32-25)?
Matthew 24:32 - 35
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)?
What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)? I was in North Wales one year, and North Wales is known for its adder snakes...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What is the greatest commandment?
What is the greatest commandment? A Pharisee asked Jesus that question. Matthew 22:34-36. Rotherham Bible: "Now the Pharisees, hearing that he had silenced...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can a person observe passover by oneself?
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1 Corinthians 5:7 For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can a person observe passover by oneself?
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To observe Passover by oneself, Mary, if I'm understanding you correctly, the important thing to remember is how it prefigures Jesus' death, how it...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to be greedy as the grave? (Habakkuk 2:5)
What does it mean to be greedy as the grave? (Habakkuk 2:5) Habakkuk 2:5 - Rotherham Bible: "Moreover also when wine betrayeth a man is arrogant and findeth...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave?
What does it mean that Jesus Christ defeated death and the grave? Interestingly, there were several resurrections recorded in the Bible, but these persons,...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone?
What does it mean that Jesus Christ is the cornerstone? Jesus Christ is scripturally spoken of as the "foundation cornerstone" of the Christian congregation,...
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What is a chaplain? What do chaplains do?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
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Derek, I agree with you, and I believe that Jesus was probably crucified on a Thursday:...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When did Good Friday begin to be observed?
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David, I agree with you, and I believe that Jesus was probably crucified on a Thursday:...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Phillip's position in the Bible? A minister or a deacon?
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Philip, good Greek work, brother! I thought these 2 Philips were one and the same. In fact, my pastor preached on Philip the Apostle Sunday. He said there...
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What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
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Are Israel and the church the same thing? Does God still have a plan for Israel?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said 'Ask and you shall receive'?
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Right Motives (James 4:3): Pray without selfish or pleasure-seeking intentions. Promises like Mark 11:24 ignite faith, while passages such as James 4:3...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He said that we should forgive others seventy times seven?
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A widely cited 2010 study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology found it took a median of 66 days for a new, simple behavior (like drinking...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Were any of the disciples married?
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Nickey, Acts 26:10 is a central, though debated, part of the argument that Paul might have been married. The core of the argument is an inference based on...
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
John 6:44 Rotherham Bible: "No one can come unto me, except the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him in the last day." God proves his love for...
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Jeffrey Johnson
Were any of the disciples married?
Were any of the disciples married? Yes, some of Jesus' disciples were married, most famously Peter, whose mother-in-law was healed by Jesus. Other apostles...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does the Bible say about drinking alcohol or wine? Is it a sin for a Christian to drink alcohol or wine?
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Genesis 9:18-20 tells us about Noah and his sons who went out of the ark. Noah began to be a farmer, and he planted a vineyard. Then he drank the wine and...