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

What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"

What is meant by "joyful noise" in Psalm 95:1 KJV -- "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation". Psalms 95...

February 08 2026 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is meant by "Make a joyful noise?"

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"Praise! Our God Is Great! (Ps 96:4-6). The gods of the nations were “no gods,” for the word translated “idols” in verse 5 means “things that are nothing,...

February 08 2026

Answer by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?

In our world, games have rules. We cannot sit down to a table, ask a friend to play a game, and then subsequently break every rule we agreed to peaceably...

February 08 2026 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Reddit User , Let the corpus of my replies speak for my beliefs

What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?

The amazing thing about G-d's Word is that despite all of its detractors, the real substance of the mud the world slings, does not stick. An accusation has...

February 08 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?

Dear Anonymous, Exodus 21:23-25, is not about the "law of retaliation", as we have misinterpreted it to mean, but it is the law of recompense, or simply the...

February 08 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?

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Thanks, Jack, for your very thorough answer, and especially for pointing out its similarities to today’s behavior!

February 08 2026

Comment by Janet Austin , Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author

What is the meaning of the strange fire in Leviticus 10:1?

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The way God judged Nadab & Abihu reminds me of 1 Corinthians 11: 27-32 27: So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy...

February 08 2026

Answer by Donna Williams

How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?

Dear Anonymous, please allow me to say, that God never contradicts Himself. Exodus 20:13 is a commandment, and Exodus 21:12, is the punishment for breaking...

February 08 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)?

How could David claim to be blameless (Psalm 26:1)? In Psalm 26:1, David claims to be blameless not by asserting sinless perfection, but by claiming...

February 08 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Do Proverbs 26:4 and 26:5 contradict? How can both verses be true?

In my opinion, both can be correct depending on the situation. Proverbs 26:4&5 ESV: "Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like...

February 08 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian?

What is the key to bearing fruit as a Christian? The key to bearing fruit as a Christian is abiding in Jesus Christ, which means maintaining an intimate,...

February 08 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the firmament theory?

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A good song, John, that goes along with this is "Job 38:4-6 (ESV) by Scripture Memory Fellowship: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw9zSIpFIYw

February 07 2026

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

What is the firmament theory?

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John, very good answer, brother! Windows of Heaven: Ancient texts often mention "windows" or "floodgates" in the firmament that could be opened to allow rain...

February 07 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6?

What is the "ruin of Joseph" mentioned in Amos 6? Amos 6:6-8 ESV: 6 "...that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not...

February 07 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream?

What is the meaning behind the eleven stars in Joseph's dream? Genesis 37:9 ESV: "And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said,...

February 07 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2?

What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2? Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel 2 depicts a massive statue with four metal sections, symbolising...

February 07 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jungshi Jamir

Why did the leper say to Jesus, "If you are willing, you can make me clean"?

My key takeaway from this verse was that, here, the man didn't say "Lord, if you are willing, can you make me clean?" The man knew Jesus could make him...

February 07 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2?

What's the meaning of Habakkuk 2:2? ESV: "And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth...

February 07 2026 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that Satan is prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)?

What does it mean that Satan is the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2)? In Ephesians 2:2, calling Satan the "prince of the power of the air"...

February 07 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies?

What does it mean that Satan is the father of lies? John 8:44: "Ye are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father it is your will to do. He was a...

February 07 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Where did sin come from?

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Someone will say, where's your scripture references to back this up? I point to the record from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. Some things come to us if we...

February 07 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light?

What does it mean that Satan masquerades as an angel of light? Satan masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14) means the Devil disguises his...

February 07 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does God command Christians to sing?

February 06 2026

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

Where did sin come from?

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Yes, it's true that God created Satan and he sinned. He then created mankind and they sinned. It is inherent within a free moral agent that he has the...

February 06 2026

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

What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):

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Verse 1: "...where does my help come from?" Verse 2: "My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."

February 06 2026

Question by Anonymous
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What was the "law of retaliation" meant to achieve (Exodus 21:23-25)?

Exodus 21:23-25 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life, 24 eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, 25 burn for bur...

February 06 2026 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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How could God command people not to kill in Exodus 20:13, and then, in Exodus 21:12, command that murderers be put to death?

Exodus 20:13 “Thou shalt not kill.” Exodus 21:12 "Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death.

February 06 2026 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why did God ask the Israelites to abstain from sexual relations in Exodus 19:15?

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"Moses also tells them to abstain from sex during this time not because women are evil but because things like seminal fluids and blood are symbols of life...

February 06 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that God is light?

What does it mean that God is light? Saying "God is light" (1 John 1:5) signifies that God is absolutely holy, pure, and truthful, with no sin or deception....

February 06 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that God is light?

What does it mean that God is light? Saying "God is light" (1 John 1:5) signifies that God is absolutely holy, pure, and truthful, with no sin or deception....

February 06 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeffrey Johnson

How can I overcome resistance to change?

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How can I overcome resistance to change? Overcoming resistance to change requires proactive, transparent communication, fostering employee involvement, and...

February 06 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can I overcome disappointment with life?

How can I overcome disappointment with life? Overcoming disappointment with life involves acknowledging and processing painful emotions rather than...

February 06 2026 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can I overcome peer pressure?

How can I overcome peer pressure? To overcome peer pressure, trust your values, practice saying "no" confidently, and find friends who share your beliefs,...

February 06 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable?

What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable? Think of a lighthouse on a rock mass in the sea. On a very stormy day, the waves lash against the rock mass,...

February 06 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean to be a born again Christian?

February 05 2026

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?

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This is edifying. Thanks for sharing.

February 05 2026

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Should a Christian go into business with an unbeliever?

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I respectfully disagree with the conclusion drawn by the writer under this article. I am not persuaded believers should avoid doing business with...

February 05 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did God use a locust swarm to punish Israel?

Why did God use a locust swarm to punish Israel? God used a locust swarm to punish Israel as a divine, agricultural judgment designed to wake them up from...

February 05 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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God will expose you!! He will shine His light on your heart. (I know because He did it to me many years ago; He hasn't stopped doing it!) That's what He was...

February 05 2026

Comment by Truth Finder

What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?

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Gene, what Rotomi EWEDEMI wrote is not as outlandish as it appears but aligns with scripture. It may seem in some respects to mirror aspects of known...

February 05 2026

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

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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I don't expect an answer to my rhetorical question; I expect obfuscation; per usual. 'Render unto Caesar,' and Romans 13:1-7. Sharp left turns from the...

February 05 2026

Comment by Truth Finder

What are the New Heavens and the New Earth?

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Ken, there is more symbolism here than can be earthly understood with mental cognizance. The tree of life (not trees of life) were on both sides of the river...

February 05 2026

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

What does the Bible say about God's power? (in verses like the following):

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Jeremiah 32:17 says, "Oh, Lord God, you did indeed make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. Nothing is too hard for you!" Romans 1:20...

February 05 2026

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to be humble?

What does it mean to be humble? There was never a more humble man that walked the earth than Jesus himself. If we imitate him, then we become humble. That is...

February 05 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by S. Michael Houdmann , Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be steadfast and unmovable?

"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain" (1...

February 05 2026 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light?

What does it mean that believers are to be salt and light? "Salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) defines the active, positive influence Christians are called to...

February 04 2026 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does the Beautitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'?

What does the Beatitudes mean by saying 'blessed are the poor in spirit'? "Blessed are the poor in spirit" means possessing profound humility, recognising...

February 04 2026 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean?

What does 'blessed are the peacemakers' mean? "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9) means that individuals who actively work to resolve conflicts,...

February 04 2026 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about the death penalty / capital punishment?

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You might be right that Jesus didn't abolish the death penalty. I don't think He addressed it. I ain't trying to get an opinion of what Jesus did or didn't...

February 04 2026

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Are apparitions of Mary, such as Lady Fatima, true messages from God?

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Reading through this article leaves me wondering if the RCC consider Scripture as their authority at all. My view is that the narratives on the apparitions...

February 04 2026