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  1. What does the Bible say about a Christian attending funerals of other faiths that will be preaching a message different from Christian?
  2. Why did God make them go through all these steps in Joshua 7:14-15?
  3. What does it mean to "trust in Him at all times"? Psalm 62:8
  4. What dies the Bible say about a married man becoming close friends with a single woman who has bad intentions?
  5. Did Jeremiah fear God might let him down (Jeremiah 15:19)?
  6. In what ways is God’s perfection seen in Scripture?
  7. Who was Joshua in the Bible?
  8. Why does the angel, and not God, make the promise to Hagai, "I will multiply your descendants exceedingly, so that they shall not be counted for their multitude"?
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  10. What parts of early Christian worship have completely disappeared from modern services?


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

How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?

I remember hearing about this for the first time in my young Christian life as a student at Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona. Sometime in the late...

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

What does it mean in Psalm 32:8 where the Lord says, "I will counsel you with my eye upon you"?

Great question, Craig! Yes, Psalm 32:8 (ESV) says: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you."...

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

What does it mean to love God?

Matthew 22:37-39 – "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The...

March 11 2025 6 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that God is love?

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How exquisite your love, O God! How eager we are to run under your wings. (Psalm 36:7) --The Message Bible.

March 11 2025

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How should a Christian view climate change?

March 10 2025

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

What does it mean that God is love?

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The phrase "God's love is meteoric" comes from The Message paraphrase of Psalm 36:5, which says: "God’s love is meteoric, his loyalty astronomic," In this...

March 10 2025

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

What does the Bible say about Rahab?

Wonderful question, Wanda! In Hebrews 11:29-31, we see the power of faith in action through the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, the fall of Jericho’s walls,...

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

What should we learn from the life of Rahab?

Warren Wiersbe, in his Be Strong commentary on the Book of Joshua, highlights the significance of Rahab and her family in several important ways. Rahab's...

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

What is the secret place of the most high as described in Psalm 91, verse 1?

Psalm 91:1 speaks of "the secret place of the Most High," which symbolizes a place of intimate fellowship and refuge with God. It represents God's...

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How should a Christian view climate change?

March 10 2025

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

Why did God call His people "stiff-necked" in Deuteronomy 9:6?

"Stiff-necked" is a metaphor that is used multiple times in the Bible. It derives from a habit of the camel (a common beast of burden and transportation in...

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

Why did God allow David to keep Bathsheba as his wife?

Great question. (Why did God allow David to keep Bathsheba as his wife? 2 Samuel 11:26-27) I saw this also on Quora. It would have been a cruel act for David...

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Why did God call His people "stiff-necked" in Deuteronomy 9:6?

Know then that the Lord your God isn’t giving you this excellent land for you to possess on account of your righteousness—because you are a stubborn people!

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Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life?

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What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

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Do angels have free will?

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

How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin?

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Good answer, Lena! You might like to listen to this lovely song on Psalm 51 by Donnie McClurkin: Create in Me a Clean Heart Song by Donnie McClurkin ‧ 2003...

March 09 2025

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

Why did God allow David to keep Bathsheba as his wife?

Oh! Those Iniquities! David was in covenant with God. In fact, David, in 1 Samuel 16:13, was anointed by Samuel. In 2 Samuel 2:4, the men of Judah anointed...

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Will the Jews have another chance to accept Jesus as their Messiah when He returns?

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God...

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

What ignited Moses' anger against these tribes in Numbers 32:14?

After the Israelites had made their exodus from Egypt, and after their forty years of wandering in the Sinai wilderness, the tribes of Israel were preparing...

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

Is Angelica Zambrano's testimony of experiencing heaven and hell biblically sound?

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Extra-Biblical Revelation – Zambrano claims to have received direct revelations from Jesus about specific individuals in heaven and hell. The Bible warns...

March 08 2025

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

What does it mean that the LORD is one?

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The Hebrew word translated as "one" in the context of the Shema (the Jewish declaration of faith) and other biblical passages is "echad" (אֶחָד).

March 08 2025

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

Does God condone sex slavery in Numbers 31:15-18?

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Alan, brother, you hit the nail on the head! Numbers 31:15-18 must be understood in its broader context, particularly in light of Numbers 25. In Numbers 25;...

March 08 2025

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

How is God a rock? (Psalm 18:2; Psalm 18:31; Psalm 19:14)

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Hear it here: Let the Words (Psalm 19:13-14 – KJV) 2:44 Provided to YouTube by Absolute Marketing International Ltd Let the Words (Psalm 19:13-14 – KJV) ·...

March 08 2025

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

What does it mean that "a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness" in 1 Timothy 2:11?

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"Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of quietness is שָׁקַט (shaqat), Strong's Hebrew 8252, meaning...

March 08 2025

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

What is the cause of the recent plague of child molestation incidents?

The ultimate cause of such horrific crimes is sin—human depravity and rebellion against God. The Bible is clear that in the last days, wickedness will...

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

When will we be like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18)?

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Tim, Thanks! Will do when I get my laptop fixed (It has Word).

March 08 2025

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

What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?

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And: Remember, O Lord (Psalm 25:6-7, 36:7) Save Us, O Lord (Psalm 106:47) Streams of Water (Psalm 1:1-3) Streams of Water (Psalm 1:1-3 – NIV) Sweeter Than...

March 08 2025

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

What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?

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Here are the song titles alphabetized: A Sacrifice Of Praise (Hebrews 13:15) All His Benefits (Psalm 103:2-5 – NIV) Come Near To God (James 4:7-8a – NIV)...

March 08 2025

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

What are some good ways to memorize the Bible?

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"This Is Scripture Memory Songs" playlist on Spotify features 48 tracks designed to aid in memorizing and meditating on God's Word. OPEN.SPOTIFY.COM Here...

March 08 2025

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

When will we be like Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18)?

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Jack, They are too numerous (in both verse citation and subject matter) for me to briefly summarize or encapsulate). (I have counted over 100 such...

March 07 2025

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

What does it mean that a woman should not teach or take authority over a man?

Excellent inquiry, Elizabeth! The passage you're referring to, Elizabeth, is 1 Timothy 2:12, which states: "I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise...

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

How was Joshua chosen as the new leader (Deuteronomy 31:3)?

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Joshua was Moses' assistant. Exodus 25:13. Deuteronomy 34:9: "Now Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him; so...

March 07 2025

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

What does it mean that "a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness" in 1 Timothy 2:11?

Quite a question, Cody! In 1 Timothy 2:11, Paul writes, "Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness." Warren Wiersbe, in his Bible Exposition...

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

Is it supposedly "blasphemous" if a protestant partakes in Ash Wednesday?

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March 07 2025

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

What is a Christian?

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For anyone wanting to share this question with a church, small group, or a group of any kind, Executable Outlines has a PowerPoint presentation of 5 slides...

March 07 2025

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What does it mean that a woman should not teach or take authority over a man?

March 06 2025

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

What happened to Job's wife?

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Jonathan, that’s an insightful take on Job’s wife, one that challenges the traditional view of her as merely a source of torment. Many interpret her words—...

March 06 2025

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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?

March 06 2025

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

Is it supposedly "blasphemous" if a protestant partakes in Ash Wednesday?

This sounds very much like a "doubtful disputation" of Romans chapter 14 (below), and although the practice may not be expedient to the edifying of the...

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What is meant by "I have given you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions"?

March 06 2025

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What does it mean to not grow weary in doing good?

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

How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?

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Titus 2:11-13 "You see, God's grace has been revealed to save the whole human race; it has taught us that we should give up everything contrary to true...

March 06 2025

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Is it supposedly "blasphemous" if a protestant partakes in Ash Wednesday?

My experience with the church has mainly been with Baptist Churches, in truth though I've attended many different churches and personally do not differentiat...

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

What does it mean that the LORD is one?

Deuteronomy 6:4 (NET) states: "Listen, Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one!" This verse, known as the Shema, is a foundational declaration of...

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