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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Why is Christianity such a bloody religion?
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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;...
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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...
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Anonymous
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...
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Anonymous
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?"
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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...
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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:...
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How often should a married couple have sex?
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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...
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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...
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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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1 John 3:16 is very similar to John 3:16
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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Donna Williams
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
Dear Anonymous, these verses are connected because the same Greek word is used for both. As you have already indicated, the word "tithemi" is about...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
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Ezekiel, good answer. I've edited my question now to omit 1 John 2:28-29 but to include 1 John 3:9 and 1 John 1:8.
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God’s Word keep us from sin? (Psalm 119:11)
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Memorize these verses by hearing the tune and words: Psalm 119:11-13 - ESV - song and lyrics by Scripture Memory... Spotify - Web Player: Music for everyone...
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, homemaker, caretaker of my sister and brother.
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin? 1 John 2:28-29 says "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He...
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Leslie Coutinho
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
Psalm 24:4: He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. In the Psalm of David, who was...
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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Thanks!
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Anonymous
How does 1 John 3:16 connect with John 15:13 on sacrificial love?
I have learned that references to the fact that Jesus laid down his life using the verb τίθημι -- tithémi -- are unique to the Gospel of John (John 10:11, ...
1 John 3:16 - 18
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
Do we have an appointed time of death?
As far as an answer to the question, "Do we have an appointed time of death?", there must be clarification. Are you asking if God knows the appointed time of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Should I keep a pregnancy out of infidelity?
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Great answer, Paula! I just saw this vividly depicted in the movie, "Sarah's Choice" (2009). I highly recommend seeing it.
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by Fran Joa
, Interested in God and hopeful
What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
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Nice answer! Thank you, Jeffrey! And speaking of imitating Jesus’ loyalty and sticking to the pattern He set, I would also think that that means NOT...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day to day living of saved ones?
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Actively joining in puja, bowing, offering prayers, or receiving prasad as worship would violate the above. But simply accompanying relatives to show love...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day to day living of saved ones?
Good question Venkatesan! How important is the guidance of the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day living of saved ones? For instance, take the issue: Can a saved,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him as mentioned in 1 John 3:9?
Good question, Ghassan! Why did Adam sin even though God's spirit abides in him, as mentioned in 1 John 3:9? 1 John 3:9 ESV - 9 No one born of God makes a...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Doesn’t John contradict himself when he asserts that Christians are without sin?
In 1 John 3:9 John affirms here that “Whoever has been born of God does not sin.” But in the first chapter he insisted that “If we say that we have no sin, w...
1 John 2:28 - 3:10
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Jeffrey Johnson
What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)? "Walking as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6) means actively imitating Jesus’s lifestyle of love,...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 NKJV - 1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone...
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Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
“Praying in the Spirit” (Eph 6:18) is about prayer from heartfelt sincerity rather than empty speech. It is prayer from a believer who has access “by one...
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Anonymous
What does it mean to "walk as Jesus walked" (1 John 2:6)?
"The one who says he remains in him should walk as Jesus walked." 1 John 2:6 Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)
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Jeffrey Johnson
Is Joel 1:4 referring to literal locusts? When was this prophecy fulfilled?
Is Joel 1:4 referring to literal locusts? When was this prophecy fulfilled? Joel 1:4 likely refers to a literal, devastating locust plague that occurred...
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Anonymous
How does this letter keep us from sin? 1 John 2:1
1 John 2:1 NKJV - 1 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jes...
1 John 2:1 - 6
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John Adamson
How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
How does one pray in the Spirit, especially when reading prayers in church?
Ephesians 6:1 - 24
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we cultivate the "delight" in wisdom mentioned in Proverbs 10:23?
I think that it would be prudent to remember that everyone chooses what to do with their life. The life you lead, goes with you in eternity. Eternity is an...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Were Adam and Eve saved?
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Thinking more about this, I believe that Adam and Eve must have told their children something about faith. You ask me why? Well, let's look in Hebrews...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What can we learn about the Day of the Lord from the book of Joel?
Joel begins by asking an intriguing question, "Has anything like this ever happened in your days or in the days of your ancestors?" He continues: To build on...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did Jesus mean when He instructed us to turn the other cheek?
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Abigail (1 S 25) When her foolish husband Nabal insulted David and provoked him to anger, Abigail humbly intervened. She met David with gifts, fell at his...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is it wrong in God's eyes to have a sexless marriage?
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Amanda, I liked this: "Even the littlest unforgiveness can grow into a large tree of bitterness. My husband and I have initiated a weekly TGIFF (Thank God...