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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leslie coutinho
, Working in the Gulf, State of kuwait as a Project Manager
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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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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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...
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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).
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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;...
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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) ·...
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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...
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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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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).
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
What does simplicity that is in Christ mean in 2 Corinthians 11:3?
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Ditto!!
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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?
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Thanks Jack!
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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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Thank you, Mark. I voted you up and gave you a favorites red star.
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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...
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What does it mean that a woman should not teach or take authority over a man?
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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—...
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Was Adam and Eve's sin really about eating a piece of forbidden fruit?
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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"?
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What does it mean to not grow weary in doing good?
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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...
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Anonymous
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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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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Kelli Trujillo
, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician
How has God "worked all things together for good" in your life according to Romans 8:28?
Several years ago, I needed a hip replacement, and at the time I found out about it, I had no insurance. My husband was trying to get a new business off the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is God good?
"The emphasis is on trusting ('taking refuge') in the Lord, no matter how difficult the circumstances might be (Ps 31:1, 6, 14, 19). David was surrounded by...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
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Amen!
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the purpose of tithing?
Tithing is fundamentally about acknowledging that everything you have comes from God and demonstrating your trust and gratitude by giving back a portion of...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
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Mr. Albert, may we wait and watch in hope. Acts 1:11: "This same Jesus... shall come in like manner as ye have seen him go." Until then 'Maran-atha': 'Our...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the different names of God and what do they mean?
At Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Charles Caldwell Ryrie was one of my favorite Bible teachers. He was connected with the Theology Department. I own his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Balak in the Bible?
Balak was the king of Moab during the time when Israel was journeying to the Promised Land (Numbers 22-24). He saw how Israel had defeated the Amorites and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How much protection does God give (Psalm 97:10)?
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Tim, you give a nice, thorough answer.
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Jonathan Irby
What happened to Job's wife?
When God destroyed all of Job's household except his wife, it was on purpose. She was not kept as a source of torment, but faith and inspiration. Her words...
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by Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
Why don't most modern day translations include Acts 24:7?
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Yes, Shirley. We can rest assured that we have the Word of God because God will preserve His Word. Everything God wants us to know is contained in our...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How much protection does God give (Psalm 97:10)?
I would express it by saying that, for believers who seek to do His will, God gives the degree of protection that is required for them to accomplish what He...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Joshua chosen as the new leader (Deuteronomy 31:3)?
When Moses asked God to select someone who would be the new leader for the nation after his own death (since God had already told Moses that neither he nor...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?
The Bible is made up of a collection of books, each one a distinct writing that serves a unique purpose. These books can be categorized into two main...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to not grow weary in doing good?
Ben Everson's song "Do Not Grow Weary," released in April 2024, draws inspiration from Galatians 6:9, which encourages believers not to become weary in doing...
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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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Interesting, Tim. I would even be more interested if you could summarize Arthur's "appropriate references from Scripture" for me. Can you do it?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Christian persecution?
The importance of this subject may be indicated by the fact of the frequency of its occurrence, both in the Old Testament and New Testament, where in the...