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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. What does it mean that the name of the city is ‘The Lord is There’ in Ezekiel 48:35?
  3. What does the potter’s work in Jeremiah 18:1-6 teach us about God’s authority over our lives and His ability to reshape us when we go astray?
  4. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  5. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  6. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  7. What is meant by "the age" or "the ages" in the Bible (Ex: Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 9:26 and Romans 16:25; Ephesians 2:7 and 3:9)?
  8. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  9. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?


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What "days" that will be shortened is the Lord referring to in Matt 24:22?

November 30 2019

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

What "days" that will be shortened is the Lord referring to in Matt 24:22?

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I like your conclusion, JD: "This will be literal "Hell on Earth". By comparison, the antichrist, the beast will make Adolf Hitler look like a choir boy."

November 29 2019

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

What did Joseph mean when he said to his brothers, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?"

ALBERTO DUNBAR's question is based on Genesis 50:19. Joseph was really saying, “Brothers, I am not God, and it is not my place to take vengeance. I forgive...

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

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

The Lord’s day is Sunday, on which believers celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The consecration of the day to worship, almsgiving, and the Lord’...

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Who is Michael the archangel?

November 29 2019

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

Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?

Evil was so epidemic in the cities on the plain that God decided to purge their sin from creation, much as he did with the Flood in Noah's day. But this...

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Why do so many Christians fail the 'practice what you preach' standard?

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

Who is Michael the archangel?

Michael refers to 1 Thessalonians 4:16 regarding Christ's return. “I’m not looking for signs,” said the late Vance Havner; “I’m listening for a sound.” The...

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What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"

November 29 2019

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What does it mean, "If the righteous scarcely be saved..."?

The context of 1 Pet 4:12-18 is that Peter is addressing the question of suffering for being a Christian. He explains that it should be no surprise, because...

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

Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?

Giving is so emphasized in the Christian faith because we might be blessed by so doing (Prov. 3:9-10; 28:20; Mal 3:10; Luke 6:38; 2 Cor. 9:6). Also, a reason...

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

What does the Bible say about greed?

Examples of covetousness are Achan (Josh 7); Saul (1 Sam 15:9,19); Judas (Mt 26:14,15); Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11); Balaam (2 Pet 2:15 with Jude...

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Answer by Robert Ross

Does this verse mean that man’s fate is the same as that of animals? (Ecclesiastes 3:19)

We must take this and all other scripture in context and against the background of its broader setting. The Book of Ecclesiastes is written by King Solomon...

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What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?

November 29 2019

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What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

In the parable of the sower Jesus used the word of God as the seed that was sown. The first one heard the word but the devil snatched away the seed before he...

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

What does the Bible say about permanent forms of birth control, i.e. a tubal ligation or vasectomy?

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Yes, thanks, James for sharing. You did the right thing; I did what you did, too, after having 2 children, and then my wife wanted no more. The reason I had...

November 29 2019

Answer by Robert Ross

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

1 Peter 1: 22-24 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23...

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Answer by Anthony Clinton , Teacher in China

What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

The Word of God is the imperishable seed that gives birth to those who repent and obey the Gospel. The perishable seed is human sperm that can only give...

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How can I be a good Christian?

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The best way is to first make sure that you have obeyed the Gospel and have become an actual Christian, the way the Bible teaches. What must I do to be...

November 29 2019

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Does Acts 22:16 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

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What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?

November 29 2019

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

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

Yes, to 6 children at least, 4 boys and at least 2 girls, so Jesus had 6 or more siblings, depending on how many sisters He had. Mary, His mother, then, had...

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

What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?

This word, salvation, is used for the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians (Ex. 14:13), and of deliverance generally from evil or danger. In the...

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

What does John 3:16 mean?

For God (the greatest Giver) It is God “who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” – 1 Timothy 2:4 so loved (the...

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November 28 2019

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

What are the benefits of seeking God?

According to various verses: If you seek Him, He will be found by you. (1 Chronicles 28:9) Those who seek the LORD will lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10)...

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In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

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November 28 2019

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Is Contemporary Christian Music honoring to God? Should it be used in church services?

One of my complaints about ccr is that many of the songs have a generic sound.In addition, many spirit-filled artists, such as Keith Green are not even...

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Answer by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

In my considered opinion, based on my study of the scriptures, “The Lord’s day” is a definite period of time during which the Lord Jesus Christ brings...

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Comment by Rotimi EWEDEMI , Very keen Bible Researcher

What does it mean that 'the Lord said to my Lord'?

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Thank you so much MR Houdmann for your explanation. I fully support your answer, because I consider it very scriptural and according to the scriptures. I...

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