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  1. When our Lord was on earth how many disciples did he have since he traveled to so many places?
  2. Was Jesus present at creation?
  3. How is wisdom apparent in one's life? Job 28:28
  4. Did God answer Job's charges? Job 38:1-41:34
  5. What happened to the Gibeonites after Joshua 9?
  6. How was Elihu "like bottled up wine"? Job 32:19
  7. Why did Israel want a king?
  8. Does sin affect God (Job 35:6)?


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

What's the Bible say about exercise?

I read one comment online, "Only one time is physical exercise mentioned in the Bible and it is in I Timothy 4:8” – which reads: “For physical training is of...

February 03 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

What does the Bible say about hating your brother but loving Jesus?

I would like to say that the Scripture that has been referenced needs no interpretation. To me it is very clear, that if we confess to love God, we must love...

February 03 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

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I'm assuming EL Mohel Castorena is referencing the common Jewish and Christian thought that all humans are sons of God via creation (e.g. Lk 3:28.) But just...

February 03 2020

Comment by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

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Fact: We are not all God's children. John 8:44 "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the...

February 03 2020

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

What does it mean to "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" in Psalm 122:6?

What Does Psalms 122:6 Mean? "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem."? Psalm 122:6 (NAS) Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you.

Psalms 122:6

February 03 2020 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What are some Old Testament places as types?

I agree with Tim Maas with all his listings including Babylon as a type: Babylon, a type of enmity to Jesus Christ. I would also add the reference,...

February 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?

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James, go see what the Ephesians did to be saved in Acts 19, Acts 19 King James Version (KJV) 19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth,...

February 03 2020

Answer by Kevin Honeycutt , Servant of Jesus Christ

Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?

What must I do to be saved? Let us look at what the Apostles told everyone they must do to be saved, Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...

February 03 2020 4 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Aurel Gheorghe

What are some Old Testament places as types?

The Bible provides examples of “type” and “antitype.” Type is symbol representing an antitype, or fulfillment of the symbol. The antitype is always greater...

February 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Gangavarapu Deva Raju

Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?

Genesis 1: 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the...

February 03 2020 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

In the Bible what are some symbols of divine judgment?

Symbols can be objects, actions or creatures that have a deeper significance and are so understood by those who see them or use them. Symbolic objects...

February 03 2020 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Gary Wainwright , Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer

How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

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The Bible does not say “We are all Gods children” but it does say that believers (those who have been born again) are, through adoption, the children of God....

February 03 2020

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

Does God hear (answer) the prayers of a sinner (unbeliever)?

God listens to the sinners who confess that they are sinners and accept His pardon. (Rom. 10:13) Did not Christ give that promise in John 6:37? I am a...

February 03 2020 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How is Satan god of this world?

February 03 2020

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Are shootings and other violent acts Satan's and his demons' doings, or is it just people acting on their own?

February 03 2020

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

What are some Old Testament places as types?

If I am interpreting the question correctly, the places that come most readily to my mind in response to the question (in addition to the references cited in...

February 03 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What is the spiritual gift of mercy?

February 03 2020

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

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

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I think you're doing what is traditionally done with this story, and that is to add to it. Ham laughed at Noah, according to the bible. He told his brothers...

February 02 2020

Answer by Jon Sweetland

How can we worship God in the spirit?

To worship "in spirit and in truth" requires an individual to be alive in their "spirit" and to "know" that which they are worshiping. We are born dead in...

February 02 2020 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible mean when it speaks against haughty eyes?

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James, good comment! By your statement, "The anything goes churches teach that we can us grace for a license to sin," did you mean "The anything goes...

February 02 2020

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

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

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I've never read anywhere, or heard an oral argument where someone made an excuse for Ham. I didn't say no one does it, I said I haven't witnessed it. I don't...

February 02 2020

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

How did Noah become an heir of righteousness in Hebrews 11:7?

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Noah ONLY got drunk. He didn't get a woman pregnant whose husband was away fighting for the nation, and then have the husband killed to cover it up. David,...

February 02 2020

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

Why is a poem about romance and sex in the Bible? (Song of Solomon 1:2)

We could ask why not. After all, God created sex. The romance was his idea. The fact that sin has distorted sex should not make us forget that sexual...

February 02 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Sharon Chapko

What’s the meaning of unclean lips? (Isaiah 6:5)

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Finally a simple but very good explanation for Isaiah 6:5! I read several other commentaries on this scripture but could not understand their meanings! Yours...

February 02 2020

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

What are some Old Testament places as types?

A type is an Old Testament institution, person, place or event regarded as anticipating the person of Jesus Christ or some aspect of the Christian faith or l...

Hebrews 4:8 - 11

February 02 2020 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Philip Davies

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

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Thank you for your comments Danny. As with all your posts I find them sensible and scriptural.

February 02 2020

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

Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?

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Thomas, I like your answer, very personal. Your references will show up better if you put a space between your book and a chapter number. Also, use a...

February 02 2020

Comment by Donna Williams

Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?

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The Old Covenant was still in effect before the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. I believe the New Covenant began after the Ascension of Christ. The...

February 02 2020

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What does the Bible say about music in heaven?

February 02 2020

Comment by Meluleki Maphosa , Amateur Bible Student

Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?

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Interesting take on the topic. Perhaps Donna you could place the end of the Old Covenant and the beginning of the New Covenant in time so that it can be...

February 02 2020

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Where is Jesus now? Is Jesus in heaven?

February 02 2020

Comment by Donna Williams

How is God like "a hiding place" (Psalm 32:7)

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I agree, and would like to add that this speaks of our relationship with our heavenly Father. I believe that this is a personal testimony of the psalmist. I...

February 01 2020

Comment by Donna Williams

What should a Christian wife do if her husband is not being the spiritual leader he should be?

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I am grateful for you my brother. This is sound doctrine!

February 01 2020

Comment by Donna Williams

What should a Christian wife do if her husband is not being the spiritual leader he should be?

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Thank you my sister for sharing your testimony and wisdom. I appreciate your candor!

February 01 2020

Comment by Donna Williams

What is a spiritual leader?

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Thank you Brother Michael for your spiritual insight. I enjoy reading your answers. I pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to use you to equip us through...

February 01 2020

Answer by Donna Williams

Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?

Under the Old Covenant pigs were considered as unclean and were forbidden to be eaten by the Israelites; however the Holy Spirit in Acts 10:9-15 used what...

February 01 2020 3 Comments 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Donna Williams

How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

In my opinion the Sovereignty of God and the freewill of mankind are two different things. Sovereignty speaks of power and authority. When it comes to the...

February 01 2020 9 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How are God’s righteousness and wrath connected? (Psalm 7:11)

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When Jesus took all sin upon Himself on the cross He was judged. He was found to be innocent, a scapegoat for the sins of another. He had suffered the...

February 01 2020

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

Do you think John 14:1-4 truly refers to heaven/a physical place or refers to intimacy with God?

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My opinion is that if Christ had not ascended, would there have been "a place" at all? He has gone with a human body, which must be somewhere. And we may...

February 01 2020

Answer by Al Mark

Why did the Old Testament Law command against the eating of pork?

When considering the laws that were written in the Old Testament, one must pay attention to the type of law it is. There were moral laws, dietary laws and...

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How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?

February 01 2020

Comment by Jennifer Rothnie , Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious

How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

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I don't think there is space to modify my answer much, but I realized recently that the foreknowledge section could use some clarity, since 'foreknew' is an...

February 01 2020

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

What does it mean to pursue righteousness?

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So, we are declared righteous by faith in Jesus, but to "stay righteous" is by our own effort? He makes a down payment and we are granted "possession of...

February 01 2020

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

What does it mean to pursue righteousness?

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I don't think our "actions" are ever acceptable to God. Even when we don't "act" we sin against God. It's our "heart" that betrays our efforts to please God...

February 01 2020

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Who are the "least of these" in the Bible?

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Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. The second we believe we are...

February 01 2020

Comment by Judith McKelvey

Why pray? What is the point of prayer when God knows the future and is already in control of everything. If we cannot change God's mind, why should we pray?

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I love my Heavenly Father with all my heart. I lost my earlhly father when I was 18 years old. I was already a believer when he died. My Heavenly Father is...

February 01 2020

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Why, despite giving my life to Christ and praying, I still feel I do not know if I am saved or not?

Salvation is not something we do, not even by our giving our life to Jesus or making a commitment to Him, but is something Jesus did for us. The gospel....

February 01 2020 2 Comments 14 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Cynthia White

What was the deadly wound that was healed on the beast in Revelation 13?

I am looking for a book my pastor did a series on. He has since passed away. Poland was offered as an explanation for "the fatal wound". 1) The country was...

February 01 2020 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that "righteousness and peace kiss each other? What kind of kiss is this? (Psalm 85:10)

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I think righteousness and peace are always in agreement. Being right is being at peace even when there's a war going on and you're right there in the middle...

February 01 2020