How is Jesus Christ unique?
The year was 1966 or 1967. I had just gotten saved 2 years before. I entered university at Arizona State University and found a small group of Christians,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the conditions for being able to enter into the kingdom of God?
John 3:3, 5; etc.
John 3:3
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)
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No problem, Robert. Blessings, Jack
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are the results of redemption given to us in Paul's writings?
What are the results of redemption other than the forgiveness of sin Col 1:13-14?
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by ainsley chalmers
, Medical Research Scientist, devoted family man.
Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?
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It depends how one defines marital unfaithfulness. My understanding is that unfaithfulness is not only sleeping with someone outside of the marriage...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How will the Lord judge Neanderthals, cavemen and those who existed during the time of dinosaurs?
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We also don't know that God will "judge" them any differently than He will anyone else. The only thing we know is what the scriptures say. What we believe...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?
I would say that Jesus Himself, by saying "even though he die" earlier in the cited verse, indicated that He did not intend His subsequent statement...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What are some Scriptural names for Christ (Matthew 1:21, etc.)?
Here are some specific titles relating to Jesus Christ's identity: The exact image of God Hebrews 1:3 Compare John 14:9; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there a Bible contradiction in John 11:26?
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in m...
John 11:25 - 26
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Why did God want to number the males? Is that not what they do to slaves, so they do not have an identity?
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Great answer Joe! Slavery is a political issue in this day and is viewed that way. It is a spiritual issue... It is to be viewed in bible study as a...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Who would've harmed Cain if God hadn’t put the mark on him?
"Who would have harmed Cain if God had not put a mark on Cain?" I think the bible is saying that Cain was a man who would get into skirmishes with others. He...
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by Robert Ross
How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)
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Good afternoon Jake, you are quite right. It should read " Cain could NOT plead ignorance..." An unfortunate finger error, glad you picked it up. I'm...
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by Matthew Beerman
How do God's sovereignty and mankind's free will relate in regards to salvation?
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First of all, scripture is very clear that God does decree all things that come to pass. Scripture tells us that He makes the lame, the deaf, he kills and he...
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If Jesus was God, why did He call God "My God?"
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God show respect to certain persons? Genesis 4:5
I would say that God shows respect (that is, partiality or distinction) with regard to people in some ways, but not in others. On the "no respect" side, God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)
As hinted at above, it's just like God to give another opportunity to do right, "to rule over sin", and it's just like man to stubbornly refuse it. Cain and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Does God show respect to certain persons? Genesis 4:5
3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the first...
Genesis 4:3 - 5
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)
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Great answer, Robert! But I have a question about something you wrote, "Cain could plead ignorance of the proper manner (a blood sacrifice), because Abel...
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Nduka Light
What does the Bible say about killing in war? Is killing in war a sin?
The Bible never supports killing, especially in war. PROOF: Matthew 26:47_ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the mark that God put on Cain?
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If it was a physical mark, did it come with instructions that said 'the mark was for the purpose of keeping him from being killed'? How would people know, in...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?
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Thanks Tim for your response. You say "David's act was punished by death..." The Lord said, "Anyone who takes another person's life must be put to death"...
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Aurel Gheorghe
Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?
God gave Moses the law of "eye for an eye" (Law of Retaliation) not as an instrument of brutal retribution against someone who would commit some type of...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Does Rom 9 mean God predestined some to heaven while created others with no chance of escaping hell?
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Craig, even the 'objects of wrath' in Rom 9 could still repent and believe and be grafted back in (Rom 11:17-24.) This is not God creating people...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?
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Jesus, the only wise God (Rom 16:27) told Moses to tell the people "an eye for an eye..." There is only one God. The Son and the Father are one (John 10:30)....
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Jay Saunders
Is Christianity a white man's religion?
Christianity is not a "white man's religion." First of all, the first believers in Christianity were hardly white. The Jewish race just like members of...
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Aurel Gheorghe
What does the Bible say about closed borders?
I will overlook the not so veiled political undertone of the question and concentrate on the most important element of the issue. The ‘closed borders’ term...
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Robert Ross
How could Cain rule over sin? (Genesis 4:7)
We must see in this passage of scripture the mercy of the God of a second chance. God knows full well the consequences awaiting Cain if he does not change...
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by stefan verberkt
What is the all-seeing eye?
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First of all; Elohim or ALHYM is not a name but a title, just like lord, God, the Most High etc. Because Elohim is also used to describe angels, the ones...
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by Sandy Anjilivelil
How can I guarantee my eternal destination (heaven)?
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Love your answer, Michael. Faith in the 'one way' (His only son) that God provided is essential. But there's more. How is it we become 'born of God'? (John...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Do the souls of aborted babies go to heaven?
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John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto me. God is not willing that any should perish, but come unto the knowledge of the...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the mark that God put on Cain?
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When did being "different," the only black, person, white person, anything that makes you different from everyone else, cause people to refrain from doing...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the mark that God put on Cain?
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Could Cain have been the first "left handed" person? At first glance it could have gone unnoticed, but if an altercation ensued it might have made an...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the mark that God put on Cain?
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Cain could have already had dark skin as "many" believe, and the mark could have been a loss of melanin in his skin. This would be more likely if the mark...
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Al Mari
, Private practice as a cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon
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Is the human soul mortal or immortal?
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by Charles Crabtree
Why were the Israelites told to destroy the people living in Canaan? (Numbers 33:50-56)
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Just to make sure that lsrael did not think it had anything to do with their own righteousness. Deuteronomy 9:4 KJVS Speak not thou in thine heart, after...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?
In my opinion, the purpose of the "eye for eye, tooth for tooth" standard in the Law for the punishment of interpersonal crimes was not just meant to be...
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by Joseph Lyon
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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For insight and understanding, study Hebrews chapter 12
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by Joseph Lyon
In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?
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Well said, 'the Lord's day' are periods of judgement and vindication lasting more than 24 hours
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Was the prescription, "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, fracture for fracture, foot for foot," (Lev 24:19,20) only to be used during the wilderness wandering?
Jesus said something different during His "Sermon on the Mount" of Matt 5-7. And God didn't want Cain killed for murdering his brother, Abel in Genesis 4. ...
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by Charles Crabtree
How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?
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I always wondered how verses like Amos 3:2 fit into foreknowledge. Amos 3:2 KJVS You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will...
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SKP PAULEY
What (if anything) does the Bible say about an unmarried couple with children getting baptized? Are there restrictions about who can get baptized?
Yes, they can be baptized but that in and of itself doesn't absolve them of their sins and without repenting and being forgiven of their sins they remain in...
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Sure Footed
Were the 9 lepers who did not return to give thanks to God no longer healed? Luke 17:19
I believe the nine lepers stayed healed - I don't know any incident in the bible where healing was reversed. When the Samaritan leper returned and praised...
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Is silent prayer biblical?
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Scott Broberg
, Fig Tree Ministries
What does the Bible say about closed borders?
Sorry for the long answer - lots of moving parts. The Bible speaks of borders, but not of "closed borders." God promises Abraham to give his descendants land...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean that iron sharpens iron?
27:17 As iron sharpens iron Close friends provide constructive criticism and accountability. Just as sharpening an iron blade makes it more effective, close...
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What does the Bible say about sex addiction?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
When will Satan be crushed? (Romans 16:20)
I agree mostly with Scott Broberg in that the timing is not the most important issue here. It's a question of obedience to the Lord and public testimony to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What’s the best way to confess sins? (Proverbs 28:13)
In my view, since all sins (even those involving other people) are ultimately against God (Psalm 51:4), they should be confessed to Him by the sinner, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What’s the best way to confess sins? (Proverbs 28:13)
Proverbs 28:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds...
Proverbs 28:13
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Emo Tenorio
, Shomer
What does the Bible say about closed borders?
I humbly submit for your consideration an answer to the current open borders immigration sideshow put forth by the faculty lounge commandos and their fellow...