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  1. How can one become a “partaker of the divine nature”?
  2. 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?
  3. Does Ezekiel prophesy about an invasion of Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar which never actually took place? Ezekiel 29:17–20
  4. How do we minister unto the Lord?
  5. Why would Pharaoh "console" himself when he saw that his fate was the same as the great nations of the past (Ezekiel 32:31)?
  6. What are "pruning hooks" and "plowshares" in Micah 4:3?
  7. What does the Bible say about Christians and Israel?
  8. 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)?


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

Was Israel’s repentance genuine or fake? (Hosera 6:1–3)

6 `Come, and we turn back unto Jehovah, For He hath torn, and He doth heal us, He doth smite, and He bindeth us up. 2 He doth revive us after two days, In...

Hosea 6:1 - 3

August 11 2019 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about being a snitch?

Assuming the "snitching" you are talking about is the telling of the truth, it depends on the motive! The Bible says to speak the truth in love, so, if the...

August 11 2019 1 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the New International Version (NIV)?

I love the NIV and have copious notes that I put in it. The New International Version (NIV) is a completely original translation of the Bible developed by...

August 11 2019 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How young can you be and ask Jesus to be your Savior?

August 11 2019

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

What happens to our soul when we die?

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I 2nd that AMEN to my Christian sister Cindy Jennings!!! -Andy-

August 11 2019

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

Are we to love the sinner but hate the sin?

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In my opinion this cliche is mostly used to make the user feel spiritually superior to someone else. Believers are supposed to be people who have been shown...

August 11 2019

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What are some teachings in the SDA church that might prevent a person in an SDA church from being saved?

August 11 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the Sunday law that Ron Wyatt prophesied about on his deathbed?

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Galatians 2:21 I do not void the grace of God, for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Seventh day Adventist are unbelievers, and...

August 11 2019

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

Was Ellen G. White a false prophetess?

From quotes, it becomes increasingly clear that Ellen G. White believed that Jesus was the angel, Michael. I.e. she believed that the man Christ Jesus was...

August 11 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)

The Kidron valley was a valley just outside the eastern wall of biblical Jerusalem that separated the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives. It was formed by...

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

What is the Septuagint?

The Septuagint derives its name from "septuaginta", which was the Latin word for "seventy". It was a translation of the Old Testament from Hebrew to Koine...

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

Where was the Kidron Valley (2 Chronicles 30:14)

13 A very large crowd of people assembled in Jerusalem to celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread in the second month. 14 They removed the altars in Jerus...

2 Chronicles 30:14

August 11 2019 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What is the New International Reader's Version (NIrV)?

This is definitely one of my favorites! I used it profusely when teaching Children's Church for 14 years. A Word about the NIrV God has always spoken so...

August 11 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Modern English Version (MEV)?

I use this version when I want to share a specific verse from the Bible with the unsaved. The Modern English Version (MEV) heralds a new day for Bibles with...

August 11 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the English Standard Version (ESV)?

We used this version in our Baptist church for years and gave out free copies to anyone we thought would read it. The English Standard Version (ESV) stands...

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

What is the ISV (International Standard Version)?

I use this version when I want to look up a particular verse in the Bible. The International Standard Version, or ISV, is a modern English translation of the...

August 11 2019 Follow Vote Up

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

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

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"The love that God has for His people." Is that what really comes to mind when we read this passionate poem? I don't believe that to be the point of God...

August 11 2019

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

What are some Bible verses that address the Holy Spirit's role in convicting believers of sin after they've already been saved?

Great question, David Soto! "But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory,...

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

What is the shortest verse in the bible?

In the original Greek, it’s 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (“Rejoice always”). In the King James Version, the shortest verse is the emotional opposite—John 11:35 (“...

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

What is the Septuagint?

I have used this translation with joy. I got it from the public library, and it was useful to me to review the verses in the Old Testament that I had...

August 11 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)?

I use it on occasion. Presenting the Word of God as a unified Jewish book, the Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) is a translation for Jews and non-Jews alike. It...

August 11 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Cassius D'Souza

Why did Jesus command people to not tell others of the miracles He performed?

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Well today it may seem like reverse psychology however if we consider the time and prevalent culture, even a good deed brought negative publicity forJesus...

August 11 2019

Comment by Evan DAILY

Why did Saul not recognize David after he defeated Goliath?

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As I read the text Saul says, "Who's son is this young man?" not "Who is this young man?" I think its likely that he knew David, but perhaps not who his...

August 11 2019

Answer by Vilma Sonnier

Why do some Christians blow the shofar when nowhere in the NT we're told to do so?

Here recently I have become a part of a church that uses the shofar. I have asked for an explanation and the best answer that I received was that the new...

August 11 2019 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?

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I think you have it, Amen. We cannot know all, we live by Faith in the Word Incarnate, Jesus Christ. Now we see only a reflection, our mortal sight.

August 11 2019

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?

August 11 2019

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What is Passion Week?

August 11 2019

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How can I forgive those who sin against me?

August 10 2019

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Do we have two or three parts? Body, soul, and spirit?

August 10 2019

Award for Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

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What does the Bible say about anointing oil?

August 10 2019

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What does the Bible say about animal/pet euthanasia?

August 10 2019

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Will Christians live through the tribulation?

Before we answer this question we need to find out what are the events that are going to take place at the end time and the sequence in which they are told...

August 10 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Andy Mangus , I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.

How are predestination and election connected with foreknowledge?

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An excellent answer, Pam. Very well supported by specific scripture that supports this eternal truth that God gives each 100% free will in any and all of our...

August 10 2019

Answer by Shantkumar S. Kunjam , An Indian, Mennonite Church, Pastor, Administrator, Bishop,

Why in Genesis 11 5-9 did it bother God that the people he created were one and building something together?

As we answer this question, first of all we need to understand that whatever is taking place in this world has two levels of reasons or causes behind it's...

August 10 2019 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What altars were removed? (30:14)

The altars referred to as being removed in the passage cited in the question were the altars that had been erected in connection with the worship of any idol...

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

Did Jesus die for everyone or just believers?

I would say that Jesus' atoning death and resurrection were SUFFICIENT to pay the penalty for the sins of any and every human who has ever lived from...

August 10 2019 7 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What altars were removed? (30:14)

13 A very large crowd of people assembled in Jerusalem to celebrate the Festival of Unleavened Bread in the second month. 14 They removed the altars in Jerus...

2 Chronicles 29:1 - 31:21

August 10 2019 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Meshack Gachago

How can Jesus be the lamb of God and the lion simultaneously?

As Tim says its imagery used to refer to Jesus as the lamb showing humility, one who gives his life to save humanity. The lamb submits and is a sacrifice....

August 10 2019 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Chris Heier , Retired, living in Mexico and Arizona

Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?

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Thank you, Michael, Jennifer and John. We are saved by the blood of the Lamb, Jesus.

August 10 2019

Answer by Meshack Gachago

How could the heavens and the earth be witnesses? (Deuteronomy 30:19)

Yes, there are three witnesses in heaven, Father Son Spirit, and there are three on earth Spirit, water and blood. 1Jn 2. The temple was also where God and...

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