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  1. Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?
  2. What are the marks of a true child of God?
  3. If everything depends on God, what's the use of trying? (Psalm 127:1-2)
  4. Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
  5. How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
  6. Why should David get a place for his parents to be able to inquire of the Lord since they could have been with him in the cave of Adullam?
  7. What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
  8. Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?
  9. Does insomnia indicate a spiritual problem? (Psalm 127:2)
  10. What can we learn about discipleship from what Jesus says about sheep and shepherds (John 10:1-21)?


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

What is the Voice Bible translation?

The Voice is a faithful dynamic equivalent translation that reads like a story with all the truth and wisdom of God's Word. Through compelling narratives,...

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

Did Israel imitate the heathen or not? Ezekiel 16:47

The wording of Ezekiel 16:47 as rendered in the New King James Version cited in the question creates the possibility of confusion due its difference from...

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

Did Israel imitate the heathen or not? Ezekiel 16:47

Ezekiel 16:47 New King James Version (NKJV) 47 You did not walk in their ways nor act according to their abominations; but, as if that were too little, you ...

Ezekiel 5:7

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

Why do English Bible translations say, "a child IS born" or "WILL BE born" in Isaiah 9:6 when the original Hebrew translation says, "WAS born" (happened already)?

Compare Isaiah 9:6 with Isaiah 9:1 Net Bible ("The gloom will be dispelled for those who were anxious. In earlier times he humiliated the land of Zebulun,...

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

What is meant by "Jesus is Lord"?

Context: 12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or ...

1 Corinthians 12:3

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

What does it mean to "know fully"? (1 Corinthians 13:12)

As an omniscient Being, God is not bound by any constraints in knowing us. However, as closely as any Christian may follow the Lord in this world and life, I...

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

What does it mean to "know fully"? (1 Corinthians 13:12)

Context: 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it w...

1 Corinthians 13:12

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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Revelation 22:18, "For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the...

October 12 2019

Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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One thing is certain. God tells us what we need to know. He does not tell us everything we want to know. That is where He leaves it up to us. Do we take Him...

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What does the Bible say about oral sex?

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Comment by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Is there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth?

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AMEN, Melanie! God looks for our faith! One day, any question we have will be answered! Until then, trust...God Bless!

October 12 2019

Comment by Patricia Robinson

Does the Bible promote or prohibit praying to angels?

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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (not angels) Philippians 4:19 ESV

October 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive sanctification?

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To further explain what the bible says. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace ye are saved, (what Jesus did for us) through faith, (when we believe the gospel) (First...

October 12 2019

Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is progressive sanctification?

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As I read my answer, no, sanctification I not a requirement of salvation. We are declared righteous by God the second we believe. Romans 3:26. To declare, I...

October 12 2019

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Why did God send the Israelites to Egypt for 400 years?

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Steven I'm glad your response tackled the 430 year math problem. Here is a great explanation thats easy to understand. Thanks for bringing it up!...

October 12 2019

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Are there different levels of punishment in hell?

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

What was this "mound"? (Ezekiel 16:24)

Ezekiel 16:24 23 “‘Woe! Woe to you, declares the Sovereign LORD. In addition to all your other wickedness, 24 you built a mound for yourself and made a lofty...

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How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?

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

What was this "mound"? (Ezekiel 16:24)

Varying translations of this verse (as indicated on the website https://biblehub.com/ezekiel/16-24.htm) express the word rendered as "mound" in the above...

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

What was this "mound"? (Ezekiel 16:24)

Context: Ezekiel 16:23-24 23 “‘Woe! Woe to you, declares the Sovereign Lord. In addition to all your other wickedness, 24 you built a mound for yourself ...

Ezekiel 16:23 - 24

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

What is the Voice Bible translation?

My understanding is that The Voice Bible (which appeared in 2012) describes itself as a "dynamic equivalence" translation that intends to make Biblical texts...

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Comment by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does Matthew 7:21-23 mean that believers can lose salvation?

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First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only. but for the sins of the whole world. John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up will...

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Does the Bible really say that parents should have their rebellious children stoned?

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Who was Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

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Is the last trumpet of 1 Thessalonians 4 the same as the seventh trumpet of Revelation?

October 10 2019

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

Who was Simon of Cyrene?

The aforementioned Simon by Michael said he was a father of 2 sons. Mention of Simon's sons maybe shows that they were well-known Christian converts @ the...

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

What is Christianity and what do Christians believe?

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Perfect answer by Michael and fantastic commentary by my Brother-in-Christ, James Kraft! --ANDY--

October 10 2019