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  1. What does it mean that he shall change our vile bodies to be like his glorious body? Philippians 3:21
  2. What work will God finally complete in us (Philippians 1:6)?
  3. Since Adam and Eve brought sin in the world, did they go to heaven?
  4. Is Jesus speaking to Judas Iscariot, or is He speaking to Satan, who has just entered Judas?
  5. How did God inspire the writing of the Bible (2 Peter 1:20-21)?
  6. Can we earn God's approval? (2 Timothy 2:15)
  7. Why did Jesus sometimes heal people who didn’t believe or even ask for help?
  8. Was Jairus’ daughter dead or near death when he came to see Jesus?
  9. What is the meaning of the word "wait" in Isaiah 49:23?
  10. Do Jews believe in heaven?


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

How should Christian parents handle a teen daughter who has become pregnant?

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So true, Myrtle. The GNT of Ecclesiastes 7:20 says, "There is no one on earth who does what is right all the time and never makes a mistake." But there is...

September 29 2025

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

What does the Bible say about second chances?

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Here's the link "Second Chances," the Veggie Tales song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf6f-8Kd50Y

September 29 2025

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

What does the Bible say about second chances?

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Don't you just love the lyrics to the Veggie Tales movie, "Second Chances" about Jonah? Praise the Lord, He's the God of second chances You'll be floored how...

September 29 2025

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Is it ok to read the New testament first?

September 29 2025

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Why did Jesus refer to false teachers as wolves?

September 28 2025

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Is it ok to read the New testament first?

September 28 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What should we learn from Jesus' miraculous stilling of the storm in Matthew 8:23-27?

Matthew 8:26? And he saith unto them, "Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?" Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great...

September 28 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeffrey Johnson

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

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It was only when I read both accounts that I noticed the why the difference and then the forest woodland would be awkward for horses with being dense...

September 28 2025

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

How should a Christian view the civil rights movement?

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I would like to comment on the gotquestions.org answer here. Concerning the question, Houdmann got the right answer. But concerning the Bible, they got it...

September 28 2025

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

Is it ok to read the New testament first?

Dear anonymous, Bible Recap’s Approach (biblerecap.com and Tara-Leigh Cobble) is great: The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble has openly encouraged starting...

September 28 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who wrote Ezra? If it was Ezra, who was he?

Who was Ezra? When did he write his Bible book? Writer: Ezra Place Written: Jerusalem Writing Completed: c. 460B.C.E. Time Covered: 537–c. 467B.C.E. What...

September 28 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Does the total depravity doctrine mean that nobody can seek God?

September 28 2025

Answer by George Fitt , Spiritual Gift of Discernment

Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?

There are those who think they are saved and are not. Either they have deceived themselves or they've been led by blind guides who may have been taught by...

September 28 2025 16 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?

I'll answer only with the one metaphor, "raging waves of the sea." I have been to the ocean several times in my life. Once I won a trip from Arizona where we...

September 28 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Why is praising God important?

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Psalm 22:3: The specific verse states, "You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel" (ESV), or as it appears in the King James Version (KJV), "But thou...

September 28 2025

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How does radiometric dating fit with the view of a young earth?

September 27 2025

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What are the metaphors for apostasy in Jude 1:12-13, and what do they mean?

September 27 2025

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From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)

September 27 2025

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

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

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Jeffrey, eternal security / “once saved, always saved” (common in many Protestant traditions, especially Baptist of which I am one, and Reformed): Salvation,...

September 27 2025

Comment by Amour Dresbach

If His name was Yeshua/Yehoshua, why do we call Him Jesus?

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In the ancient Greek used in the time of Yahoshua HaMashiach, His Name could have been spelled Iahosua as the closest to the written and spoken variation....

September 27 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?

What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years? The Tribulation is understood as a time of catastrophic natural disasters, political...

September 27 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the Tribulation? Will the Tribulation last seven years?

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Yes, you are quite correct in saying the following--well thought-out comment: The seven-year tribulation is based upon a misunderstanding of Scripture...

September 27 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?

2 Peter 1:5: Yes, for this very reason, by YOUR contributing in response all earnest effort, supply to YOUR faith virtue, to [YOUR] virtue knowledge....

September 27 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works?

My opinion is the following comment: The terms “save” and “salvation” are sometimes used by Bible writers to convey the idea of a person’s being delivered...

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Why is praising God important?

September 27 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

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?

Jeremiah 18:6: O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as the potter? Saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O...

September 27 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Who is Jesus Christ?

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Walter and Debbie, Don't you just love the lyrics to the Gaither Vocal Band Song, "Alpha and Omega"? He is the Alpha and Omega The Beginning and the End The...

September 27 2025

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

What is the meaning of "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"?

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Priva, don't you just love the words to the song, "I Saw the Light," by Hank Williams: "I was a fool to wander and stray. Straight [strait = small] is the...

September 27 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why is there a discrepancy in the numbers in 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18?

In the conflict 40,000 Syrian horsemen were are said tobe killed. May be in order to escape through rough terrain, these horsemen dismounted and were slain...

September 27 2025 2 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

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Druunah, you are so right to include Colossians 1:13. Colossians 1:13 says God rescues us from darkness and puts us in Christ’s kingdom. This explains why...

September 27 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How do trees kill people? 2 Samuel 18:8

Reasons for higher casualties in the forest: Treacherous terrain: The forest contained hidden ravines, pits, and steep defiles that could cause soldiers to...

September 27 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

What is a carnal Christian?

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Jim, I like your 1 Corinthians 3:2-4 reference! Consider also (Not Carnality but Christ theme) in Colossians 3:1-4 -- 3 If then you were raised with Christ,...

September 27 2025

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

What does the Bible say about revenge?

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Proverbs 26:27 absolutely ties in here, I believe. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.” (ESV)...

September 27 2025

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

What does God say to do with anger over attacks from terrorism? Are we to sit and watch it happen?

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Hey Steve, Proverbs 26:27, I believe, absolutely ties in here. “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, and a stone will come back on him who starts it...

September 27 2025

Comment by Linda Giles

If we are saved by faith in Jesus, will we still be judged by our deeds or works?

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I am glad I read further. Many good responses here, but I like yours the best. Jesus spoke in parables and He can't miss the point. This, right here! On...

September 26 2025

Answer by Donna Williams

How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?

Dear Anonymous, the Apostle Peter is not talking about self effort. In my opinion he makes it very clear that he is speaking about the believers' intimate...

September 26 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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What does it mean, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave his life for it"?

September 25 2025

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What is the purpose of the thousand-year reign of Christ?

September 25 2025

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

Isn't God's calling and election sure without our help (2 Peter 1:10)?

Yes, God's calling and election are sure by themselves, but the degree of eternal reward that each redeemed believer will receive depends on our actions and...

September 25 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How much "effort" does the Christian life require (2 Peter 1:5)?

As the Bible makes clear in passages such as Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation and eternal life are by God's grace. However, the eternal rewards that each redeemed...

September 25 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why was it necessary for Jesus to go through Samaria?

September 24 2025

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

September 24 2025

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What is the Romans Road to salvation?

September 24 2025

Comment by Alexis Cox

Do Christian women have to submit to men or just their husbands?

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Actually, if you look at both of those scriptures, they are describing a situation of wives submitting to their husbands. Eve's sinning was also her taking...

September 23 2025

Comment by Amanda Potechko

How can I follow Christ as a teenager in a non-believing family and honor my parents?

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It took me a long time to even come to Christ fully. I put my energy into independence, work, health, went to church after Confirmation as a hypocrite, beat...

September 23 2025

Comment by Ezekiel Kimosop

Is remarriage after divorce always adultery?

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No matter what laws or cultural practices apply in a country, homosexual relationships are condemned in the Scripture. Any homosexual who comes to Christ...

September 23 2025

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Why are many believers first on fire for God but later fade in their passion?

September 23 2025