Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?
“But so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.” This establishes the context for the purpose of the baptism of Jesus. John's...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the best description of who God is?
"God Is Love." Agape [ἀγάπη, agapē], the love theme of the Bible, can only be defined by the nature of God. John affirms that "God is love" (1 John 4:8). God...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
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There are a number of terms in the NT sometimes translated 'Hell' that do not all necessarily refer to the same place: Hades, Gehenna, and Tartarus. Gehenna...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where is hell? What is the location of hell?
Down Under A politician awoke after an operation and found the curtains in his hospital room drawn. “Why are the curtains closed?” he asked the nurse. “Is it...
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
Can an atheist be a good moral person?
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Amen, James. A wonderful testimony! --ANDY--
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by Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?
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Thank you for your response , Mr EWEDEMI. The penultimate sentence of your response, reads: "So, what do “ Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last”, mean?...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why doesn't God give the fallen angels a chance to repent?
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Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, First Corinthians 15:1-4, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; To...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the Christian view of smoking? Is smoking a sin?
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Update: This morning while sitting at a stop light I noticed a young lady standing at a bus stop smoking a cigarette... I can only guess, but I got the idea...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
Psalm 24:7, "Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in." Jeremiah 29:13, "And you will...
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Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
What does the phrase to "nail" something to the cross really mean and is it biblically accurate metaphor?
Several metaphors related to 'nailing' things to the cross are sometimes tossed around in the church or used as sermon points: Nailing our sins, temptations,...
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What does Romans 9:21 mean in regards to molding people for different purposes?
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Lisa Edwards
Can man live without God?
Basically, I say this. Yes, man can physically live in this world without accepting God in his life, but I know for fact they will not be completely happy....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the Nazirite/Nazarite vow?
A Nazarite is: (Hebrew form Nazirite), the name of such Israelites as took on them the vow prescribed in Numbers 6: 2-21. The word denotes generally one who...
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by Jennifer Rothnie
, Housewife, Artist, Perpetually Curious
Who are the elect of God?
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Michael, your answer only presents two positions, and leaves out the third which is prominent in scripture: God chose before time that He would "choose"...
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When was the book of Revelation written?
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Bryan Naidoo
, Post graduate and pastor
Will we eat food in heaven?
Firstly we need to understand the difference between what was spoken figuratively and that which was spoken literally. Food has been designed for earthly...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
How should a Christian view the separation of church and state?
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Mr Matthews, I couldn't have said all you said any better than you said it. I believe EVERYBODY with an ounce of decency knows how horrible abortions are....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the difference between the LORD'S face and His countenance in Numbers 6:24-27, which is known as the "priest's blessing"?
Good question, Lena! “Face” according to Dr. Warren Wiersbe in Num. 6:25 is a symbol for Acceptance/Blessing (Face Shine on You). The last line of the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is a benediction in the Bible?
When I was a pastor for 7 years, I loved the form of the benediction given in Nu 6:22-27, and the most common form still used today in 2 Cor 13:14. I would...
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by Rotimi EWEDEMI
, Very keen Bible Researcher
If Jesus was God, how could He pray to God? Was Jesus praying to Himself?
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Continuation Nonetheless, I acknowledge and appreciate the scriptures you quoted. In response to your post, I humbly request we refer to 2 Peter 3: 15-16. “...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does God mean by "let's confuse them"?
CONFOUND - kon-found': The physical origin of spiritual terms is well illustrated by one of the principal Hebrew words for "confou: "In Gen 11:7,9, according...
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Who was Cain's wife? Was Cain's wife his sister?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?
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AMEN. Peter was so like us. We can be easily swayed, especially under pressure. But we must remember to always stay close, and pray first. The evil one is...
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Is eating meat on Good Friday a sin?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse?
Why is Jesus going to return on a white horse? In ancient times a white horse was used by a conquering king who would ride into a city conquered. The...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is the United States a Christian nation?
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Mr Matthews, Mr Houdmann seems to sometimes marry conservative political opinion with biblical scholarship. I'm a political liberal, what with me being an...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why is God going to give us a white stone with a new name?
Two comments on "white" and "stone" are included: 1 "White" or “bright.” The Greek term λευκός (leukos) can refer either to the color white (traditional...
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is the meaning behind the story of the floating axe head?
When I look out into the expanse and see the sun moon and stars hanging there with nothing to hold them up, it tells me that the One who put them there and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What parts of 1 Peter 1 are figures of speech?
Good question, Dixon! I think that seed is a figure of speech in 1 Peter 1:23. "The Word of God is the instrument God uses to produce new birth (cf. Matthew...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What was the reason behind Peter's denial of Jesus?
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It's fine to love Peter, but Mr Houdmann said it right in his answer. Peter was just like many of us today; he was too arrogant to recognize that without...
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What is 'perseverance of the saints' and is it biblical?
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by Gary Wainwright
, Follower of Jesus Christ, Husband, Father, Civil Engineer
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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The Old Covenant commanded the nation of Israel to observe the Sabbath (Deuteronomy 5:12, Exodus 31:13) because God had delivered them from slavery in the...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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I have to love your answer. You see things far deeper than the surface. We all have a problem in the flesh. If we could have lived right, then Jesus died in...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
Salvation is an act that each individual must participate in to receive. It comes from God through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. First we must hear...
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by John Smith
For whom did God bless the 7th day and make it holy?
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Gary: Jesus Christ Lord of the Sabbath. "Mark 2:28" You write: The day Jesus Christ worshiped on was a "Jewish Day" according to "Jewish Calendar" and...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What does "chief" mean in the context of this passage about Esau’s sons?
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This word chief is interesting. 17 different Hebrew words are represented by "chief. For example, ro'sh = head, sar = Prince, re'shith = beginning. The...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the difference between salvation and justification?
There is no difference. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believe on Him who JUSTIFIETH the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness....
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What are the consequences of sin?
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Romans 6:23 The bad news. For the wages of sin is death, the good news. but the GIFT of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. First John 2:2...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does seeking the Lord entail? (1 Chronicles 16:11)
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! (1 Chronicles 16:11)
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus' baptism important?
Why should Jesus seek or receive a "baptism of repentance"? Jesus Himself puts it on the ground of fitness, suitability, propriety. "Allow it now: for thus...
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Jay Saunders
Why should I not commit suicide?
Suicide is murder of one's self and murderers will not inherit the kingdom of God according to scripture. How can one repent of murder and be saved if you...
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is working on Sunday a sin?
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Colossians 2:16 Let no man, therefore, judge you in food, or in DRINK, or in a feast day, or a new moon or of a Sabbath day.
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by James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Is speeding a sin?
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There are exceptions. When driving someone dying to the hospital. Or the birth of a baby.
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is gambling a sin? What does the Bible say about gambling?
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We agree James. I don't condemn anyone for anything. I hear "love the sinner, but hate the sin." Well, I love myself, so I can love a sinner. But can I hate...
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Is it allowable for a Christian to have a life partner without a civil marriage?
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by Andy Mangus
, I am a Christian since October 1979 & devoted truth seeker.
What does the Bible say about arrogance?
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Simply Excellent answer! --ANDY--