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  1. Who was Barnabas in the Bible?
  2. How can we guard our hearts from becoming self-righteous or judgmental like Pharisees?
  3. How does Psalm 71 encourage someone who’s getting older and still facing hard things?
  4. Why did the Sovereign Lord say “as surely as I live“ when He is immortal?
  5. How is the phrase "not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing," found in 1 Timothy 2:9, to be understood today?
  6. Is it biblical to have a service of remembrance and to light candles in the memory of loved ones?
  7. How do we guard our heart from anger/offense?
  8. Who was Silas in the Bible?
  9. What Bible verses state there will not be any new revelations after Jesus?
  10. Why God permit false leaders to perform miracles in name of Jesus?


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

What does the Bible say about art?

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Art is one of God’s beautiful ways of revealing His heart. Every brushstroke, melody, sculpture, or crafted work can whisper His truth and display His glory....

October 21 2025

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

What does the Bible say about idleness/being idle?

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11 Hard work means prosperity; only a fool idles away his time.[The Living Bible, Pr12.11] Hard work means prosperity, literally, “He who tills his ground...

October 21 2025

Question by Anonymous
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When Peter answered, "You are the Christ," what did he mean? Matthew 16:16

Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

October 21 2025 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

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What are some things that may cause us to drift away from faith?

October 21 2025

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

Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?

Jesus said in Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues..." Acts...

October 21 2025 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Can a Christian lose salvation?

Depending on your faith tradition, your answer to this question will vary. [Can a Christian lose salvation?] Within Christianity, there is no single answer...

October 21 2025 50 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Do Jews believe in heaven?

Do Jews believe in heaven? Mark 12:18: And there come Sadducees unto him, who indeed say—Resurrection there is none! --Rotherham Bible There is a great...

October 21 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How should a Christian view logic?

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Here's an example from the Bible (Luke 16) The dishonest steward makes me think about how I use what God has given me (1 Corinthians 15:10). He was...

October 20 2025

Question by Anonymous
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What cataclysmic event does this describe (2 Peter 3:10, 12)?

NIRV But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar. Fire will destroy everything in them. God will judge the earth ...

October 20 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Can man live without God?

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Hairy, good answer! Philippians 4:13 [MSG] says in this paraphrased version, "Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who...

October 20 2025

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

How do we know God is involved in our lives and not just responsible for creating us since terrible things still happen to Christians, despite prayers?

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Yes, Frederick! Philippians 4:13 [MSG] says, "Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am." You, brother,...

October 20 2025

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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

October 20 2025

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

What are the gates of hell?

Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” What a powerful promise. The “gates of hell” means...

October 20 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Can Satan heal people?

October 20 2025

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Why is the gift of tongues a sign for unbelievers and prophecy a sign for believers?

1 Cor. 14:22: "Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is not for unbelievers but for believers." I don't und...

1 Corinthians 14:22

October 20 2025 1 Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the day of the Lord?

What is the day of the Lord? The "Day of the Lord" is a biblical phrase with two main interpretations: a future, final day of judgment and Christ's return,...

October 20 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Charles Crabtree

Can Satan heal people?

Yes, if the illness is caused from demonic spirits, as several of Jesus’s healings were. Satan, being the leader of the demons, could surely tell them to...

October 20 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the day of Pentecost?

What is the day of Pentecost? The day of Pentecost is a major Christian festival that celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and other...

October 20 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why should I (a Mormon) consider becoming a Christian?

I had to read the Book of Mormon and attend one or more of their weekly services in order to play on their basketball team. I read the whole thing. I think I...

October 20 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?

The verse 2Samuel23:2 gives the divine source of Scripture: “The Spirit of theLORD spoke by me, and His word was in my tongue.” This verse supports and...

October 20 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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How can man's disobedience break the covenant with God?

October 19 2025

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

What does the Bible say about remarriage?

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Amen Mark. We are not, and have never been kept by the Law of Moses. We're the Church; the Church was born free; free from the curse of the Law. All who rely...

October 19 2025

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What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?

October 19 2025

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Does Acts 2:38 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

October 19 2025

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How much do we know about Matthew the disciple?

October 19 2025

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

What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture?

Good observation and question, Shirley! The number 12 in Scripture carries rich symbolic meaning, especially when understood as three times four. Three...

October 19 2025 1 Comments 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts?

Can Satan read our minds or know our thoughts? Although we cannot be dogmatic, it would appear that neither Satan nor his demons can read our thoughts. The...

October 19 2025 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does Jesus mean by "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" in Jn 15:16?

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The hymn has 1 line variation but is good with both of them: My Lord, I did not choose You, For that could never be; My heart would still refuse You, Had You...

October 18 2025

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

What does the Bible say about remarriage?

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Danny, more specifically...we are not under "the law" today (Rom 5:13-17), and we WERE forgiven (already)...at the cross (2 Cor 5:19). Rom 6:14 "For sin...

October 18 2025

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Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?

October 18 2025

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

Should Christians stockpile food/supplies in preparation for a possible future disaster?

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Hi Aurel. Yes, I do remember the Y2K scare: Y2K was the fear that computers using two-digit years (e.g., "99" for 1999) would misread "00" as 1900,...

October 18 2025

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

What does it mean to waste away? (2 Corinthians 4:16)

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Other examples of occurences of this exact Greek word: 1 Cor 15:42 φθείρομενον (phthíremon) Perishable body raised imperishable; physical decay James 1:11...

October 18 2025

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

What does the Bible say about remarriage?

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I agree with what Sarah said to Seth: that if anyone teaches that an abused family leaves the abusive person, the only way for the spouse who is being abused...

October 18 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that love is patient?

What does it mean that love is patient? What a beautiful description of love: "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous. It does not brag, does not get...

October 18 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that love does not boast?

What does it mean that love does not boast? That love does not boast means that love is not self-centred, proud, or arrogant. Instead of bragging about...

October 18 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean that we are not to love the world?

What does it mean that we are not to love the world? 1 John 2:15: Be not loving the world Nor yet the things that are in the world: If anyone be loving the...

October 18 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does the Bible say about government as far as "God being in control" is concerned?

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Daniel 4:35 Nebuchadnezzar Restored Nebuchadnezzar said this, 35 all the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will...

October 18 2025

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament?

What is the significance of yeast in the New Testament? The term "yeast" can have a two-fold meaning: 1: In the New Testament, yeast (or leaven) is primarily...

October 18 2025 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture?

What is the significance of the number 12 in scripture? The number 12 in scripture signifies completeness and divine authority, often representing God's...

October 18 2025 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the significance of God the Father Jehovah being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture?

What is the significance of God the Father, Jehovah, being repeatedly (many times) referred to as 'the living God' in Scripture? Acts 17:22: "Then Paul stood...

October 18 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Why did the disciples wake Jesus up during the storm?

October 17 2025

Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does "renew their strength" mean in Isaiah 40:31?

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and...

October 17 2025 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ronnie Fenezia

Why do some say that there are no more apostles and prophets today for the church?

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There are no more apostles. The canon of Scripture is complete. Those who teach the restoration of the office teach that the men who claim to be apostles and...

October 17 2025

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

What is the main message or messages to learn from Luke 16:1-13 about the dishonest steward?

Jim, you have asked a good and useful question. I like to apply this one to my life. The dishonest steward makes me think about how I use what God has given...

October 17 2025 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Do Catholics worship idols / practice idolatry?

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Terry, how is the pastor of your church any different than the Pope? You do what your pastor says all the time. Catholics do not pray "to" the Pope. They...

October 17 2025

Comment by Billy P Eldred

Why do Christians try to impose their values on others?

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John, my wish is that everyone in America would be a Christian which would make us a Christian nation. I also wish every nation on earth would become a...

October 17 2025