What is the purpose of miracles?
Good question, Gary! I remember being taught over and over this mainly in Dr. Dwight Pentecost's classes, at Dallas Theological Seminary, I think the 4th...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does it mean to "overcome" the world in 1 John 5:4?
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Tim, good answer. The movie, "Overcomer," goes right along with your answer. Overcomer (2019)
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
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I just watched a good Billy Graham sermon on Manasseh, and he chose 2 Chronicles 33 as his text! --Billy Graham - Forgiveness
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Of course, I meant Peter when I wrote Paul said 'slaves submit to your master.' (1 Pet 2). The fact that these kinds of questions persist is proof of...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin?
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I have not been above reproach in the matter of deception. When I was a teenager and wanted to sneak out at night, I put a BB gun rifle butt under my bedroom...
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
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AMEN, Jack. Transformation into glorification! WOW!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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When I read answers like this about a 70 AD issue, I superimpose 'slave' for wife and 'master' for husband. The result is, 'Should a slave submit to his...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Anyone who cares to be real about life, can recognize that there's a lot of concern that the writers of letters to the new church thought it necessary to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus perform miracles?
To reward people for their faith To strengthen the faith of those who already believed in Him To show His compassion and love for people in need To prove His...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?
Some non-Scriptural traditions maintain that Jesus performed unrecorded private miracles within His family before the start of His public ministry, which...
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What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
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What does it mean that love does not envy?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does God give us glory? What does that mean?
Jane, you've asked a good question! "Spiritual glory Is given by God, Psa. 84:11; is given by Christ, John 17:22; and it is the work of the Holy Spirit, 2...
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trent miller
If God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), why in Ezra 10:10–44 did God command Israelite men to put away their unbelieving wives?
If we read the scriptures, we do not read that GOD commanded them to put them away. This was a decision made by the people, not GOD. Because this event was...
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What charges are formally brought against Jesus, and did he defend himself?
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shirley lockhart
Did Jesus do any miracles before He was baptized?
Matthew 3:13 - 17
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David Oert
What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
It's a direct question to each believer: "What thinkest _thou_?" "Do _you_ think _He_ will find faith when He comes?" And please, take the word "faith" in...
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Do I have to confess my adultery to my spouse?
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What became of the Gentiles before Christ's death, burial and resurrection?
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by Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
What was the meaning and purpose of Jesus' temptations?
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In today's society, there is so much apostasy. I believe that the best anyone can do is to let God's book speak through the Spirit to your heart. God did not...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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The extreme isn't what we're usually dealing with. Why should the husband have final say about how the couple lives? She wants to live in New York, he...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Does a wife have to submit to her husband?
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Submission is greatly misunderstood by the church. Not just on the subject of husband and wife, but also when it pertains to pastor and congregant. When the...
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What does the Bible say about common sense?
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who was Judas Iscariot?
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Singapore, good answer. I like how the Message Bible has Luke 22:48 (Matthew 26:49) -- "NET -- But Jesus said to him, 'Judas, would you betray the Son of Man...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian wife submit to an unsaved, non-believing husband who does not know how to love his wife as Christ loves the church?
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Do you want to know where God stands on matters such as wife submission or anything else? If so, just listen to him preach; and don't make pretzels of his...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Should a Christian wife submit to an unsaved, non-believing husband who does not know how to love his wife as Christ loves the church?
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This thing we have about trying to make 'wife submission to husband' politically acceptable in a society that sees such things as old-fashioned or...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
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Thank you, Mr Matthews! Peace and blessings to you, brother!
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
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Can you say 'bramble bush counseling'? None of this sounds like it comes from people who value their partner as much as they do other things like power and...
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Meluleki, to me Judas is an enigma. "He was the recipient of divine patience. Why he persisted in following Christ we cannot say. All we can do is marvel at...
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Zachary Campbell
Why is Jesus saying, "My yoke is easy, my burden is light," but also "Take up your cross daily and follow me"? Surely a cross is a very heavy yoke to bear.
The apparent paradox between Jesus' statements about the "easy yoke" and the "daily cross" has been pondered by theologians and believers for centuries. Here...
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Zachary Campbell
Is Hammedatha really a descendant of the Amalakites, or is it just assumed?
Whether Hammedatha, the father of Haman, was truly a descendant of the Amalekites is a complex question with no definitive answer. The Bible provides limited...
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Zachary Campbell
How could Ezekiel have lain on his side 430 days within the dates given in Ezekiel chapters 1 and 8?
The question of Ezekiel lying on his sides for 430 days presents a complex interpretative challenge for biblical scholars. While the text mentions the 430...
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Zachary Campbell
How did the Ishmaelite traders treat Joseph, were they cruel?
Unfortunately, the Bible provides limited details about the Ishmaelite traders' specific treatment of Joseph. We can glean some information, but ultimately,...
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How did Joseph know that to sleep with Potiphar's wife was a sin?
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How are we to submit to God?
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by Mark Vestal
, Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!
Why did God destroy so many people—including wives and children—for the sins of a few? (Numbers 16:21–35)
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Yes! Thank you for adding that, Johanna!
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
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This is actually a "poisoning the well" fallacy. The topic at hand is what Heiser taught, and from other sources I remember but can no longer link, it's...
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Zachary Campbell
What was the significance of the plague of gnats?
As you mentioned, the plague of gnats held several layers of significance within the Biblical narrative of Exodus: **Demonstration of God's Power:** This...
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Zachary Campbell
What does it mean that in God we live and move and have our being?
The concept of "in God we live and move and have our being" comes from Acts 17:28, where the Apostle Paul quotes a Greek poet while addressing the Athenians....
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by Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the significance of Moses putting ram's blood onto Aaron's right ear lobe, right thumb, and right big toe?
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Good answer, Bryan! "No one is sure why the right side is often the favored side in Scripture." --Quest Study Bible My guess as to why is that most people...
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by Kenny W
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
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One thing I noticed about the last link you copied...
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by Kenny W
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
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Thank you Paula!!!
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Kevin Ecker
Why shouldn't Christians judge one another according to Romans 14?
The judging that scriptures warns us not to do, has to do with judging others before we have repented our own sins. "Do not judge, or you too will be judged....
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What is so "wise" about the "four small things on the earth" (Proverbs 30:24)?
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
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Added: See also https://drmsh.com/frequently-asked-questions/
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by Paula Fether
, Lifelong student of the scriptures
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
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Hi Kenny, thanks for asking. His main website is https://drmsh.com/, and at https://drmsh.com/interpreting-genesis-1-literalist/ is a short article on...
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by Kenny W
Who is Michael Heiser and are his teachings biblical?
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I know Michael Heiser was wrong on a lot of things including Psalm 82 theory. Can you lead me to where Michael Heiser says these things you mention on your...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
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My wife Faye and I became "one" almost 50 years ago. She still doesn't like old westerns, football, basketball, and I've never once taken her fishing with...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
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Good leadership, such as a man trying to keep his family on the same page about where we go to worship, goes beyond one person in the marriage claiming to...
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by Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
Is it wrong for a Christian husband and wife to attend separate churches?
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I'm glad I don't think the way Mr Houdmann thinks about marriage and spiritual matters. Faye and I will be married for 50 years this coming June. It's 4...