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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?

I humbly submit the rider is the Lord Jesus and as a Jew wearing a tallit a Jewish prayer shawl. A worn garment carried everywhere and sometimes spelled...

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Answer by Emo Tenorio , Shomer

With all the evil in this world currently, is this the proof that the rapture is very near?

I humbly submit my opinion on the matter, for your consideration: The higher level of evil and rebellion we are experiencing from all quarters is much like a...

December 13 2021 1 Comments Follow Vote Up

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

Why does Isaiah 45:7 say that God created evil/calamity?

The context here is that of Cyrus and the Jewish nation (Isaiah 45:4-13) where God allows Cyrus to be successful for the sake of Israel. God allows all...

December 13 2021 12 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean in the verse says that the man shall be saved himself as by fire? Does that mean that he shall escape hell and go to Heaven?

Great question, Teri! Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 3:10 Using the grace God gave me, I laid a foundation, like a skilled master-builder; and another man is...

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How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?

December 13 2021

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

What does the tabernacle in Exodus symbolize?

I have read some articles on its symbolism, and one thing is clear, believing that later the Temple would replace the Tabernacle: Jesus’ body is the curtain...

December 12 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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What are the Christian themes in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?

December 12 2021

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

Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?

Great question, Peggy! I can think of at least one clear example of a non-healing of a believer: The Bible says of him in Acts 20:4 And there accompanied him...

December 12 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?

Great question, Donna Colosimo! In a sense, yes, Jesus was the first real really big gift God gave us. He is the Bread of life. The Bible says in Genesis 1...

December 12 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Kelli Trujillo , Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Musician

When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)

We are given the answer to this question in verses 9-10 of this passage: “9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the...

December 12 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?

Great question, Eric! I believe the word, "replenish," has a specific meaning in Genesis 1:28. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it means, ": to...

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Question by Eric Moore

Why is the word “replenish” used in the KJV?

The earth was brand new. What was there to replenish? Gen. 1:28: “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the ...

Genesis 1:28

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Answer by Christopher Brown

Is the Son of God the first gift God gave to us?

I believe the first gift ever given is established based on the following: The bible says in Revelation 13:8 that Jesus is the lamb slain from the foundation...

December 12 2021 4 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

What does it mean that we should 'not be like the horse or mule?'

“Do not be like the horse or like the mule,” God counsels in Psalm 32:9, and David disobeyed his own counsel. The horse sometimes wants to rush ahead...

December 12 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Ben Jones , Retired Professional Photographer

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

God so loved the "world." The Greek word for "world" is kosmos. There are several different meanings in the Bible for this word. We must determine which...

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What if I don't feel saved?

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Answer by John Appelt

When will "prophecies, tongues" and "knowledge" come to an end? (1 Cor. 13:8–12)

The references to prophecies, tongues, and knowledge are about special verbal sign gifts. I Corinthians 13:8-12 is clear that they will come to an end. The...

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

Did God bestow the power to heal to all who follow Him?

The power to supernaturally heal others is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit enumerated by Paul in 1 Corinthians 12. Although Jesus mentioned this healing...

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

What if I don't feel saved?

When I was in Campus Crusade for Christ at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, I participated in evangelizing other students. One thing they (CCC)...

December 10 2021 7 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?

I would say that it would be necessary to consider the accomplished fact of the child's birth separately from the process of it. Children are a blessing...

December 10 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

If motherhood was so blessed by God, why did mothers have to bring a sacrifice to God to expiate for having children?

Leviticus 12:5-7 But especially vv. 5 and 7. 5 If she gives birth to a daughter, for two weeks the woman will be unclean, as during her period. Then s...

Leviticus 12:1 - 8

December 10 2021 2 Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?

Both animals move their jaws in such a manner as to appear to be chewing the cud. They considered the hyrax and rabbit as clean animals because of the...

December 10 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

How will we be "enriched in every way"? (2 Corinthians 9:11)

Colossians 3:1-4 We are to lay up treasure in heaven by what we do. Colossians 3:5-6 The wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience. Believers. Not...

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Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)

Yes, God does change His mind. When Johah preached to Nineveh and they changed then God repented. He changed his mind and did not destroy Nineveh. The word...

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Answer by Kenneth Darling

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

John 3:16, Possibly the single most popular verse in the Bible, at the very least the most well known. But what does this verse mean exactly? I kind of have...

December 10 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

What does it mean that, "God SO LOVED the world”? John 3:16

God so loved the world. That God loved the world so much is a powerful message. However, this is not the way it was intended by John. The Greek word for ‘so’...

December 10 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

How could Jesus experience EVERY human temptation? (Hebrews 4:15)

15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points [things] tempted like as we are, yet...

December 09 2021 2 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rajesh Sony

What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?

Are you referring to verse 16? "On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords." Well, first off, it doesn't say he has...

December 09 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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

How can the Bible say that the hyrax and the rabbit chew the cud when science now knows that they do not?

My understanding is that, although the hyrax and the rabbit are now known technically not to be true ruminants (that is, to chew the cud), their digestive...

December 08 2021 4 Comments 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rajesh Sony

How do the souls banished from the presence of God (in Hell) live forever without access to the tree of life?

Good question. They can't. And they won't. People cannot live eternally without the tree of life (which is a metaphor for God's presence). They are actually...

December 08 2021 3 Comments Follow Vote Up

Answer by John Appelt

How can I know if I am one of the elect?

The question, “How can I know if I am one of the elect?” is really one that cannot be asked. The question assumes God predestines or chooses those who will...

December 08 2021 1 Comments 21 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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

Why is unity so important to the essence of the church?

In a word, sanctification. It means being set apart. To be distinct from what is common. 1 Corinthians 1:30: "But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became...

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

What should we learn from the golden calf incident in Exodus 32?

This was a sinful people in Exodus 32. 1 THE TEST ‘Moses delayed to come down’ Exod 32:1; Matt. 24:48 2 THE FAILURE ‘These be thy gods, O Israel’ Exod. 32:4,...

December 08 2021 5 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Why does Jesus say to pray in secret?

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Why did Abraham bargain with God in regard to Sodom and Gomorrah?

December 07 2021

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

Who was Bezaleel?

First, see the big picture: 2 of God’s Chosen Workmen are found mainly in Exod. 31:1-11; 35:30-35. (1) Bezaleel means ‘Shadow of God’ (Isa. 49:2): was of the...

December 07 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Answer by James Kraft , 74 year old retired pipeline worker

What is the biblical method of evangelism?

Acts 16:31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved and thy house. When we trust Jesus alone apart from works or action we are given eternal...

December 07 2021 1 Comments 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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What is meant by this passage, Rev. 19:11-16, in relation to tatoos?

Revelation 19:11 - 16

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Answer by John Appelt

How could Jesus experience EVERY human temptation? (Hebrews 4:15)

Jesus experienced every type of human temptation when Satan tempted Him, described in Matthew 4:1-10, and Luke 4:1-12. The three temptations describe three...

December 07 2021 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

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Should a Christian go to a chiropractor / seek chiropractic treatment?

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What does the Bible say about laying of hands?

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Why is unity so important to the essence of the church?

John 17:20 - 24

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How do I know if a Bible commentary is as true as possible?

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