Why did God send Jesus when He did? Why not earlier? Why not later?
I think one idea has been forgotten about Galatians 4:4. Roads. "All roads lead to Rome" is an expression most of us are familiar with. News, even the Good...
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What did Jesus mean when He said, "..when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will lead you where you do not want to go"?
Jesus, the great communicator, is notorious for His directness and simplicity. What He refers to will happen to all of us, if we live long enough, except...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why was it against Sabbath regulations for the Israelites to light a fire in any of their dwellings on the Sabbath day?
Great question, Raul! Lighting a fire takes work! First, you have to carry wood and then rub sticks together for the friction to begin a flame. That's enough...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did the people give so freely? (Exodus 36:4–5)
Exodus 36:4 So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left what they were doing 5 and said to Moses, “The people are bringing m...
Exodus 35:30 - 36:38
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What does the Bible teach about human trafficking?
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What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?
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If God is against homosexuality, why are some people born gay?
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Are Christians sinners, saints, or both?
Both. Born-again Christians are saints (Ephesians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 1:2 -- "To the church of God that is in Corinth, "b>to those sanctified in Christ...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Hezekiah's tunnel?
When I was in seminary I had a professor named Dr. Phil Hook. Dr. Hook was the Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. He...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
According to Exodus 20:8-11, is Sunday still a holy day?
I. SUNDAY IS A DAY TO REMEMBER OR REFLECT (EXODUS 20:8, 11) God says in Exodus 20:8, “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” If God commands us to...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
Even in the larger passage containing the verse cited in the question, God indicated that He is capable of acting conditionally (that is, altering an...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Does God change His mind? (Exodus 32:14)
14 And the Lord relented from the disaster that he had spoken of bringing on his people.
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was Hezekiah's tunnel?
By my understanding, Hezekiah's tunnel was an underground channel constructed during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah by two separate teams (with one...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between a sign and a wonder?
In my opinion, a sign would be something that would occur for the purpose of establishing or proving something. Although it might be miraculous or...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning behind this passage: “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus”?
Interesting inquiry, Iupeli! One principle of holy living (Col 3:1-17) in regard to the believer's spiritual apparel (Col 3:5-17) is the thing that we are to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the Bible say about embarrassment?
David cut off a piece of Saul's garment while Saul was using the bathroom in a cave. When Saul stepped out of the cave and stood before his men, David also...
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Joel Steinhauser
Who was the Festus mentioned in the Bible?
He was found to be historical as written by the Jewish Historian Josephus: Jewish Encyclopedia FESTUS, PORCIUS: By: Richard Gottheil, Samuel Krauss...
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Should Christians try to evangelize atheists?
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Why did David say that his cutting off part of Saul’s robe proved his loyalty in 1 Samuel 24:11?
According to Matthew 9:20-21, that is, in Bible days seizing the hem of a garment symbolized loyalty, faith, and covenant-making. Cutting off the corner of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was Hezekiah's tunnel?
2 Kings 20:1 - 21
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Jack Gutknecht
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How did God stop the flow of the Jordan? (Joshua 3:16)
Joshua 3:15 And as they that bare the ark came unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan ...
Joshua 3:1 - 17
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During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
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Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)
According to Matthew's account of this same incident (Matthew 17:14-21), it seems to have been (according to Jesus) a combination of the apostles' unbelief;...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why wear bells and linen underwear? (Exodus 28:35, 42–43)
Exodus 28:35 35Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the LORD and when he comes out...
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John Appelt
How did Judas die?
Both the character and death of Judas has been distorted. However, William Arthur Darby published in his 1846 book, ‘Judas Iscariot, the Argument in His...
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John Appelt
Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
A majority of commentators say Judas was not saved and “is certainly in hell.” But Judas Iscariot may be portrayed worse than he was. In 1846, William Arthur...
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Jack Gutknecht
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Why couldn’t the disciples drive out this spirit? (Luke 9:40)
40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.
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How can a Christian overcome the fear of witnessing?
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What’s the whole message behind this portion of Psalms 23:4? What does is mean that although we walk through the valley of death, we will not have to fear evil?
I believe that the words of the psalmist are very comforting, and in my opinion it encourages me to know that when I am going through a dark time in my life...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit?
Is speaking in tongues evidence for having the Holy Spirit? First, see the big picture: Spirit-Guided Ministry 1 No presiding minister is appointed 1 Cor....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is the Covid-19 vaccine the mark of the beast?
No, it isn't the mark of the beast. Nave's Topical Bible has this: Beast, the Mark [NAVE] BEAST, THE MARK Rev. 13:16, 17; 14:9, 11; 16:2; 19:20; 20:4 There...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What was the age of Jesus when the Magi brought Him their gifts?
Great question, Rosemary Nord! In my opinion, Jesus was about 2 years of age. Matthew 2:16 tells us that when Herod realized that the magi had not returned...
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What does it mean not to give the appearance of evil?
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During the 1000 year reign, will people that took the mark of the beast be able to be saved?
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What was the age of Jesus when the Magi brought Him their gifts?
I would say that He would have been between one and two years of age (and most likely closer to one). I base this on: -- the travel time that would have been...
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Ezekiel Kimosop
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith?
Did Jesus in Mark 11:23-24 promise to give literally anything we ask in faith? Before answering this question, I am reminded of a primary hermeneutic rule...
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What is the meaning of 'perfect' in 1 Corinthians 13:10?
God's Word had not yet been completed (perfected) while Paul preached the unique gospel being given to him by Christ from heaven, (Col 1:25-26). There would...
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Do eucharistic miracles really happen?
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What is dualism?
Another view of dualism is one where one's faith is divided between "sacred" and "secular," i.e. my faith is concerned with the spiritual and doesn't apply...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How did David "strengthen himself" in the LORD?
While David and his men are gone, the Amalekites destroy Ziklag and carry off its citizens, including David's 2 wives. David's men threaten to kill him for...
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Catherine Schmude
What did Jesus mean when He said, "You shall be free indeed."? John 8:36
In the dictionary, freedom is defined as the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint. It further describes it as liberation...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What do you say to someone who claims Jesus went to hell?
Great question, Ms. McNeal. For years I wondered about that, too. And I even thought Jesus went to hell, or at least it was a possibility. Now I see...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does the term Ebenezer mean in the Bible?
Most of us are familiar with the name “Ebenezer” because of the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’s novella A Christmas Carol. Because of that...