Why did Bartimaeus throw away his garment?
Great question, Adewale Ademola! Here's an overview of the miracle of giving sight to Bartimaeus: Blind Bartimaeus: 1 His Condition—Blind and Begging Mark...
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Can God sin? If God cannot sin, is He truly omnipotent?
This question is like the one raised to try to catch believers in a conundrum - can God make a rock so heavy that he can't lift it? Whether the answer is yes...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who were John's disciples in Mark 2, and is this John the Baptist?
Although the "John" mentioned in Mark 2:18 is not further specifically identified in that verse, the reference is indeed to John the Baptist. Prior to the...
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Kathy Akers
What does the Bible say about giving money to someone if you know they'll probably use it for sinful purposes?
My opinion is that as long as God knows that you’re giving from your heart, what someone spends the money on is of no consequence on you. I feel that only...
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Why did Jesus tell Peter to 'feed my sheep' in John 21?
In my opinion, Jesus was simply telling Peter what he wants every Christian to hear. If you Love Me, prove it. Prove it by taking care of the little lambs....
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
My opinion is that with faith the sinner must come to Christ, believing: 1. "It is according to the Scriptures that Christ suffered for our sins" (1 Cor...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate (John 14:16) because He pleads or intercedes with God the Father on behalf of believers (since the Holy Spirit...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus call the Holy Spirit the "Advocate/Comforter/Counselor"? (John 14:16, 26)
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost...
John 14:16
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Recognition and acknowledgement of the individual's sinfulness. (Without that, the individual would not perceive a need for forgiveness of that sin.) (Romans...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What things does a sinner coming to Christ by faith have to believe?
Also, see 1 Cor 15:3-4
John 3:14
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the difference between godly and ungodly psychology?
I have not had any exposure to those specific terms with respect to whatever established meaning they may currently have from an academic or scientific...
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Kathy Akers
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
In my opinion, if you’re going to speak to someone about the Bible who doesn’t believe in it, I feel that we need to pray that God lead us to a conversation...
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Kevin Honeycutt
, Servant of Jesus Christ
Is fasting a requirement to talk to God when you are saved by grace through faith?
Here is what you must do in grace through faith as taught by the Apostles. What must I do to be saved? Hear- Romans 10:17, Matthew 11:15, Acts 18:8, Acts...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Was Jesus in the Old Testament?
The evangelist, Luke, in the gospel of Luke said of Jesus Himself: “And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he [Jesus] expounded unto them in all the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is Jesus saying when he says, "For wherever the carcass is, there eagles will be gathered together"?
God leaves His enemies as food for vultures or eagles (Eze 32:4-6; 39:17-20), which the Jews considered a horrible fate (Dt 28:26; I Sam 17:44; Ps 79:2) But...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
Great question! I have run into this occasionally. So I would say, from experience, try quoting verses from the Bible without saying where it is from. The...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
How do I resolve an issue with a person who has hurt me and has no idea that they have?
In my opinion it depends on whether the offender is saved or not. If he or she is a born again Christian I would pray first then kindly and privately ask the...
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Is limited atonement biblical?
The story of the bible is this in my condensed answer/opinion: God, because He is all-knowing, undertook to save all His creation because of His full...
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How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day?
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How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
First of all you must prove that the bible is indeed the word of God. The best way to prove is to look at the bible and what it says about a particular group...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How do you tell someone about the Bible and what it says if they don't believe the Bible?
If the person in question has never heard of the Bible, or has no familiarity with it, I would start from a very basic level, similar to the approach taken...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
In my opinion, even if the teachings of such an individual were to be accurate and biblically-based from a doctrinal standpoint, conspicuous displays of...
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Kathy Akers
How should a Christian view a television evangelist’s getting rich from preaching God’s Word?
When preachers are televising God’s Word, is it biblically okay with God that they become rich and live above those that are struggling financially who are f...
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Was Judas Iscariot forgiven / saved?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is "they" in Psalm 126:5-6?
The Hebrew verb or word translated "turned again" in Ps 126:1 (KJV; "brought back," NASB, NIV) and "turn again" or "restore" in Ps 126:4, is also used to...
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What is praying in the Spirit?
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Is there any conclusive proof of God?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
"Come."The Pharisees all said "Do!" and attempted to make the individuals follow Moses and the traditions. But genuine salvation is discovered distinctly in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Jesus touch the leper?
First, see the big picture, an outline of Matthew 8:1-4 where the healing of the leper takes place: 1) An Untouchable Sinner - Matthew 8:1-4 a) A Picture of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
Great question, Jane! Agreeing with Mr. Maas, the Scripture Jesus in the New Testament quoted from the Old Testament was Psalm 41:9–“Yea, mine own familiar...
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Ocie Taylor
If God knew that Satan would rebel and Adam and Eve would sin, why did He create them?
As an omniscient and sovereign Creator, God sees the end of a thing from the beginning. He knew of Satan's fall and the fall of mankind before he set any of...
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What is the importance of the empty tomb?
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Tim Maas
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What did Jesus mean when he said, "But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."?
Jesus spoke these words at the Last Supper, at which He also instituted the observance of the Eucharist, and commanded His followers to partake of the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Where in the Old Testament can you find the prophesy of Judas' betrayal?
I would say that the most commonly cited prophecy in that regard is Psalm 41:9. This psalm was written by David, in which the friend to whom he was referring...
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Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
In the specific context of the verse cited in the question, I would say that, by inviting people to "come" to Him, Jesus was indeed speaking of believing in...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How does man (natural man) strive to save himself for eternity/bring about his own salvation by human means?
The natural man goes about to establish his own righteousness while he needs to be made the righteousness of God (Ro 10:3; 2 Co 5:21; Is 64:6). He makes an...
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Is there a difference between coming to Jesus and believing in Jesus?
Matthew 11:28 - 30
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What are the names of the 12 kinds of fruits on the tree of life?
I am a researcher, I search for herbs of the field, especially the type that are nutrients for the health of the body. What are the twelve fruits of the tree...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What is the meaning of the symbolism in Amos?
Amos 1:2 This verse sets the theme of the book: God is like a roaring lion. This symbolically portrays His giving a message to His prophets and His readiness...
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