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  1. If Jesus knew His 7th day Sabbath, God's 4th Commandment, would be nailed to the cross and no longer be in effect after His resurrection, why did He instruct His followers to pray they would not have to flee on the Sabbath after his resurrection?
  2. What does the burned plow have to do with Elisha?
  3. Why does Jeremiah 12:1 say the wicked prosper when other verses say they do not?
  4. If God doesn't change his mind, why does it sometimes appear that way (Numbers 23:19)?
  5. Where can I find the word "doctrine" in the N.T.?
  6. How does Jeremiah 27:5, where God says He gives the earth to whomever He chooses, show His strength and control over nations?
  7. What enduring assurance does God give His people despite potential upheaval in the world? Isaiah 54:1–17
  8. To whom is God talking in Psalm 82?
  9. Did God deceive Jeremiah as suggested in Jeremiah 20:7?
  10. Does God have a specific plan for my life? Jeremiah 29:11


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

What does 1 Peter 2:24 mean?

Physical healing? No, but it is instead the spiritual healing of the soul (Ps. 103:3). One day, when we have glorified bodies, all sicknesses will be gone,...

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

What was the "fourth watch"? (Matthew 14:25)

The Jews say that ``there are 4 watches in the night, and 4 watches in the day.'' -- the 3, first of which, they thought were properly the watches of the...

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Why will God "answer" before someone calls? (Isaiah 65:24)

I would say, first, that God, being both omnisicent and outside of time, is capable of the type of foreknowledge (including of human thoughts before they...

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

Why will God "answer" before someone calls? (Isaiah 65:24)

24 “It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; And while they are still speaking, I will hear.

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What was the "fourth watch"? (Matthew 14:25)

A Biblical story is mentioned in both the Gospels of Matthew and Mark: “Now in the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.......

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

Is a wet dream / nocturnal emission a sin?

No, not every wet dream is a sin. I think it is a God-given gift for men, including Christian men, to have their body relieved in this way. If this happens...

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What is the significance of the Medo-Persian Empire in biblical history?

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

What did Joseph mean when he said to his brothers, "Do not fear, for am I in the place of God?"

ALBERTO DUNBAR's question is based on Genesis 50:19. Joseph was really saying, “Brothers, I am not God, and it is not my place to take vengeance. I forgive...

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

In scripture, what does "The Lord's Day" mean?

The Lord’s day is Sunday, on which believers celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The consecration of the day to worship, almsgiving, and the Lord’...

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

Why was Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt?

Evil was so epidemic in the cities on the plain that God decided to purge their sin from creation, much as he did with the Flood in Noah's day. But this...

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

Who is Michael the archangel?

Michael refers to 1 Thessalonians 4:16 regarding Christ's return. “I’m not looking for signs,” said the late Vance Havner; “I’m listening for a sound.” The...

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What does it mean that the lamb was slain "from the foundation of the world?"

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What does it mean, "If the righteous scarcely be saved..."?

The context of 1 Pet 4:12-18 is that Peter is addressing the question of suffering for being a Christian. He explains that it should be no surprise, because...

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

Why is giving so emphasized in the Christian faith?

Giving is so emphasized in the Christian faith because we might be blessed by so doing (Prov. 3:9-10; 28:20; Mal 3:10; Luke 6:38; 2 Cor. 9:6). Also, a reason...

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

What does the Bible say about greed?

Examples of covetousness are Achan (Josh 7); Saul (1 Sam 15:9,19); Judas (Mt 26:14,15); Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11); Balaam (2 Pet 2:15 with Jude...

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Does this verse mean that man’s fate is the same as that of animals? (Ecclesiastes 3:19)

We must take this and all other scripture in context and against the background of its broader setting. The Book of Ecclesiastes is written by King Solomon...

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What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

In the parable of the sower Jesus used the word of God as the seed that was sown. The first one heard the word but the devil snatched away the seed before he...

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What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

1 Peter 1: 22-24 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23...

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What did Peter mean by "perishable" and "imperishable" seed? (1:23)

The Word of God is the imperishable seed that gives birth to those who repent and obey the Gospel. The perishable seed is human sperm that can only give...

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

Did Mary give birth to other children after Jesus ' birth?

Yes, to 6 children at least, 4 boys and at least 2 girls, so Jesus had 6 or more siblings, depending on how many sisters He had. Mary, His mother, then, had...

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

What is salvation? What is the Christian doctrine of salvation?

This word, salvation, is used for the deliverance of the Israelites from the Egyptians (Ex. 14:13), and of deliverance generally from evil or danger. In the...

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

What does John 3:16 mean?

For God (the greatest Giver) It is God “who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” – 1 Timothy 2:4 so loved (the...

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

What are the benefits of seeking God?

According to various verses: If you seek Him, He will be found by you. (1 Chronicles 28:9) Those who seek the LORD will lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:10)...

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