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  5. Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?
  6. How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12
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  8. What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?
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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate

How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?

Joel 2:12 stresses "weeping and mourning" because genuine repentance requires the engagement of the whole person—emotions included—in response to God's...

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Why are we told to fear God when perfect love casts out all fear? (1 John 4:18)

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

What are the marks of a true child of God?

What are the marks of a true child of God? 1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the...

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Why did God allow incest in the Bible?

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

Why did God allow incest in the Bible?

Why did God allow incest in the Bible? Incest is defined and forbidden here: Lev. 18:6-18; Lev. 20:11, 12, 17, 19-21; Deut. 22:30; Deut. 27:20, 22, 23; Ezek....

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God?

Does God exist? Is there evidence for the existence of God? Note what Paul writes in Romans Chapter 1 vrs. 20: ESV: "For the invisible things of him since...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can I know how to properly worship God?

How can I learn to worship God properly? Properly worshipping God involves offering your whole life as a "living sacrifice" through obedience, sincerity, and...

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Answer by Donna Williams

Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?

Dear Anonymous, I believe that as leaders and members of the body of Christ, we are to acknowledge that we are servants, and that it is Christ who is the...

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Answer by Donna Williams

What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?

Dear Anonymous, I believe that the Apostle Paul is teaching us, not to exalt or compare one leader to another. When we do so, it is a sign that we are...

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

Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?

The leaders and members have to be servants as Jesus was. He is our example (1Peter 2:21). He said that the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and...

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What are the marks of a true child of God?

1 John 5:1 etc. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.

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Why will there a a half hour of silence in heaven (Revelation 8:1)?

Revelation 8:1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

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What happens when we aren't motivated by love (Galatians 5:14-15)?

Galatians 5:14-15 "For the law is summed up in this one command: 'Love your neighbor as yourself. But if you are always biting and devouring one another, w...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is the book of 1 Corinthians?

What is the book of 1 Corinthians? 1 Corinthians is a New Testament Pauline epistle written by the Apostle Paul (with Sosthenes) around A.D. 55 to the church...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)?

What is incontinency (1 Corinthians 7:5)? In 1 Corinthians 7:5, "incontinency" refers to a lack of self-control or inability to manage one's sexual desires,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce?

Does Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 contradict what Jesus said about divorce? Paul in 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 does not contradict Jesus’ teaching on divorce,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives?

What sort of spiritual boundaries should we set in our lives? Spiritual boundaries are essential limits that protect your inner peace, align actions with...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ?

How should we live our lives in light of our identity in Christ? Living in light of our identity in Christ means embracing our role as new creations (2...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?

Joel 2:11: And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How do we refresh our hearts in Christ?

How do we refresh our hearts in Christ? Philemon 1:20 ESV: "Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my heart in Christ." Refreshing your...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ?

Do we have to confess with our mouth that we believe in Christ? According to Romans 10:9-10, yes, confessing with your mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and...

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Why is it important for both leaders and church members that leaders are servants, not owners of the church?

In verse 5, Paul describes leaders as servants rather than owners of the church. Why is that an important perspective for both leaders and church members? (1...

1 Corinthians 3:1 - 23

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What does 1 Corinthians 3:7 teach us about the role of different leaders in the life of a church?

Paul says, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” 1 Cor. 3:7

1 Corinthians 3:1 - 23

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin?

How can we use prayers for repentance in scripture as guidelines to help us confess and repent of our sin? There is a powerful, direct prayer of confession...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Should we allow false teachers into our home?

Should we allow false teachers into our homes? Based on 2 John 1:10-11, you should not welcome false teachers into your home or greet them, as this makes you...

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What are some present day or modern times human achievements that can be compared to the Tower of Babel?

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

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?

It's anybody's guess, but I can offer possibilities. Maybe David wanted to wait and see if Absalom was becoming repentant for having murdered Amnon. Then...

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Answer by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

What sort of things should be in Christian wedding/marriage vows?

As gotquestions.org stated, there are no specific "vows" stated in scripture. The Bible states how we are to treat each other in the marriage relationship....

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20

Who was Manasseh? (2 Chronicles 33:1–20) The son of Hezekiah, Manasseh, revived idolatry and became guilty of shameful oppression. The King of Judah, who was...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12

Dear Anonymous, as believers in Jesus Christ, we can follow the example of King Jehoshaphat, by looking to Him, and coming to Him, in a spirit of humility,...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12

How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12 Applying "our eyes are upon You" (2 Chronicles 20:12) to daily...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years? David allowed Absalom to return to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 14) because of...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to watch and pray?

What does it mean to watch and pray? "Watch and pray" is a biblical injunction (Matthew 26:41) urging believers to remain spiritually alert, to be vigilant...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to pray for our daily bread?

What does it mean to pray for our daily bread? Praying for "our daily bread" in the Lord's Prayer means asking God to provide for our essential, day-to-day...

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Answer by Jeffrey Johnson

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name?

What does it mean to pray in Jesus' name? To pray in Jesus' name means to pray with His authority, according to His will, and based on His merit rather than...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back?

Why did Joab use the wise woman of Tekoa to persuade David to bring Absalom back? 2 Samuel 14:1–20 Reading through the account of 2 Samuel 14:1-20 brings to...

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

Why did David allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refuse to see him for two years?

Despite his handsome or comely looks reported in 2 Samuel 14:25, Absalom was decidedly a spoilt boy, a royal rebel per excellence whose moral reigns were...

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How can we apply "our eyes are upon You" in daily decision-making? 2 Chronicles 20:12

2 Chronicles 20:12 Jehoshaphat's Prayer 12 "O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is co...

2 Chronicles 20:1 - 37

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How do I open the door of my heart to let Jesus in?

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Answer by Ezekiel Kimosop

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds?

How does 2 Kings 6:16 encourage believers facing overwhelming odds? 2 Kings 6:16 He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those...

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

In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?

Psalm 18:2 describes God with several protective images: “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How does Joel 2:11 stress repentance?

Dear Anonymous, Joel 2:11 emphasizes repentance because the day of the LORD (Yahweh) is a time of His judgment against all who do wickedly. Yahweh always...

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Answer by Donna Williams

In what ways can you rely on God as your "shield" today?

Dear Anonymous, Psalm 18 is a song of David the king of Israel, and during his reign he was indeed a man of war. In this psalm, David is acknowledging Yahweh...

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Answer by Donna Williams

How does Psalm 91:4 reflect God's protection in times of crisis?

Dear Anonymous, in my opinion, verse 4 sounds like the Psalmist is depicting Yahweh as an eagle whose wings and body are strong and powerfully built. Psalm...

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Answer by Leslie Coutinho

What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6?

1 John 2:6: He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. The scriptures reveal unto us from the time of Abram, who...

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