Why do we need to repent of our sins?
The concept of repentance is commonly associated with a change of one's actions or behavior. However, that change cannot occur without a necessary prior...
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Tim Maas
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What does the Bible say about patriotism?
Christians are simultaneously citizens of two kingdoms -- a temporal earthly kingdom in which they live, and the rulers of which they are instructed to honor...
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did jesus go to hell and bring out the souls of the people that died before he did?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does Job 5:7 mean by "the sparks fly upward"?
This is an intriguing question, Gloria. Compare 2 alternate translations: ISV: "But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward.” VOICE:...
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Donna Williams
Does the Bible say Christians have to attend church?
I believe that this question is referring to the physical edifice where the people of God assemble themselves together in worship and to be edified by the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
Yes, there will be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture! Many will be saved during the tribulation. For example, there will be 144,000 witnesses...
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Dan McNeal
What does the Bible say about patriotism?
Galatians 5: You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in...
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Albert Ogier
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
Why spend so much time arguing about scripture that is not even written down? Revelation has been described as the best whodunnit. You have all seen the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
For example, David, the author, says in verse 5.—"My wounds stink and are corrupt."
Psalms 38:1 - 22
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
How do I know if my child is affected with my sins when she was in the womb?
Thank you all for a wonderful explanations, specially by Chet Shaner. Sure that we are all sinners no matter what of our parents as per David’s prayers. Only...
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Whom should I give my tithe to? Or what should I do with it since I do not belong to a church?
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John Appelt
What does the Bible say about being an overcomer?
The word “overcome,” and “overcomer” is some form of the Greek word “nikao” and “nike.” It means victory, to overpower as in a fight or battle as in Luke...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
My understanding is that this psalm was written by David in celebration of the Ark of the Covenant (a visible symbol of the Lord's presence) once again...
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Can I remarry according to the Bible if I am divorced?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
In my opinion, Job's statement was a form of expression in that time period and culture (especially prior to Christianity) that indicated strong negative...
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Konrad Faust
What is the symbolism of the Garden of Eden?
I see the tree of the knowledge of good and evil as not just a literal tree, but also as a symbol of how mankind tends to make his own judgments regarding...
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong an...
Psalms 24:7
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Jason Perkins
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Ecclesiastes and Proverbs, which many believe were written by Solomon in his later years, sure sound like he amended his ways. As others have mentioned the...
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Albert Ogier
What does it mean to have mustard seed faith?
Who was the only person in the gospels to be complemented on his faith? The centurion in Matt 8:10. In the previous verse we read that the centurion said...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
A great question, Doug M.! I have become a disciple of Jesus, and I am SOO excited about it! I daily deny myself, take up the cross, and follow Jesus (Luke...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Job curse his birthday when he knew that he would be resurrected someday?
Job 19:26 And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; 27 I myself will see him with my own eyes—I, and not another. ...
Job 3:1 - 26
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Vijaya Lekamge
, A retired, part qualified Accountant
What are the strongest biblical arguments for the divinity of Christ?
Revelation 22: 20 “The one who bears witness of these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming quickly.’ Amen! Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22: 12 “Look! I am coming...
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What does the Bible say about Creation vs. evolution?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
From what “other place” would deliverance for the Jews have come? (Esther 4:14)
Mordecai had reminded Esther that her silence wouldn’t prevent deliverance from coming from some other source. The reference here is to the providence of God...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
This is certainly a gripping question, James! Yes, technically it was Eve who first sinned, but Adam is held responsible as the head of his family. Adam...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Quite a question, Charles! In his opening prayer, Nehemiah asked God to remember, not because he thought God might forget, but as a way of saying, "I'm...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from Christian martyrs?
I have read Foxe's Book of Martyrs as Michael mentioned.. Also, I just read about John Chau: The Lord clearly gave John Chau a desire and calling to go to...
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John Appelt
When was the book of Revelation written?
John revealed that he was on the Island of Patmos when he received the vision, Revelation 1:9. The island is about 65 miles southwest from Ephesus in western...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Are believers obligated to leave an inheritance to their children? Proverbs 13:22
I view the cited verse neither as a guaranteed promise of prosperity nor as a command with regard to the distribution of assets, but a statement of general...
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If a woman pastor married my wife and me, is this considered acceptable in God's eyes?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
I still recall a sermon I heard many, many years ago based on the book of Nehemiah, in which the minister said that the three principles that the book...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why were the virgins gathered together the second time? (Esther 2:19 KJV)
By my understanding, there is no definite article (that is, the word "the") in the Hebrew text of the cited verse. The verse is more accurately rendered as,...
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What is a prayer closet?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Should Christians boycott companies that support anti-Christian policies?
What about the believers, John 3:18, that are working for those companies? What about people who invest in the stock market and do not know where their money...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is a prayer closet?
The word translated closet means “a private chamber.” It could refer to the store-chamber in a house. Our Lord prayed privately (Mark 1:35); so did Elisha (2...
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As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
To better address this subject, I'm going to answer two interconnected questions: 1. Was Solomon saved? 2. Did Solomon go to heaven? 1. Yes, I believe...
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Is abortion murder?
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What is the difference between discernment and judgment?
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Why were the virgins gathered together the second time? (Esther 2:19 KJV)
“And when the virgins were gathered together the second time (Esther 2:19 KJV)…”
Esther 2:19
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
More than four or five times Nehemiah said to God to not to forget his good deeds. Did he think that God will forget anything about any person upon the earth?
Nehemiah 13:22
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John Appelt
Was Timothy in jail or committed to doing something else when it was mentioned that he was "set free"?
Hebrews 13:23 (NKJV) reads, “Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.” Because of the reference “to...
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Mike Memmel
What is the key to truly experiencing God?
I believe that when the phrase “see your face” is used that’s what’s being referenced. Let me know the things that please God and know the things that do not...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Ah, a captivating question, Kathlelen K! King Solomon sinned greatly against the Lord (1 Kings 11:3-13). Sadly, he married pagan wives, built pagan altars...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
What is the meaning of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector?
The sin of the Pharisees was pride. They had no need of a savior. We are all prideful to a degree. The second we say we have no pride we just admitted we do....
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Danny Hickman
, Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ
What is meant by "Sin entered the world through one man Adam", if Eve was the first to sin?
I think there's a misunderstanding of the narrative about Adam and Eve eating of the forbidden fruit. Here's how it reads: So when the woman saw that the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly?
God’s desire for all nations is, “Let justice run down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream” (Amos 5:24 nkjv). [Letting 'justice and fairness...