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Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why is repentance so important?
This is an interesting question. We need to repent because we all have heart problems, a heart malady. This is a universal problem. We need the Great...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the biblical/scriptural purpose of gender?
If I am understanding the question correctly, I would say that the purpose of gender would have been, first, to make reproduction possible, and, then, from a...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What was the significance of the pomegranates that adorned the priests’ garments?
My understanding is that the depiction of pomegranates was as a symbol of eternal life, accompanied by a belief that the original "Tree of Life" in Genesis...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the biblical reference for "quoting" verses as a means to overcome difficult situations?
In John 14:26, Jesus said that a function of the Holy Spirit would be to bring to His followers' remembrance all that He had said. Also, Paul said in 2...
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Pamela C
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Kinder de Deus
What happened to the descendants of Cain? Did they survive the flood?
My opinion is that John Appelt's post contains a lot of merit and leaves open the door of possibility that Singaporean Moses shut without conclusive...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)
Eliphaz was probably the oldest of Job’s friends. He obviously believed doctrine of retribution theology. This is to say, you get what you deserve. God will...
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Anonymous
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Eliezer Mensah
What is the relationship between grace and righteousness?
Righteousness of the gospel is transformative, not just a pronouncement. Righteousness of the gospel is God's saving action on behalf of his people and...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (119:176)
In my opinion, the psalmist is not speaking of his own spiritual state, or moral failings on his part, as leading or having led him astray, but is referring...
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Kathlelen Kelnhofer
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (119:176)
How can we stray if we remember God’s commands? (119:176) 176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not l forget your commandme...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Silver Teacher award!
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Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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Marvin Reynolds
, Retired Chaplain U.S. Army Hospital
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Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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Dan Rivers
, Christian, Husband, Grandfather, Son, AT&T retiree
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Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is the meaning of idolatrous priests?
If I am interpreting the question correctly, my understanding is that the idolatry being spoken of on the part of the Israelite priests was not merely a...
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Anonymous
What is the meaning of idolatrous priests?
How can we practically identify priests referred to on Zephaniah 1:4? The Lord clearly hates such "priests."
Zephaniah 1:1 - 18
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why make the way to salvation "narrow"? (Luke 13:24)
The way to heaven is so narrow there is no other way. Acts 16:31. Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)
It would have been a reiteration of Eliphaz's points because Job 15 marked the start of the second time that Eliphaz had spoken, and he was essentially...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Just how narrow is the narrow gate?
God’s people have always been a remnant, a small minority in this world. The reason is not difficult to discover: The way of life is narrow, lonely, and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why does God require faith?
Three reasons (3) why God requires faith are: (1) God requires faith so that we can obtain His blessing (Heb. 11:6; Jer. 17:7-8; John 5:24 where Jesus says,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How might Job 15 be "a reiteration" of Eliphaz's points? (Job 15:1, VOICE)
The Voice Translation of the Bible translates Job 15:1 like this, "Eliphaz reiterated his points."
Job 15:1 - 35
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does it mean that love is not proud?
Love is edifying (1 Co 13:4-7). “Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth [builds up]” (1 Cor. 8:1). The purpose of spiritual gifts is the edification of the...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Who is the elect lady in 2 John?
I believe that the elect lady in 2 John 1 is a reference to the Bride of Christ. Otherwise known as the church. John writes about truth and love. Truth is...
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John Appelt
Why did Abraham lie that Sarah was his sister?
Twice, Abraham passed off his wife as his sister, once with the Egyptians, Genesis 12:10-20, and the other time with the people of Gerar, Genesis 20:1-18....
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Mamdouh Tawadros
What is the doctrine of substitution?
The substitution includes the “people of God.” It used to be the Israelites, but now all nations who believe in him and act according to his teachings, as...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Silver Evangelist award!
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Why do we need to repent of our sins?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How was Abraham able to see God and not die (Genesis 18:1-8) since Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?
I interpret God's statement to mean that no human could see Him in His full glory and live. Commentaries that I have read indicate that Abraham's...
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Anonymous
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Albert DeBenedictis
, Retired computer programmer
How was Abraham able to see God and not die (Genesis 18:1-8) since Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?
Why did God allow Moses and Abraham to see God while Exodus 10:28 states that no one can see God and live?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?
Eaton said, "Always liked the imagery of the departed one setting sail for a new destination; mourners grieving on one shore as the ship disappears; but...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
In what order were the Leviticus offerings made by the priest and why?
By my understanding, the offerings were made in the following order, with each of them intended to foreshadow a particular aspect of Christ's work: Burnt...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?
The phrase "long home" is referring to the grave or Hades ("long" being a measure of time or duration, rather than a physical dimension).
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
I believe that this Psalm is both literal and symbolic. It is included in scripture for our learning. David asks God for mercy. We too need to ask God for...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
How can we apply these words in Psalm 24 to our life, if any?
God has prepared everything for those who have faith and believe His words. Jesus came and sacrificed His life. The sun was darkened on the day of...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Why do we need to repent of our sins?
Why do we need to repent? Because those who are sick need a physician. And we are all sick with sin! The universality of sin is spoken of by Isaiah the...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is "my long home" in Ecclesiastes 12:5?
5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a bur...
Ecclesiastes 12:1 - 14
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
How does one become a disciple of Jesus today? What does discipleship look like?
It’s interesting to note that the first directive that Yeshua (Jesus) ever said to His disciple, Peter, was,“Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19), and the last thing...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
It's a bit of both, really! David's own guilt-riddled sin is having an overwhelming effect on him physically, as well as a spiritual effect on him with the...
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Ellen Aranza
Is raising the dead still possible today?
Why would we not believe that people are raised from the dead in these current times? Maybe because of the blindness that the enemy afflicts us with. No...
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John Appelt
What should we learn from the life of Noah?
Noah is best known for building the ark and the safety of eight people during the Flood of the corrupted earth, Genesis 6:12, 7:7. Considering Noah and the...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
What does Job 5:7 mean by "the sparks fly upward"?
The words “man is born unto trouble” mean: “It is man’s nature through his sin to bring trouble upon himself; evil rises up out of his heart as naturally as...
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Donna Williams
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
Jack: I believe that this Psalm is symbolic; I know that what David was experiencing was real, and he used metaphors to describe his pain and suffering for...
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Anthony-Wayne McCabe
Will there be a second chance for salvation after the Rapture?
In a quick and simple answer: No! Many believers think there are years in-between the believers being taken up (Raptured) and the actual "touch down" of...
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Billy P Eldred
How do we interpret Psalm 38, literally or symbolically?
To directly answer your question, I would say to interpret it as a lament from someone who is feeling defeated and abandoned by God, and is seeking...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Nehemiah again and again ask God not to forget his good deeds?
Let me first say that This is not a question I have ever thought about or researched, so my answer is just an opinion. My feeling is that Nehemiah regularly...
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Pamela Davis
How does a peaceful heart lead to a healthy body? How are they connected?
It’s a scientific fact that a peaceful heart leads to a healthy body, as well as a spiritual one. Having a peaceful heart promotes low stress and anxiety,...