Who was Simon the Sorcerer?
In Acts 8:9-24, Simon, a long-time practicing and famous sorcerer, believed the message of salvation presented by Philip and followed him. Then, later, when...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
As Solomon did not follow God in his latter years, but worshipped Baal, would he have gone to heaven?
Although the idolatry of Solomon's later years is clearly described in Scripture, and his eternal state would be in God's hands to judge, it does not seem to...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
How should we be praying for our President?
Debra, your question is undoubtedly interesting! I would say: Pray for President Biden's salvation, first and foremost. Then... “Acknowledge to God that He...
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Annington Ngai
What does it mean that the wise heart inclines to the right and the foolish to the left? (Ecclesiastes 10:2)
Hello, this verse is actually a coded proverb by the wise King Solomon. Thus, it requres one to think critically to decode its actual meaning. Essentially,...
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John Appelt
Can a person be saved and not inherit the kingdom of God?
Contrary to what commentators say, the answer to this question is yes. It boils down to seeing the difference between “entering the kingdom” and “inheriting...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Why would Naboth refuse the king’s request and hang onto his family’s property when he knew it could cost him his life?
By my reading of relevant Scripture, in seeking to take permanent possession of land that had been passed down through Naboth's family line, Ahab was...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What limits does Satan have against believers?
God will not allow Satan to afflict, tempt, or test believers beyond what they are able to bear, but will provide a way of escape for them from the...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Is Satan omnipotent?
Satan is powerful, but not omnipotent. The two passages of Scripture that come immediately to my mind in that regard are: God placing limits on the extent to...
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Richard Stoehrer
What does it mean that man cannot come to Christ unless the Father draws Him?
What I don't see in any comment is mention of God's mercy, which I think is vital in understanding this. The fact is that Christ came to die for everyone the...
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Ben Jones
, Retired Professional Photographer
What are the most common things people think are in the Bible that are not actually in the Bible?
Christians (and just about everyone else) says “God loves everyone!” So let’s see what God had to say about the people who were the inhabitants of the...
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John Appelt
Will there be a great apostasy / falling away during the end times?
II Thessalonians 2:3 says “that day will not come, unless…” In many translations, this is followed by “rebellion,” “revolt,” “falling away,” or “apostasy.”...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What did Paul mean in 1 Corinthians 13:8 "whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away?"
The last spiritual gift Paul mentioned that would cease to exhibit was having knowledge beyond ordinary knowledge such that one could understand things that...
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Why did God send an evil spirit to torment King Saul?
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Does the Bible instruct us to forgive and forget?
God has already forgiven us all our trespasses. Colossians 2:13. So based on God’s forgiveness we should forgive others. I know of a case where a pastor’s...
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Ellen Aranza
Is there power in positive confession?
Although I must confess I haven't read every answer in depth, I want to add my thoughts. I don't agree with the prosperity 'name it and claim it' teaching,...
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John Appelt
What does it mean that we are 'adopted' as sons of God?
In Paul's writings, Romans 8:15, 23, Galatians 4:5 and Ephesians 1:5, are the only mentions of “adoption as sons.” The Greek word that is translated “...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Does the teaching on tithing in Malachi 3:9-10 apply to us today?
Yes. Whenever we rob God, we always rob ourselves. To begin with, we rob ourselves of the spiritual blessings that always accompany obedience and faithful...
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What is a hedge of protection?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Is God omnibenevolent?
Good question, Gary: Why is God considered to be good? I.e., is God omnibenevolent? Is God morally perfect, completely good, entirely just, and all-loving?...
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What is the Church of Christ and what do they believe?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What should we learn from the life of Gideon?
The Man of Might and Valor: Gideon was perhaps the greatest of the judges (Wiersbe). The one incident that I find most fascinating is the incident of the...
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How do I “study” the Bible, without knowing anything about the Bible for 27 years of my life?
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How can I be ready to be caught up in the Rapture?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
2 Chronicles 33:1-20: "The son of Hezekiah and father of Amon, king of Judah, who succeeded his father when he was only twelve years of age.” (2 Kings 20:21;...
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
What is the 'age of accountability' and is it Biblical?
For your prayerful consideration: To process the concept of the age of accountability, I believe we also need to understand when a person becomes a child of...
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Charles Wesley Gajilly
Why would Naboth refuse the king’s request and hang onto his family’s property when he knew it could cost him his life?
What did he gain by sticking to to his forefather’s property? Life is greater than the property. Quarrels with kings will never be a good idea in life.
1 Kings 21:3
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
Prostitutes and tax collectors know they are sinners. It is easy for them to believe Jesus died for sinners. Romans 3:23. For all have sinned and come short...
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John Matthews
, Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
What is woke theology? Is it a theology?
Woke Theology has no official meaning concerning recognized fields of study, church beliefs or any other context. The term "woke" is evolving as we speak and...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What is the Church of Christ and what do they believe?
Good question, Karen! I attended a Church of Christ a few times because it was close to our apartment, and I could just walk to it. One thing I noticed,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What does 'maranatha' mean?
The word anathema is Aramaic and means “accursed” (see 1 Cor. 12:3). “Not to love Christ means not to believe in Him, and unbelievers are accursed (John 3:16...
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Why is there so much animosity between the Catholic and the Protestant groups?
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What does it mean to be co-heirs with Christ?
Romans 8:17 seems to say every believer will be an heir of God and also a co-heir of Christ. However, by changing the punctuation, as some scholars say is...
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Albert Ogier
Do angels have free will?
The only use of the term freewill (all one word) in scripture is to do with freewill offerings. Otherwise the scripture talks about will. Free will is a...
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James Kraft
, 74 year old retired pipeline worker
Did Jesus come to judge the world or not? (John 3:17)
First John 2:2. And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. John 3:16 precedes John 3:17. For God so...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did Jesus say prostitutes will go to heaven before the other people he was talking to?
The message in this scripture is two fold, maybe threefold. First, one has to realize that they need to be saved before they discover how they can be saved....
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What does the Bible say about soul sleep?
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, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Who was Manasseh? 2 Chronicles 33:1–20
By my reading, two differing views of Manasseh -- who became king of Judah at the young age of twelve, and thus had an exceptionally long reign of fifty-five...
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How should a Christian view socialism?
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How important is conscience to the Christian life?
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Jack Gutknecht
, ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
What can we learn from the lives of Elijah and Elisha?
Great question, John! Both Elijah and Elisha were concerned that the next generation know the Lord and understand His Word, and this is the church’s...
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Why did Jesus say 'Father, forgive them' on the cross?
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How should a Christian answer this: Suppose that you were to die today and stand before God and he were to say to you, "Why should I let you into my heaven?" what would you say?
If you die and are standing before God and He asks you, “Why should I let you in to my Kingdom?”: 1. If you don’t know the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and...
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John Fleming
What did Jesus mean by "whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it" in Matthew 16:25?
I love this passage. It is right on the heels of Jesus telling the disciples that he himself will suffer and die. Peter rejects this concept, and Jesus...
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John Adamson
What can we learn from the lives of Elijah and Elisha?
2 Kings 2:1 - 25
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John Appelt
What does it mean..."But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them"? John 2:24
Some think John 2:23-24 indicates that although the people believed, they did not have saving faith. It is suggested that people considered Jesus as a great...
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Anonymous
In what order were the Leviticus offerings made by the priest and why?
Leviticus 1:1 - 17