Were Adam and Eve saved?
God's Words does not say that Adam and Eve were damned. As a fact, Genesis 3:21 records God as covering them with the skin of an animal, revealing Leviticus...
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John Appelt
Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea?
In Hebrew the sea is called “Yam Suph.” “Yam” unquestionably means “sea,” but “Suph” is uncertain. The Septuagint has “Eruthros Thalassa” which is Greek for...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How should we pray during this Covid-19 pandemic, bearing in mind it may be part of our sovereign Lord's plan?
Great question, Ainsley! Covid-19 is not over yet. There's been an uptick in cases in our area. My mother-in-law died of it last night. And my father-in-law...
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Sheryl Ann Law
Is it a sin in God’s eyes for a friend to give you money or a credit card to go to store with?
The answer to whether or not such an action is sinless depends on whether the people giving the money or credit/debit card is fully cognitive of the transfer...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why do people reject Jesus as their Savior?
I would say that most people believe that they are basically good and that any evil they have done will be forgiven. I think people believe that God is going...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Why did Judas betray Jesus?
I agree with Mr. S. Michael Houdmann that greed was Judas' motive in betraying Jesus. Mr. Houdmann says it was one of his motives. I believe it was his...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who are the kings of the South and North in Dan 11:40?
The king of the south is Ptolemy I Soter. Daniel 11:36-45 describes the frightful reign of the coming Antichrist. The Seleucid king (i.e., “of the north”) is...
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Billy P Eldred
Why did the sacrificial system require a blood sacrifice?
Why is blood required for forgiveness of sin? God has said “The wages of sin is death”. Therefore, anyone, old or New Testament who has sinned is under a...
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Is there any power in positive thinking?
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Jim Dubé
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How important is conscience to the Christian life?
Here is what the Word of God tells me: 1. Conscience is influenced by what it is fed (1Co 2:14 – natural man cannot discern spiritual things) 2. Conscience...
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Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
In my opinion, during His earthly incarnation, Jesus did not have knowledge of the exact timing of His return at the close of the age. To me, His question...
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What does it mean in Luke 18:8, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”?
Does that mean that when God comes no one (not even 1) will be faithful or is this because of the predicted great falling away?
Luke 18:8
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Daniel Donaldson
, Bible teacher, author of The Mystery of the Blood Covenants
What is the meaning of "pastures" in psalm 23?
The pastures of this passage are literally a part of the life of David while a shepherd. They are also literally a part of the life of Jesus, the true...
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Do we continue to fast even if we mistakenly ate while fasting?
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Tim Maas
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How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
The way I look at it is that God's actions in the Old Testament (prior to the coming of the Messiah) were rooted in the necessity to respond to human sin,...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
On what day was Jesus crucified?
The confirmation to me that is was either Wednesday or Thursday (and thus fulfilled Mt 12:40 regarding Jonah) is the fact that on this particular weekend,...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What did James mean he said to be doers of the word, and not hearers only?
Great question, BAMIDOURO Solomon! James, Jesus’s half-brother, took after Jesus. Being obedient to God is like a wise man building his house on a rock,...
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Why did Jesus have to die?
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How can the God of love in the NT be reconciled with the vengeful God of these cursing Psalms? (Psalm 109, for example)
David says, “Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow” (109:9). By contrast, Jesus said, “Love your enemies ... and pray for those who ... persec...
Psalms 109:1 - 31
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
The fear (that is, reverential awe and respect) of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (as distinguished from knowledge) because it serves as the basis for...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
How did Satan fall from heaven? (Luke 10:18)
Satan's fall from heaven was not an accident, or something that happened of Satan's own accord. Instead, he was forcibly expelled or cast out of heaven by...
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Is gluttony a sin? What does the Bible say about overeating?
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Janet Austin
, Lover of God. Right to the Soul, author
Is it necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven? Is it enough to believe it, even if we do not fully understand it?
No, it is not necessary to fully understand the Gospel to go to heaven. After all, people in the Old Testament went to heaven, and many people in the world...
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Roman CIERESZKO
, Retired librarian
Do Christians have to obey the Old Testament law?
To whom, for what time, and for what purpose was the Old Mosaic Law given? - was designed not for all people, but only for one chosen nation, namely Israel,...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about the greatness of God?
The passage that comes first to my mind is Isaiah 40:25-26: "25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes...
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Is it a sin to have relationship (love) with a girl, as a teenager? (No sexual activity involved)
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What does James mean when He says there is no "shadow of turning" with the Father?
In my opinion, "shadow of turning" is an isolated thought process outside of God’s perfect wisdom; it’s a type of wisdom that is chaotic and confusing in and...
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Jim Dubé
, Former pastor
What does the Bible say about circumcision? What is the Christian view of circumcision?
But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from people, but from God. Rom...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
Who is the "she/her" in this verse?
Proverbs 3:15: The rewards of wisdom in Proverbs 3:14-15 are “proceeds” (v. 14)—“Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver,” “length of days” in v....
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John Appelt
What can I learn from the life of Barnabus?
The Biblical account reveals quite a bit about Barnabas. His actual name was Joses or Joseph, but the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas meaning “son of...
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What can we learn from the story of the handwriting on the wall?
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus raise Himself from the grave or did God do it?
By my reading of relevant passages, all three Persons of the One Triune God were involved in the resurrection. During His ministry, Jesus indicated on...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What's wrong with wool? Ezekiel 44:17
I believe Tim is right. Sweat was and is still offensive: it stinks! Priests were to be blameless in their ministry, even outwardly as far as their dress was...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
How is the name of the Lord a “strong tower”?
Good question. The godly run to the Lord when in trouble. He is a safe place. He provides safety. It is like the person who ACCIDENTALLY did something wrong...
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George Fitt
, Spiritual Gift of Discernment
How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of wisdom?
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: Proverbs 1:7a, Proverbs 9:10a, Proverbs 2:5, Psalm 111:10a Too many teach that "fear of the Lord" means to have...
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John Appelt
What was the purpose of the flood in the time of Noah?
Because the sin of mankind was so rampant, God, grieved with the state of the earth, decided to destroy life on it by a flood, Genesis 6:5-7, 11, 13. The...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does the Bible say about comparing ourselves with others?
Comparison of ourselves with others is not a valid standard for Christians, especially if it causes us (unlike the questioner) to develop deceptive, sinful...
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does wool signify in Ezekiel 44:17?
In my opinion, wool as such did not "symbolize" anything (whether good or bad) in connection with the prohibition on its use in the garments of the priests....
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Why?
Jesus' death (through the shedding of His blood) paid the penalty for humanity's sin, but that atoning death would not have achieved its purpose if He had...
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What does wool signify in Ezekiel 44:17?
Why douldn't priests wear wool? 15 "But the Levitical priests, the sons of Zadok, who kept a the charge of my sanctuary when the people of Israel went ast...
Ezekiel 44:15 - 31
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Jack Gutknecht
, Arizona Bible College graduate and Dallas Seminary graduate
What exactly is a 'holy kiss'?
According to Easton's Bible Dictionary, “The holy kiss accompanied social worship as a symbol of brotherly love (Rom. 16:16; 1 Cor. 16:20; 2 Cor. 13:12...
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Shirley H
, Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!
Why were the windows covered? (Ezekiel 41:16)
The temple of Ezekiel was a vision. Moses received a similar vision about the tabernacle in Exodus 25 and 26. In Moses’ tabernacle, the ark of the Lord...